Powerplants Flashcards
What is the safety distance from intakes
9ft radius and 25ft radius at mil or max
What is he safety distance from exhaust
115 feet at idle up 925 feet at max
What type of engine do we have?
F414-GE-400
How is the engine constructed
Low bypass Axial flow Duel spoil Turbo fan Modular construction with afterburner
VEN
Variable exhaust nozzle
Provides required thrust and fuel
FADEC
Full authority digital engine control
Receives aircraft and engine data
What are the major system components of the fuel system
Main fuel control Afterburner fuel control Throttle system Fuel cooling Fuel storage
What is the main fuel primary function
Govern the correct main fuel flow
How many internal and external fuel tanks are there
4 internal
2 internal wing tanks
5 external fuel tanks
How many pounds of fuel can the aircraft carry?
30,000
IFR
In flight refueling probe
What does the secondary power system consist of
APU (Auxiliary power unit)
AMAD (Airframe mounted accessory drive)
what are the three modes of operation
GMM (ground maint. mode)
MES(main engine start)
ECS(environmental control system)
What does the AMAD do?
Airframe mounted accessory drive
Transmits power to the engine for starts
What are the components driven by the AMAD
Fuel boost
Motive flow pump
Electrical generator
Hydraulic pump
