Engines

Question 1

When is automatic continuous ignition provided?

Answer 1

• start with N2 <50%
• TE flaps out of up
• NAI on
• engine flameout

Question 2

When must you use continuous ignition?

Answer 2

• heavy rain
• severe turbulence
• volcanic ash
• icing conditions when NAI is INOP

Question 3

What is displayed on the secondary engine display?

Answer 3

• N2 RPM
• fuel flow
• oil pressure
• oil temperature
• oil quantity
• vibration

Question 4

Where would you read “X-BLD” indication, if it is recommended for an in flight start?

Answer 4

on the N2

Question 5

What start protection does auto start provide?

Answer 5

• hot start
• hung start
• no EGT rise

Question 6

What does auto start not protect?

Answer 6

• no oil pressure

- no N1 rotation

Question 7

With auto start armed, what happens when I pull the start switch?

Answer 7

• arms the start valve to open when fuel control switch is moved to ON
• opens the engine bleed air valve

Question 8

What does the NORM selection mean on STBY ignition selector?

Answer 8

• normal AC supplies power to the selected igniter

- STBY power supplies power to both igniters if AC power is lost

Question 9

What does 1 or 2 mean on STBY ignition?

Answer 9

STBY power system supplies power continuously to respective igniter

Question 10

What does pressing CONT ignition switch to ON do?

Answer 10

• selected igniter operates continuously

- approach idle minimum commanded

Question 11

When does the selected engine igniter operate?

Answer 11

• start switch out
• NAI on
• flameout detected