A340 Engine Start

A340 Engine Start
by jerome meriweather

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Engine Start Selector

NORM - Continuous ignition A + B is selected when the engine is running and one of the following is met:
- ENG ANTI ICE pushbutton is ON
- Flame out detected
CRANK - The start valve opens provided the ENG MAN START pushbutton is ON.
IGN / START - If the Engine Master switch is ON and N2 > idle, continuous ignition is selected.

During and automatic start, the ignition will be selected, on the ground: when N2 > 16% or in flight at start sequence initiation.

During a manual start the ignition is selected whenthe ENG MASTER switch is selected ON.