Engine Starting Lesson Plan

Introduction:

  • To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with recommended engine starting procedures
  • References: FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/AFM

Attention:

  • Research a case study
  • Discuss how the initial conditions developed into an incident/accident/mishap
  • Relate similar personal experience of the same type of incident/accident/mishap

Motivator:

  • Even though most airplanes are equipped with electric starters, it is helpful if a pilot is familiar with the procedures and dangers involved in starting an engine by turning the propeller by hand (hand propping)
  • Prior to starting jet, air intakes and the surrounding area shall be inspected to eliminate the possibility of Foreign Object Debris, or FOD
  • Whenever an engine is started, personnel with adequate fire extinguishing equipment, if available, shall be stationed in the immediate vicinity of the engine but safely clear of intakes or propellers
  • In starting an aircraft, all challenges and signals between the person operating the starting device and the person at the engine controls shall be clearly understood and so indicated by repetition before action is taken by either person
  • Where the engines are started entirely from the cockpit, the person at the engine controls should exchange signals with a person observing the engine from outside the aircraft

Overview:

Topic:
Time:
Introduction:
0:05
Engine Starting:
0:15
Review (quiz):
0:05
Case Studies:
0:05
Total Ground Time:
0:30

Required Materials:

  • Paper, Pen, Marker, Whiteboard

Instructor Actions:

Student Actions:

Private Pilot - Engine Starting Airman Certification Standards:

  • Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with recommended engine starting procedures
  • References: FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/AFM

Engine Starting Knowledge:

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

  • PA.II.C.K1:

    Starting under various conditions

  • PA.II.C.K2:

    Starting the engine(s) by use of external power

  • PA.II.C.K3:

    Limitations associated with starting

  • PA.II.C.K4:

    Conditions leading to and procedures for an aborted start

Engine Starting Risk Management:

The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:

Engine Starting Skills:

The applicant exhibits the skill to:

  • PA.II.C.S1:

    Position the airplane properly considering structures, other aircraft, wind, and the safety of nearby persons and property

  • PA.II.C.S2:

    Complete the appropriate checklist(s)

Re-Motivation:

Closure:

  • Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson
  • Assign study materials for the next lesson