Engine Panel Flashcards
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ENGINE PANEL
Q: When would you use a manual start?
A
Ref: (FOM VOL. II, Section 5.10)
After aborting a start because of:
- Engine stall
- Engine EGT overlimit
- Low start air pressure
When expecting a start abort because of:
- Degraded bleed performance due to hot conditions or at high altitude airports
- An engine with a reduced EGT margin in hot conditions or at high altitude airports
- Marginal performance of the external pneumatic power group
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ENGINE PANEL
Q: What are the primary differences between an automatic and a manual start?
A
Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-70-80-40)
- Automatic Start - The FADEC provides full monitoring during start and will provide appropriate ECAM cautions and procedures to follow in the event of a start fault.
- Manual Start - Automatic start interruption and auto-crank are not available.