air systems Flashcards
when does the DUAL BLEED VALVE Amber Light illuminates ? what can this cause ?
APU bleed air valve ON
+
NG 1/2 bleed air switch ON
OR
APU bleed air valve ON
+
isolation valve OPEN
Possible backpressure of the APU
Thrust must be limited to IDLE
page 2.10.1
what happens when the ISOLATION Switch VALVE is on AUTO ?
if NG 1/2 Bleed Air Valve Switch is ON
+
L/R PACK Switch ON the ISOLATION VALVE
= closes automatically
if NG 1/2 Bleed Air Valve Switch is OFF
+
L/R PACK Switch OFF the ISOLATION VALVE
= opens automatically
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what causes the WINGBODY OVERHEAT Amber Light to come on ?
overheat is cause by a bleed air duct leak
left light indicates overheat from:
- bleed air duct leak in left engine strut, or
- left inboard wing leading edge, or
- left air conditioning bay, or
- keel beam or
- APU bleed air duct
right light indicates overheat from:
- bleed air duct leak in right engine strut, or
- right inboard wing leading edge or
- right air conditioning bay
page 2.10.2
what is the difference between the WINGBODY OVERHEAT Amber Light Left to Right ?
left indicates overheat from the Keel Beam and APU bleed air duct, when right doesn’t
page 2.10.2
what happens when the ENGINE BLEED AIR switch is ON ?
engine bleed air will open when engine operating
page 2.10.2
what happens when the APU BLEED AIR switch is ON ?
APU bleed air will open when the APU is running
page 2.10.2
what causes the BLEED TRIP OFF Amber Light to come on ?
excessive engine bleed air temperature or pressure
page 2.10.2
when you press the TRIP RESET Switch do the tested systems stay open or closed during testing ?
open
page 2.10.2
what happens when the Left or Right PACKS Switch is in the AUTO position ?
- with both PACKS operating = LOW FLOW
- with only one PACK operating = HIGH FLOW
- with PACK operated by APU = HIGH FLOW
page 2.10.4
what happens when the Left or Right PACKS Switch is in the HIGH position ?
- HIGH FLOW
- HIGH FLOW when APU is ON
page 2.10.4
what causes the PACK TRIP OFF Amber Light to come on ?
PACK or PACKS have exceeded temperature or pressure
page 2.10.4
what happens when the PACK TRIP OFF Amber Light comes on ?
pack valve automatically closes and MIX VALVES drive full cold
page 2.10.5
in the Cabin Altitude Panel what does the Inner Scale read ?
cabin altitude in feet
page 2.10.6
in the Cabin Altitude Panel what does the Outer Scale read ?
differential pressure between Cabin and Ambient in PSI
page 2.10.6
when does the ALT HORN CUT OUT sound ?
when the Cabin Altitude reaches 10000ft
page 2.10.6
in the Cabin Pressurisation Panel what causes the AUTO FAIL Amber Light to come on ?
- if only AUTO FAIL light on = double controller failure
- if AUTO FAIL light on + ALTN Light on = single controller failure
page 2.10.7
what causes the OFF SCHED DESCENT Amber Light to come on ?
aircraft descended before reaching cruise altitude
page 2.10.8
what does the FLT ALT actually indicate ? and when should this altitude be set ?
CRZ ALT
to be set before T/O
page 2.10.8
what does the LAND ALT actually indicate ? and when should this altitude be set ?
Landing FIELD ALT
to be set before T/O
page 2.10.8
if on the FLT ALT and LAND ALT display you see either “8888 or - - - - -“ what does it mean ? and what should you do ?
DC Failure
- check CABIN ALT and CABIN PRESSURE
- if normal CABIN PRESS, system is not effected
page 2.10.8
if the FLT ALT and LAND ALT display is “BLANK” or “No Number? indicated what does this mean ?
the display is not working
if you can’t change the situation because the KNOB is not working then monitor the pressurisation system !!!
page 2.10.8
what should you be mindful of regarding the OUTFLOW VALVE Switch when on MANUAL Mode ?
it is spring loaded
page 2.10.9
where can the Bleed Air be supplied from ?
- engines
- APU
- external air cart
page 2.20.1
which systems rely on Bleed Air for their operation ?
- Air conditioning/pressurization
- Wing and engine thermal anti-icing
- Engine starting
- Hydraulic reservoirs pressurization
- Water tank pressurization
- Aspirated TAT probe
page 2.20.1
where is engine bleed air obtained from ?
from the 5th to 9th stage of the compressor section
page 2.20.1
what happens when 5th stage low pressure bleed air is insufficient for the bleed air system requirements ?
high stage valve opens to maintain adequate bleed air pressure
page 2.20.1
is during takeoff, climb, and most cruise conditions, low pressure bleed air from the 5th stage adequate ?
yes
page 2.20.1
because of the low pressure bleed air from the 5th stage is adequate during take off, climb and cruise does the stage valve open or remain close ?
the high stage valve remains closed because not needed
page 2.20.1
what is the aim of the Engine Bleed Air Valve ?
to act as a pressure regulator and shutoff valve
page 2.20.1
how is the Engine Bleed Air Valve activated and operated ?
DC activated
Pressure operated
page 2.20.1
when would the Engine Bleed Air Valve reduce bleed air outflow (closing) ?
in responds to high bleed air temperature
page 2.20.1
what causes the BLEED TRIP OFF Amber Light to come on ?
engine bleed air temperature or pressure exceeds a predetermined limit
page 2.20.1
what happens when the BLEED TRIP OFF Amber Light comes on ?
engine bleed air closes automatically
page 2.20.1
what does the Duct Pressure Transmitter indicate? and through what ?
bleed air pressure indications via the Bleed Air Duct Pressure Indicator
page 2.202
is the Duct Pressure Transmitter AC or DC operated ?
AC
page 2.20.2
are differences between L and R duct pressure on the bleed air duct pressure indicator considered normal ?
YES, as long as there is sufficient air for cabin pressurisation
page 2.20.2
what is the aim of the ISOLATION VALVE ?
isolates the left and right sides of the bleed air duct during normal operations
page 2.20.2
is the ISOLATION VALVE DC or AC operated ?
AC
page 2.20.2
With the isolation valve switch in AUTO, both engine bleed air switches ON, and both air conditioning pack switches AUTO or HIGH, what happens to the ISOLATION VALVE ?
it will close automatically
page 2.20.2
With the isolation valve switch in AUTO, both engine bleed air switches OFF, and both air conditioning pack switches OFF, what happens to the ISOLATION VALVE ?
it will open automatically
page 2.20.2
what is the aim of the external air cart ?
to provide an alternate air source for engine start or air conditioning
page 2.20.2
what is the aim of the APU bleed air valve ?
to permit APU bleed air to flow to the bleed air duct
page 2.20.2
what happens the to APU Bleed Air Valve when the APU is shut down ?
it will close automatically
page 2.20.2
how is the APU Bleed Air Valve controlled and operated ?
- DC controlled
- Pressure operated
page 2.20.2
what could possibly happen with both the APU and engine bleed air valves open, and the engines operating at idle thrust ?
there is a possibility of APU bleed air backpressuring the 9th stage shut off valve
page 2.20.2
when both the APU and the engine bleed air valve are open there is a possibility of APU bleed air backpressuring the 9th stage shut off valve, if this happens what would the 9th stage valve do ?
it will close
page 2.20.2
how does the air conditioning system provide tempered air and via what ?
by processing bleed air from:
- the engines,
- APU, or
- a ground air source
all via air conditioning packs
page 2.30.1
where does the air from the LEFT PACK flows directly to ? does it go through the mix manifold ?
flight deck it doesn’t go through the mix manifold
page 2.30.1