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A. Engine Starting/Ignition Control
(Ref. Fig. Engine Panels SHEET 1)

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CENTRAL PEDESTAL 115VU

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MAINTENANCE PANEL 50VU OVERHEAD PANEL 22VU

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Figure 73(IAE)-20-00-16900-13-A / SHEET 1/1 - Engine Panels

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(1) General
There are two modes of starting control associated with two different procedures and corresponding to
two engine starting logics in the EEC
(Ref. Fig. Engine Panels SHEET 1)
(a) Automatic starting logic under the full authority of the FADEC system.
The FADEC initiates the automatic sequence of command to:
· pneumatic starter valve opening and closing
· HP fuel valve
· igniters.
The FADEC provides:
· engine limits protection N1, N2, EGT
· on ground start abort in case of detected incident (hot start, stall, failure to light, hung start)
· in flight start, only fault indication, without automatic start abort
· specific fault message transmission.
(b) Alternate start logic with authority of the FADEC limited to:
· actuation of the pneumatic starter valve, through the activation of the MAN START pushbutton
switch and the setting of the ENG/MODE/CRANK/NORM/IGN START to IGN START.
· energization of the spark igniter and setting of the ENG/MASTER control switch to ON to energize
the HP fuel shut off valve.
· Stop of the ignition and starter air valve.
· generation of warning indications.
A passive survey of the engine is provided during start without authority to abort
it.
Other FADEC functions are associated to the starting function such as engine cranking, flame out
detection and continuous ignition selection.
(2) Automatic Start
(a) Engine starting logic
The FADEC has the capability to perform starting of the engine, including protection of the engine
during the starting phase with the necessary indication to the cockpit.
The FADEC operates with the following sequence:
· the selector being in ignition position, the FADEC opens the pneumatic starter valve and a dry
crank sequence of 30s is performed when the MASTER control switch is switched to ON
· then the FADEC switches the igniter ON and opens the HP fuel shut off valve
· at N2 = 43 percent rpm the FADEC closes the pneumatic starter valve and deenergizes the igniter
· then the FADEC controls the fuel according to the start fuel schedule
· in case of ignition delay, the FADEC will automatically operate both igniters and will provide
information to the DMC
· for an airstart the FADEC identifies windmilling or starter assist conditions
· in case of failure of the automatic starter valve actuation device, the FADEC logic is compatible
with manual actuation of the start valve.
(b) Start interruption
Interruption of automatic start is possible by selection of the ENG/MASTER control switch to the OFF
position.
This action initiates:
· direct closure of the HP fuel shut off valve
· pneumatic starter valve closure via the FADEC
· de-energization of the igniters.
(c) Start abort
1 On the ground
Start abort by the FADEC is automatic in case of detected incident such as:
· hot start,
· no ignition,
· start stall.
The FADEC also provides the necessary information to the cockpit.

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2 In flight
The FADEC provides the same monitor as on ground with fault indication but the start abort is
manual only.
(3) Alternative Start
(a) Engine starting logic
The FADEC has the capability to perform alternative start, after reception of the MAN START signal.
The FADEC operating sequence is as follows:
· with the ENG/MODE/CRANK/NORM/IGN START selector switch in the IGN/START position,
the FADEC opens the pneumatic starter valve when it receives the MAN START signal and an
automatic dry crank sequence of 30s is performed.
· then the ENG/MASTER control switch is switched to ON, the FADEC opens the HP fuel shut off
valve and energizes igniter.
· when N2 reaches 43 percent rpm the FADEC closes the starter valve and de-energizes the igniter
· then the FADEC controls the fuel according to the start fuel schedule.

NOTE: For airstart, when alternative start is selected, the FADEC always commands a starter as-
sisted airstart - in alternate mode the FADEC performs the same monitoring as in automatic
start and provides the same warning indications but the starting interruption is under manual
control.

(b) Start interruption

Interruption of the alternative start is possible:
· before the MASTER control switch is set to ON, by switching the MAN START pushbutton switch
to OFF.
· after the MASTER control switch is set to ON, by switching first the MAN START pushbutton
switch to OFF and then the MASTER control switch to OFF.
(4) Engine Shut off
If the MASTER control switch is set to the OFF position, an engine off signal is sent to the FADEC. The
HP fuel shut off valve is directly closed.
The FADEC does not have the capability to turn fuel off except during automatic ground start below N2
idle speed.
The direct signal from the cockpit has always priority over the FADEC for shutting the engine down even
if the FADEC commands the HP fuel shut off valve open.
(5) Engine Flame-out
The FADEC will detect an engine flameout and automatically attempt a relight. This procedure will
select dual ignition and send the corresponding message for cockpit display. If the attempt to relight is
unsuccessful, the FADEC will identify engine condition, command the restart conditions, and send a
message for cockpit display.
(6) Dry Crank
Dry crank can be selected manually from the cockpit starting panel or automatically by the FADEC when
starting sequence is aborted by the FADEC.
Manual cranking is selected by:
· ENG/MODE selector switch in CRANK position
· MAN start pushbutton switch set to ON.
Manual cranking is interrupted by:
· MAN START pushbutton switch set to OFF.
Automatic cranking is selected automatically by the FADEC when it has aborted a ground start.
This can be interrupted manually at any time by positioning the ENG/MASTER control switch to OFF.
(7) Wet Crank
Wet crank can only be performed manually, it is selected by:
· ENG/MODE selector switch in CRANK position,
· MAN START pushbutton switch set to ON,
· ENG/MASTER control switch set to ON position.
Wet crank is interrupted by selection of MAN START pushbutton switch to OFF (HP fuel shut off valve
left open).

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Selection of the ENG/MASTER control switch to OFF (manual start left ON) leads to dry crank.
(8) Igniter Selection/Continuous Ignition Selection
The FADEC automatically alternates the igniter used for each start.
The FADEC automatically selects continuous ignition when:
· the ENG/MODE selector switch is turned to IGN/START while the engines are at or above idle,
· flameout is detected,
· airstart is performed,
· takeoff (determined by TRA) or flex takeoff is performed,
· engine anti-ice is selected,
· EIU fails (except during cranking),
· EEC receives a failed rotory selector position input from the EIU,
· approach idle is selected,
· Master Lever is inadvertently cycled from ON to OFF then back to ON position.

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