Engines/APU Systems

Question 1

When will standby ignition activate with the switch in NORM? (AOM Vol II, Ch 7)

Answer 1

• Loss of AC power.

Question 2

What engine protection, if any, is lost with an EEC in Alternate Mode?
(AOM Vol II, Ch 7)

Answer 2

• Overboost protection.

Question 3

What is the minimum oil quantity for dispatch?

AOM Vol I, Ch NP

Answer 3

• 16 Quarts.

Question 4

When will the engine oil quantity appear magenta when the oil quantity is in the normal range?
(AOM Vol II, Ch 7)

Answer 4

• When the oil quantity increases by a pre determined amount (6 quarts) because a leaking fuel/oil heat exchanger.

Question 5

The amber line on the N1 indicator represents what?

AOM Vol II, Ch 7

Answer 5

• The maximum thrust N1.

Question 6

With autostart functioning normally, under what conditions must the start be manually aborted?
(AOM Vol I, CH NP)

Answer 6

• No N1 indication by idle N2.
• No oil pressure rise.
• Fire.

Question 7

When will the EICAS Memo Message APU RUNNING be displayed?
(AOM Vol II, Ch 7)

Answer 7

• When the APU Selector is ON and the APU N1 exceeds 95%.

Question 8

What happens when the APU is selected off?

AOM Vol II, Ch 7

Answer 8

• Closes the APU bleed air valve.
• Does a 1 minute cool down cycle, then shuts off.
• Closes the APU inlet door.

Question 9

When does the EEC command approach idle?

AOM Vol II, Ch 7

Answer 9

• Nacelle anti-ice selected on.
• Flaps in the landing position.
• Continuous ignition selected on.

Question 10

On takeoff, after 80 knots the EGT goes to 950. Would the EGT tape or digital readout change color? Would you reject? (AOM Vol II, Ch 7) (QRH, Ch 16)

Answer 10

• No, not until 5 minutes after TOGA is pushed.

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