Engines Flashcards
What is the function of the EIU?
It collects and transmits data to the FADEC
Engine start: when does the start valve open?
Engine Master ON
Engine start: when does the ignition come on?
N3 between 25 and 30
Engine start: when does the start valve close?
N3 > 50
Engine start: when does ignition cut off?
N3 > 50
Engine start: when does fuel flow start?
After ignition, HP fuel valve opens
Engine start: when does EGT rise?
30s after fuel comes on
What is the role of the fadec during manual engine start?
passive monitoring, operation of the start valve, hp fuel valve, ignition.
During manual start, what does the man start pb do?
tells fadec to open the start valve
Manual start: what happens when Eng master switch is set to ON? When should it be done?
HP shutoff valve opens, both igniters operate. It should be done when n3 reaches 25%
Manual start: what closes the start valve and when?
Fadec, when n3 is above 50
When will the highlighted grey background behind n3 disappear during eng start?
After eng start or crank process is finished
On the ENG panel, what is indicated by an illuminated fault light?
HP fuel shutoff valve abnormal position or automatic start sequence has aborted, or malfunction of the thrust control
What are the three engine idle modes?
modulated idle, reverse idle, approach idle
When does approach idle activate?
When a/c is in config 2,3, full or gear is down.