Powerplant and APU Quiz

Question 1

Takeoff can be done using what power settings

Answer 1

FLEX/MCT and TO/GA

Question 2

You have not inserted a FLEX temp. Can you still takeoff?

Answer 2

Yes, but only using TO/GA

Question 3

Only a single ignitor is displayed during the first engine start. Is this normal?

Answer 3

Yes, the FADEC alternates ignitors for engine start

Question 4

What is the range for A/THR operation?

Answer 4

Between Idle and CLB

Question 5

After takeoff, the A/THR will not become active until…

Answer 5

The thrust levers are placed in the CLB position

Question 6

An Amber REV indication means what?

Green?

Answer 6

Reversers are unlocked

Reversers are fully deployed

Question 7

How do you energize the FADEC

Answer 7

Turn the engine mode selector to IGN/START

Question 8

An amber Fault light on the ENG Master panel comes on during engine start. This indicates…

Answer 8

The automatic start sequence has been aborted

Question 9

During a manual start you select a ENG Master switch to ON. What are you looking for?

Answer 9

Fuel Used is reset
Both Igniters are powered
Fuel Flow is indicated

Question 10

What function does the FADEC carry out during a manual start?

Answer 10

Passive monitoring of the start sequence

Close the start valve and cut off the ignition on the ground

Question 11

The gray background on N2 disappears at 58% during a start sequence. What does this indicate?

Answer 11

The start sequence is completed and engine parameters have stabilized

Question 12

What is the simplest way to bring the APU back on line after a shutdown?

Answer 12

Provided AVAIL is illuminated on the start button, simply push the APU Master Switch back to ON

Question 13

If the APU Fire Button is pressed, what kind of shut down will be initiated?

Answer 13

APU EMER shut down

Question 14

How long may the APU be operated with a LOW OIL LEVEL advisory?

Answer 14

Up to 10 Hours