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Old 24th September 2007 | 13:29
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splitbrain
 
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C130 Windmill Starting

During my time at Lyneham I recall that the C130 K crews had a method of starting the Allison T56 engine when the starter was U/S by either thrapping down the runway or sitting in the propwash of another Albert. This action windmilled the prop (and hence the core engine) allowing the engine to be started. I understand that this was possible largely due to the direct coupled arrangement of the core engine.
So, with its free power turbine arrangement is it possible to windmill start a J in the manner described?
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