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The process of taking an engine that is shut down and getting it running again.

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Do large commercial aircraft have keys?

There are no keys to anything on a modern airliner. You just get in, hit the switches and go.
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Why must some aircraft get permission to start their engines?

Airliners usually push back from the gate and then start their engines when well clear. If the aircraft has an unserviceable APU, a ground based power supply must be used at the gate for the start. …
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Why do aircraft piston engines require priming?

Aircraft piston engines require fuel priming or fuel enrichment only when cold. This is true for ALL piston engines. Fuel enrichment is needed because the cold temperature does not allow the fuel to …
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Order of start-up procedure in Piper Dakota PA28-236 between electric pump and mixture

The Piper Dakota PA28-236 has a carburetor, not fuel injection. Before starting the engine, with the fuel pump on, and mixture rich, fuel is only going to the carburetor float bowl, not to the cylinde …
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