NOTE
It is recommended the normal engine starts be made using the auto
mode. For starting procedure in manual mode refer to Section 3.
Collective control : Flat pitch, check.
Rotor brake (if installed) :
Disengaged (lever full forward).
EDU 1 : Select START page.
ENGINE 1 START
ENG 1 MODE switch : IDLE.
NOTE
(only for helicopters equipped with emergency bus)
If the battery discharge control box is installed after few seconds
the BATT DISCH warning message on EDU1 will be displayed.
NOTE
It is recommended to start the engine to IDLE, nevertheless, if
necessary, it is possible to start to FLIGHT by setting the ENG
MODE switch directly to FLT.
Gas Producer (N1) : Note increasing and START
legend vertically displayed.
Engine temperature (TOT) : Note increasing and IGN leg-
end vertically displayed.
CAUTION
Monitor engine start and if any of the following occurs:
- lightup is not obtained within 10 seconds of fuel on
- abnormal noises are heard
- TOT increases beyond start limit
- N1 or N2 increases beyond engine limits
- engine hangs (stagnation in N1 below 54%)
shutdown the engine by setting OFF the pertinent ENG MODE switch.
RFM A109E
R.A.I. Approved 2-21
Rev. 19
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