B3e Differences

Question 1

What lights are associated with the EBCAU system?

Answer 1

Both GOV and GOV

Question 2

Is it forbidden to shut off one of the VEMD screens during flight?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

How does the pilot isolate the yaw hydraulic circuit?

Answer 3

The hydraulic switch on the collective grip

Question 4

On the VEMD FLI, what does the yellow arc indicate?

Answer 4

Takeoff Power

Question 5

What is required on the B3e to attain the increased internal gross weight limit?

Answer 5

Dual hydraulics and high landing gear

Question 6

During flight do you have to keep one of the screens on the First Limit Indicator?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

How many headsets must you have on board at all times in the B3e?

Answer 7

Two (One to use, one as spare)

Question 8

Prior to engaging the starting selector, an amber GOV light illuminates on the CWP. What are your next steps?

Answer 8

Do not start the engine, you have a minor FADEC failure

Question 9

On the VEMD, what does a red underlining flashing on the torque indication during takeoff indicate?

Answer 9

You have reached maximum takeoff power

Question 10

With dual hydraulics, are the hydraulic circuits completely independent of one another?

Answer 10

Yes

Question 11

When does the engine page automatically get displayed? (2)

Answer 11

1. During a start prior to approximately 60% N1
2. If one of the parameters on the FLI page becomes invalid

Question 12

On the N1 indicator, what does the red triangle indicate?

Answer 12

20 second maximum transient rating

Question 13

During an engine start you receive a solid red GOV light. You should…

Answer 13

Move engine starting selector switch to the off position immediately

Question 14

What does an intermittent tone in your headset indicate?

Answer 14

Approaching rotor overspeed limit

Question 15

If you receive an OVERLIMIT DETECTED light on the VEMD, can you continue flying?

Answer 15

Yes, if no other accompanying indication has been shown

Question 16

On the VEMD FLI, what does the red triangle indicate?

Answer 16

5 second maximum transient rating

Question 17

What is the back up governor called?

Answer 17

The EBCAU -Engine Backup Control Ancillary Unit

Question 18

What happens when the FADEC does not receive the N2 datum?

Answer 18

The N2 reverts to 394 rpm (NR equivalent), and the GOV light comes on

Question 19

What controls the hydro-mechanical fuel control?

Answer 19

The FADEC

Question 20

How is the LH circuit pump driven?

Answer 20

Gear driven

Question 21

What should you do if you have a dual VEMD screen failure?

Answer 21

Reduce airspeed to below 100 kts depending on pressure altitude
Carry out a no hover landing as soon as practicable

Question 22

On the VEMD FLI, what does the red line indicate?

Answer 22

maximum takeoff rating

Question 23

On a start, how long can you go above the red line on the TOT indicator?

Answer 23

Below the red triangle you have a 10 second transient limit above the red line

Question 24

What does it mean when you receive a LIMIT light on the CWP?

Answer 24

Main servo unit max load reached

Question 25

If only torque is in the takeoff power range, how long can you maintain this power setting?

Answer 25

Until you run out of fuel

Question 26

Can you perform a maintenance test of the EBCAU during flight?

Answer 26

No