21 Engine Operation and Ground Running

21.1 General Ground Running Procedures

21.1.1 Specify the general precautions and pre-start checks prior to ground running a gas turbine engine.
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21.1.2 Describe general procedures for starting, ground run-up and stopping a gas turbine engine.
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21.1.3 Define what is meant by self-sustaining rpm and how this is achieved.
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21.1.4 Describe the cycle of engine operation as the power lever is advanced from ground idle to full power
and back to ground idle.
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21.2 Defects and Malfunctions

21.2.1 Determine engine and system malfunctions using given typical manufacturers procedures and data.
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21.2.2 Specify the indications, effects and remedial actions for the following defects:

a. Hung start
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b. Hot start
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c. Wet start
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d. Poor acceleration up to sustainable rpm

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e. Over temp
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f. Compressor stall
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g. Compressor surge
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h. Lack of ignition
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i. Tail pipe fire

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j. Overspeed