Starting Engines Flashcards
WARNING: Under certain conditions, the rotating main rotor blades may flex or droop, resulting in a low ground clearance (as low as _____). Loading and unloading will not be performed during start or shutdown.
5 feet
WARNING: To preclude possible hearing loss, ensure all personnel within ______ of the aircraft wear hearing protection.
30 feet
WARNING: With both engines at flight idle, a _____, _____ ________ input can cause the aircraft to _____ and _____, which could be hazardous to nearby ground personnel and damage the aircraft.
- large, rapid collective
- lift and yaw
CAUTION: Down gusts greater than ______ may induce mast bumping at ____ rotor speeds.
- 20 knots
- low
CAUTION: Ensure FLIR system is turned ____ prior to starting engines.
OFF
CAUTION: To prevent throttle interaction, some ____________ must be applied to each throttle.
throttle friction
NOTE: Throttle pressure against the flight idle stop during an attempted shutdown will prevent __________ and ____________.
- plunger retraction
- throttle closure
NOTE: During engine start and run up, have the ground/flight crew inspect the __________, and _____________ compartments, for ____, ____, or ________. Check hydraulic filter indicator for a _______ indication.
- transmission, and combining gearbox
- fuel, oil, or hydraulic fluids
- black
- Engine - START
c. Throttle - At ______ minimum, open to ground idle. (For manual fuel starts, slowly start opening at _______.)
12% Ng
CAUTION: During a manual fuel start, be alert for an uncontrollable ____________. It this occurs, immediately retard the throttle to _____.
- engine acceleration
- OFF
CAUTION: if ITT exceeds _____, move the throttle to OFF. ITT above ____ shall be monitored during start and if time exceeds limits shown in Figure 5-1, a hot start has occured.
- 1090 C
- 870 C
CAUTION: The start must be terminated if ITT fails to rise within ______ after opening the throttle.
15 seconds
- Engine - START
f. Start Switch - Off at _______
50% Ng
- Engine Oil Pressure - WITHIN LIMITS (________)
40-112 psi
NOTE: During cold weather start it is permissible for oil pressure to reach ______ maximum transient during throttle sequence for ______.
- 150 psi
- 10 seconds
CAUTION: If the Generator Switch is ___ while utilizing external power, there may be damage to the __________ or part of the _________ system.
- ON
- voltage regulator
- electrical
NOTE: If generator light remains illuminated, refer to ___________________.
DC Generator Failure
Starting engines checklist has you hold the “Beep Switch” for how many seconds?
3 seconds
Once throttle sequence is completed, allow approximately ____ seconds for the flight idle plunger actuation.
5 seconds
What is the correct response to checklist challenge Engine Oil Pressure?
WITHIN LIMITS
Where do you look to verify External Power has been disconnected?
Master Caution Panel
When does DC Electrical Systems Check need to be accomplished?
First Flight of the Day
If performing an engine start from the Co Pilots seat, where is the start switch located?
Pedestal Console Panel
