M15.21 Flashcards

1
Q

How should the a/c be positioned to do an engine run?

A

Faced into the wind with brakes in and chocks in place

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2
Q

Why should both engine be run when doing an engine run?

A

To prevent asymmetric problems

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3
Q

What engine speed should engine adjustments be carried out?

A

Idle rpm

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4
Q

After engine run what should you do before shutting down engine?

A

Let it idle for 3mins

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5
Q

What should you do after completing engine run?

A

Inform act

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6
Q

What does the torque monitoring system do?

A

Indicate to flight deck the power developed by a turbo prop or shaft engine

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7
Q

Engine torque is proportional to what?

A

Horse power

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8
Q

What instrument is used to show torque?

A

Torque meter

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9
Q

Why is it important to monitor operating parameters?

A

To detect damage whilst it’s still in its development phase

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10
Q

Data recording is transferred to what?

A

DMU

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11
Q

DMU?

A

Data Management Unit

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12
Q

What must you do when re fitting a boriscope inspection plug?

A

Get it cross checked

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13
Q

What do a/c use to measure vibration?

A

Piezoelectric accelerometers

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14
Q

What is hard time?

A

Removal of components for overhaul or replacement

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15
Q

What is on condition?

A

Inspecting, testing or checks of a item at specific intervals

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16
Q

What are the 3 main methods for condition Monitoring?

A

Flight deck indications
In flight recorders
Ground indications

17
Q

What can aerodynamic inbalences lead to?

A

Vibration, stall or surge

18
Q

What is a desalination wash?

A

Rinsing the compressor with fresh water

19
Q

What is a performance recovery wash?

A

A emulsion type cleaner sprayed into the engine intake

20
Q

What engines can you use an abrasive grit on?

A

Centrifugal compressor engines