756 Fleet SKV study cards 2015 Flashcards
What provides info to Capt flight instruments?
Left IRU
When is RA displayed?
2500’
What is the source of the Capt RDMI? What is the backup source?
Source is FO IRU, backup source is the Center IRU
How is aircraft track supplied to the HSI?
Supplied by FMC
During normal FMC ops, system capabilities are contained within the ______. During alternate navigation operations, _______.
Normal ops= FMC
Alt ops= CDUs use own internal and computing capes
EFI system contains how many SGs (Symbol Generators)?
3
PLI indicator appears anytime….
… any time you have flaps extended and activates anytime you hit shaker speed
How many CDUs are there?
2
What restrictions apply to flying to an airport IFR at night?
Do not operate under IFR or at night into airports north of 73° North Latitude or
south of 60° South Latitude whose navigation aids are referenced to magnetic
north.
Where does the clock get its reference for UTC?
GPS
The EFIS gets info from SGs… what switch do you use to change the SG source?
the EFI switch
What are the positions for the Instrument Selector Panel?
Selects alternate source for the FMC SGs:
Flt Dir switch = L, R, C / Nav Switch= FMC-R, FMC-L, CDU-L (used for alternate Nav)
What does the EFI switch to when depressed?
ALTN
If you push the EFI switch, what happens?
Switches to center SG as ALTN
When the Capt ADC switch is selected, what happens?
Switches to FO source
What does a blocked pitot tube affect?
Airspeed and Altitude
What is the purpose of the IRS switch L on Instrument Service Panel?
Switch to Center for ALTN mode
If both pilots select ALTN on EFI/IRS/ADC switch, what EICAS message appears?
INSTR SWITCH
If aircraft operating in polar region, compass should be selected to display ________
True North
How are EICAS warnings displayed?
RED and highest priority
Where does the SATCOM antenna get it’s beam steering inputs from?
the IRUs
What type of communication is available from the Cabin Inter-phone?
Flight Deck and Cabin Comm
During Normal Ops, when does the Flight Data Recorder work?
First engine on, or in Flight
When you get a call from the cabin, what is seen/heard on the flight deck?
a DING and a blue light on the overhead panel
Why is HF radio inhibited on the ground?
To prevent automatic data transmission from occurring… and it should not be used while refueling
What does the ALERT switch on the overhead panel do?
Calls every station in the cabin
How is the Flight Recorder erased?
Parking brake set on ground, hold button for 2 seconds on AC power.
Where are the PA IN USE and the VIDEO IN lights located?
on Overhead panel
How do you place a voice call on SATCOM?
on the CDU
Which of the following is used for SATCOM?
CDU
What is the number of smoke detectors in each cargo compartment?
2
What supplies airflow through the smoke detectors?
Detector Fans
Which fire detectors arm for single loop operation if the other fails?
APU and ENGINE
What is a successful test of the WHEEL WELL fire detection?
WHEEL WELL fire light illuminates
How do you initiate a WHEEL WELL fire test?
WHEEL WELL fire test is pressed and held
How are the cargo fire bottles discharged?
One or both bottles can be discharged into either compartment manually
What does OVHT on EQUIP COOLING button mean?
the Supply Fan for the forward E/E is INOP
How are the Engine Press regulated shut off valves controlled and actuated?
they are ELECTRICALLY controlled and PNEUMATICALLY activated
Which recirc fan draws air from FWD E/E?
LEFT recirc fan
What shuts off if exhaust is detected?
LEFT recirc fan
Which recirc fan(s) shut down if smoke is detected in the supply side of the FWD E/E compartment?
LEFT and RIGHT
an OVHT light on the Equip Cooling Sw means…
…either there is LOW AIRFLOW or the FWD EQUIP cooling fan is INOP
How many equipment cooling fans operate at a time? What switches them?
ONE, the EQUIP Cooling switch alternates them
If you get an EICAS message of “FWD EQUIP SMOKE,” where is it coming from?
Equipment cooling exhaust air
Which of the following does NOT occur to get rid of smoke?
The overboard exhaust valve latches closed
because it needs to be open to get rid of smoke
the AUX fan automatically turns on when…
… you push the EQUIP COOLING swtich to ALTN and both supply fans have failed
The purpose of the recirculating fans is to…
… Allow packs to operate at a reduced airflow
The RIGHT RECIRC fan goes to the …
Mix Manifold
If the CAPT PITOT amber light illuminates in flight, it means…
… the Capt Pitot Probe is not being heated in flight
What indications will you get on the FMA when the FD is in GA mode?
Roll pitch activates in GA on ADI
Autothrottles to climb >2000 FPM
Roll commands bank to maintain ground track
When is LNAV deactivated when LNAV switch is selected a 2nd time?
When LNAV is armed
Approach to GA switch with FD off?
FD will reappear
What is NOT indicated by LAND 3 on the ASA?
When only 2 A/P are operating normally above 200’
What is the function of the YAW DAMPER?
To improve roll coordination and Dutch Roll Dampening
What powers the rudder?
Three HYD system motors (L, C, R)
What powers the elevators?
Three HYD system motors (L, C, R)
What powers the RUDDER RATIO?
LEFT HYD system
When is MACH/SPEED active?
A/P off… (it trims as airspeed changes)
A/P stab trim motor: How many are used?
1
Which HYD system(s) power the STAB TRIM?
Center and Right
The YAW DAMPER needs how many IRUs to align?
One
What does the Auto Slats system do?
Drives Slats to Landing position if Stick Shaker activated
How are the LE Slats and TE Flaps powered in NORM and ALTN?
Norm= Hydraulic ALTN= Electric
When does the CARGO COMP smoke detector system automatically configure for single loop operations?
When either detector fails and the ENG/APU/CARGO OVHT test is commanded
What do the RED ILLUMINATED switch lights mean?
The FIRE has NOT been extinguished
How do you manually pull out the fire handle if locked?
Push the ENG fire OVRD switch under the handle
Rotating the fire handle either way does what?
Discharges the bottle
If you see discharge lights on the APU handle, what does it mean?
Low Pressure in the APU bottle
When do FIRE lights go out?
When the fire is extinguished
What happens when the APU handle is pulled?
APU fuel valve closes Air supply valve is closed APU generator is tripped off Fire extinguisher is armed Silences bell
During APP GA mode, armed FD not up and glide slope captures….
Automatically
If the bank limit selector is set to 15 degrees, which mode will be limited?
HDG SEL
LAND 3 auto rudder input engaged?
at 500 ft RA during auto land if ASA shows Land3 or LAND2 in window
When is normal Bus Tie ops inhibited during auto land?
Below 200 ft
What happens when the APP switch on the MCP is selected?
the other two A/P engage
FD roll commands during a GA provide?
current ground track
Does AUTO SLATS or LOAD RELIEF function in ALTN mode?
Nope
In ALTN mode is there Asymmetry relief for Trailing Edge flaps? Leading Edge flaps?
TE= NO LE= YES
FLAP and SLAT electrical drive units…
… control movement
What two positions do the Leading Edge Slats have?
Takeoff and Land
The ALTN flap system is powered by…
Electric motors
When do the ARMED speed brakes activate?
Landing Gear on ground (not tilted)
Both Thrust Levers Idle
Either Thrust Reverser up
What inhibits the MACH/SPEED system?
Electric Trim
Alternate Trim
A/P trim
Pressing the LE Switch on the ALTN panel does what?
Disengages BOTH HYD Motors and ARMS the associated (LE, in this case) Electric Motor
What does the RUDDER RATIO light mean at cruise?
May have too little Low Speed Authority, and/or too much High Speed Authority… Use Caution
What does the Yellow A/P Caution light mean?
A/P is degraded
How many Flight Control Computers are engaged when on ONE autopilot?
One
What happens when the FWD CARGO EXT ARM switch is pushed to ARM?
BOTH Recirculating Fans are turned off
“CARGO DET 2” is displayed, what actions must be taken?
A FIRE TEST must be accomplished per QRH
How many LOOPS in each Fire System?
APU/ENG: 2
Wheel: 1
Cargo: 2 smoke detectors
When does the Discrete FIRE light illuminate on the forward panel?
When there is a FIRE in ANY system
Pulling the APU handle does what?
[Closes the FUEL valve] Also: APU shuts down Arms APU fire bottle Closes APU bleed valve Silences bell
Pushing either GA Switch increases A/T to what?
Climb at 2000 fpm
What is caused by pressing TO/GA on TMSP?
D-Rated Thrust
After liftoff, how is F/D T/O mode terminated?
Engaging A/P in CMD