Powerplants Flashcards
EAWS
Safe distance from the intake at idle power
9 feet
Safe distance from the intake at military power
25 feet
Safe distance range for engine exhaust
115 feet idle
925 feet max
What engine is used in the F/A-18 A-D
F404-GE-400 or F404-GE-402
Engine type used is F/A-18 E/F
F414-GE-400
Whats APU
Auxiliary Power Unit
3 modes of APU operation
GMM, MES, ECS
ground maintenance mode, main engine start, environmental control system
Purpose and location of the IFR Probe
allows a/c to take fuel from tanker and is located on the right forward fuselage.
Purpose of Foam Lined Wing Tanks
It self-seal holes/damage, decreasing fire, and explosion hazards.
Types of oil authorized for A-D and E-F
MIL-PRF-2369-9
Purpose of Engine Anti Icing System
Gets rid of ice build-up.
Fuel Capacity of F/A-18 A-D or E-F
10,200lbs-30,000lbs A-D ; up to 5 external fuel tanks E-F
What does the APU do?
supply air for ECS, MES and GMM through the AMAD
AMAD what it is and what it does
Airframe Mounted Accessory Drive; connected to the APU through ATS (Air Turbine Starter) Transmits power to the engine for start ups.
Discuss VEN
Variable Exhaust Nozzle; opens and closes allowing more or less air to come through.
How many fuel cells in the F/A-18 A-D or E-F
4 fuel cells.
What is FADEC and its purpose
Full Authority Digital Engine Control ; receives sensor information and determines engine scheduling to operate in all areas of the flight. The brain of the engine.
System interface between APU, AMAD and Engines
AMAD is connected to APU then AMAD transits power to the engines for starts.
Fuel Pressurization and Vent
maintains pressure on the fuel. Let out fuel Vapors.
Hot Fuel Recirculation
fuel separates at the heat exchanger, filters fuel. Ex Oil to fuel or fuel to Oil.
Purpose of Air Refueling Store
provides in-flight refueling, has tanker capabilities. When installed the A/C becomes a tanker/capable of refueling other aircraft.
