Engines and APU

Question 1

ENGINE CONTROL Lights that illuminate after touchdown are dispatchable for the next flight.

a. True
b. False

Answer 1

False

Reference: FRM 7.2.3

Question 1

The ENGINE CONTROL lights operate on the ground only, with engines operating and aircraft speed below ______ knots. The lights are inhibited for approximately _______ seconds after touchdown.

a. 90, 60
b. 80, 30
c. 90, 30
d. 60, 30

Answer 1

80, 30

Reference: FRM 7.2.3

Question 2

On the (NG) aircraft, the alternate mode of the EEC has two separate operating modes known as soft alternate and hard alternate. How is the hard alternate mode entered?

a. 30 seconds after touchdown
b. Retard thrust lever to Idle
c. Manually select ALTN
d. Both b and c

Answer 2

Both b and c

Reference: FRM 7.3.3.2

Question 3

The EEC provides redline overspeed protection in what mode(s)?

a. N1 only in the normal and alternate modes
b. N2 only in the normal and alternate modes
c. N1 and N2 in the normal mode only
d. N1 & N2 in both the normal and alternate modes

Answer 3

N1 & N2 in both the normal and alternate modes

Reference: FRM 7.3.3.3

Question 4

The engine fuel shutoff valves are controlled by the _______ ?

a. Throttles
b. Start levers
c. Igniters
d. Manually

Answer 4

Start levers

Reference: FRM 12.2.2.4

Question 5

With only battery power available, the Right igniters must be used for engine starts.

a. True
b. False

Answer 5

True

Reference: FRM 6.2.6.4.6

Question 6

On the NG, electrical power for starting the APU is provided by ________ .

a. No. 1 AC Transfer Bus or the Battery
b. No. 1 DC Transfer Bus or the Battery
c. AC Standby Bus or Battery Bus
d. DC Standby Bus or Battery Bus

Answer 6

No. 1 AC Transfer Bus or the Battery

Reference: FRM 7.4.2.3

Question 7

When a flight is terminating at a non-Maintenance base and the oil quantity is less than _______ % (NG), the Captain must arrange for oil servicing.

a. 65
b. 67
c. 70
d. 60

Answer 7

65

Reference: AOM 3.8.4

Question 8

After moving the APU switch to OFF, shutdown on the NG aircraft occurs automatically after _______ seconds.

a. 30 seconds
b. 120 seconds
c. 90 seconds
d. 60 seconds

Answer 8

60 seconds

Reference: FRM 7.4.2.5

Question 9

Prior to conducting a ground air start procedure, the Captain and Pushback driver should discuss _______ .

a. Type of airstart unit (e.g., continuous flow)
b. Which engine is to be started at the gate (normally #1)
c. Review the disconnection communication
d. All of the above

Answer 9

All of the above

Reference: AOM 16.7.1