ERJ Sytems Flashcards
The ITT Interstage Turbine temperature max?
The max ITT for engine start is 815 degrees Celsius. ITT measures engine temperature
Minimum oil pressure after start?
25 PSI. If oil pressure doesn’t rise above 0 within 10 seconds, abort engine start.
PSI needed for cross bleed engine starts?
require at least 40 psi. If below 40 psi, slowly increase the thrust on the operative engine to get at least 40 psi.
Auxiliary power unit
The APU generator can be used on the ground or in flight to supply power to all electrical buses. It has the same output as an engine driven generator.
Transformer rectifier unit
TRUs convert AC power into DC power.
Each TRU works in isolation. If one fails, the DC Busses will be powered by the remaining TRUs (as long as the DC BUS TIES toggle switch is selected to AUTO
AC stand by bus
The AC STANDBY BUS is powered from a DC Bus through an inverter. It is powered as soon as the batteries (DC) are turned ON.
This allows for engine start with no AC power.
AC Essential bus
The AC ESSENTIAL Bus contains essential items for safe operation of the aircraft in case of an electrical emergency.
The RAT powers the AC essential bus
RAT Ram Air Turbine
The RAT is an AC electrical device installed in the airplane nose section, which converts the kinetic energy of airflow across the turbine into AC power.
In case of total AC power loss in flight, the RAT should automatically deploy and provide AC power for systems essential to the safe operation of the aircraft
AC bus
The AC Buses distribute power to systems requiring AC power. It is similar to a power strip.
If one of the AC power sources fails, the AC Buses automatically connected by bus tie contactors (BTCs). One AC power source is sufficient to supply the whole system without significant degradation or additional workload.
DC External Power Source(DC GPU)
Assists with the APU start as needed
Batteries
Two 24 V SLAB (Sealed Lead Acid Batteries) provide power to the DC ESS Buses (when no AC power source is available).
The batteries are constantly charged by any AC source through the TRUs.
The Hot Battery Buses (shown on the schematic below) are always powered, regardless of battery switch position.
Integrated Drive Generators Knob
AUTO: When the engine starts, the IDG automatically begins supplying the aircraft with AC power. When the engine is shut down, the IDG is disconnected from the electric al system.
DISC: Mechanically disconnect the IDG (must be held in this position for at least one second) and then reset by maintenance
APU Generator
PUSH IN: Automatically controls the APU generator (turned on when the APU is started, off when the APU is shutdown).
PUSH OUT: Isolates the APU Generator from the electrical system.
Battery 1 Selector Knob
ON: The battery supplies power to DC Bus 1 and the Hot Battery Bus 1
OFF: The battery only supplies power to the Hot Battery Bus 1.
Battery 2 Selector Knob
AUTO: The battery automatically powers either DC Bus 2 or the APU Start Bus (during the APU start). Also powers the Hot Battery Bus 2.
•OFF: The battery only supplies power to the Hot Battery Bus 2.
Environmental Control System (ECS) sources
There are three potential bleed air sources to power the ECS:
Engine 1
Engine 2
APU
Outflow Valve (OFV)
The outflow valve controls airflow from the cabin to the outside ambient air. This controls pressurization. It can be operated automatically or manually.
Electrical system: Integrated Drive Generators
An IDG consists of the integration of a constant speed drive and an AC generator to supply constant frequency AC power to the aircraft.
They are engine driven and directly connected to the engine output via a set of gear boxes
What does the ATTCS system do?
(Automatic Takeoff Thrust Control System) is a FADEC feature that will automatically increase thrust during a takeoff or go-around when thrust levers are in TOGA and:
• An engine failure is detected, or
• N1 difference between engines of 15% or more, or
• Windshear is detected
Hydraulic Systems: What do the three independent hydraulic systems power?
- Flight controls
- Spoilers
- Landing Gear
- Nose Wheel steering
- Wheel brakes
- Thrust reversers
Hydraulic Systems: Engine driven hydraulic pump 1 (EDP1)
It is the primary pump for hydraulic system 1.
It is generally on when the engine is running.
EDP is 4 times as powerful as the ACMP
Hydraulic Systems: AC Motor Pump 1 (ACMP1) purpose:
It primarily serves as a backup to the EDP.
Hydraulic Systems: Hydraulic Pumps 3A & 3B Purpose:
Hydraulic system 3 is powered by two ACMPs
- ACMP 3A is the primary pump
- ACMP 3B serves as a backup in flight
Hydraulic Systems: What does Hydraulic system 3 Power?
- Elevator outboard right hand actuator
- Rudder lower actuator
- Aileron outboard Actuators
Hydraulic Systems: Power Transfer Unit (PTU) purpose:
THe PTU has a very narrow use. Assists in the landing gear extension and retraction in the event that:
- Engine driven hydraulic pump 2 fails
- Engine 2 fails
- PTU transfers power from system 1 to system 2
- PTU is entirely mechanical and requires no AC Power
Hydraulic Systems: Items powered by Hydraulic system 1
- Elevator outboard left hand actuator
- Rudder upper Actuator
- Engine 1 reverser
- MF spoiler 3&4
- Ground spoiler 2
- Brake outboard
Hydraulic Systems: Power Transfer Unit Knob functions
Off: Turns PTU off
Auto: Automatically turns the PTU on if flaps not set to zero or landing gear not up and locked and:
- EDP 2 Fails/ Engine 2 fails
- PTU AUTO operation requires EDP 1 to be operative and system 2 reservoir to be at least 12%
ON: Turns the PTU on
Hydraulic Systems: ACMP 1 KNOB functions:
OFF: Turns the pump off AUTO: Turns the pump on automatically for: TAKEOFF - FLaps set greater than 0 degrees and: - 50 kts ground speed or thrust levers at TOGA INFLIGHT - Flaps greater than 0, or - EDP Failure or - Engine Failure
Hydraulic Systems: ACMP 3B Knob function
AUTO: Automatically turns on if 3A fails in flight
Fuel System: Two in-wing fuel tanks, divided into what tanks?
Surge - Contains fuel vent
Main - Main storage area for fuel
Collector - Where AC, DC, and Ejector pumps are located
Fuel System: What is the Ejector pump?
It is the primary pump used to transport fuel from the tank to the engine. It has no moving parts. It relies on motive flow from the engine driven fuel pump