Engineering Flashcards
Identify the overtemp situation presuming the engine is at military power
> (Greater Than) 610 degrees
Maximum Continuous EGT
550 degrees Celcius
Pops or bangs accompanied by an EGT increase and RPM decrease are indicative of what?
A compressor stall
-most susceptible during low airspeed high AOA regimes of flight (landing attitude stall)
Actuation of the centralized warning tone and EGT/RPM warning light is an indication of engine overtemp and/or what?
an N1 overspeed 112.4 +/- 1
can only find N1 indication on Engine Page
Indications of an ECA dual lane failure in the no trim setting can be recognized by?
Illumination of the ECA advisory light and an ECA2 caution light
and
an increase in FF, EGT, RPM (above 90% DNTK)
The oil pressure warning light illuminates when?
The pressure differential between the oil on the pressure side and the oil on the scavenge side gets too low (<10psi) for greater than 10 seconds.
Indications of an ECA dual lane failure in the full trim fail setting can be recognized by?
Illumination of the ECA advisory light and an ECA2 caution light
and
a decrease in RPM/EGT/FF
The internal gear shaft extracts mechanical energy from the N2 shaft which provides power to the external gear box to power what?
Generator
Hyd 1&2 Pumps
low & high pressure fuel pumps
engine oil pumps
The approach idle stop is automatically retracted when?
The GTS button is depressed in-flight with the wheels down
With weight on wheels and anti-skid on
After a two second delay with weight on wheels and the anti-skid set to off
With a total loss of 28v DC power what happens to the Approach Idle Stop?
it is automatically extended (requires power to retract - on 28vDC essential services bus)
-Remember, on landing roll-out you will not be able to select ground idle and the jet will stay at flight idle (72%)
When an excessive temperature is detected in the tail pipe section of the T-45, what happens?
TP HOT caution @ 150 degrees C
During the normal start sequence the ready advisory light reflects what?
N1 is rotating in the correct direction & 100 RPM minimum
N2 5th stage compressor supplies bleed air to what?
OBOGS
Fuel Tank Pressurization
ECS
Anti-Icing
What step in the start sequence comes before moving the throttle to idle?
Ready light illuminates
What advisory lights will illuminate in the event of a dual lane ECA failure?
Both ECA Advisory and ECA2 Caution
What switch provides essential bus power to the Starter Control Unit?
Engine Switch
(T/F) The ignition switch is located in both cockpits on the left console behind the throttle quadrant.
FALSE. The ignition switch is front cockpit only.
The T-45’s GTS accelerates to 100% when?
The engine switch is moved to START
Under what two conditions will the EGT/RPM light illuminate?
EGT 650 +/- 8
N1 RPM 112.4 +/- 1
MAX EGT on a ground start
550 continuous
570 for a 10 second overshoot
MAX EGT during an Airstart
600
650 for 10 second overshoot
Maximum continuous RPM/EGT
100% at 550 degrees C
Maximum allowable RPM for MRT
104%, 106% transient
A loss of thrust accompanied by a generator warning light indicates what?
Flameout
Engine light off must occur within how many seconds of moving the throttle to idle?
15 seconds
(T/F) Sustained engine operations at below 70% N2 above 30,000’ may result in a sub-idle condition leading to engine flameout.
True
(T/F) The fire detection self-test is activated by placing and holding the test/tone test switch in the light test position. Fire and GTS fire warning lights illuminate to indicate a properly functioning circuit.
True
Slats/Flaps extension requires what type of electrical power?
28v DC essential services
What is the airspeed limit for flap/slat extension?
200 KIAS
What happens at 217 KIAS if the flaps/slats are out?
SLATS caution light
Rapid right or left rolling during flap transition is most likely caused by what?
A split flap condition
Indications of a split SLAT condition
Uncommanded roll and a SLAT caution light
(T/F) The function of the SBI is to reduce positive pitch transients between 0.2 and 0.7 mach, and reduce negative pitch transients above 0.7 (controlled through augmentation)
True
What does the SBI do in relation to the controls?
Moves the stabilator but not the control stick as the speed brake is extended or retracted.
Explain how yaw trim is actuated.
The trim yaw damper actuator moves the rudder trim tab upon input from the rudder trim switch, and automatically through yaw damper computer input.
(T/F) The rudder centering unit always keeps the rudder pedals centered even if the rudder trim light occurs.
FALSE
What happens to the ratio of aileron deflection when the landing gear is lowered?
Variable ratio inputs increase rate of deflection for the same motion of the control stick.
Under what 4 conditions will the SLATS caution light illuminate?
When the slats are not in the selected position.
If Slat extension is attempted above 217 KIAS.
If Slats are extended and the aircraft accelerates above 217 KIAS.
A split Slat condition occurs.
If the C AUG indication illuminates while airborne what functions will be lost?
SBI
ARI
Rudder Trim
Yaw Dampening
(T/F) If both engine driven hydraulic pumps fail the mechanically operated rudder is the only functioning flight control surface and ejection should be initiated.
False, your emergency system can still operate the flight controls using pressure from the RAT.
Fuel system status can be monitored by what indicators?
Fuel Quantity Gauge
FF Gauge
MFD Engine Page
Which control blocks the flow of fuel to the GTS and engine fuel system and isolates the fuel system?
The fuel shutoff T-handle
If the fuel boost pumps fail what light will illuminate?
F PRESS caution (one or both) (avoid negative G’s)
F PRESS light can also indicate?
Fuel tank pressurization drops below 3 psi.
(T/F) The fuel caution light, quantity float switch, and the fuel quantity indicator operate off the same circuit for maximum efficiency?
False
The dual datum relief valve provides overpressurization relief at what PSI?
9.5
The FUEL caution light illuminates when?
When fuel level is at or below 350 lbs.
The electrical fuel boost pumps are located where?
In the Negative G compartment.
The fuel flow sensor switch which illuminates the fuel caution light is located where?
In the Negative G compartment.
(T/F) When pressure refueling, 28v DC ground service bus power is required to operate the high level float switch and secure fuel flow when the aircraft fuel tanks are full.
True
(T/F) The dual datum relief valve provides over pressure relief should the fuel tank pressure control valve fail to maintain normal fuel tank pressure and lower fuel tank pressurization with hook extended.
True
How long after it starts should the centralized caution tone stop?
One Second
When executing the tone tests during pre-start check, what tones do you hear?
Caution
Warning
Wheels Warning
Weapons Release
The lights test causes what?
All warning lights to illuminate
All caution lights to illuminate
Master alert lights to illuminate
Wheels warning light to illuminate
Correct emergency brake/flap accumulator preload pressure is?
1300 +/- 50 psi minimum (would like to see 3000)
Illumination of the SKID advisory light indicates.
Anti-skid is selected in both cockpits and gear is down and locked.
Anti-skid should be selected off when?
SKID caution light remains illuminated after attempted reset
On all carrier landings
Prior to setting parking brake on engine shutdown
Following a HYD1 failure prior to landing.
The arresting hook is extended by what?
Gravity and assisted by snubber unit pressure.
HYD1 and HYD2 engine driven pumps are powered by what?
The accessory gear box
HYD1 operates what essential services?
Speed Brakes Slats Flaps Landing Gear Nose Wheel Steering Arresting Hook Retraction Launch Bar extension Wheel Brakes
What are the normal hydraulic pressures following engine start?
HYD1: 3000 HYD2: 0 Brake Pressure: 3000
Prior to engine start when the battery switch is on, what does the brake pressure gauge indicate?
The nitrogen pressure inside the brake flap accumulator.
1300 +/- 50psi
“Illumination of the NWS Caution light can occur under all of the following except?”
Answer: Loss of HYD1 pressure below 1500 psi
Failure of the RAT to extend following a HYD2 EDP failure is indicated by:
HYD2 pressure not fluctuating between 2500 and 3000 psi
No RAT caution light
“The slow loss of HYD2 pressure at 1500 psi can result in all of the following except?”
Answer: Securing general services via the PSP valve
Upon engine shutdown on deck or if flameout occurs, the HYD2 EDP output pressure will be directed into bypass mode when?
When N2 RPM drops below 42%
HYD Fail warning light will illuminate when:
HYD1 and HYD2 caution drop below 1660 +/- 110psi
and
HYD2 Emergency system pressure drops below 600 +/- 50psi
If both HYD EDPs fail is the aircraft uncontrollable?
No, you still have the emergency system, however if a slow leak drains EHYDS then yes.