737-8 Flashcards
Max fuel capacity for 737-800?
8,675 USG, 26,000L, 46,000lbs
On Boeing 737, how many portable oxygen bottles should be on board?
At least one for each cabin crew
What are the AP modes of Boeing 737?
Hdg, LNAV, VNAV, altitude hold and vertical speed
What is the 737-800 fuel burn per hour?
5,700lbs/hr
Max TO mass? Weight?
174,000lbs, 79,000kg, (Wgt?) 154,000lbs, 70,000kg
Max LDG wgt?
145,500lbs, 66,000kg
Empty operating wgt?
91,700lbs, 41,500kg
Max payload?
45,300lbs, 20,540kg
Max pax?
189 (2-seats, 162)
Max cruise speed?
490KTAS
Long range cruise speed?
450KTAS
Final appr spd?
135-155KTAS (full flap, gear down)
TO distance?
2650m
LDG distance?
1635m
Range?
4,000nm but
std range on 737-8, 3115nm
Service ceiling?
41,000ft
Length?
39.5m, 129.6ft
Wingspan?
34.3m, 112.7ft
Height?
12.5m
Engine?
2x CFMI, CFM56-7
Top cruising spd?
Mach 0.785
Describe 73-8 wing
Swept back, winglets, longer chord from previous designs
On Boeing 737-8, when reaching the end of an LNAV route, what happens to VNAV?
It terminates.
How many cabin crew must be present?
min 4 (1 for every 50)
What can you tell me about the hydraulic px and sys of Boeing 737NG?
Has 3x 3,000PSI hydraulic systems. Sys A, B and backup. The sys controls the flight ctrs, LE flaps and slats, trailing edge flaps, LDG gear, wheel brakes, nose wheel steering, thrust reversers and AP. A and B have engine driven pumps (EDP) and an AC motor pump (ACMP).
what is the turbulent penetration spd?
280kts or M0.76 which ever is lower
what classification are the cargo appartments?
C
Angle of sweep on 737NG?
25 degrees
On 73-8, what is the max diff in px relief valves?
9.1PSI
How is the LDG gear operated?
Hydraulic powered
In normal operation, what provides the AP with N1 limit values
FMC (the values you input in this then calcs the limits)
Engine ignition must be on for?
TO, LDG, heavy rain, anti-ice, turbulence
After lift off the AT remains in THR HLD until what altitude?
800ft radio
Is there a spd limit for outboard LDG lights?
No
What is the max demonstrated TO and LDG XWC?
33kts
Which 737s are approved for ETOPS?
700-800-900 series
What are the min and max GS angles for autoland?
3.25 degrees and 2.5 degrees respectively
What is the min and max limit colour?
Red
Will the loss of one AC Bus remove cabin lights?
No
What is the distance btwn the rear LDG gear wells?
5.7m, 18.9ft
The automatic flight sys consists of…?
AP flight director sys (AFDS) and AT
How are the flaps operated?
By 2 hydraulic sys A and B
How many tyres does 737 LDG gear have?
6
Does one engine rotate in the same direction as the other?
yes
What is the max seat cap for 737-7?
149
How many flight crew required to operate on 737?
2
How many emergency exits are on the 737-8?
8
737 max TWC?
10kts
737-8 max RW slope?
plus or minus 2 percent
737-8 thrust setting for engine out above max continuous can be maintained for?
10 mins
How is the elevator sys powered on 737?
Hydraulics
What is the tail height of 737-8?
12.5m, 41.2ft
On 737-8, what is the max TO and LDG alt?
8,400ft
Typical cruise spd for 737-8 at FL350 is?
0.78M
On 737, are the flashlights charged off the AC electrical sys?
No
On 737-8, what is the caution limit colour?
Yellow
How would you react to a Capt who seems to be drunk?
Ask if I may speak to him privately and ask him if he is feeling sick. This will give him the chance to report himself not fit for duty.
Have you applied elsewhere? What if you received another job offer, which job will you take?
Yes, I think it is short sighted to put all my eggs in one basket but having said that, if I was ever in such a privileged situation as to receive another job offer, I would take RYR for sure. The reasons being: because of the international crew including many friends and colleagues I’ve met throughout my training, RYR has multiple bases incl. those in Scotland, you fly the 737-800 which I love and have experience in and you offer a a salary which meets standard of living with opportunities to expand within the business too.
What is your greatest weakness?
Too much self criticsm exacerbated by my social and ethical culture’s view of roles for women. Of course I had to overcome all those things to be sitting here today, but there are those times where I am tired and I start to slide. I am not more conscious of those times and feelings and make sure I handle it professionally. It’s a fancy way of saying I stop myself from spiralling and becoming counter productive in my thoughts.
What is something you don’t like about your current company?
In my previous company it would take a lot of persuading to get things changed, for the better. It was a long and arduous process but I got a few things changed incl. processes to make my job a lot more efficient.
Why did you become a pilot?
When I entered the flight training program I would answer this Q with, because I like flying and the idea that it uses both my cognitive and physical skills. Now that I’ve been through training I would answer, because I LOVE flying, the aviation community and the fact that this job pushes me so far out my comfort zone that I love the new skills and knowledge that I acquire everyday. And also because being a commercial pilot is cool.
What do you know about our bases/hubs?
Founded in 1984, HQ in Swords, Dublin with primary operational bases in Dublin (2nd largest hub) and London Stanstead (largest hub). Bases throughout Europe.
Did you apply to other airlines?
Yes, it would be remiss of me to only apply for one airline, but RYR remains my priority choice due to international crew, bases, friends already within RYR, reputation, the RYR business strategy and the living standards wage that RYR offers.
What is your back-up plan when we won’t hire you?
This is a back up plan in general and not just if RYR doesn’t hire me, in that I will look to improve my skills and experience to make myself so qualified that you have no option to hire me in the future. This could be to get my aerobatics and or instructor rating, get into gliding to fully understand aerodynamics. Immerse myself in flying club(s) and even perhaps considering moving south to England so I am close to the aviation community. Living in Scotland there is very little in terms of opportunities. I will do what it takes to get to where I want to go because I have come this far, I will not give up.
Give me a summary of your flying career up to this point?
I have a fATPL from different schools. I first started out on the integrated program which didn’t work out and instead of walking away with regrets I continued on with 2 fantastic modular programs. Because of the journey I’ve ultimately had, I’ve had a lot of exposure to different environments, people and types of training aircrafts, which total 10. I have a lot of people to thank for my progress and along the way have made some long lasting friendships. As my culture instills, never forget where you came from. Meaning gratitude to all those who helped you along the way.
Would you mind working with younger captains?
No. Given I started flight training later in my life, many instructors were young than me. In fact I look forward to working with more as they teach me new things, especially about their generation and ideas!
When will you be available for us?
Now! I’m ready to go, any challenge you throw at me I’m ready.
What types and numbers of AC comprise the fleet? What types of engines?
737-7, 8 and MAX200.
Turbo fan engines CFM51
What type of wing does 737-8 have?
Swept
What angle of sweep does 737-8 have?
25 degrees. 27 degrees is inefficient
What is the incline of the dihedral?
6 degrees
What is the difference between the stabiliser on the 737-8 compared to the Duchess?
Duchess stabiliser has an elevator at the TE. This is moved mechanically by cable and aided by a trim tab (to alleviate px forces on the pilot). The 737-8 stabiliser is all moving hence more powerful and sensitive. It is moved via hydraulics and servos. Anti-servo tabs are used to add forces.
What is the optimum ISA cruise ALT for 737-8?
36,000ft
What is the pressurisation of cabin in the cruise?
8,000ft
What is the fuel cap of the 737-8?
26,000lbs/ 6,875USG
What are the G limits of the Boeing?
Flaps UP +2.5 to -1.0
DOWN = 2.0 to 0
How many AC does RYR have?
470 connecting 40 countries
how many bases does RYR have?
82 in Europe and N. Africa.
HQ in Dublin Swords, and largest hub is Stanstead, London.
What is the min flight crew allowed for RYR flights?
2 flight and 4 cabin crew
How many seats does RYR flight have and what class of seat?
189 seats all economy. RYR believes 1st class wastes fuel consumption and capacity
Why don’t RYR use turbo props?
Lower range, jets are faster and public perception
What are the advan of operating one AC fleet? Why don’t we use mixed fleet?
Economics - supply and demand: as a large buyer RYR has purchasing power therefore can negotiate with Boeing on costs of new AC and after sales services.
Internally, its easier and cheaper to maintain because parts again are negotiated and everyone is trained to do the same thing, so HR across all departments can be less.
