Systems (GROUND SCHOOL) Flashcards
What kind of engine does the th-73 have?
PT6B-37A turboshaft
From the reduction gear box, the tail rotor shaft inserts into the tail rotor gear box at a ______?
90 deg angle
What is the purpose of the reduction gear box?
Reduces speed from power turbine and provides input/output to main transmission and tail rotor
The Combustion Chamber _______________.
Mixes fuel and air and ignites it.
At what percentage of N1 does the starter drop out?
43% N1
Starter: What starts spinning fast?
Gas generator turbine
What does manual mode require the pilot to do?
Coordinate twist grip
What mode do we always fly in?
EEC (electronic engine control)
What ITT for hot start?
870°C
What is the configuration for the fuel cells?
1 upper fuel tank
2 lower fuel tanks
(3 total)
T/F:
If both boost pumps fail, the engine will also fail.
False (there still is the engine driven fuel pump)
What is the main concern with loss of transfer pump?
Lose the fuel in cell 2 (cant use it) (can’t transfer to No 1 and subsequently to the engine)
How many minutes of flight with FUEL LO caution?
10 minutes (at max continuous power)
How many pounds of fuel with FUEL LO caution?
100 lbs.
Rotor brake system powered by ___________.
A dedicated reserve pump - independent hyd sys
CAS messages are displayed how?
Warnings on top, then cautions, then advisories at bottom.