TM 55-1510-221-MTI
PROCEDURE
TROUBLESHOOTING
REFERENCE
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).
6.
Condition lever (after Ni RPM sta-
E1,J1
bilizes, 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
7. TGT and NI Monitor (TGT 1000°C maximum,
NI 52% minimum)
8. Oil pressure Check (60 PSI minimum)
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9. Condition lever HIGH IDLE Monitor TGT as the
condition lever is advanced
10 Ignition and engine start switch OFF, after 50% N1
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