C-17a Engine Run Flash Cards
This Quiz will help prepare you for any up comming Test for the C-17A Engine Run Test
- 1.Allow APU to operate with no load for a minimum of __________ prior to shut down .
- A.
Two Minutes
- B.
Two Seconds
- C.
One Hour
- D.
One Minute
- 2.The APU PWR Switch on the electrical panel shall remain on untill after the electrical panel shall remain on until after the APU is completely shutdown
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.To prevent injury to personnel or damage to equipment, do not operate the APU under the following conditions:
- A.
With fire detection system loop A inoperative
- B.
With fire detection system loop B inoperative
- C.
With fire detection system loop A and loop B inoperative
- D.
None of these
- 4.What are the indications of a successful APU loop A and loop B test on the enviromental panel ?
- A.
APU loop A and loop B lights come on, center
- B.
Master warning press to reset lights on glare shield
- C.
Fire light on APU panel comes on, WAP display
- D.
All of the above
- 5.What area must the operator always ensure is clear prior to an APU start ?
- A.
Right wheel pod
- B.
APU compartment doors
- C.
Cargo compartment
- D.
Inlet and Exhaust
- 6.After setting the APU Start Control Switch to start position what EGT indication are you looking for?
- A.
1. 525
- B.
2. 855
- C.
3. 725
- D.
4. 585
- 7.Activation of the APU agent discharge switchlight on the APU panel will provide an automatic shutdown of the APU .
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.An APU fire is indicated by which of the following
- A.
Fire warning light on Multifunction display cue
- B.
Master warning lights on overhead panel, cue light
- C.
Fire warning light on engine T-handles, cue light
- D.
Master warning lights on instrument panel, APU display
- 9.An automatic shutdown occurs when APU EGT exceeds___________ above 95% RPM.
- A.
585 degrees Celsius
- B.
723 degrees Celsius
- C.
621 degrees Celsius
- D.
495 degrees Celsius
- 10.An automatic shutdown occurs when the APU RPM exceeds ___________.
- A.
105%
- B.
104%
- C.
103%
- D.
102%
- 11.Ensure the Auto shutdown override switchlight, on the APU panel is in what position for a normal APU start.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 12.External air leakage from the APU heat shield area is allowable.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 13.How can the APU be started if external electrical power is not available?
- A.
Battery power
- B.
External air power
- C.
Starter control valve
- D.
All of the above
- 14.In the event of an APU fire, how meny possible locations are available to shutdown the APU.
- A.
4
- B.
3
- C.
2
- D.
1
- 15.Personnel will position Start Control Switch to the run position for_________ second(s) prior to starting the APU?
- A.
Three
- B.
One
- C.
Four
- D.
Two
- 16.Press and hold which switchlight to test all lights and digital indicators on the overhead panel?
- A.
WAP cue switchlight
- B.
Flowline test switchlight
- C.
ANN/DIGT test switchlight
- D.
BRT/DIM test switchlight
- 17.Set start control switch on APU panel to start and release and identify which parameters are increasing?
- A.
Fuel flow and Revolutions per Min
- B.
Fuel Flow and Exhaust Gas Temperature
- C.
Exhaust Gas Temperature and Revolutions Per Minute
- D.
Total Pressure Inlet And Total Temperature Inlet
- 18.The APU fuel consumption rate is?
- A.
400 pounds per hour
- B.
500 pounds per hour
- C.
600 pounds per hour
- D.
700 pounds per hour
- 19.The APU Start Control Switch is spring loaded to the run position
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 20.What action should be taken when the APU fails to spool up during battery start?
- A.
Reset the fuel flow divider circuit breakers
- B.
Reset the generator switch
- C.
Reset the APU start circuit breakers
- D.
Reset the fuel control circuit breakers
- 21.What does a HIGH light and automatic shutdown of theAPU during normal operation indicate?
- A.
Over temperture condition
- B.
Overspeed condition
- C.
Loss of weight on wheels
- D.
Insufficient fuel flow
- 22.What does a HOT light and an automatic shutdown of the APU during normal operation indicate ?
- A.
Overtemperature condition
- B.
Overspeed condition
- C.
Insufficient fuel flow
- D.
Loss of weight on wheels indication
- 23.What is the approximate time for the APU inlet door assembly to open?
- A.
9 seconds
- B.
3 seconds
- C.
6 seconds
- D.
12 seconds
- 24.What is the APU stabilized RPM ?
- A.
97-101%
- B.
95-99%
- C.
94-98%
- D.
96-100%
- 25.What is the APU starter motor duty cycle?
- A.
Do not exceed three starts or attempts in one hour
- B.
Do not exceed four starts of attempts in one hour
- C.
Do not exceed five starts or attempts in one hour
- D.
Do not exceed two starts or attempts in one hour
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