External Air & Electric/Crossbleed Startup!

[mytai01]

I was pleasantly surprised to see that the F/A-18C module already has this undocumented feature. Just follow the NATOPS!

 

 

NATOPS:

 

2.4.2.3.2 Cross Bleed From First Engine. The first engine should be at a minimum 80% rpm and 1,900 pph fuel flow. With the APU off, the engine crank switch controls the ATSCV and the ECS air isolation valve. Placing the engine crank switch to the second engine permits compressor bleed air from the operating engine to pass through the open ECS air isolation valve and the other ATSCV to crank the second engine. After the second generator comes on the line the engine crank switch returns to off and the ECS air isolation valve closes.

 

2.4.3 External Power Start. If the APU is not used, an external air source may be used to start the engine(s). After the bleed air knob is placed to OFF, and external air is applied in the right wheelwell, the start procedure is the same as when using the APU.

Edited February 7, 2019 by mytai01