AMS Flashcards
What does the AMS use bleed air for?
- ECS
- Engine Start
- Pressurization
- Engine and Wing A/I
- Water Pressure
- Hot Air Leak Detection
How many AMS controllers are installed?
One controller with 2 channels which control the respective onside pack
What happens if a single pack fails?
The remaining pack is able to control the entire AMS through the X-BLD valve
What provides air for the AMS?
- Engine Bleeds
- APU Bleed
- External Pneumatic Source
What is external pneumatic air used for?
- ECS on the ground
- Engine Start on the ground
Where is the external ground source panel located?
Lower fairing between the wings
What are some of the uses of APU bleed air?
- ECS on the ground
- Engine starting on the ground
- Assist with Engine Start up to FL210
- Bleed source up to 15000
Can engine bleed air flow back to the APU?
No, there is a check valve in place that prevents flow-back
Where is bleed air tapped from the engines?
Located at the 6th and 10th Stage Compressors with the system alternating between valves to regulate pressure and temperature
What is the normal bleed pressure for any engine operation?
roughly 45 psi
What is the purpose of the pre-cooler?
Cools the bleed air coming from the engine to the AMS (204C˚)
What cools the pre-cooler?
NACA air inlets that provide ram air to cool pre-coolers along with the Fan Air Motor Valve FAMV
What does the Overheat Detection System (ODS) observe?
- Engine bleeds and packs
- APU Bleed
- Plumbing for the wing and engine A/I
How many ECS packs are on the airplane and what provides air for these packs?
2 independent packs run by their respective onside engine bleeds
Can a single pack provide adequate temp control and pressurization?
Yes, up to FL310
What is the ratio of fresh air to recirc. air?
52% new 48% recirc.
When are the recirc. fans commanded off?
- On ground, when APU is Bleed Source
- Smoke is detected in Recirc. Bay
- Dump button pressed
- Both packs are commanded OFF
- Cargo Bay Fire Signal Present
What keeps the 3 avionics bays cool?
FWD & CTR E-Bay = 3 fans pull air from cabin to bay
AFT E-Bay = Natural air flow from cabin to bay
When is the emergency Ram Air Ventilation activated?
Left RAV (AMS controlled) = < FL250 and both packs are off
Right RAV (check valve) = Ram air pressure (outside) > cabin pressure (inside)
How many channels are on the Cabin Pressure Control?
2 Channels, one active and one standby