Aircraft General

Question 1

Aircraft general description: Wing, tail, pressurization, power, gear
ASM 2.1.1

Answer 1

Low wing
Conventional tail
Pressurized
Powered by two high bypass wing-mounted turbofan engines
Fully retractable tricycle landing gear with twin tires at each strut
ASM 2.1.1

Question 2

Passenger configuration

ASM 2.1.3.1

Answer 2

Max of 76 passenger seats
19 rows
4 seats across
center aisle
Two galleys, forward and aft
Two lavatories, forward and aft
ASM 2.1.3.1

Question 3

Exit row seating

2.1.3.3

Answer 3

There are no emergency exit rows or overwing exits. All seats are separated from the emergency exit by a bulkhead.
ASM 2.1.3.3

Question 4

Aircraft Height

ASM 2.1.4.1

Answer 4

32’3”

ASM 2.1.4.1

Question 5

Aircraft Tailspan

ASM 2.1.4.1

Answer 5

32’ 9”

ASM 2.1.4.1

Question 6

Aircraft wingspan

ASM 2.1.4.1

Answer 6

85’ 4”

Question 7

Main gear span

ASM 2.1.4.1

Answer 7

17’

Question 8

From front to rear, name the top antennae

ASM 2.1.6

Answer 8

TCAS
TDR 1
COM 1
GPS 1
ADF 1
COM 3
ELT
VOR1/2 (on tail)

Question 9

From front to rear, name bottom antennae

ASM 2.1.6

Answer 9

TCAS
TDR 1/TDR 2
COM 2
DME 2
RAT 1
RAR 1
RAR 2
RAT 2

Question 10

Dark and Quiet Cockpit Concept: While in flight, all systems are normal when: (3 items)
ASM 2.3.1

Answer 10

• Overhead, main, glare shield and control pedestal panels have no lights on
• No aural warnings are being issued
• The selector knobs are positioned at 12 o’clock

Question 11

A white striped bar on any button indicates…

ASM 2.3.1 NOTE

Answer 11

…that it’s not in its normal position

Question 12

The aircraft has a ___ ___ design

Answer 12

Double bubble

Question 13

The aircraft is pressurized between…

Answer 13

the forward bulkhead (located forward of the cockpit) and the aft bulkhead (aft of the electronics bay).

Question 14

Normal pressurization is ___ and air conditioning is provided by ___ located ___.

Answer 14

automatic/ two air conditioning packs / located in the unpressurized cargo bay forward of the wing root

Question 15

The cockpit can accommodate:

Answer 15

2 pilot and one observer

Question 16

The cabin can accommodate:

Answer 16

Two, optionally three FA’s

78 passengers

Question 17

There are how many galleys and toilets?

Answer 17

Two and two

Question 18

The cabin features a ___ ____, ___ ___ doors on the left, and ___ ___ ___ on the right

Answer 18

wardrobe closet, two passengers doors, two service doors

Question 19

There are ___ cargo compartments

Answer 19

two

Question 20

What type of engine does the aircraft have?

Answer 20

Two GE CF34-8E high bypass turbofan engines

Question 21

Engine controls and fuel scheduling are provided by:

Answer 21

FADEC

Question 22

To enhance braking, the aircraft is equipped with

Answer 22

One thrust reverser per engine

Question 23

The certified aircraft ceiling is:

Answer 23

41,000 ft

Question 24

Max cruising speed is:

Answer 24

.82 Mach

Question 25

Depending on the long or normal range version, it can reach destinations upward of:

Answer 25

2,000 NM with standard reserves

Question 26

Besides conventional flight controls, the aircraft is equipped with ___ and ___

Answer 26

adjustable stabilizer / multi-functional stabilizers

Question 27

Aerodynamic characteristics are enhanced by ___ and ___

Answer 27

reading edge slats / ground spoilers

Question 28

The nose landing gear has a normal steering angle of up to

Answer 28

76 degrees

Question 29

The ___, ___ and ___ are mounted on the nose landing gear

Answer 29

steering motor, taxi light and landing light

Question 30

When the nose gear is extended, the front doors ___ and the rear doors ___ after extension or retraction

Answer 30

close / open

Question 31

The main landing gear has ___ shock absorbers and retract ___.

Answer 31

oleo pneumatic / sideways

Question 32

With full deflection of the nose wheel the EMB170 can theoretically turn on taxiways as narrow as:

Answer 32

54’ 8”

Question 33

When taxiing, the largest clearance is required by the ___

Answer 33

tail

Question 34

How many subsystems are there for water distribution?

Answer 34

two

Question 35

How many systems for toilet assembly waste collection?

Answer 35

One

Question 36

How many drain masts are there for draining potable and gray water?

Answer 36

two - forward and aft

Question 37

How are the drain masts protected from ice

Answer 37

By the temp sensors and heating elements

Question 38

The potable water system provides pressurized water from the tank to:

Answer 38

The galleys and the lavatories

Question 39

What is the primary pressure source for the water system?

Answer 39

Bleed air

Question 40

Water tank quantity and system faults can be monitored:

Answer 40

One the flight attendant panel

Question 41

The potable water storage tank is located:

Answer 41

Under the floor behind the aft cargo compartment

Question 42

What protects the potable water tank against overflow?

Answer 42

An overflow tube

Question 43

Potable water can be filled by ___ through the ___

Answer 43

ground service personnel, service panel

Question 44

External lights use high-inesity lights for:

Answer 44

Taxi, takeoff and landing

Question 45

External lights consist of:

Answer 45

taxi, landing, logo, inspection, navigation and anti-collision lights

Question 46

The landing lights consist of:

Answer 46

2 lights on the wing leading edges close to fuselage

1 light fitted on the nose gear

Question 47

What are the three types of doors

Answer 47

passenger door
cargo door
service door