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2579 pounds after its conversion; even so, with tanks full it could carry 622 pounds in the cabin. If six 170-pounders are aboard (hardly typical), about half tanks will take the airplane 500 miles.How Does The Silver Eagle Perform?Start-up procedure is simpler than hot-starting a big piston; engaging the start switch provides ignition and begins N1 rotation. When 15% N1 is observed, the condition lever is moved to “run” and a rise in TOT (turbine outlet temperature) is monitored for exceedance of the starting redline. At 58% N1, the starter is switched off and generator mode is selected. The little Rolls-Royce is known for reliably-cool starting.With air conditioning turned on, moving the prop/condition lever full forward and nudging up the power initiates taxi. The P210’s small windows and tall panel limitvisibility somewhat, but the high wing makes it easy to observe maingear track. Pretakeoff checks include trim interrupt, overspeed governor, backup vacuum, fuel pumps, and annunciator lights. Inflation of door seals is confirmed, pressurization is set to fieldelevation plus 500 feet, wing flaps are extended to 10 degrees and, on line-up, the air conditioner is turned off and rudder trim is twisted a few turns to the right.Power is advanced to let the propeller stabilize at 2030 rpm, then added on the roll with a eyeMAY 2012TWIN & TURBINE • 13