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Old 6th Feb 2011, 11:56
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Lets see if we can confuse Aucky even more! I have been taught to start a C20W (Enstrom 480) with Bendix by opening the throttle (at 12- 15% N1) just to light off (not to or past the idle stop) and then just a tiny bit more to avoid flame out (still not to or past the idle stop). The reason I was given for this is to allow the fuel to be shut off instantly without releasing the idle stop button if the need should arise. Done it this way for years with no problems. Depending on the way the throttle is rigged, one might need to go past the idle stop to get light off, but in the 4-5 480's I have flown this was never the case. Dont know if this might apply to the 206 as I have no 206 time.
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