Based on the aspects of thermal properties, resistance properties, air Leakage Control and boiler output adaptability, the operation modes and their impact of a quad-sector rotary airheater adopted by a 330MWe circulating fluidized bed boiler are analyzed by tests. And the operation methods of Leakage Control System are concluded. In order to improve the reliability of rotary airheater with main and auxiliary motors, recommendations for improvement are extended.