Originally Posted by
RVDT
Now before we go off on a tangent you only get 1 answer per day.
If you have a FADEC RESTART FAULT warning it can be helpful to now. Yes the DC system in the airframe may be fine but the power supply to the EEC for starting may be fritzed as there are a few small components which may have failed.
Bell is being polite and telling you that (A) you have a fault and (B) it may influence your decision on whether to shutdown the aircraft depending on where you might be at the time, and/or it may not shut down as expected
Bell is not alone in this scenario and it is fairly common on other types to do various tests to ensure the PMA and airframe circuit is operating as it should. PWC 200 Series for example.
Im with you in the power supply to the starting circuitry might be zapped but how would that make the engine flame out? As long as you have fuel the engine is technically self sustaining as it is already lit off.