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Lockheed 1049G/C121G Super Constellation

  [ ] Parking Brake SET
[FS: CTRL+. or click Parking Brake Light]
  [ ] Throttles 1700 RPM
  [ ] Propellers
 
FULL RPM, DECREASE to 1350
RPM, then FULL RPM
(Wait three seconds before returning to FULL RPM to see if RPM stabilizes to
within ±25 RPM)
[FS: CTRL+F2, then CTRL+F4]
  [ ] Propellers
 
FULL DECREASE, then FULL
INCREASE
(Wait three seconds before returning to FULL RPM. Check that limit lights on
and RPM stabilized.)
[FS: CTRL+F1, then CTRL+F4. There are no RPM limit lights, do not feather.]
  [ ] Propeller Synchronizer ON
  [ ] Auto Feathering
 
ON, CHECK
(RPM should not change)
  [ ] Spark Control RETARD
  [ ] Throttles
 
 
ENGINES 1 and 4 to FIELD
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE
(Note RPM and BMEP)
  [ ] Ignition, Engines 1 and 4 CHECK L, BOTH, R, BOTH
(Allow RPM to stabilize. 100 RPM or less drop from BOTH is allowed.)
  [ ] Throttles ENGINES 1 and 4 to 1500 RPM
  [ ] Throttles
 
 
ENGINES 2 and 3 to FIELD
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE
(Note RPM and BMEP)
  [ ] Ignition, Engines 2 and 3 CHECK L, BOTH, R, BOTH
(Allow RPM to stabilize. 100 RPM or less drop from BOTH is allowed.)
  [ ] Generators CHECKED, ON
(Check amperage and voltage for even distribution of load.)
  [ ] Throttles IDLE
(Every 15 minutes run at 150 BMEP for one minute to prevent plug fowling.)

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