Bleed air Flashcards
1
Q
Engine bleed air valves close automatically for
A
- During start
- Bleed source loss
- Bleed overtemp
- Bleed over pressure
- Bleed duct leak
- Engine fire switch is pulled
- Ground cart supplying air
2
Q
Bleed air is used for
A
- Airconditioning
- Pressurisation
- Wing and engine anti ice
- APU and engine start
- Aft Cargo heat
- Air demand pumps
- Hydraulic Recevoir positive pressure
- Potable water tank positive pressure
- TAT probe aspiration
3
Q
Altitude for APU bleed air operation
A
22,000ft
4
Q
How many ground bleed supply connects are available
A
Three
5
Q
How are bleed leaks and over heats managed
A
Automatically isolates the duct.
