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Engine Starting
Engine Start (With or Without External Power)
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1.
External lights.............................
AS REQUIRED
Note
Avoid prolonged use of the beacon and logo lights (if installed), as this can cause
a decrease in battery power and affect the engine starting.
2.
Propeller area.............................
CLEAR. Confirm CLEAR of obstructions
3.
CAS window................................
CHECK no door warnings, no oil
temperature warning and no cyan
autopilot messages
Note
It is essential that the autopilot pre-start servo calibration is not affected by any
control inputs or an engine start before the CAS cyan autopilot messages are
extinguished. Failure to follow this procedure will possibly affect the autopilot
system availability in the air.
Note
The EPECS will automatically abort an engine start if any of the following cases
occur:
−
ITT exceedance
−
Hung start
−
No light-off
−
The starter switch is pushed during the starting sequence.
In this event the EPECS will immediately command a 30 second dry motor run,
the green STARTER annunciator in the PFD engine window comes on.
Note
The engine starting sequence or an automatic dry motoring run can always be
aborted by setting the engine switch to OFF.
A
is required prior to a subsequent start attempt.
4.
Engine switch..............................
RUN
5.
Fuel window................................
CHECK two green PUMP indications
6.
STARTER switch.........................
PUSH momentarily
7.
Oil pressure.................................
CHECK rising
8.
Ng approx. 16%..........................
CHECK light up
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Section 4 - Normal Procedures (EASA Approved)
Engine Starting
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Report No: 02406
Issue date: Mar 06, 2020
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