Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › III. Powerplant › Task J. Reciprocating Engine Induction and Cooling Systems

AM.III.J.R2

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Ground operation of aircraft engines.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General p. 1-11
Chapter 1: Safety, Ground Operations, & Servicing › Ground Movement of Aircraft › Engine Starting and Operation
dragging the seat and engine. The engine and seat can also be secured if needed. Ground Movement of Aircraft Engine Starting and Operation The following instructions cover the starting procedures for reciprocating, turboprop, turbofan, and APU. These procedures are presented…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General p. 1-14
Chapter 1: Safety, Ground Operations, & Servicing › Ground Movement of Aircraft › Hand Cranking Engines
cooled and depend on the forward speed of the aircraft to maintain proper cooling. Therefore, particular care is necessary when operating these engines on the ground. During all ground running, operate the engine with the propeller in full low pitch ... they need to be in the open position while operating on the ground. When warming up the engine, ensure that personnel, ground equipment that may be damaged, or other aircraft are not in the propeller wash. Extinguishing Engine Fires…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General p. 1-14
Chapter 1: Safety, Ground Operations, & Servicing › Ground Movement of Aircraft › Turboprop Engines
used, the starting air supply may be obtained from an APU onboard the aircraft, an external source (ground air cart), or an engine cross-bleed operation. In some limited cases, a low-pressure, large-volume tank can provide…