Aircraft Familiarization

Question 1

Airplane General - Doors and Windows

What is the 787 wingspan ?

Answer 1

60.1 meters

Question 2

Aircraft Familiarization

What is the 787-9’s length ?

Answer 2

62 meters from nose to APU exhaust.

Question 3

Aircraft Familiarization

What is the minimum pavement width for a 180° turn ?

Answer 3

47 meters

Question 4

Aircraft Familiarization

What can be considered the brain of the 787 ?

Answer 4

The CCS : Common Core System.

It provides a common computing network and data exchange system for the majority of airplanes systems.

Question 5

Airplane General - Doors and Windows

What is the main component of the CCS (Common Core System) ?

Answer 5

The CCRs : Common Computing Resource, composed of a left and right cabinet.
Separate modules within each CCR cabinet perform distinct functions.
2 CCRs : L and R

Question 6

Aircraft Familiarization

What are the CCS controls and/or indications for normal operations ?

Answer 6

There are none! CCS is fully automatic.

But they can be reset by 2 overhead switches through an unannunciated NNC : LOSS OF ALL DISPLAYS.

Question 7

Aircraft Familiarization

Which CCR is started first ?

Answer 7

The left CCR.

2-3 minutes

Question 8

Aircraft Familiarization

How is the left CCR started ?

Answer 8

By pushing the main battery switch ON.

Question 9

Aircraft Familiarization

When is the right CCR started ?

Answer 9

When :
• The left CCR has completed its startup and,
• a power source other than the battery is available.

Question 10

Aircraft Familiarization

What is the Max Rate Climb speed ?

Answer 10

• Vref30 + 140

* UP + 60

Question 11

Aircraft Familiarization

How many passenger cabin entry doors does the aircraft have ?

Answer 11

8

Question 12

Aircraft Familiarization

How are the FWD and AFT cargo doors operated ?

Answer 12

Electrically.

They can also be operated manually.

Question 13

Airplane General - Doors and Windows

How are the Bulk and FWD access door operated ?

Answer 13

Manually.

Question 14

Airplane General - Doors and Windows

With the SEAT BELT SIGNS switch on AUTO, when will the signs automatically turn on ?

Answer 14

• Landing gear not up and locked or,
• Flap lever at five or greater or,
• Airplane altitude below an airline defined altitude or,
• Cabin altitude above 10,000 feet or,
• Passenger oxygen on.

Question 15

Airplane General - Doors and Windows

Margin required from WING TIP to ensure obstacle clearance while taxiing in a turn ?

Answer 15

4.6 m

Question 16

Airplane General - Doors and Windows

Margin required from NOSE to ensure obstacle clearance while taxiing in a turn ?

Answer 16

16.8 m

Question 17

Airplane General - Doors and Windows

On the flight deck access keypad, what indicates a proper entry of the emergency code ?

Answer 17

The amber light is illuminated.

EICAS will also display FD DOOR AUTO UNLOCK.