[QUOTE=vapilot2004]Boeing-approved autostart sequence on several
American operators of the 744:
Pull Engine Start Switch
Can I add as item 1, Check that an autostart system is fitted!
Heard the story about a crew picking up a B747 delivery flight in CDG.
They had been training on a simulator with autostart.
Unfortunately their brand new aircraft did not.
Started 3 and 4 together on autostart and overtempted them both.
Two engine changes required.
So pulling the start switch before putting on the fuel and ign switch is a very good idea. If the engines start going round then that is a good clue that autostart is not fitted!