BF 109 Emil
STARTING ENGINE:
1. Cabin -- CLOSE -- Cabin Lever to Closed (Zu); Right Cabin Window -- OPEN
2. Landing Gear -- NEUTRAL (Ruhe)
3. Master Bus -- ON
4. Spark Plug Master Switch -- OPEN (Auf)
5. Throttle -- IDLE ; Gas Pressure Switch to -- UNPRESSURIZED (Behaelter Entueftet)
6. Operate Center Fuel Pump to -- 0.5 kg/cm2
7. Wind Up Starter; Crank Handle in Baggage Area, Starter Well on Top Right of Engine
8. Prime the Cylinders by Injecting -- TWO or THREE -- Shots of Fuel (Cold = 3-4, Hot = 1-2)
9. Insert Key Into Ignition Switch and Select -- M 1+2
10. Pull Sparkplug Handle and -- HOLD -- Handle Cannot be Locked
11. Pull Starter Handle
12. Rlease Starter Handle After Engine Start
13. Oil Pressure (COLD Engine) -- 6-8 kg/cm2 -- Within 3-5 Seconds
14. Secure Starter Crank Handle to Luggage Area
NOTE:
If Engine does not start, wait a few mintues, then repeat.
Do not attempt to turn propellers by hand.
WARM UP:
1. Radiator Flaps Open -- AS REQUIRED
2. Oil Cooler Flap -- CLOSE -- If Cold
3. Oil Pressure -- 5-6 kg/cm2 -- Increase RPM to -- 1000 -- To Maintain Oil Pressure
1. Check Magnetos - Cycle Magnetos at Different Engine RPM to Ensure Engine Runs Smoothly
2. Fuel Pump Operation - Engine RPM -- 1400
2a. Cycle Sparkplug Master Switch (P1 and P2) for 30 seconds each
2b. Fuel Pressure -- NO FLUCTUATION
3. Electronics Operation - Engine RPM -- 1900
3a. Master Bus -- OFF -- Equipment Switchbox -- ON; Check Equipment
3b. Equipment Switchbox -- OFF -- Master Bus -- ON
NOTE:
Perform Run UP only if there has been 2 hours since last flight.
ENGINE RUN UP:
Point into the wind and weigh down the tail.
1. Cabin -- CLOSE -- Cabin Lever to Closed (Zu)
2. Propellor Pich -- 12:00
3. Radiator Flaps -- OPEN -- Oil Cooler Flaps -- CLOSE
NOTE:
Perform Run Up only with minimum Oil Temperature of 30oC and maximum Coolant Temperature of 80oC.
5. Controls -- BACK AND HOLD
6. Open Throttle to -- FULL
6a. RPM -- 2200 - 2250
6b. Boost -- 1.35 ATA
6c. Oil Pressure -- 2.5 - 6 kg/cm2
6d. Coolant Temperature -- 94°C -- Max
6e. Oil Temperature (In) -- 30°C -- Min
6f. Fuel Pressure -- 1.1 - 1.5 kg/cm2
7. Check Magnetos - Cycle Magnetos -- 50 RPM -- Drop Max
8. Check the Engine is Running Smoothly and Evenly
9. Reduce Throttle Slowly
NOTE:
If Coolant Temperature exceeds 94°C, reduce to 1100 RPM until temperature decreases
PILOT ENGINE START:
See above procedures
1. Cabin -- CLOSE -- Cabin Lever to Closed (Zu)
2. Spark Plug Master Switch -- OPEN (Auf)
3. Radiator and Oil Cooler Flaps -- OPEN
4. Electronics -- ON
5. Temperature and Pressure Gauges -- CHECK
6. Propellor Pitch -- 12:00
7. Landing Gear Inidcator Lights -- GREEN -- Mechanical Indicators -- CHECK
8. Elevator Trim -- 0 to 1 DEGREE UP
9. Pitot Heat -- ON -- If High Humidity and Temperture below 0*C
TAXI:
1. Landing Flaps -- UP
2. Coolant Temperature -- 94°C -- MAX
3. For Tight Turns, Add Throttle for Straight-aways, Reduce Throttle and Brake Into Turn
TAKE OFF:
1. Landing Flaps -- 20°
2. Take Off
3. Set Climbing Speed -- 250 KPH
4. Landing Gear - Retract - Landing Gear Switch to -- IN (EIN)
4a. Switch Automatically Returns to -- NEUTRAL (Ruhe)
4b. If Landing Gear Does Not Lock in Retracted Position, Landing Gear Switch to -- IN (EIN)
4c. Landing Gear Indicator: Retracted and Locked -- RED; Extended and Locked -- GREEN
NOTE:
Indicator Lights can be turned off, but will automatically turn on when gear are extended. Audible tone if
landing gear is not locked down and flaps are extended.
5. Landing Flaps -- RETRACT; Trim for Flight
FLIGHT:
1. Observe Operating Limits
2. Use Best Climbing Speeds
At High Altitude, if Fuel Pressure drops below 1 kg/cm2, turn on Fuel Pressure Pump
3. Adjust Propellor Pitch to Maintain Desired Boost and RPM Settings
4. Fuel Gauge - Accurate ONLY in Level Flight; Fuel Warning Light -- 10 MINS -- Cruise Flight Remaining
5. Radiator Flaps - Operate to Maintain Coolant Temperature Within Limits.
LANDING:
1. Decrease Speed to -- 220 KPH
2. Propellor Pitch to -- 12:00
3. Landing Gear - Extend - Landing Gear Switch to -- OUT (AUS)
3a. Switch Automatically Returns to -- NEUTRAL (Ruhe)
3b. If Landing Gear Does Not Lock in Retracted Position, Landing Gear Switch to -- OUT (AUS)
3c. Landing Gear Indicator: Retracted and Locked -- RED; Extended and Locked -- GREEN
NOTE:
Indicator Lights can be turned off, but will automatically turn on when gear are extended. Audible tone if
landing gear is not locked down and flaps are extended.
4. Landing Flaps -- FULL; Trim for Flight
250 KPH Speed Limit With Full Flaps
5. Glide at -- 150 KPH
NOTE:
The plane will be sharply nose down with a steep decent angle. The plane will lose speed rapidly with a
shallower angle with reduced throttle.
6. Left Front Window -- OPEN -- If Icing is Present
SOURCE:
http://www.2gvsap.org/flea/OP2GvSAPINST_3710.1A.pdf