Bagpipe Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 Hi, I have around 23 hours in the TBM and have never experienced this on start. Engaging starter sees absolutely no motoring. I can't figure it out at all. Any help is appreciated. Everything repaired/replaced in the maintenance manager though nothing was below "good" condition anyway. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjb4000 Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 I’m not sure exactly what’s going on, but you shouldn’t be starting with the inertial separator on. It also looks like you have the bleed switch on maybe. Engine bleed should definitely be off prior to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpipe Posted October 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 Inertial seperator off?? I have always started her up with this on. I will try the bleed though didnt notice that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjb4000 Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 Yep; inertial separator comes off after engine shutdown and back on after start. The theory, I believe, is that this keeps ITT cooler during the start sequence. I don’t think this would impact your starter issue though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpipe Posted October 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 Ahh, fair play. I will start doing that. This may be a freak xplane issue as it happens as my PT19 wont start either now. Will run a repair and try again later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpipe Posted October 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 All sorted folks! Thanks for your help mate, most likely was the bleed switch being in the up position. Lesson learned...Always use a checklist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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