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Old 25th Nov 2014, 12:12
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Hilife
 
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In my experience, Non-PC Plod has hit the nail on the head, as it should be assumed that as a result of the failure of the engine to light-up, un-burnt fuel may have collected in the combustion chamber and gas generator case, thereby increasing the risk of a hot start during any subsequent start attempts.

Following an aborted engine start the RFM calls for a dry motoring run, post a drain period, before attempting another start does it not?

DRY MOTORING PROCEDURE
Following an aborted start shutdown, perform the following procedure allowing a 30 seconds fuel drain period before restarting. The procedure is used to clear internally trapped fuel and vapor:
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