AIR SYSTEMS Flashcards
Recirculation fans _____ and allow packs to operate at a reduced flow.
A. improve cabin ventilation
B. operate only in the standby cooling mode
C. exhaust air overboard through outflow valves
D. provide 100% fresh conditioned air to the passenger cabin
A. improve cabin ventilation
The left pack supplies air to the cockpit at a higher pressure than the passenger cabin _____.
A. to ensure proper cooling for cockpit instruments
B. to prevent smoke from entering the cockpit from the passenger cabin
C. to ensure that the forward outflow valve remains open constantly
D. to create a slightly greater pressure in the cabin than the cockpit
B. to prevent smoke from entering the cockpit from the passenger cabin
The _____ cargo compartments have independant bleed air heating systems.
A. forward and bulk
B. forward, aft, and bulk
C. aft and forward
D. aft and bulk
D. aft and bulk
The pilot can set the master cabin temperature control reference between _____ using the CABIN TEMP control.
A. 65°F and 80°F
B. 65°F and 85°F
C. 70°F and 85°F
D. 60°F and 80°F
B. 65°F and 85°F
When the engine bleed air switches are selected ON, an engine bleed valve closes automatically for _____?
A. a bleed air duct leak
B. a hydraulic reservoir overpressure
C. an engine fire handle illuminated
D. a pack L (R) failure
A. a bleed air duct leak
For _____, pack control automatically uses standby cooling as a backup mode. The EICAS advisory message PACK MODE (L, R) displays.
A. Loss of bleed air source
B. Low output pressure
C. Certain internal malfunctions
D. A trim air valve failure (closed)
C. Certain internal malfunctions
Pneumatic system air can be supplied by the _____.
A. ram air turbine
B. engines, APU, or ground air source
C. APU or oxygen generators
D. engines or airstart bottles
B. engines, APU, or ground air source
When pulled ON, the LDG ALT selector removes the FMC landing altitude. Rotating left or right manually sets the landing altitude. Pushing the selector in _____.
A. makes the manually set landing altitude appear in the FMC
B. causes the EICAS message LANDING ALT to display
C. resets the landing altitude to zero
D. restores the FMC landing altitude
D. restores the FMC landing altitude
The LDG ALT (landing altitude) display shows _____.
A. AUTO after the value if altitude is supplied by the Captain’s altimeter
B. MAN after the value if altitude is autmatically supplied by the FMS
C. 1000 feet if FMC altitude is invalid
D. when half way or more than 400 NM from departure airport
D. when half way or more than 400 NM from departure airport
The _____ cargo compartments are heated and pressurized.
A. forward, aft, and bulk
B. forward and aft
C. aft and bulk
D. forward and bulk
A. forward, aft, and bulk
Shoulder and foot heat for pilots is available _____.
A. on the ground only
B. inflight and on the ground
C. in flight only
D. only at cruise altitude
C. in flight only
The AIR COND reset switch resets or attempts to reset which of the following?
A. Pack valves, trim air valves, recirculation fans, and fault protection.
B. Equipment cooling, gasper fans, and pack valves.
C. Gasper fans, pack valves, and cabin temperature controller.
D. Pack valves and bleed air valves.
A. Pack valves, trim air valves, recirculation fans, and fault protection.
When the engine bleed air switches are selected ON, an engine bleed valve closes automatically for _____?
A. a pack L (R) failure
B. a bleed air duct leak
C. an engine fire handle illuminated
D. a hydraulic reservoir overpressure
B. a bleed air duct leak
If an automatic shutdown of the cargo heat system occurs, cargo heat _____.
A. to the related compartment cannot be restored until the associated overheat condition is removed
B. is available on the LOW TEMP setting once the overheat condition is removed
C. is provided to the failed compartment automatically through a diverter valve which channels heat from the unaffected compartment
D. to the related compartment cannot be restored in flight
D. to the related compartment cannot be restored in flight
If a duct leak is detected, the appropriate valves _____ to isolate the leak.
A. close automatically
B. are closed by depressing the BLEED AIR ISLN switches
C. must be manually selected and closed
D. are automatically detected and manually closed
A. close automatically