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STARTING - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION


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1. General
F Pneumatic System Schematic ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
The starting system of the engine utilizes pressurized air to drive a turbine at high speed. This turbine drives the engine high pressure rotor through a reduction gear and the engine accessory drive system.
The air which is necessary to drive the starter comes from:
  • either the APU,
  • or the second engine,
  • or a ground power unit.
The starter supply is controlled by a starter shut-off valve (SOV) pneumatically operated and electrically controlled. In case of failure, the SOV can be operated by hand.
The starter valve closes when the N2 speed reaches 50 percent.
The starter centrifugal clutch disengages when N2 speed is higher than 50 percent.
Engine starting is controlled from the ENG start panel 115VU located on center pedestal and ENG/MAN START switch on the overhead panel.
The starting sequence may be interrupted at any time by placing the MASTER control lever in OFF position which overrides the FADEC. When the MASTER control lever is in OFF position the HP fuel shut off valve is closed and the engine is stopped.
Two procedures are applicable for engine starting :
A. Normal Starting Procedure (automatic)
(Ref. AMM D/O 74-31-00-00)
The starting sequence is fully controlled by the FADEC and is selected when the ENG/MODE/CRANK/NORM/IGN START selector switch is in IGN/START position and the MASTER control lever in ON position. Start can be aborted on ground only by the FADEC in case of failure.
B. Alternative Starting Procedure
(Ref. AMM D/O 74-31-00-00)
This sequence controlled by the pilot is as follows:
  • the ignition selector switch in IGN/START position and MAN START pushbutton switch command the starter shut-off valve,
  • the MASTER control lever controls the HP fuel shut-off valve.
NOTE: No start abort by the FADEC in case of failure.
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2. Component Location
F Component Location ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
F Engine Control Panel ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
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FIN I FUNCTIONAL DESIGNATION I PANELIZONEIACCESS I ATA
I I I I DOOR I REF.
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VALVE-STARTER SHUT-OFF 436 438AR 80-11-20
438CR
446 448AR
448CR
STARTER 438 438AR 80-11-10

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