T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ENG-26
Engine Start Procedures
(5) Finger Lift: Raising the finger lift allows the
throttle to be moved past the APPROACH
IDLE stop, when engaged, or past the IDLE
stop into OFF. The throttle cannot be
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Throttle Finger Lift
retarded from above the mid-throttle
position to IDLE, or to APPROACH IDLE,
with the finger lift raised. To pull the throttle
past the APPROACH IDLE stop or IDLE
stop, do not raise the finger lift until the
throttle is positioned against the stop.
WARNING: To prevent inadvertently
shutting down the engine, when bypassing
the APPROACH IDLE stop, be sure to
release the finger lift before reaching the
IDLE position.
LESSON NOTES
Refer to Figure 4, Engine Instruments and Indicators, to identify
the indicators used when starting the engine.
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B.
Indicators
Fig 4: Engine
Instruments and
Indicators
1.
TGT indicator: indicates exhaust gas temperature in
degrees centigrade
2.
percent RPM
3.
FUEL FLOW indicator: indicates rate of fuel flow to
engine combustion chamber in pounds per hour
4.
5.
GTS advisory light: when illuminated, indicates gas
turbine air producer has attained idling speed prior
to engine start
6.
READY advisory light: when illuminated, indicates a
low pressure (N1) shaft speed of 100 RPM or greater
in the correct direction of rotation and the igniter
circuitry is energized
Original (9-98)
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