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
When does the DVDR flight data recording automatically activate?
First engine start
What are you checking when you press the DVDR test button (Honeywell)?
Press and hold the test button for 3 seconds and verify no fail messages displayed on EICAS.
What are you checking when you press the DVDR test button (Universal)?
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.
How many DVDRs are installed?
2
Can the CVR be erased?
Yes, when the aircraft is on the ground with the parking brake set.
How many PBEs do we have?
4
How many DUs are there?
5
The flight deck is designed under a dark and quiet concept (T/F).
True
The two service doors operate differently than the passenger doors (T/F).
False
The INHIB button inhibits the EMERG ENTRY command from the control panel in the passenger cabin for ______ seconds.
500
What indications are present to indicate the escape slides are armed?
Red ARMED appears above the respective door handle.
What indications are present to confirm escape slides are disarmed?
Green DISARMED appears above the respective door handle.
Are door warnings provided for all doors and hatches in the pressurized vessel?
Yes
Can the escape slide be used deflated?
Yes
When are flight attendants permitted to open the aircraft door from the inside?
If the aircraft is in a position without trained ground personnel. For example, during supplemental operations.
Should the escape slide deploy when opened from the outside?
No
The aircraft has ____ escape slides.
4
The photoluminescent strips can be charged by placing the cabin lights on BRIGHT for _____ minutes.
15
How many hand operated halon fire extinguishers are on the aircraft
5
How do you operate a halon fire extinguisher?
Pull the pin
Aim at the base of the fire
Squeeze the trigger
Sweep across the base of the fire
Where is the EMK located?
Aircraft left, last overhead bin in the aft cabin.
How many manual release tools are on the aircraft?
2
Where is the megaphone located?
Aft righthand doghouse.
How many AEDs are on the aircraft?
1
What are the three color sections of the EMK?
Orange, yellow and blue
In which scenarios can the emergency crash axe be used?
Fire fighting, escape, rescue and most evacuation survival
What is the turbulent air penetration speed below 10,000?
250 knots
What is the turbulent air penetration speed above 10,000?
270 knots
What is design maneuvering speed?
240 knots
