TM 9-2350-260-20-1-2
2A ENGINE AND 2D ENGINE POWERPLANT TESTS (GROUND HOP) (Sheet 8 of 16)
CAUTION
The engine speed must not be permitted to exceed 2640 rpm for more than 2 or 3
seconds in the event of governor malfunction.
3.
Manually and gradually actuate throttle by pulling forward on throttle lever to full open position.
4.
Watch fabricated tachometer (Fig. 2, Appendix F).
In most cases, engine speed will surge over 2600 rpm and then
stabilize within 30 seconds between 2550 and 2640 rpm.
If rpm does not fall within this range or keeps changing,
notify maintenance supervisor.
5.
Gradually lease throttle lever, allowing engine to return to idle speed (700-750 rpm).
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