Aircraft General Flashcards
Wingspan
118’
Length: Nose to tail
129’6”
Nose wheel to main wheel
51’1”
Height: Ground to Tail
41’2”
Min Turn Radius: Wing Tip
77.9’
Min Turn Radius: Nose
65.9’
Min Turn Radius: Tail
74.9’
Min width of pavement for 180 degree turn
79.6’
If normal electrical power is lost, which lights are automatically powered by standby electrical power?
Stby compass light, dome light, instrument flood lights and selected system information and warning lights.
What triggers the emergency lights to come one?
Provided the switch is in the armed position, the lights will come on if DC Bus No. 1 fails OR AC power has been turned off.
Where is there another switch to turn on the emergency lights?
aft attendants panel. This can override the flight deck control.
Which side are the passenger entry doors on?
Left side
Where are the two cargo doors?
Right side. Basically in-between wing and either the forward service door or aft service door.
Where is the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Access Door?
Directly in front of nose wheel well doors
Where is the Equipment Compartment Access Door?
Underneath the plane about 5 feet aft of the forward passenger entry door.
Which window in the flight deck can be opened from outside the airplane
Co-pilots no 2 window.
True or False: The cargo compartments are sealed and pressurized and have fresh air circulation and temperature control just like the passenger compartments.
FALSE. The cargo compartments do not have fresh air circulation and temperature control.
What is the purpose of the pressure equalization valves in the cargo compartment? Where are they
Located in the very aft of each compartment, the valves let only enough air flow into or out of the cargo compartments to keep the pressure the same as the cabin compartment.
What is the purpose of the cargo blowout panels?
They provide pressure relief at a greater rate than the equalization valves in case pressurization is lost.
Where are the Exterior Door Annunciators? How many are there?
Overhead panel. 11 lights.
How does the cabin door function?
When closed, the door locks when electrical power is available and unlocks when electrical power is removed.
What makes up the flight deck door access system?
emergency access panel, chime module, three position door lock selector, two indicator lights and ACCESS SYSTEM switch.
What does the LOCK FAIL light mean on the FLT DK DOOR panel mean?
LOCK FAIL indicates the door lock has failed OR the access system switch is in the OFF position.
What does the AUTO UNLK light mean on the FLT DK DOOR panel?
A chime will also sound and the light means that the correct emergency access code has been entered and the door is programmed to unlock after a time delay.
