AFM Flashcards
What’s the meaning of Land as soon as possible?
Land without delay where safe approach and landing is assured.
- How are CAS messages arranged?
Chronologically within color groupings, with most recent at the top.
- What are the five (5) types of CAS messages?
Single system, umbrella, consequential alert, collector, and directive.
- What’s a Consequential Alert (CA) CAS message?
It shares a common cause with an umbrella.
- What’s the difference between meaning of red and amber CAS message?
Red - immediate awareness, immediate response;
Amber - immediate awareness, subsequent response.
- What does a gray switch indicate on OHPTS?
Unavailable selection.
- What’s the meaning of OHPTS switch with cyan font?
Indicates operating state that triggers a cyan CAS message.
- What’s the meaning of OHPTS switch with amber font?
triggers an amber CAS message or reflects abnormal in-flight condition.
- What controls automatic functions on aircraft?
DCN and SPDS
- How were cabin systems designed?
With redundancy so single-point failure doesn’t result in loss of cabin functionality.
- What dampens main entry door during opening?
Hydraulic damper with self-contained, recirculating supply of hydraulic oil.
- What happens when outside door switch is selected to CLOSE?
Circuit energizes to CLOSE provided EXTERNAL BATTERY switch is first selected ON, aux pump operates, and door closes. Once door is closed and electrically latched, circuit is deenergized, aux pump shuts off, and EXTERNAL BATTERY may be selected to OFF.
- What’s the purpose of DOOR SAFETY switch?
When depressed, DOOR SAFETY switch prevents the door from closing.
- What’s the limitation associated with main entry acoustic door?
Must be fully open during taxi, takeoff and landing.
- When does acoustic door open automatically?
With flaps selected to 10° or landing gear extension.
- How could you investigate baggage compartment from main cabin without opening baggage compartment door?
A peep hole is provided to inspect baggage compartment in the event of onboard fire in baggage area.
- Describe the seal on external baggage door.
It features a passive seal to maintain pressurization.
- What is AHTMS?
Aircraft Health and Trend Monitoring System: captures data from Crew Alerting System (CAS), Central Maintenance Computer (CMC), and Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and transmits data to ground stations at pre-determined intervals
- Describe primary escape routes on GVIII.
Includes main entry door and four (4) emergency exit windows.
- Describe what happens with selection of FDR / CMC Event switch on OHPTS?
Places event stamp on FDR recording, initiates CMC time series recording, and switch legend illuminates blue
- What information is stored on cockpit voice recorder (CVR)?
All audio signals transmitted and received by aircraft crew members, including all conversation in cockpit and CPDLC data
- What are requirements for erasing CVR?
Must be on ground with main cabin door open.
- What happens when ELT switch is selected to ON?
ELT transmits, LED indicator blinks red, and blue CAS message displays.
