ATA 70: Engines Flashcards
When and where is the N1 limit displayed?
(a) It is displayed on the upper ECAM all the time
(b) It is displayed on the lower ECAM at engine start
(c) It flashes on the upper ECAM when a change in the rating occurs and disappears later on
(a) It is displayed on the upper ECAM all the time
The FADEC is electrically supplied by:
(a) Aircraft electrical system, only
(b) Dedicated batteries if A/C electrical power fails
(c) Only self powered above 15% N2
(c) Only self powered above 15% N2
During a manual start, how is the start valve opened?
(a) It is automatic once the eng master is placed to the ON position
(b) By ground crew member
(c) By depressing the eng man start Pb’s on the overhead panel while the eng start selector is in IGN/START
(c) By depressing the eng man start Pb’s on the overhead panel while the eng start selector is in IGN/START
What would happen during the takeoff roll if the thrust levers were set to the FLX/MCT detent without a flex temperature being entered?
(a) Nothing, the thrust setting would be at flex since FADEC automatically calculates a reduced thrust setting
(b) A level two warning would sound along with the appearance of an ECAM message
(c) The thrust setting would be MCT and there would be no corresponding warnings
(b) A level two warning would sound along with the appearance of an ECAM message
The thrust levers have been advanced for take-off. What thrust rating limit will be displayed?
(a) TOGA irrespective of thrust levers position
(b) CLB
(c) FLEX or TOGA depending on where the levers are set
(c) FLEX or TOGA depending on where the levers are set
ENG_01
Understand the control functions and indications on the APU panel.
1. MASTER SW
ON/R - Selecting the switch on results in the following:
- The ______ ___/__ light illuminates.
- The _______ page is displayed on the ________ DU, if ___ ______ is available.
- The APU computer performs its ______-__ ______.
- ________ is supplied to the APU.
- The APU is ready to start when the ______ ______ is fully open.
- Off (lights out) - Selecting the MASTER SW off while the APU is running initiates the ______ ______ process and extinguishes the ______ ___/__ light.
FAULT - Illuminates amber when an APU fault causes an ______ ______
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ENG_01
Understand the control functions and indications on the APU panel.
1. MASTER SW
ON/R - Selecting the switch on results in the following:
- The blue ON/R light illuminates.
- The APU page is displayed on the lower DU, if AC power is available.
- The APU computer performs its power-up test.
- Fuel is supplied to the APU.
- The APU is ready to start when the intake flap is fully open.
- Off (lights out) - Selecting the MASTER SW off while the APU is running initiates the shut down process and extinguishes the blue ON/R light.
FAULT - Illuminates amber when an APU fault causes an automatic shutdown.
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ENG_01
Understand the control functions and indications on the APU panel.
2. APU START Pb
- ON - Illuminates ________ and the APU computer sequences the starter, fuel flow, and ignition to start the APU.
- AVAIL - Displayed in ________, replaces ________ when the ________ sequence is complete and the APU is available to supply ______ ______ or ______ ______.
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ENG_01
Understand the control functions and indications on the APU panel.
2. APU START Pb
- ON - Illuminates blue and the APU computer sequences the starter, fuel flow, and ignition to start the APU.
- AVAIL - Displayed in green, replaces ON when the start sequence is complete and the APU is available to supply bleed air or electrical power.
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ENG_02
Discuss normal and abnormal indications on the ECAM APU page.
1. APU GEN Line
- The ________ arrow from the APU GEN represents the APU generator line contactor.
- It is only displayed when the APU generator is ________ aircraft electrical power.
- White - APU generator is ___ __ ___.
- APU MASTER is ________
- APU GEN pb is ________
- or ________ power sources are supplying AC busses.
- Green - APU generator is ________ one or more AC busses.
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ENG_02
Discuss normal and abnormal indications on the ECAM APU page.
1. APU GEN Line
- The green arrow from the APU GEN represents the APU generator line contactor.
- It is only displayed when the APU generator is supplying aircraft electrical power.
- White - APU generator is not in use.
- APU MASTER is OFF
- APU GEN pb is OFF
- or OTHER power sources are supplying AC busses.
- Green - APU generator is supplying one or more AC busses.
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ENG_02
Discuss normal and abnormal indications on the ECAM APU page.
2. APU GEN
The APU generator parameters depicted are:
- Generator ________, in ________
- ________
- ________
For additional information on generator indications see Electrical chapter.
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ENG_02
Discuss normal and abnormal indications on the ECAM APU page.
2. APU GEN
The APU generator parameters depicted are:
- Generator load, in percent
- Voltage
- Frequency
For additional information on generator indications see Electrical chapter.
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ENG_02
Discuss normal and abnormal indications on the ECAM APU page.
3. APU N Speed
- N speed is displayed in ________ while in the normal operating range.
- It is displayed in ______ when the rpm limitation is exceeded.
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ENG_02
Discuss normal and abnormal indications on the ECAM APU page.
3. APU N Speed
- N speed is displayed in green while in the normal operating range.
- It is displayed in red when the rpm limitation is exceeded.
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ENG_02
Discuss normal and abnormal indications on the ECAM APU page.
4. APU EGT
- The APU temperature in degrees Celsius is displayed in green while in the ___________ operating range.
- The temperature is displayed in _____ when a temperature limitation is exceeded.
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ENG_02
Discuss normal and abnormal indications on the ECAM APU page.
4. APU EGT
- The APU temperature in degrees Celsius is displayed in green while in the normal operating range.
- The temperature is displayed in red when a temperature limitation is exceeded.
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ENG_02
Discuss normal and abnormal indications on the ECAM APU page.
5. AVAIL
- The AVAIL message is displayed when the ___ __ speed is sufficient for ____ ____ or ______ use.
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ENG_02
Discuss normal and abnormal indications on the ECAM APU page.
5. AVAIL
- The AVAIL message is displayed when the APU N speed is sufficient for bleed air or electrical use.
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ENG_02
Discuss normal and abnormal indications on the ECAM APU page.
6. APU Bleed Valve
- The symbol indicates the APU bleed valve position:
- In line and green - Valve ________
- Cross line and green - Valve ________
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ENG_02
Discuss normal and abnormal indications on the ECAM APU page.
6. APU Bleed Valve
- The symbol indicates the APU bleed valve position:
- In line and green - Valve open
- Cross line and green - Valve closed
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ENG_02
Discuss normal and abnormal indications on the ECAM APU page.
7. APU Bleed
- The APU bleed air pressure is displayed in _______._
- The pressure indication is replaced by amber Xs when ______ ___ is not available or is selected ______.
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ENG_02
Discuss normal and abnormal indications on the ECAM APU page.
7. APU Bleed
- The APU bleed air pressure is displayed in green.
- The pressure indication is replaced by amber Xs when ADIRU 1 is not available or is selected OFF.
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ENG_02
Discuss normal and abnormal indications on the ECAM APU page.
8. FUEL LO PR
- FUEL LO PR displays in ________ if APU low fuel pressure occurs.
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ENG_02
Discuss normal and abnormal indications on the ECAM APU page.
8. FUEL LO PR
- FUEL LO PR displays in amber if APU low fuel pressure occurs.
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ENG_02
Discuss normal and abnormal indications on the ECAM APU page.
9. FLAP OPEN
- FLAP OPEN displays ________ when the APU ____ ______ ______ is fully open.
- The message pulses, in ________, if the APU intake flap ____ ______ ______ following a shutdown.
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ENG_02
Discuss normal and abnormal indications on the ECAM APU page.
9. FLAP OPEN
- FLAP OPEN displays green when the APU air intake flap is fully open.
- The message pulses, in green, if the APU intake flap fails to close following a shutdown.
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ENG_02
Discuss normal and abnormal indications on the ECAM APU page.
10. LOW OIL LEVEL
- The LOW OIL LEVEL message ________, in ________, as an ________ in case of APU low oil quantity.
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ENG_02
Discuss normal and abnormal indications on the ECAM APU page.
10. LOW OIL LEVEL
- The LOW OIL LEVEL message pulses, in green, as an advisory in case of APU low oil quantity.
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ENG_03
Discuss the meaning of the ECAM memos as they relate to APU system.
APU AVAIL
- Displayed in ________ when the APU is available for bleed air or electrical use.
APU BLEED
- Displayed in ________ when APU ______ ______ is being used.
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ENG_03
Discuss the meaning of the ECAM memos as they relate to APU system.
APU AVAIL
- Displayed in green when the APU is available for bleed air or electrical use.
APU BLEED
- Displayed in green when APU bleed air is being used.
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ENG_04
State the purpose of the APU.
- The Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) is a self-contained gas turbine engine that produces bleed air for:
- ______ ______, ______ ______, and other ________ system users.
- and ________power.
- The APU generator produces the same electrical output as an engine generator, but does not require an IDG as it is a ______ ______ ______.
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ENG_04
State the purpose of the APU.
- The Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) is a self-contained gas turbine engine that produces bleed air for:
- starting engines, air conditioning, and other pneumatic system users.
- and electrical power.
- The APU generator produces the same electrical output as an engine generator, but does not require an IDG as it is a constant speed turbine.
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ENG_05
Recall what power is required for an APU start and continuous operation:
- To start the APU:
- ___ __ and ____ __ or
- _____ power must be available to power the APU ________.
- Once the APU is running:
- ___ __ and ____ __,
- or the APU _____ may be selected ______ without causing an APU _____\_
- However, if the APU GEN is the only power source, APU ______. ______ is not available with BAT 1 and 2 OFF.
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ENG_05
Recall what power is required for an APU start and continuous operation:
- To start the APU:
- BAT 1 and BAT 2 or
- AC power must be available to power the APU computer.
- Once the APU is running:
- BAT 1, BAT 2,
- or the APU BAT may be selected OFF without causing an APU shutdown.
- However, if the APU GEN is the only power source, APU fire protection is not available with BAT 1 and 2 OFF.
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ENG_06
Describe how an emergency shutdown of the APU may be initiated.
An emergency shutdown of the APU may be initiated either manually or automatically.
A manual emergency shutdown of the APU is initiated by:
- The flight crew pushing the ______ ______ pb on the overhead panel.
- The ground crew pushing the ______ _____ _____ pb on the ________ power panel (located __ of the ______ ______).
- The ground crew pushing an ____ ______ ____ ______ pb on either of the two ______ panels.
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ENG_06
Describe how an emergency shutdown of the APU may be initiated.
An emergency shutdown of the APU may be initiated either manually or automatically.
A manual emergency shutdown of the APU is initiated by:
- The flight crew pushing the APU FIRE pb on the overhead panel.
- The ground crew pushing the APU SHUT OFF pb on the external power panel (located aft of the nose gear).
- The ground crew pushing an APU EMERGENCY SHUT DOWN pb on either of the two refueling panels.
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