powerplants Flashcards
which lights should be flashing while the engines are running?
anti-collision lights
state the nomenclature of the P-8A engine
CFM56-7B
state the amount of thrust the P-8A engine produces
27,300 lbs
state the purpose of the LPC
fan is the first stage of compression. (increase the speed air)
state the purpose of the HPC
increase the pressure of air from the LPC and sends it to the combustor
state the purposes of the APU
supply electrical power for the airplane to the ground
supplies bleed air for AC on the ground or in flight
provides pneumatic power for engine starting and for operating two ac packs
state the purpose of the IDG oil cooler
it is a hear exchanger. decreases the temperature of the IDG oil, which in process heats the engine fuel
which fuel tank usually supplies fuel to the APU?
Main tank 1
the ignition system is utilized at what times?
ground start
takeoff and landing
in flight (heavy turbulence/bad weather)
in flight start
what are the two components of the fuel pump assembly
fuel pumps
filters