During a "hung start" of a GTE, which of the following conditions will occur?

Correct Answer: Option B — Overheating due to a lack of cooling air

A hung start occurs when the engine fails to accelerate to self-sustaining speed, resulting in insufficient airflow for cooling. Because fuel continues to burn without adequate mass flow to carry heat away, the turbine inlet and exhaust temperatures rise rapidly, risking severe thermal damage to turbine components.