Hi guys, first post from a low time TPE331 driver
I have trained on the -5 in hot conditions where we used series start to keep the starting ITT down.
In my current job I wanted to use the series start in winter for obvious reasons. However, when trying to start in series the starter cuts off (some breakers can be heard) and I have to abort the start. No CB's pop and all seems normal afterwards. Parallel starts work just fine.
Does anyone have thoughts on why this might happen? I'm sorry I don't have more details, it's been a while and I haven't tried it since. I could replicate if I know what to look for, but otherwise, I prefer to avoid the series start.
The aircraft has had some issues with the Distribution Bus CB after standing outside in cold and rain. Before we bought it it was standing in UK weather for quite some time, poor thing. Fortunately it is hangared now. The electric wiring also 'needs some work' after inspecting it visually... However, I suppose there must be a specific reason for this issue.
Thanks