35. Engines / Thrust Levers (Power Plant/ Auto Flight) 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 and hold the instinctive disconnect pushbutton for 15 seconds. The A/THR cannot be re-engaged once this is done. ALPHA FLOOR is also lost if this is done

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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”

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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 autothrust

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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 the aircraft reaches a high AOA

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?

A

Move it out of the climb detent

23
Q

What controls the engine LP fuel valves?

A

• Engine MASTER switch

• ENGINE FIRE pushbutton

24
Q

What does a FAULT light on the ENG panel indicate?

A

• The position of the HP fuel shut off valve is abnormal, or

• Automatic start sequence of the associated engine aborts, or

• There is a malfunction of the thrust control

25
Q

Differences - When does continuous ignition automatically operate?

A

When does continuous ignition automatically operate?

• PW1100G
o Engine flame out detected
o Surge detected
o Thrust control malfunction detected
o Ignition delay during start

• IAE V2500
o Engine anti-ice PB switch at ON
o Max TO thrust selected (EPR or Rated N1 mode)
o Flex to thrust selected (EPR mode)
o EIU data failed (ignition and/or bleed config data)
o Approach idle selected
o Inflight unscheduled sub idle or surge
o Master lever cycled from ON to OFF then back to ON position

26
Q

Differences - What is the required engine warm up time?

A

• IAE V2500/PW1100G Shutdown < 2hrs = 3 Mins

• IAE V2500/PW1100G Shutdown > 2hrs = 5 Mins

27
Q

Differences - What is the required engine cool down time after landing?

A

3 Mins for all aircraft

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 sequence, Maintenance action is Required

31
Q

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

A

• Non-NEO Minimum Approach Idle Speed occurs when:

o Aircraft is in flight and the flaps are extended (flap lever not at 0 position)

• NEO Minimum Approach Idle Speed occurs when:

o Aircraft is in flight and the flaps are at CONF 3 or FULL or when the landing gear is