Engine Start Sequence Flashcards

1
Q

What does the engine start sequence look like in steps for a ground battery start?

A
  1. Push start button
  2. 8-10% N2 and N1 Rotation: Advance throttle to Start/Idle Position
  3. 45% N2 - Start Sequence Terminates
  4. 56.2% N2: Idle RPM
  5. Select Idle RPM on first engine before second engine start
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2
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What does the engine start sequence look like in steps for a GPU start?

A

Same as battery start except:
* Requires a 28 volt (29 maximum), 800-1100 amp GPU
* Generator switches should be in OFF position until both engines started and GPU is disconnected

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3
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What does the engine start sequence look like in steps for a Emergency air restart (without windmilling)?

A
  • Battery powers the starter, while the operating engines generator powers the buses
  • Essentially a battery start
  • Generator assist is disabled via squat switch
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4
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What does the engine start sequence look like in steps for a Emergency air restart (with windmilling)?

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  • The windmilling engine supplies the starting power, while the operating engines generator powers the buses
  • Starter button should not be used to rotate starter-generator
  • A minimum of 240 knots of ram air through the engine is required
  • Ignition and boost pump must be manually selected ON, not NORMAL since normal requires the use of the starter button to begin the sequence
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5
Q

Describe in detail what happens when you push the start button.

A
  • Start relay closes
  • Starter button illuminates
  • Engine instrument floodlights illuminate
  • Boost pump activates:
    FUEL BOOST ON annunciator illuminates
    FUEL LOW PRESS annunciator extinguishes
  • N2 rises
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6
Q

What is occuring when you see an 8-10% rise in N2 and the slight N1rotation

A
  • Fuel flows to slinger
  • Igniters activate (Green igniter light illuminates)
  • Lightoff should occur within 10 seconds
  • ITT rise
  • Monitor acceleration and engine instruments
    Rise in ITT
    Rise in N1
    Rise in N2
    Rise in fuel flow
    Rise in oil pressure
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7
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At 45% N2, describe in detail what is occuring?

A

GCU starter overspeed sensor automatically terminates the start sequence
* Starter button light extinguishes
* Generator comes on-line
* Ignition terminates (green igniter light extinguishes)
* Boost pump operation terminates (FUEL BOOST ON annunciator extinguishes)
* Engine instrument floodlights extinguishes
* Start relay opens
* Engine accelerates to idle RPM of 56.2% +/- 1.3% N2

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8
Q

At 56.2% N2, What are you expected to see?

A
  • All warning and annunciator lights for that engine should be extinguished
  • Generator should show charging
  • All engine instruments should show idle limits
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9
Q

Idle fuel flow =

A

280 pph

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10
Q

If you intend on doing a Cross Gen start what should the RPM be at on the running engine?

A

56.2% N2: Idle RPM

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11
Q

After second engine start all warning lights / annunciators should be extinguished, except for

A

AC FAIL and FRESH AIR (if selected)

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12
Q

Which engine spools up faster than the other and why?

A

Left engine has slightly faster spool-up due to less line loss from
battery.

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