T-38C by the Numbers Flashcards
Thrust at MIL
2200 lbs
Type of engines
Propulsion Modernization Program: General Electric J85-GE-5R/S
Thrust at MAX
3300 lbs
Ignition timer and holding relay duration
30 Seconds
Min time from idle to mil
1 second
EED Startup time > 32 degrees F
15 seconds
EED Startup time < 32 degrees F
Up to 5 minutes
Tachometer light green arc (w/WOW)
46-50%
Tachometer dark green arc
99-101% weight on wheels
99-104% weight off wheels
Tachometer red line
107%
EGT long white tic mark
0-40 degrees C
EGT Dark Green Arc
630-650 degrees C
EGT Red Line
845 and 925 degrees C
IF EGT exceedance with an EGT OVERTEMP CAUTION over _______ after brake release continue mission.
650-665 degrees C
FUEL white tick marks
360 PPH
FUEL light green bars
400-600 PPH (IDLE range on deck at sea level)
FUEL dark green bars
2100-2700 PPH (MIL limits at sea level)
Fuel flow indications prior to start with Batt or Ext Pwr
Less than 60 PPH
Fuel Flow gauge turns RED + FUEL LOW CAUTION LIGHT
250 lbs or less for 7.5 seconds
White fuel imbalance indication
60-190 lbs fuel split