Engines And APU

Question 1

What does the autostart system NOT monitor during engine start?

Answer 1

Oil pressure and oil temperature

Question 2

The maximum start EGT for 4077D and 4090-3 engines is

Answer 2

535C

Question 3

The maximum start EGT for the 4077 engine is

Answer 3

535C

Question 4

The NORM mode of EECs operation provides

Answer 4

Thrust limit and over speed protection

Question 5

How does the EEC shift from NORM to the soft alternate mode of operation?

Answer 5

Automatically with a system malfunction

Question 6

The EEC automatically selects approach idle when

Answer 6

Flaps are commanded to 25 or greater for a two engine approach

Question 7

An autorelight is initiated anytime a flameout is detected. A flameout is detected by the EEC when

Answer 7

N2 is less than idle RPM

Question 8

The autostart system will attempt a second start for all the following
conditions EXCEPT for

Answer 8

Insufficient air pressure

Question 9

On the ground, the autostart system will attempt a maximum of _____
start(s).

Answer 9

2

Question 10

During inflight engine start, how does the EEC react with the igniters?

Answer 10

It selects both igniters

Question 11

The ALTN mode of EEC operation provide

Answer 11

Over speed protection

Question 12

The autostart system will not attempt a second start on the ground if

Answer 12

the is no N1 rotation

Question 13

The deployment of thrust reversers is

Answer 13

Prohibited in flight

Question 14

In the alternate mode, the EEC uses _____ as the controlling parameter.

Answer 14

N1

Question 15

If the EGT limit is exceeded during an inflight engine restart,

Answer 15

A manual start is required

Question 16

During a ground Autostart with the FUEL CONTROL switch in RUN, at the appropriate _____ the engine valve opens and the ignitor(s) energize.

Answer 16

N2 RPM

Question 17

Other than for engine start, oil quantity

Answer 17

Has no certified low limit

Question 18

The normal power source for engine ignition is main AC power. The backup source for ignition is

Answer 18

Standby AC power

Question 19

During a ground engine start, what action does AUTOSTART perform?

Answer 19

It may abort and then re-initialize the start

Question 20

The EEC provides overtemperature protection

Answer 20

During auto start on the ground and in flight

Question 21

During an inflight engine autostart, if the EGT limit is exceeded, the

Answer 21

Start is temporarily discontinued to allow engine cooling; however, the auto start is not aborted

Question 22

Forward throttle movement is mechanically restricted until

Answer 22

The reverse lever is fully down

Question 23

Which of the following is an indication that the thrust reversers are fully deployed?

Answer 23

REV above each digital EPR indicaron changes to green

Question 24

Engine anti-ice ON (automatically or manually selected) supplies bleed air to the engine cowl and _____ for the associated engine.

Answer 24

Continuous ignition

Question 25

In the normal EEC mode, the EEC sets thrust by controlling

Answer 25

EPR

Question 26

Oil pressure, temperature, and quantity are

Answer 26

Displayed on the secondary engine display

Question 27

What is the certified low oil quantity limit?

Answer 27

There is no certified low oil quantity limit

Question 28

Regarding the Thrust Reverser System, the EECs provide overboost protection in which mode?

Answer 28

Reverse

Question 29

The EECs are powered by

Answer 29

Dedicated engine mounted permanent magnetic alternators (PMAs)

Question 30

The START/IGNITION selectors control the _____ and provide continuous ignition capability.

Answer 30

Starter air valves

Question 31

When starting an engine in flight, the START/IGNITION switch in the NORM position operates

Answer 31

Both igniters continuously with the flap lever out of the UP position

Question 32

With Autostart switch selected OFF, the spar and engine fuel valves open, allowing fuel flow to the engine, when the

Answer 32

Engine fire handle is in and the FUEL CONTROL switch is in RUN

Question 33

During takeoff, the EGT indication is

Answer 33

Often in the amber band

Question 34

How would you know that the EEC had switched to the soft alternate mode?

Answer 34

EPR indication is blank

Question 35

Secondary engine indications are automatically displayed when

Answer 35

The fuel control switch is moved to the CUTOFF in flight

Question 36

Engine failure WARNINGs occur when the engine produces less than commanded thrust

Answer 36

During take-off below 400 feet radio altimeter and between 65 knots and slightly less than V1

Question 37

Secondary engine indications are automatically displayed when

Answer 37

A secondary engine parameter is exceeded

Question 38

The maximum altitude the APU can be used for Pack operation is

Answer 38

22,000 feet

Question 39

How many starters does the APU have?

Answer 39

Two, one electric and one air turbine

Question 40

The main airplane battery powers the APU

Answer 40

Inlet door, fuel valve, and fire detection systems

Question 41

In flight, the APU will automatically shut down with no cool-down period

Answer 41

An over speed

Question 42

On the ground with the engines not running, the APU shuts down with no cool-down period if which of the following occurs:

Answer 42

APU controller failure

Question 43

If AC power is not available, the DC pump in the _____ tank provides APU fuel.

Answer 43

Left main

Question 44

If the APU starts automatically in flight, it

Answer 44

Can be shutdown by positioning the selector ON then OFF

Question 45

With AC power available, and the APU selector to ON, the _____ and cannot be turned off on the ground.

Answer 45

Left forward fuel pump operates automatically

Question 46

What occurs when the APU selector is turned to OFF?

Answer 46

Initiates normal shutdown

Question 47

In flight, the APU automatically starts, regardless of APU selector position, under which of these conditions?

Answer 47

Loss of both AC transfer busses

Question 48

APU fuel can be provided by

Answer 48

Any AC fuel pump supplying fuel to the left fuel manifold

Question 49

The APU continues to operate in the attended mode and the EICAS message APU LIMIT displays for the _____ fault.

Answer 49

High EGT

Question 50

How can pilots be certain that the APU is operating normally?

Answer 50

The message APU RUNNING is displayed on the EICAS