Engines Flashcards
What are the components of the Engine Fuel System?
Fuel Pump
Fuel/Oil Heat Exchanger
Fuel Metering Unit
Fuel Filter
Variable Stator Vanes
Fuel Injectors
What does the Fuel/Oil Heat Exchanger do?
Maintains the Engine Oil Temperature within an acceptable range and heats the engine fuel to prevent freezing
What does the Fuel Metering Unit do?
Meters and distributes correct amount of fuel for combustion to the injectors
AND
Controls the Shutoff Valve during normal shutdown
AND
Provides Overspeed Protection
What controls the Fuel Metering Unit?
FADEC
What is the purpose of the fuel filter?
To remove contaminants from the fuel
What controls the Variable Stator Vanes
FADEC (via the FMU)
What do the Fuel Injectors do?
Atomise the fuel from the FMU and direct it into the combustion chamber
How many ignitors are energised IN FLIGHT?
2
How many Ignitors are energised ON GROUND?
1
What does the ignition system do and how many ignitors are there?
Provides an electrical spark for fuel combustion
2 Ignitors
What are the 5 Engine Protections?
Hung Start
Hot Start
No Light Off
Overspeed
Overtemperature
When are Hung Start, Hot Start & No Light Protections NOT available?
IN FLIGHT (For In flight Starts)
In the event of an Overspeed, when will the FADEC Automatically command engine shutdown?
N2 102%
In the event of an Overspeed, after how many detections will the FADEC not relight the engine?
3 consecutive Overspeeds within 30 seconds
What controls the ITT limits?
FADEC, varying them according to phase of operation
In the event of Overtemperature during Engine Start when will the FADEC prevent fuel flow?
Temperature above 120°C
What happens if the ITT reaches its Temperature limit during Engine Start?
The FADEC automatically shuts off the fuel flow, aborting the start sequence
In the event the ITT reaches its temperature limit during Engine Start and the FADEC has automatically shut off the fuel flow flow, what must the pilots do?
Turn the START/STOP switch to STOP as the start control valve is NOT automatically closed
What is ATTCS?
Automatic Takeoff Thrust Control System
What controls ATTCS?
FADEC
When is ATTCS available?
Take off & Go Around
What does ATTCS do?
Command RSV (max engine thrust reserve) according to the Take off thrust rating/mode set
What is the default ATTCS Setting?
ON
Where are ATTCS Selections made?
MCDU - TAKEOFF DATA SET MENU
How will you know that ATTCS is ARMED?
ATTCS in WHITE
How will you know that ATTCS is ENGAGED?
ATTCS in GREEN (when thrust levers reach the TO/GA position)
When is ATTCS AUTOMATICALLY activated? (per ATTCS Logic)
ATTCs automatically commands RSV when:
ATTCS ENGAGED
Thrust Levers at TO/GA position
AND one of:
1 Engine Failed on Take off or Go Around
Windshear Detection
Difference Between both Engine N1 Values is greater than 15%
When is ATTCS ARMED during a Go Around?
Whenever the Thrust Rate mode is GA
How can ATTCS be MANUALLY activated?
By moving the thrust levers to MAX whenever ATTCS is engaged
How do you know that ATTCS is activated?
GREEN EICAS ATTCS removed
Cyan Thrust Mode is displayed with RSV
When will you receive RSV in the event of Windshear?
Whenever the thrust levers are set to MAX, even if ATTCS is OFF
What is FLEX?
Reduced take off thrust based on assumed temperature
Where can the Assumed Temperature for FLEX be set?
MCDU TAKEOFF DATA SET MENU|
Assumed temp must be HIGHER than the Takeoff Temperature
What Thrust Modes/Ratings are eligible for FLEX?
All Takeoff Modes/Ratings
TO-1, TO-2, TO-3
Should ATTCS be ON or OFF for a FLEX Takeoff?
Can be either
What is the minimum FLEX takeoff thrust?
75% Max Rated Take Off Thrust
OR
CLB-2 + 1%
Whichever is Higher
What are Engine Thrust Ratings?
Calculated Max N1 for each Engine Thrust Rating adjusted for Altitude, Temp & Airspeed
What are the Engine Thrust Ratings?
TAKEOFF
MAX TAKEOFF RSV
GO AROUND
GO AROUND RSV
MAX CONTINUOUS
MAX CLIMB RATING
MAX CRUISE RATING
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