Engines

Question 1

Crossbleed starts require at least ___ psi.

Answer 1

40

Question 2

What is the first start attempt time limitation?

Answer 2

90 seconds

Question 3

ATTCS is required to be ON for takeoff.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

When the thrust reversers are open, a green REV appears on the EICAS between the N1 and ITT gauges.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Before each flight, the engine oil is checked and must be indicating ___ to fly.

Answer 5

Green (not amber)

Question 6

What landing scenario would require reverse thrust?

Answer 6

Contaminated runways

Question 7

The thrust levers command the FADEC via fly-by-wire (electronically).

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is the primary means used to set thrust?

Answer 8

N1 gauge

Question 9

What is the minimum oil pressure after engine start?

Answer 9

(Green) 25 PSI

Question 10

What condition would NOT warrant the use of MAX thrust?

Answer 10

Short field take off

Question 11

Engine start attempt 1 and 2 = ___ seconds ON, ___ seconds OFF.

Answer 11

• 90

- 10

Question 12

Engine start attempts 3, 4, and 5 = ___ seconds ON, ___ minutes OFF

Answer 12

• 90

- 5

Question 13

The ATTCS automatically commands RSV whenever it is engaged, thrust levers are at TOGA position, and ___.

Answer 13

• difference between both engine N1 values is greater than 15%
• one engine failure during takeoff
• one engine failure during go-around
• windshear detection.

Question 14

After starting the second engine, you must reduce the flex takeoff temperature, or update ACARS takeoff data to reflect the current OAT if the N1 values exceed?

Answer 14

+0.5% or not less than of the target takeoff N1 value.

Question 15

RSV is MANUALLY activated if ATTCS is engaged and ___.

Answer 15

thrust levers are moved to MAX

Question 16

FADEC will NOT automatically abort an engine start on the GROUND for ___.

Answer 16

No positive oil pressure within 10 seconds.

Question 17

What will FADEC provide for engine start protection on the ground?

Answer 17

• Hung start.
• Hot start.
• No light-off.

Question 18

Prior to shutdown down any engine, how much time is required for cooling?

Answer 18

2 minutes

Question 19

Time spent taxiing counts towards the engine cooling requirement prior to shutdown.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

What consideration must be given to shutting down an engine after the 2-minute cool down period?

Answer 20

Ensure it is not shutdown while turning the aircraft.

Question 21

Why would shutting down the right engine during taxi-in possibly cause you to momentarily lose nosewheel steering?

Answer 21

System 2 hydraulic pressure could be interrupted.