Engines Flashcards
Which three engine oil parameters are displayed?
Oil pressure, temperature and quantity
When operating with the lower screen blank, what indications are displayed if the left engine oil pressure falls into the caution range?
Oil quantity, temp and pressure for both engines
What indications are given if the oil pressure falls below the limit?
Left press in red, plus L ENG OIL PRESS message and light
What is the minimum oil temperature to advance the thrust levers?
-10°C
Which fuel valves are controlled by the fuel control switch?
ENGINE and SPAR
When do the ENGINE FUEL VALVE and FUEL SPAR VALVE lights illuminate?
When the valves are not in the commanded position
Where is engine fuel flow displayed?
EICAS Secondary engine indication
Where can fuel used be checked?
The F.M.S. (Progress Page 2)
How many ignitor units does each engine have?
Two
Will the ignition operate if the Fuel Control Switch is at CUTOFF?
No
Which switch selects which ignitor unit is used?
Ignition Selector Switch
What happens if the engine fails to light after 20 secs?
The other ignitor is activated.
When is Auto Relight enabled?
In the air or on the ground if N3 drops below idle, using both ignitors.
With the Engine Start Selector at CONT, when is ignition actvated?
The selected ignitor runs continuously if the fuel control switch is at run
What is the difference between the CONT and FLT selection of the
Engine Start Selector?
FLT uses both ignitors, regardless of ignition selector position.
During a normal ground start sequence a. When does ignition start?
When Fuel Control switch is selected to RUN