Starting EPs

Question 1

No EGT Rise On Start Actions

Answer 1

1. Abort Start within 12 seconds no fuel flow
2. Maintain air for 2 minutes to purge vapors
3. Reattempt a start if you don’t suspect indicator malfunction
4. Abort aircraft if it happens again

Question 2

No EGT Rise On Start Considerations

Answer 2

No EGT rise with increasing RPM means snesor is malfunctioning

Question 3

Excessive Fuel Flow On Start Actions (exceeds 360 prior to ignition)

Answer 3

1. Retard throttles to off
2. Maintain air for 2 minutes
3. Reattempt another start if desired
4. 2nd failed start abort the aircraft

Question 4

Excessive Fuel Flow On Start Considerations

Answer 4

If ignition were to occur you could cause a fire due to excessive fuel in engine

Question 5

Excessive EGT on Start Indications

Answer 5

During start, EGT rises above 845* C

Question 6

Excessive EGT on Start Actions

Answer 6

1. Retard throttles to off
2. Maintain air for 2 minutes
3. Try another start if you have not exceeded 925*
4. If 925* exceeded abort the aircraft

Question 7

Excessive EGT on Start Considerations

Answer 7

1. Watch second start attempt for rapid EGT rise

2. Write up any aircraft that exceeds 925* with duration and degree of overtemp

Question 8

Engine Fire During Start Indications

Answer 8

FIRE light illuminates during start, smoke/fumes, signals from ground crew

Question 9

Engine Fire During Start Actions

Answer 9

1. Throttles - OFF
2. Battery/APU - OFF
3. Emergency Ground Egress

Question 10

Engine Fire During Start Considerations

Answer 10

Time permitting, contact ground to alert fire department and advise the other crewmemeber of intention to egress

Question 11

Emergency Ground Egress Procedure

Answer 11

1. Tell other crewmember
2. Notify controlling agency
3. Disengage throttle gate and place throttles in off
4. Battery - OFF
5. Ejection seat safety pin
6. Disconnect personal leads and safety belt
7. Open canopy and exit