PART III-HANDLING
V.I. tail duplicate slow Operation and set neutral.
control
Flaps Check operation to the
TAKE-OFF/AIR-
BRAKE and LANDING
positions. Check that the
hydraulic accumulator
pressures return to 3.150
±150 lb./sq. in.
Radio On and test.
Audio warning snitch TEST, then set to ON.
Instruments Check artificial horizon.
Set Mk. 4F compass and
altimeter.
Brakes 3,150 ±150 lb./sq. in.
Equal pressure with rudder
bar central. Boost switch
off.
61. Taxying
Taxy forward and check for equal braking effect. Taxy-
ing is easy and the characteristics are those of a normal
nosewheel undercarriage jet aircraft.
62. Checks before take-off
Trims All neutral.
Fuel H.P. cock locked on.
L.P. cocks both on.
Override snitch NORMAL
(TAKE-OFF if belly tank
fitted).
Reheat emergency cut-off
switch NORMAL.
Fuel master switch ON.
Fuel pressure indicator
black.
Internal flow indicators
black.
Contents sufficient.
Retrim switch AUTO, indi-
cators black.
(See NOTE overleaf.)
AL2/57 Reheat top temperature control (when fitted) OVERRIDE. 57
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