Winter Tip: Engine Fan Rotation
December 2010
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Heier, Shane - Engine Tech Rep - Lincoln, NE (LNK). Aviation professional since 1991. Airframes: Astra, Challenger, Citation, Falcon, Hawker, Learjet, Global, Westwind Engines: TFE731, CF34, JT15D, CFE738, ALF502, AE3007 A/C, PT6A Turboprop, APUs, FJ44, 617F-E, PW300, PW500, PW600, Williams FJ44, Rolls Royce Spey & Tay, Rolls Royce BR700, AS907 Direct: 402.479.8166 |
During winter weather, verify engine fan rotation before starting engines. This is even more important if the aircraft has been stored in a hangar and then towed outside. The temperature of the warm aircraft is more susceptible as snow or rain can quickly freeze in the engine inlet area.
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