Air Sytems Atlas Flashcards
When using ground pneumatic air for start, where does the air cart connect to the aircraft air system?
The ground pneumatic source connects to the aircraft through the left duct
With the pack control selector in STBY-N the pack produces?
A constant moderate temperature (75 degrees Fahrenheit/ 24 degrees Celsius)
With the pack control selector in STBY-C the pack produces?
A full cold temperature (65F/18C)
With the pack control selector in STBY-W the pack produces?
A warm temperature (85F/29C)
How are the Ram Air doors and the exhaust doors affected with the pack control selector in any STBY mode?
They are all fixed in the full open position
If a pack overheat position is detected, what does the pack controller automatically do?
It commands the respective pack to its coolest temperature
What occurs if a pack Fault condition is detected with the automatic pack control system?
The pack valve will freeze in the last controlled position
What does a PACK OFF light indicate?
Indicates that the respective pack is OFF. The pack valve is closed
What does the PACK INOP light indicate?
A controller fault or a pack output temperature overheat
What does having an INOP light and a PACK OFF light simultaneously indicate?
Internal Pack overheat.
The pack automatically shuts off for cooling and one (1) reset may be performed.
Where is the overheat reset for the pack located?
In the INOP/PACK OFF light switch
How many pressurisation controllers are there?
How are they operated?
3 Pressure controllers
2 are automatic utilising AC power
1 is manually operated utilising DC power
If the selected automatic pressurisation controller fails, what happens?
The pressurisation control is automatically switched to the opposite control
If automatic pressurisation switching occurs during a controller failure, how is this displayed to the crew?
EICAS Status messgae
What does AUTO INOP on the Cabin Altitude Control Panel mean?
Both Auto controllers have failed or the manual mode has been selected
What will the index mark on the cabin altitude auto rate control establish?
A climb of 500 fpm or a descent of 300 fpm cabin pressure altitude
Where are the positive pressure relief valves located in a passenger aircraft?
Left of the fuselage forward of the wing
When does the cabin Altitude Warning/Light illuminate?
10,000’ cabin altitude
When does the cabin altitude warning light extinguish?
When he cabin altitude descends below 8,500 feet