757 Differences Flashcards
Maximum operating altitude
42,000 feet
Max takeoff weight
Max landing weight
250,000 pounds
210,000 pounds
Maximum takeoff and landing tailwind component
10 knots
Center tank fuel limitation
Maximum of 2000 Lbs. (907 Kgs) with less than full wing tanks and cannot exceed maximum zero fuel weight
What category is the 757 for instrument approaches ?
It can be CAT B or C
If the airplane is empty it can be CAT B
CAT B 91-121 knots
CAT C 121-141 knots
What parts of the wing have anti ice ?
On the 757, the 3 Leading Edge Slats Outboard of the respective Engine are heated.
What is the rich position on the fuel control switch for ?
This position is used for fuel enrichment during cold engine starts, when the EGT temperature indicates 0 degrees or less. After engine start, the pilots place the switch to run. Once the engine reaches idle, fuel flow is unaffected by switch position. RICH adds 100 PPH fuel flow for start
What is the purpose of the engine limiter switches ?
The purpose of the engine limiters is to prevent N1, or fan overspeed.
When selecting Climb 2 on the TMSP panel on the ground when do we select Climb 1 and then CLB on the climb out ?
Takeoff weight less than 210,000lbs initial CLB2 stepping to CLB1 at climb less than 1000ft/min then stepping to CLB as less than 1000ft/min
During engine start what do you want to see on the engine page before going to RUN on the fuel control switch ?
EGT below 100 Celsius
N2 10%
N3 25%
If there is a APU fire what will the fire protection do ?
On the 757, for the APU fire bottle to discharge automatically, the airplane must be on the ground with both engines off
How many ailerons does the 757 and do they have a aileron lockout function ?
2 ailerons total and no aileron lockout function
How does the Autoslat Protection feature work ?
The Slats will AUTOMATICALLY extend from the Takeoff position to the fully extended Landing position.
The slats retract a few seconds after the Stall signal is removed.
Where is the refueling panel located ?
Refueling Panel is located under the RIGHT Wing
How does the fuel jettison work on the 757 ?
The 757 doesn’t have fuel jettison 🤣
