Powerplant Flashcards
CRJ powerplant model
General Electric CF-34-8C5
Normal takeoff thrust for CF-34-8C5
13,360 lbs thrust
Automatic Performance Reserve (APR) thrust rating for the CF-34-8C5
14,510 lbs thrust
Max Continuous Thrust (MCT) for the CF-34-8C5
13,680 lbs thrust
Max temperature for takeoff and landing
ISA +40 degrees C
OAT of +51 degrees C
Min ambient air temperature for takeoff
-40 degrees C
Max altitude for windmill engine start
21,000 MSL
Max engine to engine N2 split at ground idle power
2%
How much thrust is produced by the core air
Approximately 20%
How much thrust is produced by the bypass air
Approximately 80%
How many compressor stages are there in the CF-34-8C5
10 stages
What accesories are driven off of the N2 accessory gear box
Engine driven fuel pump
IDG
Air Turbine Starter (ATS)
Oil pump
FADEC alternator
What stages supply bleed air to the common bleed air manifold
Normally the 6th stage, the 10th stage is also available when the demand exceeds the capabilities of the air in the 6th stage
What allows 10th stage bleed air availability
Air Conditioning System Controller (ACSC), automatically opens the High Pressure Valve (HPV)
What is the engine bleed air used for
Engine starts
Pressurization and air conditioning
Wing and cowl anti ice
What is the min bleed air pressure required for a cross bleed start
42 PSI at a max of 80% N2 for operating engine
What is the normal air source for the starting engine
APU bleed air
What source is used to start an engine when the APU is INOP or shut down
Ground air cart
Cross bleed starts from and operating engine may also be used
Where is the high pressure, ground air supply connection located
On the fuselage aft of the cargo bay door
What are the engine starter cranking limits
Attempt 1-2, 90 seconds ON / 10 seconds OFF
Attempt 3-5, 90 seconds ON / 5 minutes OFF