Engine Start Procedure

Question 1

Engines should run at idle or taxi thrust for at least __ minutes prior to takeoff.

Answer 1

3

Question 2

If the engines have been shut down for more than __ hours, the engines should be run at idle or taxi thrust for at least __ minutes prior to takeoff.

Answer 2

5 hours, 5 minutes

Question 3

CAUTION: Failure of the ENGINE START switch to hold in GND until starter cutout RMP I reached can result in ____.

Answer 3

Hot Start

Question 4

Do not re-engage ENGINE START switch until N2 RPM is ____.

Answer 4

Below 20%

Question 5

(NG) Position engine start lever to IDLE detent when N2 RPM reaches ____.

Answer 5

25% or max motoring, whichever occurs first

Question 6

(MAX) Position engine start lever to IDLE detent when N2 RPM reaches _____.

Answer 6

25% after MOTORING indication blinks

Question 7

As the engine start lever on the control stand is moved to the IDLE position, verify the ______.

Answer 7

SPAR VALVE CLOSED indication light on the overhead panel changes from dim to bright then off.

Question 8

What is max motoring?

Answer 8

N2 acceleration is less than 1% in 5 seconds

Question 9

Fuel flow and EGT indication within ____.

Answer 9

15 seconds

Question 10

At __ (NG)/__(MAX) check start switch moves to off

Answer 10

56% (NG) 63% (MAX)

Question 11

If the start switch does not automatically move to off,

Answer 11

position the START switch to OFF

Question 12

Accomplish the Aborted Start checklist in any of the following conditions:

Answer 12

• N1 or N2 does not increase or increases very slowly after EGT increases
• There is no oil pressure indication by the time the engine is stable at idle
• The EGT does not increase by 15 seconds after the engine start lever is moved to idle
• EGT rapidly approaches or exceeds the start limit