Prestart

T-2C FLIGHT PROCEDURES

1. PRESTART

1.1. PRESTART CHECKS

1.1.1. The student performs Prestart Checks.

1.1.2. IP places battery switch on.

1.1.2.1. IP "ICS check, fire lights."

1.1.2.2. STUDENT "Loud and clear, four fire lights, running down the wings."

1.1.3. The student runs down the wings and checks the rear cockpit warning and caution lights.

1.1.3.1. STUDENT "8 over 9 warning and caution lights, Pre-Start Checks complete, ____lbs.

left and ____lbs. right wing fuel."

1.1.3.1.1. 8 lights:

1.1.3.1.1.1. 4 fire lights

1.1.3.1.1.2. Gear handle light

1.1.3.1.1.3. Wheels warning light

1.1.3.1.1.4. Hook handle light

1.1.3.1.1.5. Eject select light

1.1.3.1.2. 9 lights:

1.1.3.1.2.1. Caution lights

1.2. START / POSTSTART

1.2.1. The aircraft is started using either the battery or external power via an auxiliary power

unit. The majority of aircraft starts utilize an APU, however students need to always be prepared

for a battery start. At least one start in the FAM stage is done on battery power.

1.2.1.1. APU Start

1.2.1.1.1. IP signals PC to apply 28 VDC external power.

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

1.2.1.1.2.1. IP "Starting #2."

1.2.1.1.3. 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:

1.2.1.1.3.1. STUDENT "Thumbs up from the PC."

1.2.1.1.3.2. IP "Roger, starting #1."

1.2.1.1.3.3. STUDENT "Thumbs up from the PC." (Upon successful start and thumbs

up signaled by PC.)

1.2.1.1.4. IP signals PC to disconnect external power.

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