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fix: new A320 engine start sop
* fix: start engine 1 first as per airbus sop * fix: change instruction order for individual engine start * capitalize engine X -> Engine X * change SOP note to a warning * use info icon instead of note
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docs/pilots-corner/a32nx/a32nx-beginner-guide/engine-start-taxi.md

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![ND Chrono](../assets/beginner-guide/taxi/nd.png "ND Chrono")
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For this guide, we will begin by starting engine 2.
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For this guide, we will begin by starting Engine 1.
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!!! info ""
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**Differing airline SOP may have a different engine start order**
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!!! warning ""
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As of Jan 2025, Airbus SOP calls for Engine 1 to always be started first. However, some airline SOP may have a different engine start order.
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!!! note "Note: Bleed Air"
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!!! info "Note: Bleed Air"
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The A320neo needs pressurized air to start the engines. This pressurized air is usually generated by the APU for the start of the engines. This is called bleed air, as it is a byproduct of a running jet engine where pressurized air is taken from the engine to be used on other systems.
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**To start the engines, you need to have the APU available and the APU Bleed ON.**
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Also, in very rare cases the gate or a mobile ground unit has pressurized air to be connected to the aircraft so the first engine can be started without APU. This is usually done when the APU is INOP. Microsoft Flight Simulator does not provide this option.
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=== "Start Engine 2"
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=== "Start Engine 1"
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1. Set the `ENG` mode selector to `IGN/START`
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- Flight crew should hear the packs turn off.
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- The lower ECAM should automatically display the engine parameters screen.
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2. Set `ENG 2` Master to the ON position.
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- Pay attention to the ECAMs and note engine parameters as ENG 2 starts up.
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2. Set `ENG 1` Master to the ON position.
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- Pay attention to the ECAMs and note engine parameters as ENG 1 starts up.
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- The engine should take roughly 1 minute to complete its start up sequence - use the chronometer started earlier to time this.
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Engine 2 will have successfully started when the following applies (at ISA sea level):
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Engine 1 will have successfully started when the following applies (at ISA sea level):
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- N1 is at roughly 19 %
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- N1 reported `AVAIL`
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- N2 is at roughly 68 %
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- EGT settles at about 520 °C
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- FF is at roughly 290 kg/h
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=== "Start Engine 1"
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1. Set `ENG 1` Master to the ON position.
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- Pay attention to the ECAMs and note engine parameters as ENG 1 starts up.
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=== "Start Engine 2"
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1. Set `ENG 2` Master to the ON position.
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- Pay attention to the ECAMs and note engine parameters as ENG 2 starts up.
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- The engine should take roughly 1 minute to complete its start up sequence - use the chronometer we started earlier to time this.
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Engine 1 will have successfully started when the following applies (at ISA sea level):
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Engine 2 will have successfully started when the following applies (at ISA sea level):
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- N1 is at roughly 19 %
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- N1 reported `AVAIL`

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