Engines / APU Flashcards

1
Q

What is required for selection of Reverse thrust?

A

The related forward thrust lever must be at IDLE.

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2
Q

What fuel valve(s) close when an engine Start Lever is moved to CUTOFF?

A

Spar Fuel Shutoff Valve and Engine Fuel Shutoff Valve close.

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3
Q

What component controls and monitors engine parameters?

A

EEC

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4
Q

The Electronic Engine Control (EEC) provides exceedance protection for which parameter(s) in normal mode?

A

N1 and N2 redline overspeed protection.

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5
Q

In Normal Mode, what does the Electronic Engine Control (EEC) use to calculate N1 thrust ratings?

A

Sensed flight conditions and bleed air demand.

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6
Q

What are the possible EEC modes with the Engine EEC switch showing both the ON (white) and ALTN (amber) displays illuminated?

A

Soft or Hard Alternate Control Mode.

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7
Q

Compare thrust in EEC HARD ALTERNATE Mode to normal mode for a given thrust lever position.

A

Thrust is the same or greater.

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8
Q

What does an ENGINE CONTROL (amber) light mean?

A

EEC detects faults in the Engine Control System that are not dispatchable.

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9
Q

What mode is active with the Thrust Mode Display indicating R-TO (green)?

A

Reduced Takeoff.

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10
Q

What causes the ENG FAIL Alert (amber) on the EGT indicator?

A

Respective engine is operating at a condition below sustainable idle (50% N2) and the Engine Start Lever is in the IDLE position.

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11
Q

What removes an ENG FAIL Alert (amber)?

A

Engine recovers, start lever is moved to cutoff, or the fire switch is pulled.

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12
Q

On the ground, after engine shutdown, what does a red box on the EGT Readout indicate?

A

In flight engine exceedance occurred.

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13
Q

What does “reverse video” displayed on the Engine Vibration readout indicate?

A

When vibrational scalar units exceed 4.0.

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14
Q

What should the ENG VALVE CLOSED lights (blue) and SPAR VALVE CLOSED lights (blue) indicate during a normal preflight, power ON, Engines not running?

A

Dim Blue.

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15
Q

What does an illuminated FILTER BYPASS light (amber) indicate?

A

Indicates an impending fuel filter bypass due to a contaminated filter.

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16
Q

What is the indication if the engine oil pressure drops below redline during takeoff roll (>80 kts)?

A

Low Oil Pressure steady amber annunciation.

17
Q

What does the Ignition Select Switch in the IGN R position select?

A

Selects the right igniter on both engines.

18
Q

In flight, what does the Engine Start Switch in CONT provide with the Engine Start Lever in IDLE?

A

Operation of the selected igniter continuously.

19
Q

In flight, what does the Engine Start Switch in FLT provide with the Engine Start Lever in IDLE?

A

Operation of both igniters continuously.

20
Q

What does a steady START VALVE OPEN (amber) light indicate?

A

Start valve is open so bleed air can be supplied to the starter.

21
Q

What does an amber REV indicate?

A

Reverser sleeve in transit.

22
Q

What does a green REV indicate?

A

Thrust sleeve in deployed position.

23
Q

What does a REVERSER (amber) light on the Aft Overhead Panel indicate?

A

Illuminates when the reverser is being stowed or a malfunction occurred after 12 seconds.

24
Q

Which APU lights will accompany an automatic APU shutdown.

A

LOW OIL PRESSURE, OVER SPEED, or FAULT light.