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Old April 23rd 06, 09:14 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Prop pitch cycling?

Hi!

I was told by my mechanic to only pull the prop handle until I could audibly
hear a slight pitch change to establish that it was working.

However, the aircraft manual says it should be cycled completely, and on a
cold engine three times to make sure oil is applied to the governor, or the
pitch mechanism.

Can someone elaborate on this?

What is recommended?

Thanks,

Frode