Aircraft General Flashcards
What does a white striped bar mean?
Indicates non normal position.
What emergency equipment is located in the flight deck?
Crash Axe Escape Rope (2) Flashlights (2) Halon Fire Extinguisher PBE Heat resistant gloves Oxygen masks (3) Life Vests (3)
What lights does the annunciator test button NOT check?
Fire lights, GPU button, parking break ON light
How long will the emergency lights last once illuminated?
Approximately 10 minutes.
How are the emergency lights powered?
Dedicated Emergency Lights Power Units (ELPU).
When will the emergency lights automatically illuminate?
Provided the switch is ARMED, when the airplane loses electrical power.
What three ways can the emergency lights be tuned on?
Loss of electrical power
Flight attendant panel
Flight deck EMER LT switch
Where is door information presented?
MFD status synoptic page
When will the reinforced flight deck door latch automatically open?
30 seconds after the EMERG ENTRY push button is pressed if the INHIB push button is not.
What happens if the flight crew pushes the INHIB button?
Inhibits the EMERG ENTRY command from the flight deck door control panel in the passenger cabin for 500 seconds (8 minutes 20 seconds).
What is initiated if you press and hold the EMER ENTRY button for a short time?
EMER entry into the flight deck sequence starts.
What is the purpose of the internal door handle vent flap?
Relieves residual cabin pressure prior to opening the door.
What happens if a pilot selects EMER on the audio panel?
A triple HI/LO chime sounds.
Are door warnings provided for all doors and hatches in the pressurized vessel?
Yes
Will the escape slide deploy when opened from the outside?
No
What pressurizes the potable water storage tank?
Bleed air or the potable water compressor
During initial aircraft power up, what displays are available?
DUs 2 and 3
What is the wingspan of the Embraer 170/175?
170/175: 85 feet 4 inches
175 (enhanced wingtips): 93 feet 11 inches