Power plant Flashcards
Main components of the engine?
What is the function of the FDGS?
Allows the Fan to rotate 3 times sloer than the LPC (n1) shaft
Where is EEC located?
On each engine
Where are REV indicated?
At N1 indicator
How many fuel nozzles are in the combustion chamber?
16
How many igniters in the fuel chamber?
2
What is provided b the Main engine gearbox?
Accessories
- hydraulic engine driven pump
- oil lubrication and scavange pump
- IFPC (integrated fuel pump and control)
- permanent magnet alternator PMA
variable frequency generator VFG
How many channels has each EEC?
2 channels - one has complete control, the other is a backup
What powers the EEC?
PMAG. If PMAG is not available, then DC ESS BUS
Meaning of EICAS
Engine indication and crew alerting system
What part of the engine is the starter turbine attached to?
Main Gear Box
What is the max speed for inflight engine e-start?
250 kt
At what point during engine start the EEC turns off the Starter air Valve (SAV) and igniters?
51% N2
How long the wait between ECU aborted start and the next try?
30 seconds and N2 below 20%
The conditions that activate the continuous ignition system automatically
are as follows:
- A second start attempt is required by the automatic start,
- During takeoff and landing phase, based on the Flight Management
System (FMS) information, - Cowl Anti-Ice System (CAIS) is turned on by automatic mode or
manual mode, - With the L ENG or R ENG switch set to ON and airspeed greater
than 60 kt, engine flameout is detected within 2 seconds by the
FADEC engine flameout protection logic, or - Surge is detected in-flight or during takeof