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From: rjn@hpfcmp.UUCP (rjn)
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Subject: Re: Orphaned Response
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Date: Sun, 16-Dec-84 19:33:00 EST
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Posted: Sun Dec 16 19:33:00 1984
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Nf-From: hpfcmp!rjn    Dec 24 16:33:00 1984

[] re: clearing prop before master-on....

    One of the two electrical problems I've encountered involved an apparent
stuck starter motor relay.  It stuck AFTER I first engaged it,  so the only
indication of a problem was extra engine noise and an unusual ammeter reading,
leading to an aborted taxi.   On returning to the tiedown I discovered that
the starter would now crank whenever the master was on,  irrespective of the
ignition switch setting.   After that experience,  I moved "clear prop" to
BEFORE "master on" on my personal checklist.
    The other electrical was a total system failure in flight during a VFR
descent to approach,  with the flaps at 10 degrees,  some distance from the
airport.  As a result of that experience,  I won't hang out any laundry that
would prevent a climb (like 40 deg. flaps),  unless I can land from where I
am if a total electrical occurs.

Bob Niland     hplabs!hpfcla!rjn           Hewlett-Packard,  Ft. Collins CO