787 Flight Crew Operations Manual
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Engines, APU -
Controls and Indicators
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NORM –
• selects the normal engine control mode for engine control
[Option – GE engines]
• the EEC sets thrust using N1 as the controlling parameter
[Option – RR engines]
• the EEC sets thrust using TPR as the controlling parameter
Off (ALTN visible) –
• selects the alternate engine control mode for engine control
• thrust is set using N1 RPM as the controlling parameter
Illuminated (amber) – the alternate engine control mode is either automatically or
manually selected.
START –
• initiates engine start by commanding the fuel spar valve to open and the
starter motors to energize
• releases to NORM at completion of start
NORM – the starter motor is de-energized
Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
APU Controls
OFF –
• initiates normal shutdown
• resets auto shutdown fault logic
1
Electronic Engine Control (EEC) Mode Switch
2
Electronic Engine Control (EEC) Alternate (ALTN) Light
3
START Selector
1
APU Selector
OVERHEAD PANEL
1
2
START
APU
OFF
ON
FAULT
February 13, 2009