Engines Flashcards

1
Q

What is the function of the EIU?

A

It collects and transmits data to the FADEC

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2
Q

Engine start: when does the start valve open?

A

Engine Master ON

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3
Q

Engine start: when does the ignition come on?

A

N3 between 25 and 30

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4
Q

Engine start: when does the start valve close?

A

N3 > 50

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5
Q

Engine start: when does ignition cut off?

A

N3 > 50

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6
Q

Engine start: when does fuel flow start?

A

After ignition, HP fuel valve opens

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7
Q

Engine start: when does EGT rise?

A

30s after fuel comes on

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8
Q

What is the role of the fadec during manual engine start?

A

passive monitoring, operation of the start valve, hp fuel valve, ignition.

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9
Q

During manual start, what does the man start pb do?

A

tells fadec to open the start valve

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10
Q

Manual start: what happens when Eng master switch is set to ON? When should it be done?

A

HP shutoff valve opens, both igniters operate. It should be done when n3 reaches 25%

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11
Q

Manual start: what closes the start valve and when?

A

Fadec, when n3 is above 50

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12
Q

When will the highlighted grey background behind n3 disappear during eng start?

A

After eng start or crank process is finished

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13
Q

On the ENG panel, what is indicated by an illuminated fault light?

A

HP fuel shutoff valve abnormal position or automatic start sequence has aborted, or malfunction of the thrust control

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14
Q

What are the three engine idle modes?

A

modulated idle, reverse idle, approach idle

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15
Q

When does approach idle activate?

A

When a/c is in config 2,3, full or gear is down.

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16
Q

What causes continuous ignition to operate automatically?

A

If engine anti ice is on and EIU is inop, or fadec has detected a flameout

17
Q

Which hydraulic systems power thrust reversers on eng 1/2

A

blue/yellow

18
Q

How can a pilot carry out dry cranking cycle?

A

Mode selector to crank, and man start push button to ON

19
Q

Minimum IAS for full reverse thrust?

A

70

20
Q

Engine oil max continuous temperature, min temp for takeoff, min pressure, min quantity

A

190, 50, 25 psi, 15 qts

21
Q

Limiting EGT for: takeoff/GA, MCT, starting.

A

To/ga: 20s at 920, 5 mins at 900. MCT: 850. Starting: 700 on ground, 850 in flight