Originally Posted by
staircase
It was such fun when the engine did not start as a result of that bl**dy air valve.
Standing outside with something to hit the valve with, whilst the passengers watched, was always entertaining!
Don't remember hitting the air valve on the 1-11. Used to use a 7/16" socket on a tee bar to turn the valve through a panel under the stubwing. Had to wait for the signal that the isolation valve was shut before closing the start valve or the snatch on closing could hurt your wrist. IIRC.