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and that the LDG GEAR CONTR handle warning lights (2)
illuminate.
24.
Fire Protection system Check as follows:
a.
Fire
Detector
Test
switch
Rotate
counterclockwise to check three DETR
positions. FIRE PULL handles should
illuminate in each position. Reset MASTER
WARNING in each position.
b.
Fire
Detector
Test
switch
Rotate
counterclockwise to check two EXTGH
positions. SQUIB OK light, associated #1
EXTGH DISCH and #2 EXTGH DISCH
annunciator caution light and MASTER
CAUTION LIGHT should illuminate in each
position.
25.
INS Align as required.
8-29. * FIRST ENGINE START (BATTERY START).
NOTE
The engines must not be started
until after the INS is placed into the
NAV mode Or OFF as required.
Starting procedures are identical for both engines.
When making a battery start, the right engine should be
started first. When making a ground power unit (GPU)
start, the left engine should be started first due to the
GPU receptable being located adjacent to the right
engine. A crewmember should monitor the outside
observer throughout the engines start.
1.
Avionics master switch OFF.
2.
Exterior light switches As required.
3.
Propeller Clear.
4.
Ignition and engine start switch ON. Propeller
should begin to rotate and associated #1 IGN ON
or #2 IGN ON annunciator light should illuminate.
Associated #1 FUEL PRESS or #2 FUEL PRESS
light should extinguish.
CAUTION
If ignition does not occur within 10
seconds after moving condition
lever to LOW IDLE, initiate engine
clearing procedure. If for any
reason
a
starting
attempt
is
discontinued, the entire starting
sequence must be repeated after
allowing the engine to come to a
complete stop (5 minute minimum).
5.
Condition lever (after N1 RPM stabilizes, 12%
minimum) LOW IDLE.
CAUTION
Monitor TGT to avoid a hot start. If
there is a rapid rise in TGT, be
prepared to abort the start before
limits
are
exceeded.
During
starting, the maximum allowable
TGT is 1000° C for five seconds. If
this limit is exceeded, use ABORT
START procedure and discontinue
start. Enter the peak temperature
and duration on DA Form 2408-13.
6.
TGT and N1 Monitor (TGT 1000°C maximum, N1
52% minimum).
7.
Oil pressure Check (60 PSI minimum).
8.
Ignition and engine start switch OFF, after 50%
N1.
9.
Condition -lever HI IDLE. Monitor TGT as the
condition lever is advanced.
10.
Generator switch RESET, then ON.
8-30. * SECOND ENGINE START (BATTERY START).
1.
First engine generator load 50% or less.
2.
Propeller Clear.
3.
Ignition and engine start switch ON. Propeller
should begin to rotate and associated #1 IGN ON
or #2 IGN ON annunciator light should illuminate.
Associated #1 FUEL PRESS or # 2 FUEL PRESS
annunciator light should extinguish.
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