DC-9 Thrust Reverse from Gate

[LarryinTN]

In addition, the MX manual and GOM (POH) states to start the engines with the buckets deployed if there is a tail wind greater than 20 knots.

No such limit on the DC9s (-10 through -40). I guess that's on the bigger engines on the -80 and later?

I've started with JT8D (-7, -9, -11, -15) with significant tailwinds without any tendancy to hot start. I had not previously heard of the start with the T/R deployed procedure. Makes sense, though.

 

[AA717driver]

I believe it was TWA's policy to push the aircraft with the tail into the wind whenever possible.

TC
(Witness to numerous RB211 hot starts with a 20 kt tail wind... )