Figure 4-4 Canopy Lock Indicator

T-6A CONTACT

CHAPTER FOUR

Figure 4-4 Canopy Lock Indicator

Monitor the engine start sequence. If the power management unit (PMU) detects a malfunction,

such as a hot or hung start, it will automatically terminate the start sequence. You should always

be prepared to manually abort a start if the PMU fails to do its job and an abort is warranted.

At the completion of the Before Taxi Checklist, hold the brakes and release the parking brake.

Signal the plane captain to remove the chocks. Upon receiving the "release brakes" signal, clear

left and right, toggle nose wheel steering ON (Figure 4-5), and smoothly release brake pressure

allowing the aircraft to move forward. When signaled, apply the brakes for a brake check and

pass control of the aircraft to the instructor to complete his/her brake check. After complying

with the plane captain's signals, your instructor will pass control of the aircraft back to you.

NOTE

Watch the lineman while the chocks are being removed or any time

one approaches your aircraft. Keep both of your hands visible if

ground crews are under the aircraft or near the flight controls.

GROUND PROCEDURES

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