PowerPlants

Question 1

Which lights should be flashing while the engines are running

Answer 1

Anti-collision lights

Question 2

State the nomenclature of the P-8A engine

Answer 2

CFM56-7B

Question 3

State the amount of thrust the P-8A engine produces

Answer 3

27,300 lbs of thrust

Question 4

State the purpose of the Low pressure Compressor (LPC)

Answer 4

Four stage compressor that uses a splitter fairing to divide airflow in two directions: Primary and Secondary

Question 5

State the purposes of the APU

Answer 5

• Supplies bleed are for A/C on the ground and inflight
• Supply electrical power for the airplane on the ground
• Provides pneumatic power (compressed air) for engine starting and for operating two A/C packs

Question 6

State the purpose of the IDG Oil Cooler

Answer 6

• A heat exchanger

- Uses engine fuel to decrease temp of IDG Oil and heats engine fuel to sop ice forming in the fuel

Question 7

The ignition system is utilized at what times

Answer 7

• Ground Start
• Takeoff and Landing
• In Flight (During heavy turbulence or bad weather)
• In Flight Start

Question 8

What are the two components in a fuel pump assembly

Answer 8

• Fuel pumps

- Filters

Question 9

Which fuel tank usually supplies fuel to the APU

Answer 9

• Usually receives from the Main Tank 1

- Can receive from any wing fuel tank via fuel boost pump switches