Study Guide Flashcards
What does the AVAIL light mean?
AVAIL switch light indicates correct voltage, frequency and phase
What are the sources of AC power in the CRJ 900?
2 engine driven generators
APU generator
1 Air driven generator (ADG)
1 AC external power Plug in
What does the generator control unit do?
Controls and monitors the generators and provides protection and voltage regulation for each generator
What is the main battery rated to?
24 volts / 17 amps
How long can the battery master be left on without another power source?
5 minutes
Why does the CRJ have the 5 minute limitation for the battery master?
Because ED1 and ED2 utilize AC cooling fans therefore will overheat after 5 minutes
What is an IDG and what does it do?
Integrated Drive Generator
Converts variable N2 to a constant 12,000 RPM
What are the generators rated to?
40 KVA, 115 VAC, 400 HZ
What is the APU generator rated to?
40 KVA, 115 VAC, 400 HZ
When would the ADG automatically deploy?
Complete loss of AC power.
AC bus 1 and AC bus 2
What is the ADG rated to?
15 KVA, 115 VAC, 400HZ
What does the ADG power?
FLash
Flaps and Slats (1/2 speed)
AC essential bus
Stab trim Channel 2
Hydraulic pump 3B
What would cause the FAULT light on the IDG to illuminate?
HOTLOP
High oil temp and/or low oil pressure
What will cause the AC ESS XFER switch light to illuminate?
Anytime the AC essential bus is not being powered by AC BUS 1
What is the priority for the Auto XFER?
On side generator
APU
Offside generator
External power
What would cause the FAIL light to illuminate on the AUTO XFER switch light?
The GCU has detected a bus fault or a generator over current
When the LH or RH ENG FIRE PUSH switch lights are selected, what happens?
(Fuck Harry, Bertha Got Squibs)
Fuel SOV closes HYD SOV closes Bleed Air SOV closes Generator is taken offline Squibs are armed
What happens if a crew member selects the L HYD SOV?
The left HYD SOV closes and the flow of hydraulic fluid is shut off to the engine driven pump (EDP)
How many hydraulic systems does the CRJ 900 have?
3 independent systems
What is the hydraulic system normal pressure?
3000 psi
What is the normal hydraulic fluid quantity?
45-85%
During normal cruise flight, how many pumps would be operating?
3 hydraulic pumps
What would cause the backup (B) pumps to turn on?
Flaps greater than 0
What lighting should be on when instructed to “line up and wait?”
All lights except landing and taxi lights
What would cause a boost pump to automatically turn on?
Low fuel pressure at the main ejector
In AUTO mode, when would the system begin to transfer fuel?
Imbalance of more than 200 lbs
When will the system stop transferring fuel?
When the fuel tanks are balanced plus 50 lbs
What would cause the GRAVITY XFLOW FAIL light to illuminate?
The gravity crossflow valve is in the uncommanded position
How many fuel pumps does the CRJ 900 have?
5 total
2 engine driven
2 boost pumps
1 APU pump
What is the max fuel imbalance for takeoff?
300 lbs
What is the max imbalance for all other phases of flight?
800 lbs
What would cause the fuel SOVs to close?
The engine fire push switch
After selecting the APU PWR FUEL switch, what must the crew observe prior to selecting the START/STOP switch?
APU SOV OPEN status message
APU IN BITE status message
APU RPM and EGT gauges are displayed
APU DOOR OPEN message is displayed
When will the APU AVAIL light illuminate?
At 99% RPM plus 2 seconds
What is the max altitude for operating the APU?
FL 410
What is the max altitude to start the APU?
FL 370
What is the max altitude for bleed air extraction?
FL 250
If the APU door is open or the position is unknown with the APU not operating, what airspeed is the crew restricted to?
220 kts
What APU exhaust hazard area exists for the CRJ900?
None, due to the height of the exhaust