T-45C TS, ADV, & IUT CO-02
Engine Start and Poststart
II.
Starting engine 1.4.1.1.2.1, 1.4.1.1.2, 1.4.1.1.1
NOTE: Use the Pilot's Pocket Check List for starting
engine procedures and F405-RR-401 Operating
Limitations.
A. Before starting the engine make certain that the
area forward and aft of the aircraft is clear of
personnel and FOD hazards. Make certain fire
fighting equipment is available and manned.
Advise aft cockpit before engine start
B. Keep the engine limitations in mind and observe
the sequence of events in the normal engine
start. Actual start temperatures observed on the
ramp will vary slightly from those presented here
due to differences in the outside air temperature,
but they should be close to those in this
demonstration
III. Poststart Checks 1.4.3
NOTE: The NATOPS poststart checklist is not
duplicated in this lesson guide. Use the Pilot's
Pocket Check List for prestart checks. Additional
information about the Poststart Checks is contained
in the NATOPS manual.
A. NATOPS step 7. HUD - SET BRIGHTNESS:
When the AUTO/DAY switch is in AUTO the
brightness is automatically controlled according
to the ambient light levels. In DAY, the
brightness is manually controlled with the
brightness control
B. NATOPS step 8. MFD Brightness and contrast -
SET: After the brightness and contrast are set,
all subsequent display adjustments due to
changing light conditions should be
accomplished using the CONT control
C. NATOPS step 9. Augmentation progress -
CHECK:
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