Originally Posted by
gearpins
just guessing.... could it have anything to do with hyd pressure, for brakes parking brake e.t.c.?
Yes sir, B system powers the normal brakes, however both A & B systems are pressurised by the Elec pumps before start.
Originally Posted by
green deisel
the start sequence is a throw back to days when apu's were less reliable or didn't exist on some a/c. the air start goes on the left hand side of the a/c so you have to start the engine(s) on the right hand first and when running remove the airstart and then start the left hand side.
With the catering and cargo stuff on the right - other than some 747s and the
original Bus, all others have the cart on the left , right ?
Hot days aside and with no cart, does anyone have a start 1, 2 SOP on the NG ?
- I'll take the moldy oldie too -
I know I'm not dreaming - I will find that binder....(and a dozen other things this week)