Modern turbofan engines utilize dual-channel Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) units to regulate fuel flow and monitor turbine blade vibrations. If Channel A detects sensor data drift exceeding three percent, it automatically transfers operational command to Channel B, provided Channel B's internal diagnostics verify zero sensor anomalies. However, if Channel B also exhibits sensor drift or communication latency, the system locks fuel metering valves at their last known steady-state position rather than defaulting to mechanical backup controls. During a high-altitude cruise evaluation, an engine experienced simultaneous Channel A telemetry drift and Channel B communication latency.
Based on the passage, which of the following conclusions can be logically drawn regarding the engine's fuel metering during the evaluation?
- AChannel A automatically transferred operational command to Channel B because internal diagnostics verified zero sensor anomalies.
- The fuel metering valves remained locked at their prior steady-state position instead of switching to mechanical backup controls.Cevap
- CThe flight crew initiated emergency throttle overrides to shut down the engine and prevent catastrophic turbine failure.
- DThe system activated mechanical backup controls because both digital channels exhibited concurrent diagnostic failures.