Originally Posted by AeroTech
Hi,
During engine run-up jet at the gate or the terminal, jet engine power is restricted to "idle" ONE engine at a time for a maximum of FIVE minutes.
Is this statement true?
Aerotech,
At Gatwick, this rule is rigidly enforced - we call it a 'start-stop' procedure and we monitor such runs to ensure compliance. In VERY exceptional circumstance, slightly elevated power runs have been approved at the gate, but with lots of safety precautions in place, marshallers to stop traffic fore and aft, clear briefing for all concerned by engineers etc etc. I've only approved 2 such in the past 15 years, both to get a flight away before a night noise restriction time. Not sure I'd even approve for that reason, now...
Cheers,
TheOddOne