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Lockheed 1049G/C121G Super Constellation

Descent should be planned at a sufficient distance so as to reach the desired altitude at the
proper time without the use of flaps.
 
  [ ] Auto Pilot OFF
  [ ] Cowl Flaps AS REQUIRED
  [ ] Power REDUCE FOR DESCENT
(See Descent Performance table. The following power settings are suggested for
approximately 1000 fpm descent. Do not exceed placarded airspeeds)
1800 RPM/120 BMEP (HIGH BLOWER), 1700 RPM/110 BMEP (LOW BLOWER)
[FS: The power settings given here are for HIGH and LOW blowers (not available
with this panel) and therefore may have to be adapted to produce the desired rate
of descent.]
  [ ] Auto Pilot
 
ON
(when descent is stabilized)
  [ ] Altimeter
 
FL 180, RESET ALTIMETER
(to local pressure on passing 18,000 ft.)
  [ ] Fuel Tanks LANDING TANKS SELECTED
[FS: Select fullest tanks, or ON]
  [ ] Cowl Flaps
 
SET
(keep temperatures in green bands.)
  [ ] Mixtures AUTO RICH
[FS: Adjust mixture during descent to avoid loss of power from being too lean.
Below 10,000 ft., set mixture to AUTO RICH.]
  [ ] Landing Weight CALCULATE
(dump fuel if gross weight when landing will be over 110,000 lbs.)

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