Engines/APU system

Question 1

What are the primary engine indications on the upper EICAS?

(FCOM 7.20.2)

Answer 1

• N1
• EGT

Question 2

When will you see the EGT Start Limit line displayed?

(FCOM 7.20.6)

Answer 2

• FUEL CONTROL switch in CUTOFF,or
• Engine Start
• N2 RPM below idle

Question 3

If the EGT limit is exceeded on takeoff, what is indicated? What indications remain, if any, after EGT returns to normal range?

(FCOM 7.20.3)

Answer 3

Entire EGT gauge goes red. EGT gauge remain red after EGT returns to normal range, EGT digits return to white, EGT box can be cancelled.

Question 4

The red line on the N1 indicator represents what?

(FCOM 7.20.3)

Answer 4

Max N1.

Question 5

What valves are controlled by the fuel control switch with AUTOSTART in AUTO?

(FCOM 7.20.6)

Answer 5

With AUTOSTART active, only the Spar valve. EEC controls the Engine Fuel valve.

Question 6

When will continuous ignition come on automatically?

(FCOM 7.20.8)

Answer 6

• Engine flameout detected
• Flap lever is out of the UP position
• Engine anti-ice is on
• Inflight start

Question 7

What protections are provided by the EEC?

(FCOM 7.20.5)

Answer 7

Overspeed and Overboost.

Question 8

When is approach idle active?

(FCOM 7.20.5)

Answer 8

• Engine anti-ice is operating
• Flaps are commanded to 25 or greater
• one hydraulic system air-driven demand pump is inoperative, and the flaps are out of the UP position
• the opposite engine bleed air valve is closed

Question 9

What are the APU operating modes?

(FCOM 7.30.2)

Answer 9

Attended and unattended.

Question 10

When will the APU be commanded to start automatically?

(FCOM 7.30.2)

Answer 10

Loss of power to both transfer busses.