CS-E 380 Low Temperature Starting Tests

(see AMC E 380)

(a)Tests shall be carried out to demonstrate that the Engine can be started under the lowest temperature conditions to be approved, without causing damage to the Engine. At least 25 Engine starts shall be made at oil inlet temperatures, evenly distributed between + 5°C and the minimum temperature to be declared for starting. Before each start attempt, the oil inlet temperature and the temperature of the Engine shall be substantially the same as the temperature of the ambient air.

(b)The tests shall be carried out using representative aircraft and ground starting equipment and using the starting technique defined in the operating instructions.

(c)The Engine shall be fitted with a representative flight Propeller or its equivalent, and representative aircraft equipment, as defined in CS-E 20(c).

(d)Both before and after the completion of the low temperature starting tests, the Engine and equipment shall be submitted to a strip examination to demonstrate that the condition of the Engine is satisfactory for continued safe operation. Measurements shall be made of those dimensions liable to change by reason of wear or distortion.

[Amdt. No.: E/1]