Aircraft General Flashcards
How are the Captains and First Officers seats adjusted up and down?
Both electronically and manually
Where is the crank handle for adjusting the height of the pilot seats located?
Under the pilots seats
How are the rudder pedals adjusted fore and aft?
By an electric switch on the instrument panel
How should the pilot and copilot ensure their seats are correctly adjusted?
Adjust the seat until one of the two white spheres and the black sphere on the center windshield frames are aligned
What engines power the EMB-145?
AE 3007 A1 engines
If the cockpit direct vision windows are not properly locked, what indication does the pilot have?
A protruding yellow pin
What is the EMB-145LR maximum structural ramp weight?
48,501 lb
What is the EMB-145LR maximum structural takeoff weight?
48,501 lb
What is the EMB-145LR maximum structural landing weight?
42,549 lb
What is the EMB-145LR maximum zero fuel weight?
39,462 lb
Where is the courtesy light switch located?
Above the flight attendent seat
Where is the Captains flight located?
On the bulkhead behind the Captains seat
How is the main cabin door lowered?
Manually, with hydronic damping ensuring smooth operation
How is the ballet service door operated?
Manually
Where is the waste service panel located?
Aft belly
What indications do the crew get to alert them of an unlocked compartment hatch?
EICAS message ACCESS DOOR OPEN and a red DOOR OPEN message and a red square on the MFD takeoff page
If the galley service door in not closed, what indication, if any, will the flight crew have?
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
Which door associated with the ACCESS DOORS caution EICAS message is in the unpressurized part of the aircraft?
The forward electronic compartment hatch
Where is the forward electronic compartment access hatch located?
In the nose gear bay
What are the three doors associated with the EICAS caution message: ACCESS DOOR OPEN?
- Forward aviones bay
- Aft avionics bay
- Under cockpit access hatch
How many doors are there in the forward fuselage?
Two: main entry and galley
How many passenger cabin emergency escape hatches are there?
Two
What is the minimum runway width required for a 180o turn using maximum steering?
69’ 7” (21.21 m)
Where is the refueling panel located?
On the right side, in the wing-to-fuselage faring
How many degrees of steering do the hand tiller and rudder pedals allow?
71° + 5° = 76°
When does the cockpit voice recorder begin recording?
When the batteries are turned on
When does the digital flight data recorder (DFDR) begin recording?
When the red beacon is turned on or the aircraft is airborne
How can the PSU reading lights, attendant call lights, chimes, and zone lights be tested?
By pressing the PSU Test button on the forward attendant control panel
What is indicated if the white stripe in a push button on the overhead panel, forward panel, or center pedestal is illuminated?
The button is not in its normal position for flight
What are installed under the leading edge of each wing to prevent span-wise airflow separation at high angles of attack?
Vortillons, four each side
What is the maximum takeoff altitude for the EMB-145?
8,000’
What is the temperature range for takeoff?
-40°c to 52°c
What is the maximum operating speed above 10,000’? Below 8,000’?
320kts or M .78 ; 250kts
What is maneuvering speed (VA)?
200kts
What is the maximum tailwind component for takeoff and landing?
10kts
What is the turbulent air penetration speed below 10,000’?
200kts
What is the turbulent air penetration speed at or above 10,000’?
250kts or M .63, whichever is lower
