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PA.II.C.K4FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

Conditions leading to and procedures for an aborted start.

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Conditions leading to and procedures for an aborted start.

Bottom line

A hot start occurs when the EGT exceeds the safe limit of an aircraft. A hot start is caused by too much fuel entering the combustion chamber or insufficient turbine rpm.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 7 (p. 7-23) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. PHAK ch. 9 (p. 9-4) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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