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What are the three main categories of metering requirements for the engine fuel system?
Steady running state, smooth maximum rate accelerations, rapid deceleration without risking combustion chamber flameout
What is the purpose of the normal running line in the engine fuel system?
It specifies the fuel requirement for a given rpm
What happens when there is an increase in fuel flow in the engine fuel system?
It initially gives rise to a back pressure which restricts compressor air delivery
How does the engine fuel system handle acceleration?
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What effect does a decrease in fuel flow have on the engine in the fuel system?
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How does the engine fuel system avoid flameout?
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What is the purpose of controlling the fuel spill in the HP pump?
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At what approximate percentage of HP does the minimum fuel spill occur?
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Where does the HP pump receive its fuel supply from?
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What is the purpose of the Low-Pressure (LP) Fuel Filter Differential Pressure (DP) Transducer?
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What is the role of the Fuel Return to Tank (FRTT) Differential Pressure Transducer?
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What is the function of the LP fuel filter differential pressure transducer when the differential pressure rises above the second EEC-predetermined threshold?
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What is the purpose of the Fuel Metering Unit (FMU)?
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How is positive fuel flow obtained with the engine running?
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What happens during deceleration in the FMU operation?
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How is engine shutdown achieved by the EEC and FMU?
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What is the purpose of the Fuel Switch in the FADEC and FMU interface?
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What does the Fuel Flow Transmitter provide an indication of, and how is the fuel flow indication to the cockpit derived?
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What is the purpose of the fuel spray nozzles in the combustion chamber?
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How is the fuel atomized in the fuel spray nozzles?
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What happens to the fuel in the fuel burner nozzles and manifold during engine shutdown?
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What are the indications displayed in the Fuelsynoptic 213 window?
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What are the limitations for the engine fuel temperature?
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What is the purpose of the dual ignition system in the BR725 engine?
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What is the purpose of the Fuel Temperature Transducer?
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What is the absolute filtration rating of the HP Fuel Filter?
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What is the function of the Overspeed and Splitter Unit (OSU) during engine shutdown?
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What is the material used for the filter element of the HP Fuel Filter?
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What is the primary purpose of the Fuel Manifold?
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How does the Overspeed and Splitter Unit (OSU) minimize fuel anomalies during low flow conditions?
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What is the purpose of alternating the ignition systems for each ground start sequence?
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When are both ignition systems energized in flight?
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How does the EEC detect electrical faults in the ignition system?
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What components make up the High Energy Ignition Units?
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What is the function of the input EMI filter in the ignition unit?
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How is the energy released by the ignition unit to ignite the fuel I air mixture?
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What is the purpose of the resistor in the discharge section of the ignition unit?
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What are the two conductors in the ignition leads responsible for?
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What is the purpose of the wire-braid outer cover in the ignition leads?
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What is the function of the flexible conduit in the ignition leads?
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