B744 ENGINE

Question 1

When is automatic CONT ignition provided?

Answer 1

Ø Start with N2 < 50%
Ø TE Flaps out of Up
Ø NAI ON
Ø Engine flameout

Question 2

What does AUTO START not protect?

Answer 2

Ø No Oil pressure

Ø No N1 rotation

Question 3

With AUTO START armed, what happens when I pull the start switch?

Answer 3

Ø Arms the Start Valve

Ø Opens the Engine (pylon) Bleed Air Valve

Question 4

What does the NORM selection mean on the STBY Ignition Selector?

Answer 4

Ø Normal AC supplies power to the selected igniter

Ø Stby Pwr supplies power to both igniters if AC power is lost

Question 5

What does 1 or 2 mean on Stby Ignition?

Answer 5

Stby Pwr system supplies power continuously to the respective igniter

Question 6

Pressing the CONT Ignition switch to ON does what?

Answer 6

Ø Selected igniter operates continuously

Ø Approach Idle minimum is commanded

Question 7

When does the selected engine igniter operate?

Answer 7

Ø Start switch out
Ø NAI ON
Ø Flameout detected

Question 8

When must I use CONT ignition?

Answer 8

Ø Heavy rain
Ø Severe turbulence
Ø Volcanic Ash
Ø Icing conditions (if NAI or its auto feature is INOP)

Question 9

What is displayed on the Secondary EICAS display?

Answer 9

Ø N2 rpm
Ø Fuel Flow
Ø Oil Pressure
Ø Oil Temperature 
Ø Oil Quantity
Ø Vibration

Question 10

Where would I read “X-BLD” indication if it is recommended for inflight start?

Answer 10

On the N2

Question 11

What protection does AUTO START provide?

Answer 11

Ø Hot start
Ø Hung Start
Ø No EGT