*Engines-Engine Panel Flashcards
1
Q
What are the primary differences between a manual and an automatic engine start?
A
AUTO START-The FADEC provides full monitoring during start and will provide appropriate ECAM Cautions and procedures to follow in case of a start fault.
MANUAL START-Automatic start interruption and auto-crank are not available.
2
Q
When would you use manual start?
A
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.
