Systems 1 Flashcards
Overview, Warning System, Engine, and Fuel system and their malfunctions
Which portions of the T-1A are pressurized?
Flightdeck and Cabin
Which of the following statements concerning the T-1A is correct?
A. The aircraft uses ailerons for roll control
B. The speed brake switch is located on the left throttle
C. All primary flight controls are mechanically actuated
D. All trim surfaces are actuated through systems using pulleys and cables
C. All primary flight controls are mechanically actuated
Which of the following is NOT a source of power for the primary 28 VDC electrical system?
A. Two engine mounted DC generators
B. Standby battery
C. Aircraft battery
D. Ground Power Unit
B. Standby Battery
How many fuel tanks are there in the fuel storage system?
Six (6)
Which of the following components operate using hydraulic pressure?
A. Spoilers
B. Roll Trim
C. Elevator
D. Landing Gear
D. Landing Gear
Which flight deck panel/console contains controls to actuate the flaps?
A. Overhead panel
B. Main instrument panel
C. Center console
D. Circuit breaker panel
C. Center Console
Which of the following components can be used to control the UHF radio?
A. PFD
B. RTU
C. DCP
D. MFD
B. RTU
Annunciators on the __________ trigger the MASTER WARNING RESET or MASTER CAUTION RESET switch lights.
Main Annunciator Panel Only
Which of the following audio alert annunciators cannot be canceled?
A. Engine Fire
B. Autopilot
C. Overspeed
D. Cabin Smoke
C. Overspeed
Go to the last pages of _______ to find an index of annunciators on the main panel.
A. Section I oxygen mask microphone for that position only
B. Section II oxygen mask microphones at all positions
C. Section III oxygen mask microphone for the crew and passengers
D. Section V flow of oxygen to the crew system only
C. Section III oxygen mask microphone for the crew and passengers
(The important art to remember here is SECTION III, Emergency Procedures)
Which annunciation color indicates a critical failure requiring immediate action?
A. Red
B. Amber
C. White
D. Green
A. Red
N1 is the speed of _______
The engine fan (low pressure compressor or bypass fan)
N2 is the speed of _______
The high pressure compressor (turbine, high compressor, centrifugal compressor, impeller, or core section)
Most of the total thrust is created by _______
The fan (or bypass)
What does it mean when the “R O FLTR BYPASS” annunciator illuminates?
The right engine is receiving unfiltered oil
An oil pressure of 55 PSI in cruise flight is:
A. unsafe and requires engine shutdown
B. undesirable and requires engine shutdown
C. undesirable and requires crew action
D. within limits
C. undesirable and requires crew action
During normal cruise flight, the ignition switches remain in the ______ position
A. ON
B. OFF
C. STBY
D. RESTART
C. STBY
You attempt to start the engines with the ignition switches in the STBY position but it will not start. You should:
A. attempt a start in OFF
B. not attempt another start
C. attempt a start in ON
D. not attempt a start in ON
D. Not attempt a start in ON
The EFC:
A. Refines the fuel scheduling of the HMU
B. Overrides the HMU
C. Provides all fuel control for starting
D. Is required for engine operation
A. Refines the fuel scheduling of the HMU
Matching the throttle of the engine with an inoperative EFC to the throttle of the engine with an operative EFC will result in:
A. More thrust from the EFC out engine
B. The same thrust from both engines
C. Less thrust from the EFC out engine
D. Over-boosting the EFC operating engine
C. Less thrust from the EFC out engine
If the ENG FIRE PUSH switch light and aural warning go out when the throttle is reduced to idle, the problem may be:
A. Smoke in the nacelle
B. A Fire in the Nacelle
C. An extinguishing system malfunction
D. An overheat, if the sensing system tests OK
D. An overheat, if the sensing system tests OK
Each Fire Bottle:
A. Fires into the engine of the first ENG FIRE PUSH switch light pressed
B. Can only be used once
C. Is mounted on top of the engine
D. Is always armed
B. Can only be used once
The engine synchronization system has a maximum +/- _________ % authority?
2.5
Synchronization can be used during:
A. Climb and cruise
B. Descent and landing
C. Cruise and descent to 12,000 ft
D. Touch and go
A. Climb and Cruise
While starting the right engine, the crew chief informs the crew that there is a tailpipe fire in the engine. The crew initiates the procedures for a Tailpipe Fire on the Ground when the RH ENG FIRE PUSH switch light illuminates and the engine fire bell sounds. What action should be taken?
The tailpipe fire has spread beyond the tailpipe and the crew should accomplish the Engine Fire during Ground Operations Checklist
What should be done with the bleed air selector if an engine fails during an ACM OFF takeoff?
Leave the bleed air selector in the OFF position until 2,200 AGL or clear of obstructions
For an engine fire during takeoff, do not secure the engine until reaching ______ ft AGL and clear of obstructions
400
If the fire warning test fails while performing the Engine Fire during Flight procedures, what does this indicate?
A possible burn through of the fire detect system. A fire may still exist although no fire warning indications are present
True or False: If an engine failure is preceded by a loud report, attempt an immediate engine restart.
False
Why are the boost pumps left on when performing the Engine Shutdown during Flight Checklist
To ensure lubrication of the high pressure engine driven fuel pump
What source of electrical power turns the starter during an inflight start assisted air start?
Main aircraft battery
During flight (N2 above 60%) the crew notices oil pressure for the right engine reads 52 PSI. What action should be taken?
This reading is undesirable. Reduce power on the right engine and land as soon as practical.
If the EFC for the left engine is inoperative, how will this affect the engine spool-up time?
Engine spool up time will increase
How does the fuel correctly flow through the T-1A system?
Aft cabin tank, to aft fuselage tank, to mid tanks, to wing tanks, to engines.
Which of the following statements concerning the T-1A fuel quantity indicators is correct?
A. The fuselage display measures fuel in the mid tanks only
B. Indicator failure is displayed by a rotating pointer on the display
C. The indicators are unreliable at high angles of attack and/or any angles of side slip.
D. Total fuel in both wings is displayed using a single pointer on the wing quantity display
C. The indicators are unreliable at high angles of attack and/or any angles of side-slip
When the fuel filter is clogged, a(n) _______ opens and supplies unfiltered fuel to the engine.
bypass valve
The capacity of each fuel feed chamber is approximately ________ gallons
20
With the boost pump switches in the AUTO positions, what conditions cause automatic boost pump activation? (4)
Crossfeed selected
Engine Start Selected
Fuel Feed Chamber volume less than full
Fuel feed line pressure drops below 5 PSI
If the crossed switch is placed to the L TANK position during flight, the crossed valve opens, _______
A. Left boost pump activates, and left motive flow valve closes
B. Right boost pump activates, and the left motive flow valve closes
C. Left boost pump activates, and right motive flow valve closes
D. right boost pump activates, and right motive flow valve closes.
C. Left boost pump activates, and right motive flow valve closes
What is the source of motive flow for the forward transfer jet pump in the left fuel feed chamber?
Left boost pump
Fuel crossfeed with two engines operating is limited to level flight when less than ______ pounds of fuel remain in the wing tank supplying the fuel.
600
Maximum Fuel imbalance for takeoff or touch-and-go is _______ pounds
100
What does illumination of the R FUEL LEVEL LO annunciator indicate?
200 lbs (32 gal) of usable fuel (or less) remain in the right wing tank
If the left boost pump switch is in the AUTO position, under what circumstances will the left boost pump automatically activate?
A. Low fuel transfer pressure from the left transfer pump
B. Left wing tank overpressure
C. Clogged fuel filter in the left fuel feed line
D. Left tank selected for fuel crossfeed
D. Left tank selected for fuel crossfeed
During a climb, the R WG TK OV PRESS annunciator illuminates. What initial action should be taken by the crew?
Maintain level flight
When the L FUEL FEED annunciator illuminates, approximately ________ of useable fuel remains in the left fuel feed chamber.
70 lbs. (11 gal)
Which annunciator might illuminate if the left wing level-control pilot valve fails to send a signal to close the shutoff valve
A. L F FLTR BYPASS
B. L FUEL LEVEL LO
C. L F XFR PRESS LO
D. L WG TK OV PRESS
D. L WG TK OV PRESS
When the L F XFR PRESS LO annunciator illuminates before the fuselage tanks are empty, the probably malfunction is that the left:
A. boost pump has failed
B. transfer pump has failed
C. fuel filter is clogged.
D. jet pump has failed
B. Transfer pump has failed
The L F XFR PRESS LO annunciator illuminates. The mid tank is empty and the L FUEL TRANS operation light remains illuminated. What action should the crew take?
A. Pull the LH TRANS PUMP circuit breaker
B. Move the L FUEL TRANS switch to ON
C. Land at the nearest suitable airport
D. Initiate fuel crossfeed
A. Pull the LH TRANS PUMP circuit breaker
