Which aircraft types are referenced for the engine start crew requirement?

• A. MH-60 and MH-65
• B. CH-47 and MH-53
• C. UH-60L and UH-1
• D. AH-64

Answer: (A)

The requirement for an engine start crew is tied to how certain turbine-powered rotorcraft handle starting and the safety checks needed during that sequence. For the MH-60 and MH-65, the procedures explicitly call for a two-person engine start crew to perform the start and monitor the indicators, ignition, fuel, and safe spool-up. Having two qualified personnel ensures one person can manage the engine start while the other watches for hazards, communicates with the crew, and ensures all safety checks are completed.

The other aircraft listed don’t have that specific two-person start-crew requirement documented in the same way; their start procedures are handled differently (often by the cockpit crew or with other standard ground/maintenance procedures), so they aren’t referenced for this particular requirement.