Starting Engines

Question 1

WARNING: Under certain conditions, the rotating main rotor blades may flex or droop, resulting in a low ground clearance (as low as _____). Loading and unloading will not be performed during start or shutdown.

Answer 1

5 feet

Question 2

WARNING: To preclude possible hearing loss, ensure all personnel within ______ of the aircraft wear hearing protection.

Answer 2

30 feet

Question 3

WARNING: With both engines at flight idle, a _____, _____ ________ input can cause the aircraft to _____ and _____, which could be hazardous to nearby ground personnel and damage the aircraft.

Answer 3

• large, rapid collective

- lift and yaw

Question 4

CAUTION: Down gusts greater than ______ may induce mast bumping at ____ rotor speeds.

Answer 4

• 20 knots

- low

Question 5

CAUTION: Ensure FLIR system is turned ____ prior to starting engines.

Answer 5

OFF

Question 6

CAUTION: To prevent throttle interaction, some ____________ must be applied to each throttle.

Answer 6

throttle friction

Question 7

NOTE: Throttle pressure against the flight idle stop during an attempted shutdown will prevent __________ and ____________.

Answer 7

• plunger retraction

- throttle closure

Question 8

NOTE: During engine start and run up, have the ground/flight crew inspect the __________, and _____________ compartments, for ____, ____, or ________. Check hydraulic filter indicator for a _______ indication.

Answer 8

• transmission, and combining gearbox
• fuel, oil, or hydraulic fluids
• black

Question 9

7. Engine - START

c. Throttle - At ______ minimum, open to ground idle. (For manual fuel starts, slowly start opening at _______.)

Answer 9

12% Ng

Question 10

CAUTION: During a manual fuel start, be alert for an uncontrollable ____________. It this occurs, immediately retard the throttle to _____.

Answer 10

• engine acceleration

- OFF

Question 11

CAUTION: if ITT exceeds _____, move the throttle to OFF. ITT above ____ shall be monitored during start and if time exceeds limits shown in Figure 5-1, a hot start has occured.

Answer 11

• 1090 C

- 870 C

Question 12

CAUTION: The start must be terminated if ITT fails to rise within ______ after opening the throttle.

Answer 12

15 seconds

Question 13

7. Engine - START

f. Start Switch - Off at _______

Answer 13

50% Ng

Question 14

12. Engine Oil Pressure - WITHIN LIMITS (________)

Answer 14

40-112 psi

Question 15

NOTE: During cold weather start it is permissible for oil pressure to reach ______ maximum transient during throttle sequence for ______.

Answer 15

• 150 psi

- 10 seconds

Question 16

CAUTION: If the Generator Switch is ___ while utilizing external power, there may be damage to the __________ or part of the _________ system.

Answer 16

• ON
• voltage regulator
• electrical

Question 17

NOTE: If generator light remains illuminated, refer to ___________________.

Answer 17

DC Generator Failure

Question 18

Starting engines checklist has you hold the “Beep Switch” for how many seconds?

Answer 18

3 seconds

Question 19

Once throttle sequence is completed, allow approximately ____ seconds for the flight idle plunger actuation.

Answer 19

5 seconds

Question 20

What is the correct response to checklist challenge Engine Oil Pressure?

Answer 20

WITHIN LIMITS

Question 21

Where do you look to verify External Power has been disconnected?

Answer 21

Master Caution Panel

Question 22

When does DC Electrical Systems Check need to be accomplished?

Answer 22

First Flight of the Day

Question 23

If performing an engine start from the Co Pilots seat, where is the start switch located?

Answer 23

Pedestal Console Panel