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An aircraft is experiencing a 'hot start' during engine start-up. What is the most likely cause?
A hot start typically occurs in turbine engines when too much fuel is introduced for the amount of airflow or engine speed during startup, leading to excessivel
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Question: An aircraft is experiencing a 'hot start' during engine start-up. What is the most likely cause?
Answer options:
- Insufficient oil pressure
- Too little fuel/air mixture ✅ Too much fuel/air mixture or insufficient airflow for the mixture
- A faulty starter motor
Correct answer: Too much fuel/air mixture or insufficient airflow for the mixture
Explanation: A hot start typically occurs in turbine engines when too much fuel is introduced for the amount of airflow or engine speed during startup, leading to excessively high turbine inlet temperatures that can damage the engine.
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