Engines/APU Flashcards

1
Q

The FADEC controls all but which of the following.

A

Engine Anti-Ice

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2
Q

When the engines are running the FADEC is powered by

A

Its own alternator

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3
Q

During an auto start, the FADEC automatically_____ the igniters at each start

A

Alternates

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4
Q

During the automatic start sequence of ENG 1 you notice that only igniter A is powered. Is this Normal?

A

Yes, igniters are used alternately for automatic engine start, in this case igniter A

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5
Q

If the FADEC detects a non normal condition during an automatic start with N2 below 50%, it

A

Aborts the start and auto-cranks the engine

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6
Q

The FADEC normal control mode meters fuel to maintain a reference

A

EPR

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7
Q

The FADEC alternate control meters fuel to maintain a reference

A

N1

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8
Q

IF the EPR mode fails, the FADEC automatically reverts to the _____ mode

A

N1

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9
Q

Engine limit protections are NOT provided in the _____Mode?

A

N1 unrated

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10
Q

Which is not a source of air for engine start

A

PTU

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11
Q

During a manual start, _____ is not available

A

Automatic Abort

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12
Q

Verify a _____ bleed pressure indication during a manual start

A

Green

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13
Q

During a manual start, what function does the FADEC perform

A

Provides ECAM start fault detection, however, automatic abort and crank capabilities are not available

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14
Q

Which igniter(s) is/are used during a manual start?

A

Both A and B

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15
Q

Why are both igniters powered during the ENG1 start sequence shown on the graphic

A

This is a manual start and both igniters are always used

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16
Q

What does an illuminated ENG 1 FAULT light indicate on the Engine Panel?

A

Automatic aborted start

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17
Q

Continuous ignition is selected manually by positioning ENG MODE selector to

A

IGN/START

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18
Q

What action is required if continuous ignition is desired after engine start?

A

The ENG MODE selector must be cycled to NORM and then back to IGN/START

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19
Q

Continuous ignition NOT automatically provided for which of the following conditions

A

Turbulent Air

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20
Q

When is continuous ignition NOT automatically provided in flight

A

Engine low oil pressure indicated

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21
Q

How should you cancel a “ENG THR LEVERS NOT SET” caution during takeoff?

A

Advance the thrust levers to TO/GA

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22
Q

Which is NOT a position defined by a stop or detent

A

REV IDLE

23
Q

The A/THR is armed on the ground by setting the thrust levers to _____ with at least one FD on

A

FLX with a FLEX temperature entered in the FMGC

24
Q

The auto thrust will not arm when the thrust levers are advanced for takeoff if both _____ are off

A

FDs

25
Q

On the ground or inflight, autothrust arming is confirmed when A/THR is displayed in _______ in column 5 of the FMA, and the A/THR button is illuminated on the FCU

A

Blue

26
Q

How is the autothrust system engaged in flight?

A

Setting thrust levers in the engagement range with the autothrust system armed.

27
Q

With both engines running, the thrust levers are in the engagement range

A

When both thrust levers are just above idle but not above the CL detent

28
Q

The engaged mode of the A/THR is displayed in _____ in column 1 of the FMA.

A

Green

29
Q

An engaged auto thrust system reverts to which mode when the flight directors and autopilots are selected off

A

SPEED

30
Q

The engagement range of the A/THR with one engine running is

A

Forward of IDLE detent to FLX/MCT detent

31
Q

What action will NOT disconnect the auto thrust system?

A

Flying the airplane into an ALPHA FLOOR condition

32
Q

How can a change in thrust be avoided when disconnecting the A/THR system

A

Matching the lever to existing power setting before disconnecting

33
Q

Holding an auto thrust disconnect button for more than _____ seconds causes a loss of ALPHA FLOOR protection for the remainder of the flight.

A

15 seconds

34
Q

The auto thrust system can be disconnected by

A

Positioning both thrust levers to the idle stop

35
Q

Thrust lock is caused by

A

Failure of the A/THR system

36
Q

After recovery from an alpha floor engagement, when angle of attack is reduced, ___ (surrounded by an amber box) is annunciated in green on the FMA

A

TOGA LK

37
Q

How can thrust control be regained after a TOGA LK condition

A

Disconnecting the autothrust system

38
Q

The A/THR RETARD mode is only available during a/an ______ landing

A

Automatic

39
Q

According to the graphic, what is the condition of ENG 1?

(Picture shows ENG 1 amber “REV” in EPR shell.

A

Reverser door is not stowed or is unlocked.

40
Q

The majority of the APU system logic is controlled by

A

Electronic Control Box (ECB)

41
Q

Which statement best describes The APU starting process?

A

Is completely automatic once initiated

42
Q

While preflighting with the APU running, you hear a horn in the nose wheel the may indicate

A

An APU fire

43
Q

During the initial flight deck preparation you notice an illuminated APU MASTER switch FAULT light. What does this indicate

A

APU has shut down automatically

44
Q

Fuel is normally supplied to the APU from

A

The left fuel feed line

45
Q

APU my be started by using normal electrics up to

A

39,000 feet

46
Q

When the APU MASTER switch is selected OFF, the APU may continue to run for up to _____ minutes to cool before shutdown

A

2

47
Q

The APU MASTER switch FAULT light illuminates amber when

A

An APU automatic shutdown occurs

48
Q

An APU auto shutdown occurs and an APU MASTER switch FAULT light illuminates amber for which of the following

A

APU overspeed or under speed

49
Q

What pilot actions are required for an APU fire on the ground

A

Follow ECAM procedure. APU auto shutdown and fire extinguishing is automatic

50
Q

When N2 increases to greater than______precent, the FADEC no longer monitors start parameters

A

50

51
Q

What protection is lost if the EPR mode fails?

A

Alpha floor protection

52
Q

What does a blue A/THR FMA in column 5 of the FMA indicate?

A

Autothrust is armed

53
Q

According to the graphic, what is the condition of the engines?
(Picture shows amber “REV” icons in both N1 shells)

A

Reverser doors are not stowed or are unlocked.