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Engine Start Panel

 

 

Master Switches

 

Engine Fuel shut off valve open, and normal position for engine start and running

 

 

Forward

 

Engine fuel shut off valve closed. Engine does not run

 

 

Aft

 

Engine start knob

 

Engine air starter turns engine, but no fuel will be delivered. Used for dry cranking engine on ground

 

 

Crank

 

Normal position, when not starting or cranking engine

 

 

Normal

 

Initiates the engine start sequence. Causes the System display to show the engine page and powers

The engine FADECs. If the engines are not started within 5 minutes, the FADEC power is removed.

 

IGN

 

Engine Lights

 

Illuminated when a fault exists as indicated by the the FADEC

 

 

FAULT

 

Illuminated when the fire detection system indicates an engine fire.

 

 

FIRE

 

Master Switch

 

Engine Fire Light

 

Starter knob

 

Manual Engine Start Panel

 

 

Start buttons ( guarded)

 

Manual engine start

 

 

In/On

 

Normal position, no effect on engines

 

 

Out/Off

 

Manual engine start sequence is operative.

 

 

ON

 

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