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Can the engine be started before pylon is fully raised, causing damage to the glider?

April 26, 2017causing damage engine fully glider pylon RAISED STARTED

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Can the engine be started before pylon is fully raised, causing damage to the glider?

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There are non contact position sensors on the extraction mechanism interfacing with the ECU (Engine Control Unit). The starter switch also interfaces with the ECU which, in-turn will not allow the starter to be energized with the pylon is not in the proper position.