Aircraft General Flashcards
What is the wingspan?
34.1m
What is the length of aircraft?
37.57m
What is the height of fin?
12.14m
Which areas are unpressurised?
Nose and main gear bays, air cond comp, tailcone.
What is 180deg turn technique, minimum approximate turn width?
75ft
*slow continuous turn, symmetrical thrust, no differential braking, and a dry surface.
Maximum service ceiling?
FL398
Turbulence Penetration speed?
Below FL200: 250 kt
Above FL200: 275 kt then .76 M
What does STROBE switch in AUTO do?
Strobe lights only operate when aircraft is in flight.
Is there a speed limit for landing light extention?
No, however airframe buffet may occur about 280kts.
With EMER EXIT LT switch set to ARM, which cabin lights illuminate automatically if DC ESS SHED Bus is unpowered?
-Escape path lights
-Overhead emergency lights
-EXIT signs
With EMER EXIT LT switch set to ARM, which cabin lights illuminate automatically if AC Bus 1 is unpowered?
Overhead emergency lights.
Maximum crosswind?
Takeoff and landing 38kts (gust included)
*some aircraft limited to 35kt on takeoff.
When will flight deck door automatically unlock?
During a decompression or if electrical power is lost.
What does red light illuminated on cabin door indicate?
Aircraft is still pressurised.
What are the WING lights for?
Illuminate the leading edge and engine air intake to show if ice is accumulating.