T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ENG-27/ENG-28
Engineering Review
b.
ISOLATE: deenergizes ignition system
2.
ENGINE start switch
Sg 1, fr 4
Engine Controls
a.
START (spring loaded to ON): accelerates
GTS to full power to start engine, closes GTS
dump valve, routes air to ATS
b.
ON: energizes start control unit
c.
OFF: manually shuts down GTS operation and
deenergizes start control unit
3.
GTS start button
Sg 1, fr 5
Engine Controls
a.
When momentarily pressed, starts the GTS and
energizes ignition
b.
Activates engine igniters for duration of press
(+30 seconds airborne)
4.
Throttle friction knob (fwd cockpit only): when
rotated, adjusts throttle friction. Clockwise rotation
increases friction
5.
Throttle
Sg 1, fr 6
Engine Controls
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%
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
(9-98) Original
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