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Question 1

Before attempting to balance fuel, what does the SOPM require the pilot to check first? What is the reason behind this procedure?

Answer 1

Check for fuel leak. So we don’t use all the fuel from a good tank while not using fuel from a tank that is leaking

Question 2

What is the pressurization schedule for FL360? FL380?

Answer 2

Up to FL370 7.8psi
Above FL370 8.34psi (plane shows it as 8.4psi)
(AOM 14-02-20, SOPM 02-04.4)

Question 3

If ATC asks you if you are able FL 410, are you able to accept?

Answer 3

Yes, if we are capable of that altitude at the time

Question 4

Inflight, you recieve and ENG 1 FAIL caution message. Describe the required actions and callouts?

Answer 4

Announce malfunction.
PF- “CONTINUOUS”
Verify A/T goes to TOGA, then disengage A/T
Set drift down altitude, and press FLCH when you reach green down. Call for QRC PM- set CON, declare emergency, turn seatbelt sign on, read QRC

Question 5

What generates an ELECTRICAL EMERGENCY EICAS message?

Answer 5

AC main buses are de-energized

Question 6

What would cause the RAT to deploy automatically in flight?

Answer 6

Whenever AC power sources are not powering AC buses

Question 7

How long will the RAT take to deploy and latch to the AC Essential Bus?

Answer 7

8 seconds

Question 8

What is powering the electrical system during an electrical emergency?

Answer 8

AC Essential bus

The RAT deploys automatically and after eight seconds, supplies power to the AC Essential Bus

The batteries power the DC Essential Busses and the AC Standby Bus using an inverter during the eight second RAT deployment.

Once the RAT deploys, the DC Essential Busses are powered through the ESS TRU

Question 9

What is available in the flight deck to pilots during an electrical emergency?

Answer 9

12 items:
screens 2 and 3
IESS
Compass light
dome light
clock
MCDU 2
CCD 1
Comm 1
Nav 1
ACP 1 and 2

Question 10

During an electrical emergency, how can you determine if the batteries are being charged?

Answer 10

Batt discharging warning message is not displayed

Question 11

Does the RAT charge the batteries? Emergency lights?

Answer 11

It charges the batteries. Not the emergency lights. The 4 emergency light batteries are charged through DC bus 1

Question 12

What items are on the on the AC Essential Bus?

Answer 12

Hydraulic ACMP 3A
AC Fuel Pump 2
Slat channel 1
Flap channel 1

Question 13

What is the maximum altitude the APU can be started?

Answer 13

FL300

Question 14

What is the maximum altitude the APU is operational?

Answer 14

FL330

Question 15

Will the APU automatically shut down for a fire in flight?

Answer 15

NO

Question 16

What causes the CABIN ALTITUDE HI EICAS message?

Answer 16

Cabin altitude is 9,700 or higher

Question 17

When will the speed brakes automatically retract?

Answer 17

Flaps greater than 1
Speed less than 180 kts
Thrust lever angle greater than 70 degrees

Question 18

When are you required to use stall protection ice speeds for landing?

Answer 18

When STALL PROT ICE SDPs advisory message is displayed

Question 19

Give at least 3 requirements of a stabilized approach.

Answer 19

At 1000: final landing configuration
Before landing checklist complete
Airspeed within +15 and -5 kts
In lateral/vertical profile

Question 20

What are the lowest SkyWest minimums for a CAT II approach?

Answer 20

1200,600,300