GTE Abnormalities Flashcards
1
Q
Hot Start
A
When fuel introduced while compressor RPM is TOO LOW
- Fuel burns at high temps in the combustion chamber with little to no aft flow
- this condition can overheat and ruin an engine in seconds
2
Q
Hung Start
A
When there is a starter-motor malfunction (high DA, insufficient electrical power, etc)
- The engine ignites but for some reason it gets ‘hung’ at an RPM that’s TOO LOW and doesn’t continue to accelerate to Ground Idle
3
Q
Tailpipe Fire
A
When fuel pools in the combustion section casing and exhaust section during start-up and then ignites all at once (usually due to bad engine igniters)
4
Q
No Lightoff
A
When fuel is introduced into the combustion chamber, but the high-voltage spark produced by the igniters does not create combustion
*make sure igniter switch is in the correct position (not off)
5
Q
No Starter Cutout
A
When the starter motor remains in the “start” position even when commanded “off”
*A catastrophic failure can occur if the starter is not disengaged
