## Ilyushin IL-14

## Pilot's Handling Notes

ENGINES

The IL-14 has two Shvetsov Ash-82T 14-cylinder radial engines. Each provides 1900 hp for take off at sea level.

Before take-off
Cowl flaps closed
No trimming necessary
Flaps to take-off position (20 degrees, press F7 twice)

Take-off
Full throttle and RPM.
Rotate at 85 KIAS
Establish positive rate of climb.
Landing gear up.
Let the aircraft accelerate to 115 KIAS at approx. 6 m/s (1200 fpm)
At 500 feet AGL:
Cowl flaps 20% open
Retract flaps

Initial climb
Cowl flaps 20% open
1040 mmHg MAP (41 inches)
2400 RPM
130 KIAS
Climb 2000 feet AGL

En route Climb
Cowl flaps 10% open
2350 RPM
1000 mmHg MAP (39.4 inches)
Minimum 2.5 m/s (500 fpm) climb rate, airspeed 130-140 KIAS.
Cruise
Cowl flaps closed
Maximum cruise 2200 RPM, 850 mmHg MAP (33.5 inches).
Normal cruise 2100 RPM, 800 mmHg MAP (31.5 inches).

Cruise at low weight or at low altitudes: Down to 1600 RPM and 760 mmHg MAP (30 inches)

Descent
Cowl flaps 0-10% open
2100 RPM
Reduce MAP in stages of 3 inches per minute.
Minimum 600 mmHg MAP (24 inches)
Holding
Cowl flaps 0-10% open
2100 RPM
Obtain 150 KIAS

Approach and Landing
Cowl flaps 30% open, 2200 RPM
Reduce to 140 KIAS, flaps stage 1
Nearing Glideslope, reduce to 125 KIAS.

Extend landing gear, flaps stage 2 (20 degrees)
On descending: 30 degrees of flaps.
At 500 ft AGL: Full flaps (45 degrees)

Cross airfield boundary at 90 KIAS.

Touchdown at 80 KIAS
After touchdown

Cowl flaps fully open. Flaps up
Wheel brakes as required