T-45C TS, ADV, & IUT ENG-05
Engine and Related Systems Malfunctions
B. Verifications
NOTE: Any or all of the following, in conjunction with the MASTER
ALERT and FIRE lights, may be used to verify that an engine fire exists.
The absence of secondary indications and the FIRE light extinguishing
after throttle reduction could indicate a bleed air leak.
1. Any engine abnormality
a. Rising or falling EGT
b. RPM fluctuations
c.
Excessive fuel flow
d. Smoke apparent in rear view mirrors
2. Warning and Caution Advisory lights
a. EGT/RPM warning light illuminates
b. TP HOT caution light illuminates
c.
OIL PRESS warning light illuminates
d. HYD 1 caution light illuminates
e. HYD 2 caution light illuminates
f.
RAT caution light illuminates
3. From external sources
a. Plane captain/ground personnel via intercom system or hand
signals (horizontal figure-eight motion)
b. Tower
c.
Other aircraft
C. Effects on flight safety
1. Loss of aircraft
2. Serious engine/related components damage
3. Possible loss of control
4. Loss of thrust
5. Possible explosion
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