STARTING ENGINES
NOTE
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In crosswind conditions, starting the downwind engine first (for battery start) will produce a lower start ITT. Otherwise either engine can be started first.
1. Flood and Center Panel Lights - FULL BRIGHT (for night operation).
2. Start Button - PRESS momentarily; button - LIGHTS.
3. Throttle - IDLE at 8% turbine RPM (N2) minimum and indication of fan RPM (N1) rotation.
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Lower start ITT can be achieved by allowing N2 to peak (but need not exceed 12% N2) prior to advancing the throttle lever to idle.
4. ITT - CHECK for rise. Abort start if ITT rapidly approaches 1000°C or showing no rise within 10 seconds. Do not exceed 975°C for 7.5 seconds.
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CAUTION: IF ENGINE MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN PERFORMED, AIR IN FUEL LINES MAY CAUSE A HOT START. ENSURE THAT PROPER PURGING PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN ACCOMPLISHED PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING A START. BE PREPARED TO ABORT THE START.
5. Engine Instruments - CHECK NORMAL.
6. Fuel, Oil, Generator and Hydraulic Annunciators - EXTINGUISHED.
7. Other Engine - START; repeat steps 2 through 6.
8. External Power - CHECK CLEAR (if applicable).
9. Generators - GEN (if external power was used for start).
10. DC Amperes and Volts - CHECK
a. L Generator - OFF - check L AMP drop, R AMP INCR., voltage 29 ± .25.
b. R Generator - OFF - check voltage drops to battery (24 volts minimum).
c. L Generator - GEN - check on line (AMPS INCR, 29 ± .25 volts).
d. R Generator - GEN - check generators parallel and voltage 29 ± .25.
e. Battery Switch - OFF - check L AMP and R AMP drop.
f. Battery Switch - BATT - check voltage 29 ± .25 volts.