SV Engines and APU Flashcards
The EEC when operating in the Alternate mode: [8.70.10]
A. Provides no Thrust Limit (overboost) protection.
B. Provides N1 and N2 overspeed protection.
D. A and B are correct.
In flight, the EEC selects approach idle if: [8.70.10]
A. Flaps are 25 or greater.
C. Landing gear is selected down.
D. A and C are correct.
The autostart system monitors _______ during a ground start. [8.70.10]
A. Oil pressure
B. Hot or hung starts
D. A and B are correct.
A low oil quantity condition will be annunciated on EICAS by: [8.70.10]
A. Reverse highlighting (black numbers on a white background) the oil quantity display.
The reverse thrust levers can be raised only when: [8.70.10]
C. On the ground with the forward thrust levers in the idle position.
The APU is operating in the attended mode when: [8.70.30]
A. Either engine is starting or running.
C. The airplane is in flight.
D. A and C are correct.
T or F
The engine autostart system will make a maximum of three start attempts before aborting the engine start sequence when in flight. [8.70.10]
B. False.
When the thrust levers are positioned to the full forward position, the provides N1 and N2 overspeed protection. [8.70.10]
A. EEC
On the ground, the engine autostart system will not attempt a second start after which of the following malfunctions? [8.70.10]
C. Loss of both starter/generators.
Manual engine starts are accomplished: [8.70.10]
C. Manual starts are not available.
Regardless of the EEC switch position, thrust is set using: [8.70.10]
C. N1 as the controlling parameter.
While operating in the UNATTENDED mode, the APU will shut down for: [8.70.30]
A. An overspeed.
B. High EGT.
C. Speed droop.
D. All the above
With the FUEL CONTROL switch in the CUTOFF position, the associated fire switch: [8.70.20]
A. Is automatically unlocked.
The GEnX 1B76 engines on the 787-9 are rated at: [8.70.10]
C. 76,100 pounds T/O thrust.
If an engine indication reaches a redline value, the indicator digital readout, pointer, dial change to a red color. The indicator color change can be reset to white (if the exceeded parameter has returned to normal) by: [8.70.10]
B. Pushing the Cancel / Recall switch.
If AUTORELIGHT is displayed above N2: [8.70.10]
B. Both igniters are running in the continuous condition.
C. The fuel control switch is in RUN and engine speed has decayed to below idle.
D. Both B and C.
The thrust ramping feature compensates for high stress loads due to crosswinds or low groundspeeds. What effect does this have on engine operation? [8.70.10]
D. Maximum T/O thrust may not be reached until 65 KIAS.
Which statement is correct regarding APU operation? [8.70.30]
B. Electrical power is available when at or below 43,100 ft
T or F
When the reverse thrust levers are moved aft to the interlock position, the autothrottles disengage and the auto speed brakes, if not armed, deploy. [8.70.10]
A. True
Regarding the Engine Oil System: [8.70.10]
A. There is no minimum oil quantity limit for operating the engine in flight.
B. Oil is pressurized by an engine-driven oil pump.
C. Minimum oil quantity prior to start is 18 quarts.
D. All the above.
When the APU LIMIT EICAS message is displayed: [8.70.50]
An APU limit has been exceeded
With the EECs operating in the normal mode, what action will provide maximum available thrust? [8.70.10]
B. Manually positioning the thrust levers to the full forward position.
Which statement is TRUE concerning the hard alternate EEC mode? [8.70.10]
B. In the hard alternate mode, the EEC uses N1 as the controlling parameter
T or F
Thrust control malfunction accommodation (TCMA) can automatically shut down an engine to protect against idle thrust asymmetry conditions while on the ground. [8.70.10]
A. True
In the attended mode, which of the following APU faults allow the APU to continue to operate? [8.70.30]
A. High EGT.
B. High Oil Temperature.
C. Low Oil Pressure.
D. All of the above.
How many starter/generators are available to start the APU? [8.70.30]
B. Two electric. Only the Right S/G is available for a battery start.
T or F
The momentary illumination of the APU FAULT during start is indicative of a non- normal condition and the APU should be manually shut down and investigated. [8.70.40]
B. False
T or F
In flight or on the ground with no engines running or being started, the APU is operating in the unattended mode. [8.70.30]
B. False
The ENG display switch on either DSP, when selected: [8.70.10]
A. Adds or removes the Secondary Engine instruments on EICAS below the Primary instruments
In what Flight Control mode(s) is Thrust Asymmetry Protection (TAP) available? [8.70.10]
A. Normal
Simultaneous engine start requires: [8.70.10]
C. Using both APU generators as the power source.
T or F
An engine failure during takeoff prior to V1 will generate a time critical warning ENGINE FAIL, in conjunction with illumination of the Master Warning lights and a Warning siren. [8.70.10]
B. False.
During single engine takeoff or go-around, the EEC may reduce thrust on the operating engine to maintain the required climb performance. This feature is called: [8.70.10]
B. Thrust Asymmetry Protection (TAP).
The APU battery is designed to support consecutive start attempts. [8.70.30]
A. 2
The APU is designed to be started and operating in flight at altitudes up to_____ feet. [8.70.30]
A. 43,100
T or F
Starting both engines simultaneously may be accomplished with only one APU starter/generator. [8.70.10]
B. False
If an engine fails while in flight, the autostart system will attempt: [8.70.10]
D. Continuous restarts until the engine is started or the fuel control switch is selected to CUTOFF.
Thrust Asymmetry Protection (TAP) is automatic and can be verified by: [8.70.10]
B. Observing a thrust reduction on the N1 indicator of the operating engine.
Which of the following is true with regard to loss of three starter generators (SGs) in flight? [8.70.30]
A. The APU autostarts
