Engines

Question 1

The maximum start limit line (red) is displayed on the EICAS EGT indication after the fuel cutoff switch is placed to RUN, until ____.

Answer 1

the engine is stabilized at idle

Question 2

The autostart system monitors ____ during engine start.

Answer 2

neither oil pressure nor oil temperature

Question 3

The EEC uses ____ for thrust control in the normal mode (777-200ER).

Answer 3

EPR

Question 4

The auto-relight function of the EEC provides the pilot with ____ on the 777-200ER

Answer 4

flameout protection during rain/hail ingestion

Question 5

On a 777-200ER, which rotor drives the engine accessory gearbox?

Answer 5

N3

Question 6

The EEC automatically selects approach idle when ____.

Answer 6

flaps are commanded Flaps 25 or greater

Question 7

When the APU is operating in the attended mode, it will immediately shut down for ____.

Answer 7

speed droop

Question 8

Which of the following will cause approach idle to be automatically selected in flight?

Answer 8

The opposite engine bleed valve is closed

Question 9

With the engine in the hard alternate mode, reference and target ____ and maximum and commanded ____ values are displayed.

Answer 9

N1, N1

Question 10

The autostart system will abort the start on the ground for ____.

Answer 10

starter shaft failure

Question 11

Following a dual engine failure/stall procedure, airspeed should be above ____ knots to ensure best windmill start capability. (777-200ER) (Answer requires reference to the QRH.)

Answer 11

250

Question 12

On a 777-200ER, the minimum oil quantity prior to engine start is ____ quarts.

Answer 12

16

Question 13

A 300ER Engine Autostart will attempt to start the engines a total of ___ times on the ground?

Answer 13

Three

Question 14

On a 777-300ER, if an engine is shutdown after selecting APU to Pack operation, the engine cannot be started until?

Answer 14

APU to Pack takeoff mode has been deleted.

Question 15

The -300ER GE engines use which thrust values in the EEC Normal / Alternate Modes?

Answer 15

Uses N1 for both EEC modes

Question 16

On the -300ER, single engine taxi is not recommended.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Following a dual engine failure/stall procedure, airspeed should be above ____ knots to ensure best windmill start capability (777-300ER).

Answer 17

270

Question 18

In the Normal mode, the EEC:

Answer 18

Maximum rated thrust is available in any phase of flight by moving the thrust levers to the full forward position.

All of the above.

Maximum EPR (RR) or N1 (GE) represents the maximum rated thrust available from the engine.

Sets thrust by controlling EPR (RR) or N1 (GE) based on thrust lever position.

Question 19

What indications are NOT monitored by the Auto-Start system during engine start?

Answer 19

Oil pressure and oil temperature

Question 20

In the alternate mode, EPR (RR) and N1 (GE) are used as the controlling parameter.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What condition(s) will NOT cause the EEC to automatically select Approach Idle in-flight?

Answer 21

Equipment Cooling is in the OVERRIDE mode

Question 22

If the required signals are not available to operate in the normal mode, the EEC automatically uses the alternate mode. In the alternate mode, the EEC schedules N1 as function of thrust lever position.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

What are the functions of the FUEL CONTROL Switch when selected to the RUN position during an Auto-Start?

Answer 23

Opens the spar fuel valve, arms the engine fuel valve and arms the selected ignitor.

Question 24

Using info presented on this synoptic, how can the APU be started?

Answer 24

Start the APU normally, as it will automatically use its own battery for an electric start.

Question 25

The air synoptic indicates the Aft and Bulk Cargo temperature controls are set to ____ and ____ respectively.

Answer 25

Low, High

Question 26

This synoptic indicates the air conditioning temperature controls are set to ____.

Answer 26

mid-position

Question 27

An engine failure during climb, cruise, or descent will be indicated by ____.

Answer 27

the EICAS caution message ENG FAIL L or R

Question 28

A red ENG FAIL on the PFD, accompanying voice annunciation, and Master Warning lights are displayed if an engine failure occurs ____.

Answer 28

between 65 knots and 6 knots prior to V1

Question 29

On the 777-200ER, engine flameout protection is provided by an auto-relight function in the EEC. This function ____.

Answer 29

is activated when engine is at or below idle with the fuel control in Run and N3 above 35%

Question 30

During the start, you will know the engines have stabilized at idle when the ____.

Answer 30

maximum start limit line (red) is no longer displayed on EGT

Question 31

During engine start, which of the following parameters will Autostart NOT monitor and correct?

Answer 31

No oil pressure.

Question 32

Prior to engine start, duct pressure may indicate less than ___ psi with the starter valve closed. Once the starter valve is open, the duct pressure should increase to a minimum of ___ psi.

Answer 32

20, 25

Question 33

777/200ER) During an AUTOSTART, the First Officer moves the start selectors to START and then moves the Fuel Control Switches to RUN. The FO will monitor _____?

Answer 33

Oil pressure and temperature

Question 34

During the start, both pilots notice that there is no oil pressure indication after the EGT increases. The Captain calls for the Aborted Engine Start checklist (QRC). What should be the next immediate action?

Answer 34

Per the QRC, the First Officer moves the Fuel Control Switch (affected side) to CUTOFF