Engine power lever : FLIGHT, check.
PLA caution message not dis-
played.
NOTE
If AUTO mode was selected when engine power lever was not in
FLIGHT position, set the power lever correctly as soon as possible.
NOTE
PLA caution message is active only when operating in AUTO mode.
ENGINE STARTING IN MANUAL MODE (ON GROUND)
Following an ECU failure, flight may be initiated only in order to fly (VFR)
without passengers on board to a repair facility.
NOTE
It is recommended to start the engine in manual mode only in case
that starting in auto mode is not possible.
Before proceeding to start the engine in manual mode, perform an ECU power
OFF-ON reset trying to clear all faults.
If critical faults are not cleared (ECU FAIL warning and MAN legend still
displayed) proceed as follows.
Perform ENGINE PRE-START CHECK as per Section 2.
Collective control : Flat pitch, check.
Rotor brake (if installed) : Disengaged (lever full forward)
ENG GOV switch : MANUAL.
NOTE
In presence of an ECU failure the engine control system reverts
and operates in MANUAL mode independently from the ENG
GOV switch position.
However it can be convenient to set the ENG GOV switch to
MANUAL for congruence with the mode condition.
The ENG GOV switch shall mandatorily be on MANUAL, only
when the manual mode is selected voluntarily (i.e. for training).
RFM A109E
3-34 R.A.I. Approved
Rev. 11
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