MAIN AIR SYSTEM Flashcards

1
Q

LIST 7 ITEMS THAT USE COMPRESSED AIR

A
AIR SUSPENSION
DOORS
BRAKES
PARKING BRAKES
GEARBOX
HORN
SANDING
TOILET
UN-COUPLER
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2
Q

WHERE IS THE COMPRESSOR AND WHEN DOES IT OPERATE

A

COMPRESSOR IS PART OF THE ENGINE

OPERATES WHEN EVER THE ENGINE IS OPERATED

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3
Q

HOW IS THE MAIN AIR MAINTAINED AND BETWEEN WHAT PRESSURES

A

MAINTAINED BY COMPRESSOR GOVERNOR

6.5 - 8 PRESSURE

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4
Q

HOW MANY POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH IN 1 BAR

A

14.5

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5
Q

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CLEANER/STRAINER

A

CLEANS AIR

TAKES MOISTURE OUT OF AIR

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6
Q

WHAT APPROX PRESSURE IS THE MAIN RESERVOIR PIPE MAINTAINED AT

A

7

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7
Q

WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE PARKING BRAKE BYPASS COCK BE USED

A

IF YOU HAVE TO ISOLATE THE SERVICE BRAKE OPERATING THE PBBC WILL ENABLE TO MOVE THE TRAIN

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8
Q

DRAW DIAGRAM OF MAIN AIR PRODUCTION SYSTEM

A

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9
Q

DRAW DIAGRAM OF MAIN AIR DISTRIBUTION

A

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