Can I perform a manual start while on the ground instead of a normal one ? (manual start proc is described in the JS41 AOM Chapter 8.6 - Engines and Propellers Engine Controls and Indications - page 363

 

I tried many times to follow the steps indicated in Manual start "A rotary switch with four positions is installed. The switch permits a manual start of the engine if the auto start function of the IEC..." without any success.

 

Could someone provide the whole proc step by step ?

 

should a manual start be performed only if the auto start function of the IEC is unserviceable or in the OFF condition ?

 

can I perform a manual start while in flight after a voluntary normal engine shutdown with the corresponding prop feathered ?

Works without problems for me, just tested:

 

1. make sure batteries and Fuel-Pumps are on on the side you want to start the engine.

2. Turn the manual start selector to energize

3. turn the "Start Master" to the side you want to start

4. press the start button on the side you want to start

5. Wait a little bit until the engine is energized and/or below 200 °C

5. Turn the manual start selector to ignite, now the engine should become loud

6. after a little while turn the manual start selector to 60% and then wait until the "Start Master" switch pops out

 

and now you have a manual started engine

 

EDIT: As for the start in flight I think the Air is turning the Prop so you only have to have it at energize, but that should be covered in the AOM as well

thanks Stefan ! just tried and it worked fine. Caution : before all, make sure the corresponding prop is physically unfeathered.

 

"As for the start in flight I think the Air is turning the Prop so you only have to have it at energize"

 

No,when feathered the prop stops spinning. Before attempting an in-flight manual start, just make sure the corresponding prop is physically unfeathered (and the condition lever is set to the flight position ? to be checked cause I did not try with the cond lever in the taxi position). No need to turn the Start Master switch to the side you want to start (this is to be done on the ground only), just leave it in the AIR position.