Pneumatics Flashcards
When is the GND symbol displayed on the SD ECAM BLEED Page?
Whenever the aircraft is on the ground
Engine and APU bleed air are the only air sources for the pneumatic system.
False
The pneumatic system is displayed on which SD ECAM page?
Bleed
When engines are running, their bleed sources have priority over the APU bleed source and the APU bleed valve automatically closes.
False
With the X BLEED knob in the AUTO position, the crossbleed valve opens and closes in response to the:
APU Bleed Valve
While in AUTO, the crossbleed valve will also automatically close in response to a bleed leak.
True
Above what altitude must the APU bleed valve be closed?
20,000’’ (319 IAE/320 IAE) and 22,500’’ (except (319 IAE/320 IAE)
The APU bleed valve is spring-loaded to the closed position in the absence of air flow.
True
The Bleed Monitoring Computers (BMCs) command the engine bleed valves to close whenever:
One or more bleed leaks are detected.
Excessive pressure or temperature is detected.
Reverse airflow is detected.
ANSWER ALL OF THE ABOVE
When engines are running, their bleed sources have priority over the APU bleed source and the APU bleed valve automatically closes.
False
The APU bleed valve displays whenever:
The APU MASTER SW is selected ON.