APU Start/Poststart

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Hook handle light

Eject select light

9 lights:

Caution lights

Additionally, the AOA indexer lights should be illuminated.

407. APU START/POSTSTART

The aircraft will be started using either the battery or the external power via an auxiliary power

unit (APU). The majority of aircraft starts utilize an APU, but students always need to be

prepared for a battery start. At least one start in the FAM stage will be done on battery power.

APU Start

IP signals PC to apply 28 VDC external power.

IP signals PC and initiates start sequence on #2 (right) engine.

IP (ICS): "Starting number 2"

During the start sequence, the student monitors engine instruments and the PC for abnormal start

indications. Upon successful start and thumbs up signal from PC:

STUDENT (ICS): "Thumbs up from the PC."

IP (ICS): "Roger, starting number 1."

During the start sequence, the student again monitors engine instruments and the PC for

abnormal start indications. Upon successful start and thumbs up signal from PC:

STUDENT (ICS): "Thumbs up from the PC."

IP signals PC to disconnect external power.

APU Poststart

After the IP turns on both generators and the NO. 1 GEN OUT and NO. 2 GEN OUT caution

lights extinguish, the student takes command of the UHF, ADF, TACAN, and compass. The

student will then obtain ATIS.

After receiving ATIS, the student will switch the UHF radio back to Base frequency. At this

point, the IP will signal the PC to initiate PC checks:

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