Cylinder starting air valve leak test.

How do you check the cylinder starting air valve for leak?

  • Finished with engine
  • Get propeller clearance from bridge
  • Indicator cocks must be open
  • Unit to be tested to be brought to TDC
  • Turning gear must be disengaged for test
  • Control air to starting air distributor must be SHUT
  • Automatic starting air valve must be manually opened
  • If start air valve leak, hissing sound is heard at indicator valve.

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