Powerplant Flashcards
The variable geometry (VG) system varies the position of the inlet guide vanes and the stator vanes on stages:
1 to 4
The cf34-8c5, with APR, has a thrust rating of:
13,560-14,750 lbs
What engine model is equipped on the crj-900 series of aircraft?
CF34-8C5
During normal operation, the data concentrator units monitor:
N1, ITT, N2, oil pressure, temperature, engine vibration, and fuel flow
10th stage bleed air is used for:
Air Conditioning
The engines may be started using the APU, ground source or engine cross bleed:
True
Cross bleed air starts require that:
Operating engine to achieve 42 psi
IGN B is powered from
Battery Bus
Ignition A
AC Bus
Ignition B
DC Battery Bus
Ignition cut-out occurs at:
50% N2
Refilling of the oil system is provided by a replenishment tank:
Located in the aft equipment bay
Engine oil is cooled by:
Fuel/ oil heat exchanger because fuel is cold & oil is hot
80% of engine thrust is generated by?
Bypass Air
How are the CRJ engines protected from compressor stall and surge protection?
Variable geometric vanes