P-55 Ascender Procedures

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TAKEOFF

Elevator Trim Set to 05.4 deg
Rudder Trim Set to 10.0 deg
Prop set to 3,000 rpm
Flaps AS NEEDED
Throttle (as control permits) 45 in. Hg.
Brakes RELEASE

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NORMAL CLIMB

Max RAD Temp 140deg C
Prop set to 3,000 rpm
Throttle 45 in. Hg.
Airspeed mph (IAS)

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CRUISE (BEST RANGE)
Throttle 26.7 in. Hg.
Prop set to 1,800 rpm

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COMBAT
Prop Set to WEP 3,000 rpm
Throttle set to WEP 47 in. Hg.
Vy - Best Climb Speed 153 mph (IAS)
Vno - Maneuvering Speed 221 mph (IAS)
*** - Corner Speed 270 mph (IAS)
Vne - Max Dive Speed 500 mph
Max g 5.3 g
Structural Failure 8.0 g

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LANDING
Prop set to 3,000 rpm
Airspeed - Pattern 130 mph (IAS)
Flaps DOWN
Gear DOWN
Airspeed - Over the Fence 92 mph (IAS)