Engine

Question 1

What is the engine weight?

Answer 1

158lb

71.6kg

Question 2

4 Engine sections?

Answer 2

Compressor

Combustor

Turbine

Power and accessory gearbox

Question 3

Starting: when to abort staring?

Answer 3

If no immediate TOT rise.
No engine oil pressure indicated.
Rotor not turning by 25% N1
Zero or pos+ amp reading

Question 4

How to abort starting?

Answer 4

Close twistgrip to cutoff.
Motor starter at least 10sec or TOT below 150c

Question 5

Cold WX ops. Is oil pressure of 150psi allowed?

Answer 5

Yes, but remain at ground idle until oil px is within limits

Question 6

What N1% to release starter?

Answer 6

58-60% N1

Question 7

After start check of N2/Nr needles?

Answer 7

Check needles are superimposed, if not shut down engine.

Superimposed, within 1/2 needle width.

Question 8

If engine has been shut down overnight or >15min how long idle?

Answer 8

1 minute before increasing power

Question 9

Engine oil level should be checked within _ minutes of shutdown?

Answer 9

15 minutes

Question 10

Power Check?

Best configuration/settings

Answer 10

Fly:
87.2psi (max T/O tq)
810c (max T/O TOT)
Stabilise flight for 1 minute before recording data

Question 11

Shut down: how long to cool down?

Answer 11

2 min at ground idle