ENGINE START
The thrust levers must be confirmed at idle to engine start. If the thrust levers are not at idle. The thrust will increase above idle after start, creatiing a potentially hazardous situation however, an ecam caution ENGINE start fault prompts the PF set the thrust levers to idle
The normal method of starting the engines is through the auto-start system, controlled by the FADECs Selecting the engine start selector to "Start" energises the FADCs and the start sequence is initiated by selecting the engine Master switch to "ON" pilots should monitor the start sequence, however the FADCs Controls the engine start and takes appropriate action should engine Parameters be exceeded. Should a malfunction occur, the Ecam should be handled in the normal manner in order to avoid possibly interrupting a FADEC controlled sequence, e.g. instinctively selecting the master switch to "OFF" whilst the engine is being motored following a hot start. For this reason, the PF should remove his hand from the master switch during an auto-start on ground.
The next engine start sequence should be initiated once engine parameters have stabilised and Avail is displayed for the engine on the EW/D
Once the engine start is complete, check the stabilised parameters. Once the engine start selector has been selected to the "NORM" Position, the PNF should select the APU Bleed off without delay to avoid engine exhaust gas ingestion.
MANUAL ENGINE START
The FADCs have limited authority during a MAN start. They ensure passive monitoring of engine parameters and provide ECAM Alerts, but they do not have the authority to abort a MAN a start, the FADCs do provide start valve closure at 50%.
PRIOR TO BRAKE RELEASE
The parking brake shall not be released until.
• ground crew "thumbs up" signal has been received indicating all personnel and equipment are clear.
• following a pushback, the NWS PIN Has been sighted.
• ATC Taxi clearance has Received.
• the nose light is set to TAXI,
• Both pilots have visually confirmed and cross- check, no obstruction in the taxi path
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