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1
Q

What component regulates the engine to keep it within operating parameters?

a. N1 and N2
b. The dual channel electronic engine control (EEC).
c. Flight Management Computer (FMC)
d. N1, N2, and EGT

A

B. The dual channel electronic engine control (EEC).

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Thrust reverser operation is available below _____ altitude or when the air/ground sensor is in the _____ mode.

a. 5 feet/ground
b. 10 feet/air
c. 10 feet/ground
d. 5 feet/air

A

B. 10 feet/ground

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3
Q

A green “Rev” light above N1 on the upper display indicates that the ____.

a. reverser sleeve has not moved from stowed position
b. thrust reverser is in transit
c. thrust reverser is deployed
d. auto stow circuitry has activated

A

C. thrust reverser is deployed

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4
Q

Each engine is equipped with _____ ignitors

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. emergency

A

B. 2

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5
Q

What are the methods of inflight restarting?

a. Windmill and air
b. Windmill and crossbleed
c. Air and crossbleed
d. APU and External Air

A

B. Windmill and crossbleed

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6
Q

The Fuel Used readout is displayed ____.

a. when the Fuel Flow Switch is moved to Used or Reset
b. at brake release just prior to pushback
c. upon touchdown through the ground sensing switch
d. automatically whenever the airplane is refueled

A

A. when the Fuel Flow Switch is moved to Used or Reset

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7
Q

The amber ENGINE CONTROL light functions on the ground below ____ KIAS prior to takeoff, or approximately _____ seconds after touchdown.

a. 70/20
b. 50/5
c. 80/30
d. 60/10

A

C. 80/30

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8
Q

How can you tell if the EECs are in the normal mode?

a. The amber OFF is in view.
b. The white OFF is in view.
c. The amber ON is in view.
d. The white ON is in view

A

D. The white ON is in view

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9
Q

The indication of a properly deployed thrust reverser after landing is a/an ___ displayed above N1.

a. amber REV
b. green REV
a. white REV
b. blue REV

A

B. green REV

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10
Q

How is an EGT exceedance displayed after engine shutdown?

a. An amber box
b. Flashing white box
c. A red box
d. Flashing red display

A

C. A red box

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11
Q

The EEC selects approach idle ____.

a. when the engine start switches are moved to FLIGHT position
b. automatically below 18,000 feet
c. inflight when the flaps are in landing configuration or engine anti-ice is turned on for either engine
d. when N1 and N2 fall below preset limits

A

C. inflight when the flaps are in landing configuration or engine anti-ice is turned on for either engine

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12
Q

The EGT digital readout and EGT round dial indications are red, indicating what?

a. MAX go around thrust has been selected.
b. MAX continuous thrust EGT has been selected.
c. Start limit has been exceeded.
d. MAX takeoff thrust has been selected.

A

C. Start limit has been exceeded.

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13
Q

The EEC provides ____ protection in the normal mode

a. EGT only
b. N1 and EGT
c. N1, N2, and N3
d. N1 and N2

A

D. N1 and N2

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14
Q

The EEC will abort the engine start on the ground for ____.

a. a wet start
b. no oil pressure
c. an EGT start limit exceedance
d. either A or C above

A

D. either A or C above

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15
Q

You will see an ENG FAIL alert ____.

a. in flight with the start lever in CLOSED
b. when the applicable start selector switch faults
c. when N2 drops below 50% and the start lever is in IDLE
d. on the ground only - it is not dispatchable

A

C. when N2 drops below 50% and the start lever is in IDLE

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16
Q

The approximate engine starter cutout speed and the indication of engine starter cutout is ____.

a. 56% N2, Engine Start Switch moves to AUTO and START VALVE OPEN light extinguishes
b. 50% N2 and starter trips to OFF position
c. 60% N2 and the starter trips to OFF
d. 57% N2 and ENGINE FAIL light extinguishes

A

A. 56% N2, Engine Start Switch moves to AUTO and START VALVE OPEN light extinguishes

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17
Q

The engine thrust reversers are operated ____.

a. pneumatically
b. mechanically
c. electrically
d. hydraulically

A

D. hydraulically

18
Q

The cockpit indications of a thrust reverser malfunction are a Master Caution

a. a bell, and severe yaw
b. a horn, and an auto-restow light
c. severe yaw, and an auto-restow light
d. ENG System Annunciator light, and REVERSER light

A

D. ENG System Annunciator light, and REVERSER light

19
Q

If a wet start is detected, the EEC aborts the start ____ seconds after the start lever is moved to IDLE.

a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
d. 20

A

C. 15

20
Q

Is it possible to use a reverser after landing with the REVERSER light on?

a. Yes
b. Only if the standby rudder system powers the reversers
c. In REVERSE IDLE only
d. No

A

A. yes

21
Q

Engine maximum and minimum limits are displayed in ____.

a. red
b. amber when RESET is pressed
c. white text numbers
d. blue

A

A. red

22
Q

The ____ position provides ignition to selected igniter(s) when the engine is running and flaps are not UP.

a. GRD
b. AUTO
c. OFF
d. FLT

A

B. AUTO

23
Q

In stabilized cruise flight, the EEC automatically displays the light to the right, which indicates that the #1 EEC is in the _____ mode

a. Normal
b. Hard Alternate
c. Soft Alternate
d. Backup

A

C. Soft Alternate

24
Q

In this mode, what parameters is the EEC using to control the # 1 engine?

a. The atmospheric condition sensed when the engine was started.
b. Preprogrammed data.
c. The atmospheric data from the altitude set in the pressurization FLT AL T window.
d. The last valid flight conditions that the EEC sensed before it went into the Soft Alternate mode.

A

D. The last valid flight conditions that the EEC sensed before it went into the Soft Alternate mode.

25
Q

What protection is the EEC providing the #1 engine in this mode?

a. Low oil pressure red line limits
b. Exceeding EGT redline limits
c. Exceeding N1, N2 redline limits
d. Exceeding engine vibration limits

A

C. Exceeding N1, N2 redline limits

26
Q

This light at right indicates that the #1 EEC is in the ____ mode.

a. Hard Alternate
b. Soft Alternate
c. Normal
d. Backup

A

A. Hard Alternate

27
Q

The #1 EEC is moved from the Soft to Hard Alternate (ALTN} mode indicated at right by ____.

a. moving the #1 engine throttle to IDLE
b. pressing the #2 EEC switch to ALTN
c. moving the start switch to cutoff
d. pressing the #1 EEC switch to ALTN

A

D. pressing the #1 EEC switch to ALTN

28
Q

What type of data is the EEC using to control the engine while in the Hard AL TN Mode? ____.

a. The last valid flight conditions sensed.
b. A preprogrammed alternate mode thrust schedule.
c. Current altitude data supplied by the ADIRUs.
d. Standard day temperature and pressure data.

A

B. A preprogrammed alternate mode thrust schedule

29
Q

If this light illuminates during flight. ______,

a. Shut down the # 1 Engine, it is in reverse
b. The auto stow system has been activated
c. Operate the #1 Engine at idle to prevent it from going into reverse
d. Do not use the #1 reverser when landing

A

B. The auto stow system has been activated

30
Q

During landing rollout, with this light illuminated, the reverser ______.

a. should not operate normally
b. will not deploy
c. will deploy partially
d. will not stow after deployment

A

A. should not operate normally

31
Q

If this light is illuminated during landing rollout while the reverse lever is stowed, you should _____

a. Shut down the #1 engine immediately or damage could occur.
b. expect this light to stay on for 16 seconds after the reversers are stowed
c. expect this light to extinguish ten seconds alter the thrust reverser is commanded to stow
d. expect this light to extinguish when the thrust reverser is commanded to stow (when the isolation valve closes) plus 20 seconds.

A

C. expect this light to extinguish ten seconds alter the thrust reverser is commanded to stow

32
Q

If this light illuminates approximately 30 seconds after touchdown, ______.
a. It should be ignored, it is normal
b. the light will stay on after #2 engine is shutdown
c. it should be written up in the log book, even if the light does go out after shutting #2
engine down
d. and if the light extinguishes, no action is required

A

C. it should be written up in the log book, even if the light does go out after shutting #2
engine down

33
Q

If the #2 Engine control light illuminates in flight, what steps should be taken? ____.

a. Place both EECs in the hard mode.
b. Place the #2 EEC in the hard mode.
c. The light is inhibited during flight.
d. Shut down the #2 Engine.

A

C. The light is inhibited during flight.

34
Q

If this light illuminates during taxi, prior to takeoff. ______.

a. continue with flight. No maintenance action required
b. it indicates that the EEC is switched to the Soli AL TN mode
c. return to the gate. Maintenance action is required
d. it indicates the EEC is switched to the Hard ALTN mode

A

C. return to the gate. Maintenance action is required

35
Q

If this condition exists during takeoff, above 80 knots and below 400 feet RA. ______.

a. The three light capsules will flash for 10 seconds, then only the Oil Filter Bypass light will remain illuminated
b. the Oil Filler Bypass light will only illuminate steadily
c. all three indicators illuminate steady during takeoff above 80 knots
d. only the Low Oil Pressure light illuminates during takeoff above 80 knots

A

B. the Oil Filler Bypass light will only illuminate steadily

36
Q

If this light illuminates in flight above 400 feet RA, ______.

a. shut down the #2 engine immediately
b. all three indicators will flash for 10 seconds then the Oil Filter Bypass Light will remain illuminated
c. retard the #2 throttle. then shut the engine down
d. select Continuous Ignition

A

B. all three indicators will flash for 10 seconds then the Oil Filter Bypass Light will remain illuminated

37
Q

This light indicates _____.

a. impending fuel filter bypass
b. fuel filter clogged due to ice
c. impending bypass of oil filter
d. start valve stuck open

A

C. impending bypass of oil filter

38
Q

(MAX) Available N1 Thrust Ratings for LEAP-1B Engines are

a. 22K, 24K, 26K, 27K and 28K BUMP
b. 24K, 26K and 28K BUMP
c. 28K with a 10% and 20% de-rate option.
d. New EEC automatically selects correct thrust rating

A

C. 28K with a 10% and 20% de-rate option.

39
Q

(MAX) The EECs will shut down the engine for:

a. Overspeed from exceeding engine structural design limits, only on the ground.
b. Overspeed from exceeding engine structural design limits, both in flight and on the ground.
c. High Thrust event on the ground.
d. Both b and c above.

A

D. Both B and C above

Overspeed from exceeding engine structural design limits, both in flight and on the ground.
or
High Thrust event on the ground

40
Q

(MAX) Bowed Rotor Motoring (BRM):

a. Selected by pushing the BRM switch on the Overhead Panel.
b. Designed to straighten the rotor shaft which will naturally “bow” due to thermal buildup after the engine is shutdown.
c. There is no Starter usage limits when MOTORING.
d. Both a and b above.

A

B. Designed to straighten the rotor shaft which will naturally “bow” due to thermal buildup after the engine is shutdown

41
Q

(MAX) The REVERSER AIR/GRD light is illuminated when:

a. When reverse thrust for the respective engine is unavailable.
b. Operates the same as on NG aircraft.
c. Illuminated when reverser air/ground protection is lost.
d. When a reverser is commanded to deploy in flight by the pilot.

A

C. Illuminated when reverser air/ground protection is lost.

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