Engine Flashcards
(9 cards)
What is the engine weight?
158lb
71.6kg
4 Engine sections?
Compressor
Combustor
Turbine
Power and accessory gearbox
Starting: when to abort staring?
If no immediate TOT rise.
No engine oil pressure indicated.
Rotor not turning by 25% N1
Zero or pos+ amp reading
How to abort starting?
Close twistgrip to cutoff.
Motor starter at least 10sec or TOT below 150c
Cold WX ops. Is oil pressure of 150psi allowed?
Yes, but remain at ground idle until oil px is within limits
What N1% to release starter?
58-60% N1
After start check of N2/Nr needles?
Check needles are superimposed, if not shut down engine.
Superimposed, within 1/2 needle width.
If engine has been shut down overnight or >15min how long idle?
1 minute before increasing power
Engine oil level should be checked within _ minutes of shutdown?
15 minutes