L-39 Hot Start
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From: Henderson, NV USA
L-39 Hot Start
Can anyone tell me what would happen if you attempted to start a L-39 at 5000 ft MSL with a density altitude of 7,500 if FOD was injested during the start and restricted the intake by 40%. Assume this happens at the moment just prior to introducing fuel into the main turbine.
Do a Hover - it avoids G
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Meltdown? -only if you leave the HP cock open after the JPT reaches a sensible max. Surely this applies regardless of the starting conditions - mechanical or ambient.
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From: europe
Agree entirely with JF.
Watched a King Air taxi out last week with both intake pugs left in. Both engines started and ran fine....until an embarrassed crew were notified.
Entirely different engines of course.
Watched a King Air taxi out last week with both intake pugs left in. Both engines started and ran fine....until an embarrassed crew were notified.
Entirely different engines of course.
