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Can the engine be started with the blade stop extended, thereby damaging the propellor?

April 26, 2017blade damaging engine extended propellor STARTED

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Can the engine be started with the blade stop extended, thereby damaging the propellor?

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It is absolutely impossible. The ECU does not allow to engine to start unless the engine door is fully closed. The engine door drive is connected in parallel with the stopper flap drive (with the door closed, the stopper is retracted behind the prop circle).