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Emb Systems - Overhead Panel C
American eagle embraer overhead panel c
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Aviation
Professional
02/08/2012

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Term

What does this button do?

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Definition
Remeber 4 things (EXTG has 4 letters)
  • Sends stop signal to FADEC
  • Closes APU SOV in Wing
  • Closes Fuel valve on APU
  • Discharges APU fire bottle
Term
Will the APU auto shutdown when a fire is detected?
Definition
Only on the ground
Term

What does this button do?

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Definition

Tests the first detection system.

Should hear Fire bell and should see (Remember 3-4-5):

  • 3 lights illuminated (2 fire handles, 1 BAGG EXTG button)
  • 4 lights flashing (2 warning, 2 caution)
  • 5 Messages (2 warn, 3 caution)
    • APU FIRE
    • ENG 1(2) FIRE
    • BAGG SMOKE
    • APU FIRE DET FAIL
    • ENG 1(2) FIRE DET FAIL
Term

When will this button illuminate?

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Definition
When smoke is detected in the baggage compartment
Term

What happens when this button is pushed?

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Definition
  • Both bottles discharged (High rate & Metered)
  • Baggage compartment fans off
50 minutes of protection
Term
How many smoke detectors are in the baggage compartment?
Definition
2
Term
Can the baggage smoke detectors be reset by the pilots?
Definition
No, Maintenance must reset them
Term

What happens when this knob is selected OFF?

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Definition

4 things (Remember OFF has 3 letters + 1):

  • Sends a stop signal to FADEC
  • Closes APU FUEL SOV in Wing
  • Closes Fuel valve on APU
  • Indications and alarms are disabled
Term

What happens when this knob is selected ON?

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Definition

4 things (Remember ON has 2 letters x 2):

  • FADEC energized
  • FADEC performs self-test
  • Opens APU FUEL SOV in Wing
  • Enables indications and alarms for APU
Term

What happens when this knob is selected START?

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Definition
Initiates the start cycle
Term

What happens when this button is pushed?

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Definition

2 things:

  • Sends stop request to FADEC
  • Closes fuel valve on APU
Term

What happens when this button is pushed?

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Definition

3 things (Remember 3 syllables in button name):

  • Sends stop request to FADEC
  • Closes APU FUEL SOV in Wing
  • Closes fuel valve on APU
Term
When is the APU able to provide power?
Definition
95% rotation speed + 7 seconds
Term
How many APU swing starts are permitted?
Definition
1
Term

What happens when this knob is selected OFF?

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Definition

Auto-relight is disabled

* Doesn't actually turn off the ignitors

Term

What happens when this knob is selected AUTO?

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Definition

Active FADEC controls ignition (A or B)

  • 1 ignitor for ground start (14% N2)
  • 2 ignitors for air start (10% N2)
  • Auto-relight (above 53% N2)
Term

What happens when this knob is selected ON?

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Definition
Both ignitors operate continuously
Term

When would you select this knob to ON?

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Definition
  • First flight of the day
  • Cold engine start OR Oil < 5C
  • Ext Air or XBLEED start
  • Contaminated rwy AND OAT < 10C
  • Moderate or greater turbulence
  • Heavy precip
Term

What happens when this knob is selected RESET?

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Definition
Resets FADEC and clears faults
Term

What happens when this knob is selected ALTN?

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Definition

Alternates the FADEC in control

* Switch becomes inop if held for more than 3 seconds

Term

What happens when this knob is selected STOP?

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Definition
Commands FADEC to shut engine down if Thrust Lever is IDLE
Term

What happens when this knob is selected RUN?

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Definition
Allows normal engine operations
Term

What happens when this knob is selected START?

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Definition
  • Initiates start cycle
  • Switches FADEC from the last one that succesfully started the engine
* Switch inop if held for 3 seconds. Can be reset by turning to STOP then reset FADEC
Term

What happens if this button is held for more than 10 seconds?

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Definition
The APU would shut down
Term
During an APU start, what does Battery 1 do?
Definition
It provies stable power to sensitive electrical equipment
Term
How long can the APU be run unattended?
Definition
30 minutes
Term
Describe the basic design of the engine
Definition

2 Spool High Bypass Turbofan

  • High pressure spool
    • 14 stage compressor
    • 2 stage turbine
  • Low pressure spool
    • 1 high bypass fan
    • 3 stage turbine
Term
What is Compressor Variable Geometry?
Definition
The first 5 inlet vanes are FADEC controlled to maximize compressor efficiency
Term
What moves the inlet guide vanes?
Definition
High pressure fuel
Term
What components are driven by the engine accessory gearbox?
Definition
  • Hydraulic Pump
  • Electrical Generators
  • ATS (Air Turbine Starter)
  • PMA (Primary Magnetic Alternator)
  • Oil Pump
  • FPMU (Fuel Pump Metering Unit)
Term
What does the Permanent Magnet Alternator (PMA) power?
Definition
Ignition and FADECs
Term
When will the FADEC not protect the engine from excessive ITT?
Definition
During engine start
Term
What does ATTCS stand for?
Definition
Automatic Takeoff Thrust Control System
Term
When is ATTCS activated?
Definition
  • FADEC receives engine inop signal; or
  • Opposite engine thrust level is retarded; or
  • Opposite engine does not arm within 2 seconds
Term
When should T/O-1 thrust be used for takeoff?
Definition
  • Windshear
  • ATTCS inoperative
  • Runway is contaminated
  • Performance requires it
  • Discretion of the Captain
Term
Describe N2 events during a start cycle
Definition

10% - PMA powers ignition

14% - FADEC enables ignition

28% - Fuel flows

42%-48% - Possible hung start range

50% - PMA powers FADEC

53% - Start control valvle closes

57% - Ignition OFF, Generators online

64% - Ground Idle

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