0-Engines / Thrust Levers Flashcards

1
Q

What controls the engines in all operating regimes?

A
  • FADECs (Full Authority Digital Engine Controls)
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2
Q

What is the power source for the FADEC?

A
  • The system has its own alternator making it independent of the aircraft electrical system when N2 is above10%
  • If this alternator fails, the FADEC automatically switches to aircraft electrical power
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3
Q

The FADEC detects a fault during automatic start. What crew intervention is required?

A
  • There is no crew intervention necessary. The FADEC will discontinue the start, dry crank to clear the fuel from the engine, and attempt a restart (if warranted) automatically.
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4
Q

How many igniters fire during a normal automatic ground start sequence?

A
  • One igniter with the other serving as a backup
  • The FADEC automatically alternates the igniters (A or B) at each start
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5
Q

How many igniters fire on manual or in-flight starts?

A
  • Two, both A and B
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6
Q

On the ground, how can the A/THR be armed?

A
  • By setting the thrust levers in the TOGA or FLEX gate (with a FLEX temperature inserted in the MCDU)
  • At least one FD must be ON for A/THR to arm during takeoff
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7
Q

What is the active range of the A/THR?

A
  • Just above IDLE to the CL detent (2 engines)
  • Just above IDLE to the MCT detent (1 engine)
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8
Q

What determines the maximum thrust the A/THR system will be able to command?

A
  • The thrust lever angle
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9
Q

What are three ways to disconnect the A/THR?

A
  • A/THR pushbutton
  • Instinctive disconnect pushbuttons
  • Thrust levers to IDLE
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10
Q

What is the proper method of disconnecting A/THR?

A
  • Set the thrust lever angle to the existing EPR and push the instinctive disconnect pushbuttons
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11
Q

How would the A/THR be disconnected for the remainder of the flight?

A
  • Press & hold the instinctive disconnect pushbutton for 15 seconds.
    *A/THR cannot be re-engaged and,
    *ALPHA FLOOR is lost for remainder of flight
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12
Q

What happens to thrust and what annunciates on the FMA during ALPHA FLOOR?

A
  • Thrust – TOGA
  • FMA – “A.FLOOR”
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13
Q

When does the aircraft leave ALPHA FLOOR and what does the FMA change to?

A
  • Upon reaching a lower angle of attack. The FMA changes to “TOGA LK”
    *If the aircraft is equipped with “smart alpha exit”, the A/THR will return to its previous state
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14
Q

What should the pilot do to get out of TOGA LOCK?

A
  • Push the instinctive disconnect pushbuttons and move the THRUST LEVERS to the CL detent, if not already in the climb detent
  • Afterwards re-engage the auto-thrust
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15
Q

When will ALPHA FLOOR activate?

A
  • When the aircraft reaches a high AOA
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16
Q

When would Thrust Lock occur?

A
  • Thrust levers in CL detent and A/THR pushbutton on the FCU is pushed, or
  • A/THR disconnects due to a failure
17
Q

How is A/THR normally armed?

A
  • By advancing the thrust levers to TOGA or FLX
18
Q

What would be the normal FMA indications during a takeoff roll using FLEX thrust on a RWY with a localizer?

A
  • MAN FLX, SRS, RWY, A/THR (blue)
19
Q

What would the FMA indications be during a takeoff roll using TOGA thrust on a runway without a localizer?

A
  • MAN TOGA, SRS, A/THR (blue)
20
Q

What would the FMA indications be during takeoff roll if the A/THR didn’t arm on a runway with a localizer? Should the takeoff be aborted?

A
  • SRS, RWY
  • Continuing the takeoff is a safe option, but the thrust levers must be moved to the climb detent at thrust reduction altitude and the crew must manually engage A/THR.
21
Q

How should A/THR be turned off?

A
  • Match the blue thrust lever angle indicators to the present thrust setting on the EWD and push the instinctive disconnect pushbuttons or move THRUST
    LEVERS to IDLE.
22
Q

What should the pilot do to get out of THRUST LOCK on aircraft without FMS2 installed?

A
  • Move the thrust levers out of the climb detent
23
Q

What does a FAULT light on the ENG panel indicate?

A
  • The position of the HP fuel shut off valve is abnormal, or
  • Auto abort of the engine start sequence, or
  • There is a malfunction of the thrust control.
24
Q

When does continuous ignition automatically operate on PW1100G engines?

A
  • Engine flame out detected
  • Surge detected
  • Thrust control malfunction detected
  • Ignition delay during start
25
Q

When does continuous ignition automatically operate on IAE V2500 engines?

A
  • Engine anti-ice PB switch at ON
  • Max TO thrust selected (EPR or Rated N1 mode)
  • Flex to thrust selected (EPR mode)
  • EIU data failed (ignition and/or bleed config data)
  • Approach idle selected
  • Inflight unscheduled sub idle or surge
  • Master lever cycled from ON to OFF then back to ON position
26
Q

What is the required engine warm up time?

A
  • Engine has been off < 2hrs = 3 Mins
  • Engine has been off > 2hrs = 5 Mins
27
Q

What is the required engine cool down time after landing?

A
  • 3 mins for all aircraft & engines
28
Q

What does the green cooling indication mean on the E/WD for NEO Aircraft?

A
  • It’s displayed when an auto dry crank is required to cool the engines before engine start.
29
Q

If icing conditions exist on the ground, how is the Engine Run-up procedure different for NEO and non-NEO aircraft?

A
  • IAE V2500 = Accelerate to Minimum of 50% N1 at intervals not more than 15 minutes apart
  • PW1100G = Accelerate to Minimum of 60% N1 at intervals not more than 30 minutes apart
30
Q

If during start, the ground crew reports a fuel leak from the engine, what should be done by the flight crew?

A
  • PW1100G = Abort the engine start
  • Maintenance action is required
31
Q

How is Approach Idle different on NEO vs non-Neo aircraft?

A
  • On classic engine aircraft, Minimum Approach Idle Speed occurs when the aircraft is in flight and the flaps are extended (flap lever not at 0 position)
  • On NEO aircraft, Minimum Approach Idle Speed occurs when the aircraft is in flight and the flaps are at CONF 3 or FULL or when the landing gear is down.