Power Plant

Question 1

How many FADECs does each engine have

Answer 1

Two single channel FADECs

Question 2

Where are the engine indications and alerts displayed

Answer 2

On the EICAS

Question 3

Which position of the ignition selector knob allows the FADEC to control the ignition system depending on engine requirements

Answer 3

Auto

Question 4

Which thrust position provides the maximum thrust rating available for dual or single engine operation

Answer 4

Max

Question 5

Which thrust lever position selects the takeoff and go-around thrust and mode settings

Answer 5

TO/GA

Question 6

What does pressing the EVENT MARKER button cause the ECU (FADEC) to do

Answer 6

Records a total of 3 mins (two before and one after the button is pressed)

Question 7

When is the OAT in the EICAS indication displayed?

Answer 7

Up until the takeoff run

Question 8

What are the thrust reversers used for and during what condition of flight

Answer 8

An on ground additional braking device used for landing and RTO only

Question 9

Is backing up the airplane in reverse thrust allowed?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

Upon landing, when should the thrust reversers be stowed

Answer 10

40 KIAS

Question 11

When are the TRs available

Answer 11

With WOW and a wheel speed

Question 12

What icon on the EICAS indicates the current status of the TRs

Answer 12

a REV icon

Question 13

What color icon indicates that the TRs are commanded and in transition.

Answer 13

an amber REB icon

Question 14

Where is the IGNITION status displayed

Answer 14

on the EICAS

Question 15

What does a green IGN indicate

Answer 15

The ignitions are commanded on

Question 16

What icon on the EICAS indicates that the ignitors are commanded to OFF

Answer 16

A cyan IGN OFF

Question 17

Where can the oil level be accurately read

Answer 17

Either in the sight glass or measured via the Remote Oil Level Sensor (ROLS)

Question 18

When can the oil level be accurately read

Answer 18

from 5 to 30 mins after shutdown

Question 19

Is the engine oil quantity indication visible with an engine running or in flight

Answer 19

No

Question 20

What is the maximum oil consumption rate of the engine per hour

Answer 20

.04 qts per hour

Question 21

List the three sources of air pressure that the ATS can use for start

Answer 21

1) APU
2) Cross side engine
3) Huffer cart

Question 22

What is the purpose of the ATTCS

Answer 22

To provide automatic thrust increase if the ATTCS is previously armed and any of the following conditions is true on takeoff or go-around:

1) OEI condition detected (N2 Delta of more than 15%)
2) Loss of engine cross communication
3) Wind shear
4) TL is moved to the MAX position

Question 23

When is ATTCS function available

Answer 23

When WAI is on “ICE PROT” mode is in the ALL position.

Question 24

Which takeoff ratings may be selected by the flight crew prior to takeoff

Answer 24

The full rate mode (TL-1) and the one de-rated mode (TL-2)

Question 25

List the engine power settings that may be selected by the flight crew

Answer 25

Takeoff/ Go Around (TOGA)
Max Continuous (CON)
Climb (CLB) 
Cruise (CRZ)
Max Reverse (for RTO)

Question 26

When can HP thermal bow occur. If an engine re-start is desired within that period of time, what is the recommended procedure.

Answer 26

When engine starts are initiated between 15 and 180 mins after an engine shutdown. Dry motor the procedure in accordance with the checklist procedure.