AC GEN, Limitations & Performance

Question 1

Wingspan of the 400F/-8

Answer 1

400F - 213’ (64.9m)
-8 - 224.5’ (68.4m)

Question 2

With body gear steering, what is the minimum pavement for a 180 degree turn with the 400F/-8?

Answer 2

400F - 153’ (46.6)
-8 - 172’

Question 3

What happens when you rotate the Oxygen Mask Emergency/Test selector to emergency?

Answer 3

Supplies 100% oxygen under positive pressure at all cabin altitudes and protects against smoke and harmful vapors.

Question 4

With the Emergency (EMER) Lights Switch ARMED, when do the emergency lights illuminate?

Answer 4

If airplane electrical power (DC) fails or is turned off.

Question 5

What is the electrical power source for the emergency lighting system, and for what duration?

Answer 5

Remote batteries for 15 minutes

Question 6

Where is the portable ELT located on the -400 freighter?

Answer 6

Upper deck lavatory exterior wall

Question 7

What are the Immediate Action Items on the Quick Reference Checklist?

Answer 7

CABIN ALTITUDE - Rapid Depressurization
ENG 1,2,3,4 AUTOSTART - Aborted Engine Start
Engine Limit or Surge or Stall
IAS DISAGREE - Airspeed Unreliable
FIRE ENG 1,2,3,4 - Engine Severe Damage or Separation
Multiple Engine Flameout or Stall
Evacuation

Question 8

Maximum Takeoff and Landing Tailwind for 400F/-8/LCF

Answer 8

400F -15kts
-8 - 15kts
LCF - 10kts

Question 9

Maximum headwind component for autoland?

Answer 9

25 knots

Question 10

Maximum and minimum glide-slope angles for ILS autoland?

Answer 10

2.5 - 3.25°

Question 11

What VNAV limitation applies to leveling off within 2,000 feet of transition after changing altimeter setting ?

Answer 11

Do not use VNAV for level off if the QNH is less than

29.70 / 1006

Question 12

Without LAND2 or LAND3 annunciated, the autopilot must not remain engaged below what RA altitude ?

Answer 12

100 feet RA

Question 13

What is turbulent air penetration speed -400 and -8?

Answer 13

-400 : 290 to 310 KIAS/.82 to .85M whichever is lower

-8: 310 knots / .83M

Question 14

What is the minimum in flight fuel temperature for the -8

Answer 14

-48C

Question 15

What is maximum altitude for flap extension?

Answer 15

20,000 feet

Question 16

Are operations allowed when braking action is reported as NIL ?

Answer 16

NO

Question 17

Name some places you can find the maximum takeoff and landing weights for the aircraft you’re operating ?

Answer 17

Page 1 of the OFP
FCOM Vol 1 Limitations

Question 18

Whats the difference between the BOW on the OFP and the Sable load-sheet? is there a difference between the Sable and OFP final calculated ZFW and TOGW

Answer 18

BOW (OFP) - Basic Operating Weight (includes weight of all cockpit and cabin crew)

BOW (Sable) - Basic Operating Weight (Aircraft basic weight +2 crew)

Question 19

On the 400F, 400C, and -8 the Final Upper Deck/Cockpit Procedure requires the FO to do what with the Smoke Barrier Door?

Answer 19

Ensure the door is closed and all three security lock are moved to the locked position