Starting Systems Flashcards
When do turbine engines use their igniters
Only during start up sequence
Where is  igniters usually installed
Installed on opposite ends of the engine
What connects the flame to the rest of the combustors
Flame tubes
What does the turbine engine use for an instant spark
A capacitor
What are the two types of capacitor discharge systems
Low voltage
High voltage
What does a typical turbine engine consist of
Two ignition exciters
Two high tension leads
Two igniters
What is a period of time to let the residual voltage drain out of a lead
Duty cycle
What are the two most common types of starters on turbine aircraft
Air starters for larger aircraft
Electric starters for smaller aircraft
What does the air starter consist of
Choke nozzle
Spring clutch
Reduction gears
What is the two safety features in a air turbine starter
Starter shaft shear point
Choke nozzle
What detects medal in the starter
Magnetic chip detector
What type of motor does a turbine electric starter use
Series wound
What is the turbine electrical starter mainly used for
Automatic start sequence
What was the old starting systems for a recip starting systems
Bungee cord
Ether
Compressed air
Hand starting
Cartridge starter
Intertia starter
Series wound motor
What is used for larger engine recip engines
Electric starters
