Air Systems Flashcards
3 Sources of Bleed Air
Ground Pneumatic
Engine
APU
Bleed Air is used for 10 systems
Air Conditioning Air Driven Hydraulic Pumps
Pressurization Hydraulic Reservoir
Wing & engine anti ice Potable water tank
APU and engine start TAT probe aspiration
Aft cargo heat Equipment cooling
Apu Bleed Air is available below
22000’
Bleed Air Isolation Valves in Auto are controlled
by the Air Supply Cabin Controller
Bleed Air Valves are
All of the valves are electrically controlled and the engine bleed valves are pneumatically operated
Engine Bleed Valves
The engine bleed valve switches are different from APU bleed valve switch and they are activated by ON / OFF switches.
The amber OFF indicates valve position.
After Engine start the PRSOV will
then open causing the trim air and the packs to open and the center isolation valve to close.
when External air is supplying the pneumatic system.
The left, center and right ISLN valves open
If a bleed leak occurs
the system automatically detects and isolates the leak.