Cruise Power Descent

CHAPTER SIX

T-34C INSTRUMENTS

advantage of winds that are more favorable or other inflight conditions. Climbs of over 1000

feet are accomplished at 120 knots. Climbs of 1000 feet or less are accomplished at cruise speed.

Procedure

Report leaving current altitude for assigned altitude.

If cleared to climb over 1000 feet: Transition to a 120knot climb as follows:

Add power to 1015 ftlbs torque and monitor ITT.

ii.

Raise the nose to 1215 degrees nose up. Trim right rudder, nose up as the

airspeed decreases.

iii.

As the airspeed approaches 120 knots, adjust the nose to approximately

68 degrees nose up and retrim.

To level off:

iv.

Initiate level off 200 feet prior to assigned altitude.

Lower the nose toward the level flight attitude.

vi.

Two to three knots prior to the desired cruise airspeed reduce power to the

desired cruise power setting. Retrim.

If cleared to climb 1000 feet or less: Execute the following procedures:

Simultaneously add power to maximum allowable while raising the nose

slightly to maintain assigned cruise airspeed. Retrim.

To level off:

ii.

Initiate level off 50 feet prior to assigned altitude.

iii.

Reduce power to the desired cruise power setting while lowering the nose to

the level flight attitude. Retrim.

Common Errors

Failure to maintain correct airspeed for the climb.

Failure to trim properly.

612.

CRUISE POWER DESCENT

Amplification A cruise power descent is a procedure used to descend to a lower altitude

while enroute to destination. A cruise power descent converts potential energy stored in the

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