Engine and Related Systems
T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ENG-04
5.
Throttle
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Throttle
a.
OFF: interrupts or prevents fuel flow to engine
b.
IDLE: opens fuel shutoff valve to direct fuel to
fuel spray nozzles
c.
APPROACH IDLE: with landing gear down and
aircraft weight off wheels, maintains minimum
rpm at approximately 72%
(1) Field landing: with anti-skid ON, the
approach idle stop is withdrawn
immediately upon MLG weight on wheels
(2) Carrier landing: with anti-skid OFF, the
approach idle stop is withdrawn two
seconds after touchdown
d.
Full forward: operates engine at military rated
thrust (MRT)
6.
Idle stop lever: when pulled, permits movement of
throttle past APPROACH IDLE stop to OFF
a.
Located on front of throttle below throttle grip in
both cockpits
b.
Pulling lever up allows throttle to be moved aft
past approach idle stop (if engaged) or idle stop
(throttle off)
NOTE: The stop lever should be gradually
released while moving the throttle from
APPROACH IDLE to IDLE. The lever should
be pulled again to move the throttle past
APPROACH IDLE stop and IDLE stop to OFF.
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7.
FUEL CONTROL switch (lever-locked)
Fuel Control Switch
a.
NORMAL: selects main fuel control system
b.
MANUAL: selects manual fuel control system
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