PART III - HANDLING
and the starter master switch ON. The standby inverter
will start up, the artificial horizon will erect and the
magnetic indicator will show white
(b) Then to test No. 1 inverter and auto-changeover move
the RADAR TEST switch (8) to TEST. The inverter
will then start up and take over the supply to the instru-
ments. The indicator will change to black. When the
test is complete return the radar test switch to
NORMAL.
(c) To shut down after the test, switch off the battery master
switch (otherwise No. 1 inverter will continue to run) and,
unless an immediate engine start is to be made switch
off the starter master switch. The battery master switch
should only be set ON again when No. 1 inverter has
run down.
STARTING TAXYING AND
TAKE-OFF
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A.L.1 62. External checks
Para. 62
Page57 The outside of the aircraft should be checked systematic-
ally for signs of damage and for security of panels, filler
caps, doors and the like. The engine intakes and boundary
layer ducts must be free from obstruction and the jet pipe
free from distortion The main and nosewheel oleos should
be checked for extension, the tyres for cuts and creep, and
the brake leads for security and leaks. The elevator accu-
mulator gauge in the port side of the fin should read 1,575
lb./sq. in. and the ailerons accumulators gauge in the
A.L.1 starboard wheel bay should read 1,550900lb./sq. in. Remove
the pressure head cover.
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63. Cockpit and pre-start checks
(a) On entering the cockpit
(i) Check that the drogue gun safety lock and emerg-
ency oxygen bottle pins are removed, the flight
instruments and radar supply circuit breakers are in
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