Questions about the F-16
Topic: F16A

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Posted by Anonymous on 10-01-2001 7:54 AM
*** Posted by SHONEY ***
why the F16A with F100-PW-200 engine must to pull FWD the throttele to full military power and then back to idle only afterwards he can shut down the engine?

Posted by Anonymous on 10-01-2001 8:15 AM
*** Posted by Justin Haley ***
There are many things that different aircraft do to there engines whilst on the ground to keep them in working order. The B-1B for instance while at RIAT kept powering up its engines every 30 minutes and would tick them over. Im sure there is a symple explanation for this. but it will probably all boil down to the fact these messures increase the life of the engine.


[why the F16A with F100-PW-200 engine must to pull FWD the throttele to full military power and then back to idle only afterwards he can shut down the engine? ]

Posted by Anonymous on 10-01-2001 3:59 PM
*** Posted by run ***
[why the F16A with F100-PW-200 engine must to pull FWD the throttele to full military power and then back to idle only afterwards he can shut down the engine? ]
After each flight an oil sample is taken from the engine to check for metals etc.
The advance of the throttle to 75-78% power for 5-10 seconds before shutdown is to scavenge oil.

run