Engine Startup

Pilot

StepItemAction/Details
1AIR SOURCE switchSet to OFF
2HYD TRANSFER PUMP switchSet to OFF (Guard up)
3EMERG FLT HYD switchSet to LOW → Check ON flag
Set to HIGH → Check ON flag
Set to AUTO (LOW) → Verify both flags OFF
4ENG CRANK switchSet to R (Right engine)
At ~20% RPM: check oil/hydraulic pressure, START/VALVE caution light
5Right throttleAdvance to IDLE at 20% RPM
6ENG CRANK switchVerify it returns to OFF at ~50% RPM
START/VALVE caution light turns off
7R GEN caution lightTurns off at ~59% RPM
8R FUEL PRESS caution lightTurns off before idle RPM
9Engine instrument readingsRPM: 62–78%
EGT: ~500 °C
FF: 950–1400 Pph
NOZ: 100%
OIL: 25–35 psi
FLT HYD: ~3000 psi
10External electrical powerDisconnect (order plane captain)
11ENG CRANK switchSet to L (Left engine)
Switch OFF after combined hydraulic pressure reaches 3000 psi
12HYD TRANSFER PUMPSet to NORMAL
If no pressure in 10 sec → set to SHUTOFF
13RepeatPerform steps 4–9 for Left Engine
14Starter airDisconnect (order plane captain)
15AIR SOURCE switchCycle: L ENG → R ENG → BOTH ENG
Verify cockpit airflow
16HYD TRANSFER PUMPSet to NORMAL

RIO

StepItemAction/Details
1Monitor startupObserve pilot procedures and plane captain signals for safety