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CHAPTER 80 - STARTING
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DESCRIPTION The engine starting can be done automatically or manually via an electrical starter/generator motor. It is recommended that normal engine starts be made using the auto mode. Either engine may be started first. The starting is controlled through the EEC (AUTO mode) on the GCU (MANUAL mode). The normal speed range for the start cycle is from 0 to 5500 rpm and the normal speed for the generator mode is from 6800 rpm to 11078 rpm. At all time during start sequence, pilot monitoring of engine limitations is required to prevent engine deterioration due to an abnormal starting condition. Following an engine shutdown due to flameout or by an automatic or manual shutdown initiated by the pilot, the normal starting procedure should follow the starting requirements. During the starting phase, the ignition system is automatically controlled and it is turned on at the beginning of the start sequence. The GCU incorporates an automatic starter cut-out feature, such that the GCU will open the starter-generator line contactor at a predetermined speed of approx. 5500 rpm to terminate the start cycle.

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OPERATION To start the engines in AUTO mode, the pilot uses the Engine Control Panel. To start the engines in MANUAL mode, the pilot uses both the Engine Control Lever and the Engine Control Panel. The engine starting AUTO or MANUAL mode is selected via the 1 (2) ENG GOV switch on the pilot collective grip. Besides the engine start, cranking is required to perform the dry motoring run for engine washing / ventilation and the wet motoring run to check for fuel leak or engine preservation / depreservation during maintenance operation. To start the engine in AUTO mode proceed as follows: set the 1 (2) ENG GOV switch on the pilot collective grip to AUTO set the Engine Control Lever 1 (2) to FLIGHT position to allow the engine fuel flowing set the FUEL PUMP 1 (2) switch of the FUEL CONTROL PANEL to ON set the FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE 1 (2) of the FUEL CONTROL PANEL to ON set the ENG 1 (2) MODE selector switch of the ECP to IDLE/FLIGHT position to open the shutdown solenoid and so to allow the engine fuel flowing and to provide the electrical power to start and spark igniters the green legends START/IGN are displayed on left/ right side of NG and ITT scale respectively the EEC de-energizes the start-ignition relays at 50 1% NG.

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NOTE The quick engine start procedure (AUTO mode) may be carried out to speed up the take off. Set the ENG 1 (2) MODE selector switch to FLIGHT directly, then the second engine to FLT when NG No. 1 (2) is above 25%. NOTE The engine start duty cycle is the following: 30 seconds on, 1 minute off 30 seconds on, 1 minute off 30 seconds on, 30 minutes off. To start the engine in MANUAL mode proceed as follows: set the 1 (2) ENG GOV slector switch on the pilot collective grip to MANUAL and note the amber legend MAN in view on TQ/PI scales set the ENGINE CONTROL LEVER 1 (2) to OFF position set the FUEL PUMP 1 (2) switch of the FUEL CONTROL PANEL to ON set the FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE 1 (2) of the FUEL CONTROL PANEL to ON set the ENG 1 (2) MODE selector switch of the ENGINE CONTROL PANEL to IDLE position to open the fuel shutdown solenoid to allow the subsequent engine fuel flowing press the START push-button switch on the ENGINE CONTROL LEVER 1 (2) and advance the ECL as necessary to allow the engine fuel flowing the green legends START/IGN are displayed on left/ right side of NG/ITT scales respectively

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once the engine reaches the 49 1% NG, the GCU disengages automatically the starter-ignition relays To start the engine for the dry motoring run, following an aborted start shutdown, allows a 30 sec fuel drain period before re-starting. The procedure is used to clear internally trapped fuel and vapor or if there is evidence of a fire within the engine. Observe the starter-generator duty cycle limitations during the re-start attempts. Proceed as follows: set the 1 (2) ENG GOV selector switch either to AUTO or MANUAL set the ECL 1 (2) to OFF either to AUTO or MANUAL set the FUEL PUMP/VALVE 1/2 switches to OFF pop the IGN 1 (2) circuit breaker out set the ENG 1 (2) MODE selector switch to IDLE if AUTO otherwise OFF press the start push-button switch if MANUAL press a second time the start push-button switch to stop the dry motoring run sequence if MANUAL set the ENG 1 (2) MODE selector switch to OFF to stop the dry motoring run sequence if AUTO. To start the engine for the wet motoring run proceed as follows: set the 1 (2) ENG GOV selector either to AUTO or MANUAL set the ECL 1 (2) to FLIGHT either to AUTO or MANUAL set the FUEL PUMP/VALVE 1 (2) switches to ON

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pop the IGN 1 (2) circuit breaker out set the ENG 1 (2) MODE selector switch to IDLE press the start push-button switch if MANUAL. The fuel flows is delivered to the engine as fuel pump speed increases press a second time the start push-button switch to stop the wet motoring run sequence if MANUAL set the ENG 1 (2) MODE selector switch to OFF to stop the wet motoring run sequence if AUTO. CONTROL AND INDICATORS The ECP housed on the console and the pilot collective levers are involved in the starting when the auto mode is performed. The ECL housed on the overhead panel, the ECP and the pilot collective levers are instead involved in the starting when the manual mode is performed. The MFD provides the green legend START during the starting. The malfunctions are displayed in the CAS message window #1. The ECP provides the following functions: ENG 1 (2) MODE selector switch : OFF - when the N. 1 (2) engine not running or it shuts down the engine or during the N. 1 (2) engine dry motoring procedure when Manual selected IDLE - allows the N. 1 (2) engine starting, the minimum on ground (65% NF) and the N. 1 (2) engine

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stabilization for a period of 60 sec. during the shutdown phase or during the N. 1 (2) engine wet motoring procedure both Auto and Manual mode. FLT - allows the N. 1 (2) engine quick starting at the flight nominal speed (100% NF) NOTE The MFD and PFDs display the green legend IDLE on the left side of NF scale of the triple tachometers. The amber legend FAIL is displayed on the triplo tachometer in case of TQ/NF sensors failure. It replaces the green legend IDLE. NOTE During the starting phase, the NG digital readout with the associated pointer are white until the 49% NG is reached. The two green legend START / IGN are removed at the same percentage. The pilot collective stick provides the following functions: ENG 1 (2) GOV AUTO/MANUAL selector switch : AUTO - allows the N. 1 (2) engine automatic starting and provides the N. 1 (2) engine automatic control MANUAL - allows the N. 1 (2) engine manual starting / wet motoring / dry motoring and provides the N. 1 (2) engine manual control NOTE When in MANUAL, the amber legend MAN in reverse video is displayed on the left side of TQ scale (MFD Main and Cruise pages) and PI scale (PFDs).

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The ECL provides the following functions: ENG 1 (2) START push-button switch : when pressed the N. 1 (2) engine manual starting / wet motoring / dry motoring is engaged in Manual mode CAPTIONS The caution provided in the CAS message window is as follows: 1 (2) HOT START : the N. 1 (2) engine ITT exceeds limits during engine starting

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N. 1 STARTER-GENERATOR LOCATION

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N. 2 STARTER-GENERATOR LOCATION

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CRANKING CONTROLS

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CRANKING INDICATING (SHEET 1 OF 2)

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CRANKING INDICATING (SHEET 2 OF 2)

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