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When increasing power with a constant-speed propeller, which do you increase first?

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  1. Manifold pressure first, then rpm
  2. Both at the same instant, no order needed
  3. Rpm first, then manifold pressure

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References

  1. Airplane Flying Handbook ch 12, Transition to Complex Airplanes (FAA-H-8083-3C) www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/13_afh_ch12.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Airplane Flying Handbook ch 12, Transition to Complex Airplanes (FAA-H-8083-3C) www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/13_afh_ch12.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. Airplane Flying Handbook ch 12, Transition to Complex Airplanes (FAA-H-8083-3C) www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/13_afh_ch12.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.

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