Tech info Flybe Q400 Flashcards
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What three peramiters would cause the FADEC to abort the start?
- The engine does not light up within 16 seconds of Fuel Flow commencing.
- 920’C ITT is exceeded.
- NH does not reach 50% within 70 seconds.
What is the function of the counterweights on the propellor hub?
Counterweights are fitted to the Propeller Hub to drive the propeller blades towards the Feather Position (for low drag (left)) in the event of a loss of Hydraulic Pitch Change Pressure.
If this failure occurred in the Reverse Range, the Counterweights could drive the blades towards full reverse pitch.

What refuelling pressures are required for refuelling?
Refuelling Pressures 20 - 50 PSI
What type of TCAS are Flybe aircraft fitted with?
Flybe Q400’s are fitted with at least version 7.0 and are being upgraded to 7.1 currently.

How many smoke detectors is in the aft baggage compartment?
2 smoke detectors
How is pressurisation controlled?
Air is introduced into the aircraft from the Engine Bleeds, through the Air Conditioning Packs; Pressurisation is achieved by controlling the outflow of that air to atmosphere.
What are the hydraulic pressures for systems 1, 2 and 3?
System 1 and 2: 2900 - 3100 PSI
System 3 (accumilator): 2600 - 3250 PSI
How many smoke detectors are fitted to the fore baggage hold?
The Forward Baggage Compartment contains one Smoke Detector (detects particles in the surrounding air) and one High Rate Extinguisher Bottle.
What do the amber, green and red gear lights indicate? (3)
Amber Light - The associated Hydraulic Door is not closed
Green Light - The associated Gear is down and locked
Red Light - The associated Gear is not at the position selected

What information is transmitted by the transponder?
The Mode S Transponder transmits a signal to identify the aircraft and its altitude parameters to ATC and to other aircraft equipped with TCAS.
It transmits:
Altitude / Airspeed / TCAS Mode S Identification (Callsign) / IAS / GS / Heading
How many batteries and what type?
3 x Nicad batteries
What type of flaps does the Q400 have?
A pair of Single-slotted, Fowler Flaps (inboard and outboard) is fitted to each wing.
What is the propellor made from?
Spars?
Filled with?
The Propeller Blades are mainly of Composite Structure with electrically heated De-ice Mats and Nickel Erosion Sheaths.
Carbon fibre spars filled with polyurethane foam.

What is the maximum propellor speed? What are the two stages of protection?
The maximum Propeller speed of 1020 RPM is controlled by the PEC / PCU.
The first is provided by the Overspeed Governor, which cuts off the supply of high-pressure oil to the PCU if the PRPM exceeds 1071.
The second stage of protection is provided by FADEC, which, in the event that the O/S Governor fails to control the PRPM, will command the FMU to reduce fuel flow to the engine at approximately 1173 PRPM (1170 indicated). Normal fuel flow is resumed when the overspeed condition is removed.
What perameters do the stall protection modules monitor in order to calculate when the aircraft is close to a stall condition? (5)
- Angle of Attack
- Flap Position
- Mach Number
- Engine Torque
- Icing Status.
How does the alternate feather pump work?
The 28v DC Alternate Feather Pump has its own reservoir topped up by main engine oil line supply, within the Reduction Gearbox and operates a back-up Feather Valve in the PCU. It provides a secondary source of pressurised oil for feathering the propeller (and for unfeathering, when required for maintenance).
What doors have ditching dams fitted to them?
Ditching Dams are fitted to the two Forward Exits only.
How are the elevators powered and describe the systems?
How many PCU’s?
The Elevators are powered by six Hydraulic PCUs; the
Hyd 1 System powers the Outer Pair of PCUs and the
Hyd 2 System powers the Centre Pair.
The Inner Pair, powered by the Hyd 3 System remain on standby unless activated:
- Automatically by a failure of one or both of the Main Hyd Systems
- Automatically by a Double Engine Failure
- Manually by selecting the HYD #3 ISOL VLV to OPEN.
How much hydraulic fluid is in the left and right resivoirs?
Left = 8US Quarts
Right = 12 US Quarts
Does the Pratt and Whitney PW150A engines have FADEC?
Yes
How many emergency exits are there?
There are 5 Emergency Exits – including the Emergency Escape Hatch.
What is a PTU?
The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) provides back-up power to the Hyd. 2 System.
The PTU Motor is driven by Hyd. 1 pressure (min 2400 psi) and the PTU Pump delivers sufficient pressure to operate all Hyd. 2 Services.
What is a reduced NP approach?
This function allows a quieter approach for noise abatement and passenger comfort with the protection that, in the event of a go-around, the PRPM will automatically reset to MAX as the Power Levers are advanced through 50% Torque.
How many shafts does the PW150A engine have?
3
- A Low Pressure Axial Compressor and Low Pressure Turbine mounted on the middle shaft.
- A High Pressure Centrifugal Compressor and High Pressure Turbine mounted on the outer shaft.
- A Power Turbine mounted on the inner shaft that extends forward to drive the reduction gearbox.
























