Helicopter mechanics
with model turbine engine
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Explanation of the LEDs
Description
LED is on
LED flashes
Standby
Spin up turbine
Manual mode active
Ignition
Glowplug is ON
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Pump running
Fuel pump running
Glowplug faulty
(open circuit)
OK
Turbine in governor mode,
a) If turbine is running:
Permissible exhaust gas
turbine rpm can be
temperature exceeded.
controlled by the RPM slider
b) If turbine is off:
control system is in
„Slow-down“ state.
Special function Battery Alert:
If the "Standby" and "OK" LEDs flash simultaneously, the turbine battery needs to be recharged.