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b.
Annunciation test switch Hold to TEST position.
Check that the annunciation panels, fire pull handle
annunciators, marker beacon annunciators, antenna
azimuth indicator, master caution, and master warning
annunciators are illuminated. Release switch and check
that all annunciators except those in step (a) are
extinguished.
NOTE
The
Marker
Beacon
lights
will
illuminate only if the Avionics Master
is turned ON/EXT PWR as applicable.
c.
MASTER CAUTION and MASTER WARNING
annunciators Press and release. Both annunciators
should extinguish.
8-14.* 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
except that second engine generator is kept off line after
the second engine start. This allows performance of the
current limiters check. When making a battery start, the
right engine should be started first. A crewmember
should monitor the outside observer throughout the
engine start procedures.
1.
Exterior lights switches As required.
2.
Propeller area Clear.
3.
#2 ignition and engine start switch START
IGNITION. #2 IGN ON annunciation should
illuminate and associated FUEL PRESS light should
extinguish.
NOTE
False fuel flow indications may be
observed with the starter engaged
and the condition lever in cutoff.
CAUTION
If ignition does not occur within 10
seconds after moving condition lever
to LOW IDLE, initiate Abort Start
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 (1 minute
minimum).
4.
Condition lever (after N. RPM passes 13%
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 5 seconds. If this limit is
exceeded, use Abort Start procedure
and discontinue start. Enter the
peak temperature and duration on
DA Form 2408-13.
5.
TGT and N. Monitor (TGT 1000° C
Maximum).
6.
Oil pressure Check (60 PSI minimum).
7.
#2 ignition and engine start switch OFF after
TGT peaks.
8.
Condition lever HIGH IDLE. Monitor TGT as
the condition lever is advanced.
9.
Generator switch RESET, then ON.
8-15.* SECOND ENGINE START (BATTERY START).
1.
Propeller area Clear.
2.
#1 ignition and engine start switch START
IGNITION. #1 IGRN ON annunciation should illuminate
and associated FUEL PRESS light should extinguish.
3.
Condition lever (after N. RPM passes 13%
minimum) LOW IDLE.
4.
TGT and N, Monitor (TGT 1000° C maximum).
5.
Oil pressure Check (60 PSI minimum).
6.
# ignition and engine start switch OFF after
TGT peaks.
7.
Condition levers HIGH IDLE.
8.
Power levers GROUND FINE.
9.
Propeller levers Retard to feather detent.
10.
BATTERY CHARGE annunciation Check on.
Annunciation
should
extinguish
within
5
minutes
following a normal engine start on battery.
11.
Inverter
switches
ON,
check
INVERTER
annunciators off.
12.
Second engine generator switch RESET, then
ON.
13.
Beacon light Reset. then on.
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