Aircraft General Flashcards

1
Q

How are the Captains and First Officers seats adjusted up and down?

A

Both electronically and manually

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2
Q

Where is the crank handle for adjusting the height of the pilot seats located?

A

Under the pilots seats

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3
Q

How are the rudder pedals adjusted fore and aft?

A

By an electric switch on the instrument panel

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4
Q

How should the pilot and copilot ensure their seats are correctly adjusted?

A

Adjust the seat until one of the two white spheres and the black sphere on the center windshield frames are aligned

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5
Q

What engines power the EMB-145?

A

AE 3007 A1 engines

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6
Q

If the cockpit direct vision windows are not properly locked, what indication does the pilot have?

A

A protruding yellow pin

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7
Q

What is the EMB-145LR maximum structural ramp weight?

A

48,501 lb

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8
Q

What is the EMB-145LR maximum structural takeoff weight?

A

48,501 lb

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9
Q

What is the EMB-145LR maximum structural landing weight?

A

42,549 lb

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10
Q

What is the EMB-145LR maximum zero fuel weight?

A

39,462 lb

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11
Q

Where is the courtesy light switch located?

A

Above the flight attendent seat

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12
Q

Where is the Captains flight located?

A

On the bulkhead behind the Captains seat

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13
Q

How is the main cabin door lowered?

A

Manually, with hydronic damping ensuring smooth operation

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14
Q

How is the ballet service door operated?

A

Manually

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15
Q

Where is the waste service panel located?

A

Aft belly

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16
Q

What indications do the crew get to alert them of an unlocked compartment hatch?

A

EICAS message ACCESS DOOR OPEN and a red DOOR OPEN message and a red square on the MFD takeoff page

17
Q

If the galley service door in not closed, what indication, if any, will the flight crew have?

A

EICAS message SERVICE DOOR OPEN if on the ground with at least one engine running, or in flight, a red DOOR OPEN message with a red door square on the MFD takeoff page

18
Q

Which door associated with the ACCESS DOORS caution EICAS message is in the unpressurized part of the aircraft?

A

The forward electronic compartment hatch

19
Q

Where is the forward electronic compartment access hatch located?

A

In the nose gear bay

20
Q

What are the three doors associated with the EICAS caution message: ACCESS DOOR OPEN?

A
  • Forward aviones bay
  • Aft avionics bay
  • Under cockpit access hatch
21
Q

How many doors are there in the forward fuselage?

A

Two: main entry and galley

22
Q

How many passenger cabin emergency escape hatches are there?

A

Two

23
Q

What is the minimum runway width required for a 180o turn using maximum steering?

A

69’ 7” (21.21 m)

24
Q

Where is the refueling panel located?

A

On the right side, in the wing-to-fuselage faring

25
Q

How many degrees of steering do the hand tiller and rudder pedals allow?

A

71° + 5° = 76°

26
Q

When does the cockpit voice recorder begin recording?

A

When the batteries are turned on

27
Q

When does the digital flight data recorder (DFDR) begin recording?

A

When the red beacon is turned on or the aircraft is airborne

28
Q

How can the PSU reading lights, attendant call lights, chimes, and zone lights be tested?

A

By pressing the PSU Test button on the forward attendant control panel

29
Q

What is indicated if the white stripe in a push button on the overhead panel, forward panel, or center pedestal is illuminated?

A

The button is not in its normal position for flight

30
Q

What are installed under the leading edge of each wing to prevent span-wise airflow separation at high angles of attack?

A

Vortillons, four each side

31
Q

What is the maximum takeoff altitude for the EMB-145?

A

8,000’

32
Q

What is the temperature range for takeoff?

A

-40°c to 52°c

33
Q

What is the maximum operating speed above 10,000’? Below 8,000’?

A

320kts or M .78 ; 250kts

34
Q

What is maneuvering speed (VA)?

A

200kts

35
Q

What is the maximum tailwind component for takeoff and landing?

A

10kts

36
Q

What is the turbulent air penetration speed below 10,000’?

A

200kts

37
Q

What is the turbulent air penetration speed at or above 10,000’?

A

250kts or M .63, whichever is lower