T-45A UJPT, E2-C2, ADV, & IUT Eng-26
Engineering Review
(d) Completes electrical circuit to
engine igniters
(3) OFF: in either cockpit, removes
power to engine start control unit
3.
GTS start button
Sg 11, fr 4
NOTE: GTS starts not reliable at altitudes
above 15,000 ft MSL.
a.
Location: front of throttle grip handle,
both cockpits
b.
Description: momentary press switch
GTS START BUTTON
(1) When pressed momentarily, starts
GTS
(2) Activates engine igniters for dura-
tion of press plus 30 seconds with
weight-off-wheels
4.
Throttle lever
a.
Location: left console, both cockpits
b.
Description: interconnected and
mechanically linked variable position
fuel control lever, with stops for OFF,
IDLE, APPROACH IDLE, and full
forward (MRT)
(1) OFF: interrupts or prevents fuel
flow to engine
(2) IDLE: opens fuel shutoff valve to
direct fuel to fuel spray nozzles
(3) APPROACH IDLE: with landing
gear down and aircraft weight-off-
wheels, limits minimum rpm to
approximately 72%
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