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The iStart computer samples the engine temperature, starts the fuel boost pump and injects the precise amount of fuel for engine priming, cranking and idling.

Testing also demonstrated that the fuel boost pump inlet screens could be blocked sufficiently to restrict fuel flow by ice, although data from the British Airways 777 shows that the boost pump low-pressure switches did not trigger throughout the flight, appearing to rule out that the screens had been blocked.

Picking up the pieces: two major aircraft accidents in a year had one common cause. Ben Hargreaves reports on the phenomenon of thrust rollbacks, and looks at the variety of skills employed in an air crash investigation team

The device protects against comprehensive electrical fault and provides fuel boost pump automatic shut-off for centre tank fuel systems.

TDG Aerospace to supply DHL

A flow might go something like this for a simple single: Master Off, Switches off, Circuit Breakers in, Avionics Master off, Throttle cracked, Mixture rich, Carb Heat cold, Master on, Lights as required, Fuel Boost Pump on, Fuel Pressure checked, "CLEAR," crank the engine, Oil Pressure checked, Fuel Boost Pump off, Fuel Pressure checked, Throttle to 1000 rpm, Mixture lean for taxi.

Habits, not checklists: get your act together by taking a fresh look at how you tackle the tasks of flight. The less you think about it, the better off you'll be

A short time later, the right generator also failed which automatically activated the emergency generator and fuel boost pump. As the utility pressure continued to decrease to zero, Col Holdaway lost power to the control stick boost pitch compensator due to a failure in the hydraulic switchover valve.

Pilot Safety Award of Distinction

The pilot verified that the mixture was full rich and the fuel boost pump was on.

NTSB Reports: Recent general aviation and air carrier accidents

The student pilot lowered the nose of the airplane and maintained controlled flight but did not turn the fuel boost pump to the "ON" position as the DPE requested.

NTSB reports: recent general aviation and air carrier accidents

The left and right fuel selectors were in the "on" position, and both fuel boost pump switches were in the high position.

Rust-colored water: lack of maintenance and an improper 0-ring allowed water into the fuel system, brining down a baron

The pilot responded by activating the fuel boost pump. The engine continued to run rough and then experienced a total loss of power.

NTSB reports

The electric fuel boost pump revealed no anomalies.

Lack of commitment: when the engine fails, pick a suitable landing site and stick with it. Don't forget to run the engine-out checklist

"The local chief of police, a certificated pilot, reported turning off the fuel boost pump, the magnetos, and moving the fuel selector from the right tank position to the off position upon his arrival at the scene.

Cessna 421B

The local chief of police, a certificated pilot, reported turning off the fuel boost pump, the magnetos and moving the fuel selector from the right tank position to the off position upon his arrival at the scene.

Piper PA-28-180