• AIR1466

• 1994-09-01

• 1978-09-01

• Ae-6 Starting Systems And Auxiliary Power Committee

This report presents information on energy-limited hydraulic starting systems for gas turbine engines. An energy limited hydraulic start system consists of a gas charged hydraulic accumulator to provide a fixed amount of stored energy and a positive displacement mechanical conversion device to do work. The information presented herein is intended to familiarize the aerospace industry with the design, and system performance characteristics of energy-limited hydraulic starting systems.

• SAE AIR 1466

• Aerospace

• Hydraulic systems