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Lancaster start-up
The engine start is usually carried out with two people in the cockpit, one person in each wheel well, standing on the tyre, and one person in front of the Lancaster with a headset, who acts as the safety man. The start-up is carried out following a set procedure, as follows:
1. Power to the aircraft is switched on by means of the ground flight switch, aft of the forward main spar
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2. The control tower is contacted to confirm that aircraft is about to start engines, and they are informed of the number of personnel on board
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3. The undercarriage master switch is set to ON
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4. At the same time the instrument panel switch is set to ON
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5. The boost coil switch is set to ON
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6. The fire system light test is carried out to ensure that the system is working
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7. The flap indicator switch is set to ON
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8. The brake lever is applied, giving 120 psi to the main wheels
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9. The lock to the brake lever is put in place; this keeps the brakes on without having to hold the lever
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10. The airscrew control is set to FINE
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11. The throttle lever on number 3 engine is moved one inch forward
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12. The fuel master cock to number 3 engine is set to ON
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13. The fuel tank selector cocks are moved to the OUTER TANK position
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14. The outer tank fuel pump is set to ON
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15.The number 3 engine magneto switch is set to ON
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16. The person in the undercarriage bay unscrews the priming pump
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17. He then operates thte pump 8 to 12 times to prime the engine
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18. The switch guard is lifted, the number 3 engine start button is pressed and the engine starts
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The other engines follow the same procedure from stage 10 on.
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