IRIS TEXAN II - Engine Start (Auto)

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FOR SIMULATION USE ONLY – NOT A TRAINING AID
removal of the ITT pointer on the EICAS display, and by illumination of the PMU FAIL
warning.
The PMU will not rest until IOAT drops below 121 °C. Use the following procedure if
IOAT exceeds 80 °C:
1. PCL – Verify OFF
2. PMU – Reset if necessary
(The PMU has reset if IOAT reads 121 °C or less, the ITT counter and pointer
are present on the EICAS display, and the EDM FAIL message is not
displayed.)
3. PMU switch – OFF
4. Propeller area – Clear
5. STARTER switch – MANUAL for 20 seconds maximum
(Observe starter duty cycle cool-down period.)
6. STARTER switch – NORM
7. PMU switch – NORM
8. Verify IOAT indicates 80 °C or less
9. Repeat steps 4 through 8 as necessary
10. Continue with Engine Start (AUTO) procedure
ENGINE START (AUTO)
1. Canopy – Closed and latched (BOTH)
(Check CANOPY warning extinguished, green canopy mechanical lock
indicators visible, and handle does not rotate aft.)
2. Navigation and anti-collision lights – As required
NOTE
 Anti-collision strobes may be left off if operation is distracting, such as for
ground operations at night.
3. PMU FAIL/PMU STATUS message – Extinguished