Engines and APU

Question 1

The EEC when operating in the Alternate mode: [8.70.10]

A. Provides no Thrust Limit (overboost) protection.
B. Provides N1 and N2 overspeed protection.

D. A and B are correct.

Answer 1

A. Provides no Thrust Limit (overboost) protection.
B. Provides N1 and N2 overspeed protection.

D. A and B are correct.

Question 2

In flight, the EEC selects approach idle if: [8.70.10]

A. Flaps are 25 or greater.
C. Landing gear is selected down.

D. A and C are correct.

Answer 2

A. Flaps are 25 or greater.
C. Landing gear is selected down.

D. A and C are correct.

Question 3

The autostart system monitors during a ground start.
[8.70.10]

A. Oil pressure
C. Oil quantity

D. A and B are correct.

Answer 3

A. Oil pressure
C. Oil quantity

D. A and B are correct.

Question 4

A low oil quantity condition will be annunciated on EICAS by: [8.70.10]

A. Reverse highlighting (black numbers on a white background) the oil quantity display.

Answer 4

A. Reverse highlighting (black numbers on a white background) the oil quantity display.

Question 5

The reverse thrust levers can be raised only when: [8.70.10]

C. On the ground with the forward thrust levers in the idle position.

Answer 5

C. On the ground with the forward thrust levers in the idle position.

Question 6

The APU is operating in the attended mode when: [8.70.30]

A. Either engine is starting or running.
C. The airplane is in flight.

D. A and C are correct.

Answer 6

A. Either engine is starting or running.
C. The airplane is in flight.

D. A and C are correct.

Question 7

When the thrust levers are positioned to the full forward position, the provides N1 and N2 overspeed protection. [8.70.10]

A. EEC

Answer 7

A. EEC

Question 8

On the ground, the engine autostart system will not attempt a second start after which of the following malfunctions? [8.70.10]

C. Loss of both starter/generators.
D. All the above.

Answer 8

C. Loss of both starter/generators.

Question 9

Manual engine starts are accomplished: [8.70.10]

C. Manual starts are not available.

Answer 9

C. Manual starts are not available.

Question 10

Regardless of the EEC switch position, thrust is set using: [8.70.10]

C. N1 as the controlling parameter.

Answer 10

C. N1 as the controlling parameter

Question 11

While operating in the UNATTENDED mode, the APU will shut down for: [8.70.30]

A. An overspeed.
B. High EGT.
C. Speed droop.

D. All the above.

Answer 11

A. An overspeed.
B. High EGT.
C. Speed droop.

D. All the above.

Question 12

With the FUEL CONTROL switch in the CUTOFF position, the associated fire switch: [8.70.20]

A. Is automatically unlocked.

Answer 12

A. Is automatically unlocked.

Question 13

The GEnX 1B76 engines on the 787-9 are rated at: [8.70.10]

C. 76,100 pounds T/O thrust.

Answer 13

C. 76,100 pounds T/O thrust.

Question 14

If an engine indication reaches a redline value, the indicator digital readout, pointer, dial change to a red color. The indicator color change can be reset to white (if the exceeded parameter has returned to normal) by: [8.70.10]

B. Pushing the Cancel / Recall switch.

Answer 14

B. Pushing the Cancel / Recall switch.

Question 15

If AUTORELIGHT is displayed above N2: [8.70.10]

B. Both igniters are running in the continuous condition.
C. The fuel control switch is in RUN and engine speed has decayed to below idle.

D. Both B and C.

Answer 15

B. Both igniters are running in the continuous condition.
C. The fuel control switch is in RUN and engine speed has decayed to below idle.

D. Both B and C.

Question 16

The thrust ramping feature compensates for high stress loads due to crosswinds or low groundspeeds. What effect does this have on engine operation? [8.70.10]

D. Maximum T/O thrust may not be reached until 65 KIAS.

Answer 16

D. Maximum T/O thrust may not be reached until 65 KIAS.

Question 17

Which statement is correct regarding APU operation? [8.70.30]

B. Electrical power is available when at or below 43,100 ft.

Answer 17

B. Electrical power is available when at or below 43,100 ft.

Question 18

When the reverse thrust levers are moved aft to the interlock position, the autothrottles disengage and the auto speed brakes, if not armed, deploy. [8.70.10]

A. True.

Answer 18

A. True.

Question 19

Regarding the Engine Oil System: [8.70.10]

A. There is no minimum oil quantity limit for operating the engine in flight.
B. Oil is pressurized by an engine-driven oil pump.
C. Minimum oil quantity prior to start is 18 quarts

D. All the above.

Answer 19

A. There is no minimum oil quantity limit for operating the engine in flight.
B. Oil is pressurized by an engine-driven oil pump.
C. Minimum oil quantity prior to start is 18 quarts

D. All the above.

Question 20

When the APU LIMIT EICAS message is displayed: [8.70.50]

C. An APU limit has been exceeded.

Answer 20

C. An APU limit has been exceeded.

Question 21

With the EECs operating in the normal mode, what action will provide maximum available thrust? [8.70.10]

B. Manually positioning the thrust levers to the full forward position.

Answer 21

B. Manually positioning the thrust levers to the full forward position.

Question 22

Which statement is TRUE concerning the hard alternate EEC mode? [8.70.10]

B. In the hard alternate mode, the EEC uses N1 as the controlling parameter.

Answer 22

B. In the hard alternate mode, the EEC uses N1 as the controlling parameter

Question 23

Thrust control malfunction accommodation (TCMA) can automatically shut down an engine to protect against idle thrust asymmetry conditions while on the ground.
[8.70.10]

A. True.

Answer 23

A. True

Question 24

In the attended mode, which of the following APU faults allow the APU to continue to operate? [8.70.30]

A. High EGT.
B. High Oil Temperature.
C. Low Oil Pressure.

D. All of the above.

Answer 24

A. High EGT.
B. High Oil Temperature.
C. Low Oil Pressure.

D. All of the above.

Question 25

How many starter/generators are available to start the APU? [8.70.30] B. Two electric. Only the Right S/G is available for a battery start.

Answer 25

B. Two electric. Only the Right S/G is available for a battery start.

Question 26

The momentary illumination of the APU FAULT during start is indicative of a nonnormal condition and the APU should be manually shut down and investigated. [8.70.40] B. False

Answer 26

B. False

Question 27

In flight or on the ground with no engines running or being started, the APU is operating in the unattended mode [8.70.30] B. False.

Answer 27

B. False.

Question 28

In what Flight Control mode(s) is Thrust Asymmetry Protection (TAP) available? [8.70.10] A. Normal.

Answer 28

A. Normal

Question 29

Simultaneous engine start requires: [8.70.10] C. Using both APU generators as the power source.

Answer 29

C. Using both APU generators as the power source

Question 30

An engine failure during takeoff prior to V1 will generate a time critical warning ENGINE FAIL, in conjunction with illumination of the Master Warning lights and a Warning siren. [8.70.10] B. False.

Answer 30

B. False

Question 31

During single engine takeoff or go-around, the EEC may reduce thrust on the operating engine to maintain the required climb performance. This feature is called: [8.70.10] B. Thrust Asymmetry Protection (TAP).

Answer 31

B. Thrust Asymmetry Protection (TAP).

Question 32

The APU battery is designed to support consecutive start attempts. [8.70.30] A. 2

Answer 32

A. 2

Question 33

The APU is designed to be started and operating in flight at altitudes up to feet. [8.70.30] A. 43,100

Answer 33

A. 43,100

Question 34

Starting both engines simultaneously may be accomplished with only one APU starter/generator. [8.70.10] B. False.

Answer 34

B. False.

Question 35

If an engine fails while in flight, the autostart system will attempt: [8.70.10] D. Continuous restarts until the engine is started or the fuel control switch is selected to CUTOFF.

Answer 35

D. Continuous restarts until the engine is started or the fuel control switch is selected to CUTOFF.

Question 36

Thrust Asymmetry Protection (TAP) is automatic and can be verified by: [8.70.10] B. Observing a thrust reduction on the N1 indicator of the operating engine.

Answer 36

B. Observing a thrust reduction on the N1 indicator of the operating engine.

Question 37

Which of the following is true with regard to loss of three starter generators (SGs) in flight? [8.70.30] A. The APU autostarts.

Answer 37

A. The APU autostarts.

Question 38

The ENG display switch on either DSP, when selected: [8.70.10] A. Adds or removes the Secondary Engine instruments on EICAS below the Primary instruments.

Answer 38

A. Adds or removes the Secondary Engine instruments on EICAS below the Primary instruments.

Question 39

The engine autostart system will make a maximum of three start attempts before aborting the engine start sequence when in flight. [8.70.10] B. False

Answer 39

B. False.