ENGINES Flashcards

1
Q

In the normal mode, what does the EEC use as the controlling parameter
for the GE engines? For PW engines?

A

N1
EPR

FCOM 2: 7.20.4/7.21.4

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2
Q

What protection features are provided in the EEC Normal mode?

A

•Thrust limiting
•Maintains constant thrust
•Over-speed protection

FCOM 2: 7.20.4/.5

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3
Q

What occurs with the auto-throttle system when any EEC
control is switched to alternate mode?

A

The auto-throttles disconnect, but can be reconnected when all EECs
have been switched to alternate mode.

FCOM 2: 7.20.5

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4
Q

What EEC normal mode protection feature is not available in
EEC Alternate mode?

A

Thrust limiting at maximum N1
(maximum thrust can be achieved prior to thrust lever
position at full forward)

FCOM 2: 7.20.4

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5
Q

When does the EEC select approach idle?

A

•Nacelle anti-ice is ON
•Flaps in a landing position
•Continuous ignition switch is ON
•During thrust reverser operation

FCOM 2: 7.20.5

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6
Q

What action should be taken prior to manual selection of EEC alternate mode?

A

•Decrease thrust lever position.

Note: Thrust does not change when the EEC auto transfers
control from normal mode to alternate mode.

VOL 2: 7:20.4/QRH 7.12

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7
Q

What happens when you turn the Continuous (CON) IGNITION Switch ON?

A

•Selected igniters operate continuously
•Commands approach idle minimum

VOL2: 7.13.4

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8
Q

What two engine indications are displayed full time on the
Primary EICAS on a GE?

A

•N1 & EGT

VOL 2: 7.10.1

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9
Q

What color does the EGT change to if the EGT
start or takeoff limit is reached?

A

RED

VOL 2: 7.10.8

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10
Q

If the airborne vibration monitoring system cannot determine the
source of the vibration (FAN,LPT,NT) it will display “BB”.
What does this mean?

A

•Broadband ➢Broadband vibration is the average vibration detected.

VOL 2: 7.11.6/21.14

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11
Q

What 3 items will the autostart system protect the engine from
during and engine start that also will result in an
ENG 1, 2, 3, 4 AUTOSTART EICAS message ?

A

•Hot start
•Hung start
•No EGT rise

VOL 2: 7.20.7/QRH 7.2

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12
Q

How is the engine thrust reverser actuated on the GE Engine?

A

Pneumatically actuated fan air.

VOL 2 7.20.15

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13
Q

How is the engine thrust reverser actuated on the PW engine?

A

Powered by hydraulic pressure from the related hydraulic system
to actuate the fan air thrust reversers

VOL 2 7.21.14

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14
Q

How is the engine thrust reverser actuated on the GEnx B747-8?

A

Hydraulically actuated fan air.

VOL 2(748) 7.20.15

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15
Q

With an engine shut down, what does “X‐BLD” indicate when displayed
next to the N2 indication?

A

Crossbleed air is recommended for in-flight start.

FCOM 2: 7.11.6

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16
Q

When is ignition selected for all engines?

A

1.Trailing edge flaps are out of the up position
2.Continuous ignition switch is ON

FCOM 2: 7.20.8

17
Q

How many igniters are selected for ground start, and how many for in-flight start?

A

•One igniter for ground start
•Two for in-flight start

FCOM 2; 7.20.6

18
Q

What are the PW engine warm up requirements for oil temperature before takeoff?

A

•above the lower amber band

FCOM 2; 7.20.8

19
Q

GENX2B67 engine EEC’s command ice crystal anti icing when
ice crystal icing conditions are detected at altitudes higher than __?

A

•30,000 feet

FCOM 2 747-8; 7.20.4

20
Q

GENX2B67 engine ice crystal anti icing cycle continues for __ minutes
as long as ICI conditions are detected or airplane descends below _____ feet?

A

•15 minutes
•28,000 feet

FCOM 2 747-8; 7.20.4

21
Q

When does GENX2B67 engine selects minimum or approach idle?

A

•Engine Anti-Ice ON
•Landing Gear Down
•Flaps 20 selected
•Flap in landing position
•Thrust Reverser operation

FCOM 2 747-8; 7.20.5

22
Q

Under what condition on the ground will the GEnx EEC shutdown an engine to provide protection against thrust asymmetry due to a control malfunction?

A

➢Thrust lever at/near idle and,
➢Engine above command N1 speed and not decelerating normally

FCOM 2 747-8; 7.20.6

23
Q

During engine start when will the GEnx engine provide additional
40 seconds of motoring time at 20% N2?

A

•Engine shutdown between 30-360 minutes
•EGT is greater than 30◦c

FCOM 2 747-8; 7.20.7

24
Q

During engine start the GEnx engine EEC will attempt corrective
action for the following conditions:

A

•hot start
•hung start
•no EGT rise
•compressor stall

FCOM 2 747-8; 7.20.8

25
Q

GEnx engine inflight start attempt will increase EGT limit by 25°C
after 4start attempts and will repeat this action on subsequent
reattempts until?

A

•Start is achieved or EGT limit is reached

FCOM 2 747-8; 7.20.9