Powerplant

Question 1

The engine tailwind start limit is:

Answer 1

20 knots

Question 2

How many ignitors are used for normal engine ground start?

Answer 2

One (1)

Question 3

How many ignitors are used with the Continuous Engine Switch?

Answer 3

Two (2)

Question 4

What does FADEC stand for?

Answer 4

Full Authority Digital Electronic Engine Control

Question 5

FADEC has how many power channels?

Answer 5

2 (Channel A and Channel B)

Question 6

What are the FADEC power sources during engine start prior to it using its own generator at 35% RPM?

Answer 6

Channel A - L ESS

Channel B - R ESS

Question 7

The FADEC is powered by:

Answer 7

A dedicated generator on the accessory gear box.

Question 8

How many FADEC channels per engine?

Answer 8

Two (2): A/B

Question 9

If the FADEC detects an anomaly during start, the start will be:

Answer 9

Aborted

Question 10

If FADEC detects a failure which prevents continued operation in the primary Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR) control mode, it will automatically perform a:

Answer 10

Soft reversion to the Alternate (LP) control mode (AMBER ALT)

Question 11

Does the engine have different idle settings? If so, what are they?

Answer 11

Yes: LO/HI

Question 12

When is LO idle and HI idle active?

Answer 12

LO idle - Flaps < 22 degrees

HI idle - Flaps > 22 degrees

Question 13

What is the Continuous Ignition Limitation?

Answer 13

There is no limitation

Question 14

The time limit for Maximum Continuous Power is:

Answer 14

Unrestricted

Question 15

If an engine reverts to LP control, what indications will be in view? What procedure must be performed in this situation?

Answer 15

• At first, ALT (amber) is displayed. This is a SOFT reversion.
• You must change both engines to BLUE ALT control. This is a HARD reversion.

Question 16

Can you use Autothrottles in ALT control?

Answer 16

No

Question 17

What are the 4 (four) ways to open the Bleed Air Isolation Valve?

Answer 17

• Start Master selected ON
• Crank Master selected ON
• APU Bleed Air switch selected ON
• Manually select the Isolation Valve ON

Question 18

The Temperature Scale on the Engine Start Synoptic switches from what to what after engine start?

Answer 18

From 800 degrees to 1000 degrees temperature scale

Question 19

What is the basic function of the Crank Master Switch?

Answer 19

Motor Engine

Question 20

What is the Engine Starter Duty Cycle?

Answer 20

• Three (3) attempts
• Wait 15 seconds between start attempts
• Wait 15 minutes after 3 start attempts

Question 21

Which AC pack shuts off automatically with the Master Crank or Master Start switch?

Answer 21

Right AC Pack

Question 22

Which AC pack shuts off automatically with the Individual Engine Start Switch?

Answer 22

Left AC Pack

Question 23

What does the “Start Switch Configuration” CAS message mean?

Answer 23

Both Crank and Start Master switches selected ON simultaneously.

Question 24

What does the “SAV Maintenance” CAS message mean?

Answer 24

• Amber CAS message (QRH)

- Can occur if start is attempted without air source, or if start switch is not pressed for sufficient time

Question 25

What does “Throttle Configuration” CAS message mean?

Answer 25

- Amber CAS message (QRH) | - Power lever is not at idle position prior to engine start

Question 26

What two (2) system sources are required to unlock the T/R?

Answer 26

- Hydraulic | - Electric

Question 27

When you push the ENG START switch, what indications do you look for?

Answer 27

SVO ICON on Primary Engine Instruments and ENG START synoptic

Question 28

Fuel Control switch is selected ON, what indication do you look for?

Answer 28

IGN ICON on primary engine instruments

Question 29

The preferred Engine Airstart procedure and limitations are?

Answer 29

AIRSTART Automatic and at or below 25,000’

Question 30

When do the Autothrottles retard (RTD) on landing?

Answer 30

50 feet RA

Question 31

What does “L/R Throttle Configuration” CAS message indicate?

Answer 31

- AMBER CAS message (QRH) | - Power lever is not at IDLE position during engine start

Question 32

Will the engine start with a “L/R Throttle Configuration” CAS message?

Answer 32

Yes, but it will accelerate to power lever setting immediately upon start

Question 33

How do you display STBY engine information?

Answer 33

MCDU 1 / MENU / STBY ENG

Question 34

The reversers should be at Idle Reverse by what speed?

Answer 34

60 knots

Question 35

MAXIMUM REVERSE time limit is:

Answer 35

30 seconds

Question 36

FADEC keeps the engine at high idle for _____ seconds on landing to facilitate the use of thrust reversers on touchdown?

Answer 36

5 (five) seconds

Question 37

If an engine maintenance message “LTD” is present and is the cause of the fault is an EEC / P30 fault, this should be considered a:

Answer 37

No Dispatch Condition