Engine

Question 1

When is automatic continuous ignition provided?

Answer 1

1. Engine start with N2 < 50%. (Start switch is
   out)
2. NAI is on.
3. Engine flamout detected.
4. TE flap are out of UP.
5. CONT switch is selected ON.

Question 2

When must CONT ignition be operated?

Answer 2

1. In heavy rain.
2. In severe turbulence.
3. In volcanis ash.
4. In icing conditions if the NAI or its auto feature
   is inoperative.

Question 3

What is displayed on the secondary (lower) EICAS display?

Answer 3

1. N2 RPM
2. Fuel Flow (FF).
3. Oil pressure (OIL P).
4. Oil temperature (OIL T).
5. Oil quantity (OIL Q).
6. Engine vibration (VIB).

Question 4

Where would “X-BLD” be indicated if it is recommended for in-flight start?

Answer 4

In magenta adjacent to the N2 indication of the failed engine with airspeed lower than required for a windmilling start.

Question 5

What protection does AUTOSTART provide?

Answer 5

During ground start:
1. Hot start.
2. Hung start.
3. No EGT rise.
During air start:
1. Hung start.
2. EGT reaching the takeoff limit.

Question 6

What does AUTOSTART not protect during a ground start?

Answer 6

1. No oil pressure.
2. No N1 rotation.

Question 7

With AUTOSTART selected ON, what happens when the START switch is pulled out?

Answer 7

The start valve is armed and the engine bleed valve is opened.

Question 8

What does NORM on the STBY IGNITION selector mean?

Answer 8

1. AC power is supplied to the selected igniters.
2. Standby power is continuously supplied to all
   igniters if AC power is lost.

Question 9

What does selecting 1 or 2 on the STBY IGNITION mean?

Answer 9

Standby power system supplies power continuously to the respective igniters.

Question 10

Pressing the CON IGNITION switch ON results in what?

Answer 10

The selected igniters operate continuously and commands approach idle minimum.

Question 11

When do the selected engine igniters operate?

Answer 11

1. START switch pull out.
2. NAI ON.
3. Flameout is detected.