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AA.II.B.K2FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge

Starting under various conditions.

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Starting under various conditions.

Bottom line

At a minimum, prepared checklists should be used for engine starting. To avoid missing important steps, always use the appropriate checklists when available. The Normal Procedures section of the aircraft flight manual contains checklists that may include starting engine procedures.

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 1 (p. 1-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. PHAK ch. 9 (p. 9-4) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. RMH ch. 5 (p. 5-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  4. AIM 7-6-15 (Operations in Ground Icing Conditions) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  5. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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