Engine Starting

Question 1

Max EGT during Starting

Answer 1

635

Question 2

Starter Limitations

Answer 2

15 sec pause between cycles

30mins cooling after 3 failed cycles or 5mins continuous crank

Must not run starter when N2 >10% (GND) 18% (inflight)

2mins max cycle time (manual start)

5mins max crank

Question 3

What occurs when ENG MODE IGN/START?

Answer 3

ENG SD page appears
All engine parameters available
Pack valves automatically close

Question 4

What occurs when ENG MASTER ON?

Answer 4

LP fuel valve opens
Automatic dry crank (30 sec)
Ignition
HP fuel valve opens

Question 5

What does Loss of ECAM DU’s during Engine Start indicate?

Answer 5

Electrical power supply is interrupted

FCOM PRO-NOR-SOP-Automatic Engine Start
ENG MASTER……..OFF
Dry CRANK……..PERFORM -ENGine VENTILLATION
FCOM PRO-NOR-SUP

Question 6

Where do you find the procedure for Engine Ventillation (Dry Cranking)?

Answer 6

FCOM PRO-NOR-SUP
Engine Ventillation (Dry Cranking)

Question 7

What occurs >43 N2

Answer 7

Ignition stops
Engine Start valve closes
Pack valves reopen if another engine not started within 30sec