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707 Captain >> 707 Captain >> Engine Failure Causes--Way to Override https://www.captainsim.org/forum/csf.pl?num=1287964065 Message started by wcs3 on Oct 24^th, 2010 at 11:47pm

Title: Engine Failure Causes--Way to Override
Post by wcs3 on Oct 24^th, 2010 at 11:47pm

Hi,

I love the 707, and have enjoyed it greatly for three flights. Of the three, the last two have featured engine failures on #1 and #4, that, for the life of me, I can't figure out what prompted them--as all indications were "in the green".

Is there a way to turn off "random" engine failures?

If I'm doing something to trigger these engine outs (plenty of fuel, no fires), where can I study up on the "triggers"?

Thanks

Bill
KGYH

Title: Re: Engine Failure Causes--Way to Override
Post by Markoz on Oct 25^th, 2010 at 6:08am

Do you have the Manifold Valve Switches open?

�707 Captain� FLIGHT MANUAL Part II � Aircraft and Systems, W01, page 84:

42-45. manifold valve switches
Controls manifold valve.
-When turned horizontally, valve closes.
-When turned vertically, valve opens.

If they are closed when a tank(s) run out of fuel, the fuel will not pass on to other �engines.

AND make sure you turn the Fuel Boost Pump Switches OFF when a tank they are linked to runs out of fuel.

Hope this helps.

Mark

Title: Re: Engine Failure Causes--Way to Override
Post by wcs3 on Oct 25^th, 2010 at 1:18pm

Hi Mark,

Thanks for the reply...I'll try to replicate the issue, then try again w/manifold switched properly set...I'll bet you are right.

Sorry....though I had it set, but I do recall that those switches were indeed "horizontal"....

As usual, pilot error rather than equipment malfunction :)

Bill