TM 55-1510-222-10
NOTE
To reset beacon light, turn off
approximately 5 seconds, then DAY
or NIGHT. When voltage drops below
approximately 20 volts, the beacon
light may become inoperative.
8-16. ABORT START PROCEDURE.
1.
Condition lever FUEL CUTOFF.
2.
Ignition and engine start switch STARTER
ONLY
3.
TGT Monitor for drop in temperature.
4.
Ignition and engine start switch OFF.
8-17. ENGINE CLEARING PROCEDURE.
1.
Condition lever FUEL CUTOFF.
2.
Ignition and engine start switch OFF (1 minute
minimum).
3.
Ignition and engine start switch STARTER
ONLY.
4.
Ignition and engine start switch OFF.
8-18.*FIRST ENGINE START (GPU START).
When making a ground power unit (GPU) start, the left
engine should be started first due to the GPU receptacle
being adjacent to the right engine. Normally, only one
engine is started utilizing the GPU, reverting to the
Battery Start procedure for the second engine start.
Crew member should monitor the outside observer
throughout the engine start procedures.
1.
INS As required.
NOTE
The engines must not be started
until after the INS is placed into the
NAV mode or OFF as required.
2.
Exterior light switches As required.
3.
Propeller area Clear.
4.
#1 ignition and engine start switch START -
IGNITION. #1 IGN ON annunciation should illuminate
and associated FUEL PRESS annunciation should
extinguish.
NOTE
False fuel flow indication 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).
5.
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 engine
start, 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.
6.
TGT and N. Monitor (TGT 1000° C maximum)
7.
Oil pressure Check (60 PSI minimum).
8.
#1 ignition and engine start switch OFF after
TGT peaks.
9.
Condition lever HIGH IDLE. Monitor TGT as
the condition lever is advanced.
10.
DC GPU disconnect As required.
11.
Generator switch RESET then ON, for second
engine battery start.
8-19.*SECOND ENGINE START (GPU START).
1.
Propeller area Clear.
2.
#2 ignition and engine start switch START
IGNITION. #2 IGN ON annunciation should illuminate
and associated FUEL PRESS annunciation 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.
#2 ignition and engine start switch OFF after
TGT peaks.
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