41-60 Flashcards
Advisory messages are identified by what color?
Cyan
The GND PROX TERR INHIB button will inhibit the predictive EGPWS functions. This button should be pressed to manually inhibit the EGPWS when landing at an airport that is not in the database.
True
What is the meaning of an EICAS message with a chevron next to it?
Addressing this item first will likely clear other related messages
What items does the Takeoff Configuration Test Button check to ensure the aircraft is properly configured for takeoff?
Flaps setting matches what is set in MCDU
Trim setting in green range
Parking brake released
Spoilers not deployed
The aircraft is equipped with windshear detection and guidance.
True
The EGPWS (Enhanced ground proximity warning system) provides visual and aural (sound) warning to help pilots avoid?
CFIT (Controlled flight into terrain)
The warning system messages are displayed on the ______?
EICAS
Which of the following conditions prior to takeoff will generate a “NO TAKEOFF, __ “ voice message?
Both A and C are correct:
Flap position is not in agreement with flap position selected in
MCDU
Pitch trim out of green range
If too many EICAS message are being displayed the pilot can scroll the warning messages out of the way to see the rest.
False
Navigation should not be predicated with the use of the Terrain Awareness System.
True
While conducting an external inspection, the APU shuts down unexpectedly and you notice smoke exiting the tail cone. You return back to the flight deck 60 seconds later to find the following
indications:
The APU fire extinguisher pushbutton is illuminated
As you are sitting in the flight deck enjoying a quiet moment in an unpowered airplane, the ramp agent runs in and says your right engine has caught fire. Without applying power to the airplane can we still discharge the engine fire bottles to fight the fire?
Yes
While in flight you suspect a non-annunciated AFT Cargo Fire. While running the appropriate checklist you are directed to push the AFT CARGO EXT button on the fire panel. The first time you
push this button what happens?
Neither bottle is used, but the high rate squib is armed
When fire extinguisher handle is pulled, what valves close?
All answers are correct:
BIeeds SOV,
Fuel SOV,
Hydraulic SOV
Prior to selecting the “TEST” button on the Fire Extinguisher Panel, the SOPM states that the pilot must verify:
Both B and C:
No fire protection fail messages displayed on EICAS, EICAS has been energized for a minimum of 30 seconds
What areas of the aircraft have built-in fire protection?
All answers are correct (Engines, APU, Cargo Compartments)
What happens automatically if the fire detection system detects a fire in the FWD cargo compartment?
The air circulation fan in the forward compartment tums off, the ventilation outflow valve closes, the high rate fire extinguisher bottle is armed, and the associated cargo fire button is illuminated.
If FADEC detects a fire in flight, how long before it automatically shuts down the APU?
The APU will not automatically shut down for an in-flight fire.
While at the gate you get an EICAS warning message “FWD CARGO FIRE’’ what should you do first?
Run the QRC for FWD CARGO FIRE
When must a fire detection system test be performed?
The crew’s first flight of the day in a particular airplane.
