Air Conditioning Flashcards
Both PAC FAIL light illuminate after takoff
RAM air switch in OPEN position
PACK FAIL light
Indicates high temperature 425°F at the compressor outlet. Pack pressure regulator/shutoff valve closes simultaneously
DUCT OVERHEAT light
Temperature prior to mixing chamber 245°F
DUCT LEAK light
Bleed-air leak in the bleed ducts with temperature exceeding 195°F
BLEED OVEHEAT light
Overheat condition in bleed duct with temperature exceeding 600°F. The engine bleed shutoff valve and HP bleed shutoff valve close simultaneously
The EMB 120 is air conditions by
Environmental control packs
On the ground an air conditioner malfunction (PAC FAIL) would probably be caused by
Failure of the ground cooling fan
Should there be a PACK FAIL malfunction, the system may be restarted by
Turning the pack control selector OFF then ON
The conditioned air temperature is controlled by
The mixture of cold air form the turbine and blee air
The temperature an be read for both the cockpit and the cabin
True
With the air conditioning system in AUTO mode the temperature range can be controlled within
60°F-90°F
The manual mode of operation can be used at pilot’s discretion
False
Should the air conditioning system malfunction and cause DUCT OVERHEAT, the pilot will be warned by a
Amber light
Air distribution ratio between cockpit and cabin is
40-60
To increase air flow to the cabin the system has
Two recirculation fans