Aircraft General Flashcards

1
Q

What does a white striped bar mean?

A

Indicates non normal position.

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2
Q

What emergency equipment is located in the flight deck?

A
Crash Axe
Escape Rope (2)
Flashlights (2)
Halon Fire Extinguisher
PBE
Heat resistant gloves
Oxygen masks (3)
Life Vests (3)
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3
Q

What lights does the annunciator test button NOT check?

A

Fire lights, GPU button, parking break ON light

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4
Q

How long will the emergency lights last once illuminated?

A

Approximately 10 minutes.

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5
Q

How are the emergency lights powered?

A

Dedicated Emergency Lights Power Units (ELPU).

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6
Q

When will the emergency lights automatically illuminate?

A

Provided the switch is ARMED, when the airplane loses electrical power.

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7
Q

What three ways can the emergency lights be tuned on?

A

Loss of electrical power
Flight attendant panel
Flight deck EMER LT switch

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8
Q

Where is door information presented?

A

MFD status synoptic page

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9
Q

When will the reinforced flight deck door latch automatically open?

A

30 seconds after the EMERG ENTRY push button is pressed if the INHIB push button is not.

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10
Q

What happens if the flight crew pushes the INHIB button?

A

Inhibits the EMERG ENTRY command from the flight deck door control panel in the passenger cabin for 500 seconds (8 minutes 20 seconds).

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11
Q

What is initiated if you press and hold the EMER ENTRY button for a short time?

A

EMER entry into the flight deck sequence starts.

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12
Q

What is the purpose of the internal door handle vent flap?

A

Relieves residual cabin pressure prior to opening the door.

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13
Q

What happens if a pilot selects EMER on the audio panel?

A

A triple HI/LO chime sounds.

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14
Q

Are door warnings provided for all doors and hatches in the pressurized vessel?

A

Yes

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15
Q

Will the escape slide deploy when opened from the outside?

A

No

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16
Q

What pressurizes the potable water storage tank?

A

Bleed air or the potable water compressor

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17
Q

During initial aircraft power up, what displays are available?

A

DUs 2 and 3

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18
Q

What is the wingspan of the Embraer 170/175?

A

170/175: 85 feet 4 inches

175 (enhanced wingtips): 93 feet 11 inches

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19
Q

When does the DVDR flight data recording automatically activate?

A

First engine start

20
Q

What are you checking when you press the DVDR test button (Honeywell)?

A

Press and hold the test button for 3 seconds and verify no fail messages displayed on EICAS.

21
Q

What are you checking when you press the DVDR test button (Universal)?

A

Press and hold for 2 seconds, verify no fail messages displayed on EICAS.

  • FDR 1 and CVR PASS/FAIL lights during 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, the FDR 1 and CVR 1 PASS/FAIL lights illuminate in steady green, indicating the completion of a successful test.
  • After DVDR 1 test finishes, the DVDR 2 test will automatically start.
22
Q

How many DVDRs are installed?

A

2

23
Q

Can the CVR be erased?

A

Yes, when the aircraft is on the ground with the parking brake set.

24
Q

How many PBEs do we have?

A

4

25
Q

How many DUs are there?

A

5

26
Q

The flight deck is designed under a dark and quiet concept (T/F).

A

True

27
Q

The two service doors operate differently than the passenger doors (T/F).

A

False

28
Q

The INHIB button inhibits the EMERG ENTRY command from the control panel in the passenger cabin for ______ seconds.

A

500

29
Q

What indications are present to indicate the escape slides are armed?

A

Red ARMED appears above the respective door handle.

30
Q

What indications are present to confirm escape slides are disarmed?

A

Green DISARMED appears above the respective door handle.

31
Q

Are door warnings provided for all doors and hatches in the pressurized vessel?

A

Yes

32
Q

Can the escape slide be used deflated?

A

Yes

33
Q

When are flight attendants permitted to open the aircraft door from the inside?

A

If the aircraft is in a position without trained ground personnel. For example, during supplemental operations.

34
Q

Should the escape slide deploy when opened from the outside?

A

No

35
Q

The aircraft has ____ escape slides.

A

4

36
Q

The photoluminescent strips can be charged by placing the cabin lights on BRIGHT for _____ minutes.

A

15

37
Q

How many hand operated halon fire extinguishers are on the aircraft

A

5

38
Q

How do you operate a halon fire extinguisher?

A

Pull the pin
Aim at the base of the fire
Squeeze the trigger
Sweep across the base of the fire

39
Q

Where is the EMK located?

A

Aircraft left, last overhead bin in the aft cabin.

40
Q

How many manual release tools are on the aircraft?

A

2

41
Q

Where is the megaphone located?

A

Aft righthand doghouse.

42
Q

How many AEDs are on the aircraft?

A

1

43
Q

What are the three color sections of the EMK?

A

Orange, yellow and blue

44
Q

In which scenarios can the emergency crash axe be used?

A

Fire fighting, escape, rescue and most evacuation survival

45
Q

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

A

250 knots

46
Q

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

A

270 knots

47
Q

What is design maneuvering speed?

A

240 knots