Air Systems Flashcards
(756) Describe the function of the Compartment Temperature (COMPT TEMP) controls and indicators
- AUTO - Provides automatic compartment temperature control
- OFF - Closes the associated compartment trim air valve and illuminates the compartment temperature INOP light
NOTE: The INOP light also illuminates for a fault in the associated zone temperature controller
(767 only) Flight Deck (FLT DK) Manual (MAN) control:
- MAN - Provides manual control of the compartment trim air valve - the selector is spring loaded to the 6 O’clock position while in manual
NOTE: Selecting the MAN position does not illuminate the compartment temperature INOP light (control is still available).
(756) Recall the meaning of a Left or Right Engine (L/R ENG) Bleed OFF light
ENGINE BLEED AIR OFF LIGHT
- Illuminated (amber) - engine bleed air valve is closed:
— Closes automatically due to a system fault
— Closed if the switch is OFF
— Closed if the engine is not operating
(756) Recall the indications of a dual auto pressurization controller failure
AUTO Inoperative (INOP) light
- Illuminated (amber)
— AUTO 1 and AUTO 2 CABIN ALTITUDE CONTROL mode selector (MODE SELECT) functions are inoperative
— MAN mode selected
(756) Recall the meaning of the Cargo Heat Overheat (OVHT) light (767 only)
CARGO HEAT OVERHEAT (OVHT) lights
- Illuminated (amber)
— The cargo compartment temperature is above the standard control range
— The shutoff valve has been signaled closed
(756) Describe the function of the trim air system
- The trim air control system adds warm air to the pack output air
- The pack controllers regulate the pack output air temperature to satisfy the temperature requirements of the compartment requiring the coolest air
- If the TRIM AIR switch is OFF or the trim air system is inoperative, the packs attempt to maintain all compartments at an average temperature
TRIM AIR SWITCH
- ON - The trim air valve is commanded open
- OFF (ON not visible) - the trim air valve is commanded closed
TRIM AIR OFF LIGHT
- Illiminated (amber) - the TIM AIR switch is OFF
(756) Describe the function of the grasper system
GASPER SYSTEM (as installed)
- draws air from the forward cabin overhead air conditioning ducts and discharges it f rom gasper outlets in the passenger service units located above each passenger seat
NOTE: the 757 has no flight deck control for the gasper system. The 767 has a flight deck switch to control the gasper system
Recall the pressurization panel landing altitude (LND ALT)
Must be reset in the indicator during a diversion
Discuss the purpose of the recirculating fans
- The recirculation fans maintain overall cabin air circulation while allowing a reduction of cabin air ventilation, permitting the packs to be operated at a reduced flow. This reduces bleed air demand from the engines, reducing fuel burn
NOTE: On the 757 only, the Left Recirulation fan (L RECIRC FAN) switch should not be turned off because of its equipment cooling function.
Explain how to manually control the cabin altitude
- Position the cabin altitude mode selector (MODE SELECT) to manual (MAN)
- Move the cabin MANUAL control to CLIMB or DESCEND as needed to control the cabin rate and altitude
Recall the location, functions, and preflight position of the BULK CARGO HEAT selector (767 only)
BULK CARGO HEAT SELECTOR
- The BULK CARGO HEAT selector is located on the P-61 accessory panel
- Normal (NORM) - standard cargo heating range
- Ventilation (VENT) - requests a higher temperature control range than NORM and turns on a ventilating fan for the bulk cargo compartment
NOTE: The preflight position is VENT
Recall the functions of the equipment cooling selector positions (767 only)
EQUIPMENT COOLING (EQUIP COOLING) SELECTOR
- AUTO - automatically controls equipment cooling system
- STBY - positions the equip cooling system for inboard airflow
- OVRD - positions the equip cooling system for reverse air flow and arms the NO COOLING light
Explain the meaning of a PACK OFF light
PACK OFF LIGHTS
- Illuminated (amber) - the pack valve is closed
NOTE: the pack is OFF
Explain the meaning of a PACK inoperative (INOP) light
PACK INOPERATIVE (INOP) LIGHTS
- illuminated (amber) -
— A pack outlet overheat has been detected
— A fault in the automatic control system has been detected
Explain the meaning of an illuminated GASPER OFF light
(767 only and as installed)
GASPER FAN OFF LIGHT
Illuminated (amber) - the GASPER fan switch is ON but the fan is not operating
Explain the meaning of an illuminated Recirculating Fan (RECIRC FAN) INOP light
RECIRCULATION FAN INOPERATIVE (INOP) lights
- Illuminated (amber) -
— The recirculation fan is failed or is not operating
— The RECIRC FAN switch is OFF
Explain the meaning of an illuminated Equipment Cooling (EQUIP COOLING) OVHT light
(757) OVHT light
- Illuminated (amber) - insufficient air flow due to:
— insufficient airflow during ground ops
— Supply fan is INOP
Or
— the alternate supply fan is inop
(767) OVHT light
- Illuminated (Amber) - high temp or low airflow in the equip cooling system
Explain the function of the OFF, AUTO, and STBY positions of the pack control selectors
PACK CONTROL SELECTORS
- OFF - closes pack valve
- AUTO - the pack is automatically controlled
- STBY:
— N (normal) - regulates the pack outlet temp to a constant, moderate temp
— C (cool) - sets the pack to full cold operation
— W (warm) - sets the pack to full warm operation
NOTE: the automatic controller is bypassed in the standby position
Explain the meaning of an illuminated CABIN ALTITUDE light on the overhead panel and an illuminated CABIN ALT light on the center forward (discrete) panel
CABIN ALTITUDE Light
- Illuminated (RED) -
— The cabin altitude has exceeded 10k’
— The light extinguishes when the cabin altitude descends below 8.5k’
Explain the operation of the cabin altitude AUTO RATE control
Cabin Altitude AUTO RATE control
- Functions only if AUTO 1 or AUTO 2 is selected
- Rotate - stets the limit for cabin altitude rate of climb or descent during auto control
- The index mark is the proper preflight position
Explain the meaning of an illuminated NO COOLING light on the EQUIP COOLING panel
(767 only)
NO COOLING light
- Illuminated (amber)
— Active in the OVRD position only
— No reverse air flow through the E/E compartment avionics
Recall the meaning of an illuminated compartment temperature INOP light
Compartment Temperature Inoperative (INOP) lights
Illuminated (amber)
- The compartment temp control is selected OFF
Or
- A fault has occurred in the zone temp controller while operating in AUTO
Or
- The TRIM AIR switch is selected OFF
NOTE: selecting the TRIM AIR switch OFF will cause all compartment temp INOP lights to illuminate
Explain why the center isolation (C ISLN) switch is guarded
(767 only)
- To protect the air source to the ADP
Recall the meaning of an illuminated DUCT LEAK light
DUCT LEAK lights
Illuminated (amber)
- high temp bleed air leak detected
Recall the meaning of an illuminated Engine BLEED light
Engine BLEED lights
- “Bleed Air Malfunction” is Delta recommended answer
- Vol 2 detailed answers are also acceptable
Recall the meaning of an illuminated Engine HI STAGE / OVHT light
Engine HIGH STAGE / OVHT light
- “Bleed Air Malfunction” Delta recommended answer
- Other Vol 2 answers acceptable