4-4. EN GINE START (cont)
The above se quence (60 sec onds ON through 30 min utes OFF) may
be at tempted two (2) times. (Cor rec tive ac tion is re quired prior to
any ad di tional start at tempts.)
z
Start/ignition button
PRESS AND HOLD
z
Rotate twistgrip to GROUND IDLE for ignition when N
1
indicates
12 to 15% with Turbine Outlet Temperature (TOT) at or below
150°C. (See Section II, Minimum N
1
Speed Starting
Recommendations Placard.)
NOTE: Do not wait for N
1
to peak out. Introduce fuel immediately
upon reaching minimum recommended N
1
speed. Delay in moving
the throttle to the idle detent may diminish battery capacity early in
the start cycle.
NOTE: A start should not be attempted at N
1
speeds below 12% .
GPU starts are recommended when normal cranking speed cannot
be obtained by using the battery.
z
Observe TOT indicator for immediate temperature rise. If no TOT
rise is noted, abort engine start.
CAU TION
Dur ing starts, overtemperatures be tween 810°C and 927°C are
per mit ted for up to ten sec onds with a mo men tary peak at
927°C for not more than one sec ond. Con sult Rolls Royce
En gine Op er a tion and Main te nance Man ual if these lim its are
ex ceeded.
CAU TION
If main rotor is not rotating by 25% N
1
, abort start. (Refer to
Rolls Royce Operation Maintenance Manual.)
z
If an engine fire (may be indicated by flames emanating from
exhaust duct) occurs, pull out fuel valve and abort start.
z
z
If start is aborted pro ceed as fol lows:
Normal Procedures
Pilot's Flight Manual
Schweizer RSG, LLC.
Model 269D Helicopter
4-18
Reissued:
16
Jan 2019
FAA Approved
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