Aircraft General

Question 1

Emergency lighting system is maintained by fully charged batteries for

Answer 1

15 minutes (FCOM 1.40.5)

Question 2

All emergency lights and exit signs are powered by DC bus #4. True or False

Answer 2

FALSE (FCOM 1.40.5)

Question 3

For added protection against smoke rising into the upper deck the smoke barrier may be used in flight. True or False

Answer 3

TRUE (FCOM 1.30.44 )

Question 4

Do not operate entry or cargo doors when winds exceed _____ at the doors.

Answer 4

40knts. (FCOM 1.50.1)

Question 5

Supernumerary oxygen system automatically deploys masks if cabin altitude exceeds approximately

Answer 5

14,000ft (FCOM 1.40.9)

Question 6

What is the maximum takeoff and landing altitude?

Answer 6

10,000ft Pressure altitude. (FCOM L.10.2)

Question 7

For single channel ILS approaches, autopilot must be disengaged before the aircraft descends below ____ feet

Answer 7

100ft AGL. (FCOM L.10.5)

Question 8

Maximum crosswind for auto landing operations is

Answer 8

25knts (FCOM L.10.5)

Question 9

Automatic landings can be made with 30 flaps only. True or false

Answer 9

FALSE (FCOM L.10.5)

Question 10

APU start duty cycle between starts for 1 and 2 is

Answer 10

Battery wait -1 minute (FCOM L.10.7)

Question 11

APU start duty cycle between starts for 2 and 3 is

Answer 11

Battery wait -1 minute (FCOM L.10.7)

Question 12

APU start duty cycle between starts for 3 and 4 is

Answer 12

Battery wait -75 minutes (FCOM L.10.7)

Question 13

Maximum altitude with the flaps extended is

Answer 13

20,000ft. (FCOM L.10.8)

Question 14

Maximum differential cabin pressure (relief valves) is

Answer 14

9.4psi. (FCOM L.10.5)

Question 15

How many crash axes are onboard?

Answer 15

2 (FCOM 1.45.4/5.)

Question 16

The passenger oxygen system uses the same source as the cockpit crew. True or False

Answer 16

FALSE (FCOM 1.40.7)

Question 17

What is the wingspan of the B744?

Answer 17

64.9m. (FCOM 1.10.1)

Question 18

What is the length of the B744?

Answer 18

70.7m. (FCOM 1.10.1)

Question 19

What is the minimum of pavement for a 180 degree turn?

Answer 19

46.6m (153ft). (FCOM 1.10.3)

Question 20

Which is a momentary action switch?

Answer 20

PACK Reset switch( other answers APU switch, STROBE switch…) (FCOM 1.30.2.) Momentary action switches are spring loaded to the extended position. They activate or deactivate systems or reset system logic. The switch display indicates system status.

Question 21

Which is an alternate action switch?

Answer 21

Have 2 positions ON and OFF, when pushed are flush with the panel (FCOM 1.30.1)

Question 22

The FASTEN SEATBELT signs illuminate in AUTO mode

Answer 22

Gear not up and locked OR flap lever not up OR airplane altitude below 10,300’ OR cabin altitude above 10,000’ (FCOM 1.40.4)

Question 23

When are the landing lights at maximum intensity

Answer 23

Landing Gear Lever DOWN + Landing lights ON (FCOM 1.40.1)

Question 24

Can the taxi and turnoff lights be illuminated inflight

Answer 24

No. As Air ground sensing in AIR mode(FCOM 1.40.1)

Question 25

With the emergency lights switch in ARMED, when do the emergency lights illuminate

Answer 25

When DC power fails or when turned off when the system is armed. (FCOM 1.40.5)

Question 26

How is the emergency lights system powered when activated

Answer 26

By remote batteries (FCOM 1.40.5)

Question 27

Approximately how long can the emergency lights illuminate when activated?

Answer 27

At least 15 minutes (FCOM 1.40.5)

Question 28

When do the supernumerary oxygen masks automatically drop if the switch is NORM?

Answer 28

altitude exceeds 14,000 (FCOM 1.40.9)

Question 29

Can the supernumerary oxygen flow control unit be reset in flight?

Answer 29

yes (FCOM 1.40.9)

Question 30

What indicates that the pilot’s oxygen is flowing?

Answer 30

Yellow cross on the Oxy Flow Indicator (FCOM 1.30.19)

Question 31

What does the “N” mean on the oxygen mask’s switch?

Answer 31

Normal - supplies an air/oxy mixture on demand (FCOM 1.30.21)

Question 32

What happens when you rotate the oxygen mask’s Emergency/Test selector to emergency?

Answer 32

Supplies 100% oxy under positive pressure (FCOM 1.30.22)

Question 33

When the mask is removed from its stowage box, when does the mask mic activate?

Answer 33

When the left door opens (FCOM 1.30.19)

Question 34

How do you know that the oxygen supply valve is open?

Answer 34

An oxygen on flag appears on the mask compartment (FCOM 1.30.19)

Question 35

How do you shut off oxygen after use?

Answer 35

By closing the stowage compartment left hand door and pushing and releasing the Reset/Test switch (FCOM 1.40.8)

Question 36

Where are the negative pressure relief valves located?

Answer 36

side cargo door, fwd and aft cargo door (FCOM 2.30.3)

Question 37

Where are the outflow valves located?

Answer 37

right and left aft fuselage (FCOM NP 21.7/8)

Question 38

Where are the positive pressure relief valves located?

Answer 38

left fwd fuselage (FCOM NP 21.9)

Question 39

What action inflates the flight crew oxygen mask harness?

Answer 39

squeeze the red release lever (right lever) (FCOM 1.30.19)

Question 40

How are emergency locator transmitters activated?

Answer 40

fuselage - high deceleration forces or ELT or switch On, Portable - by salted liquid (FCOM 1.45.2)

Question 41

A drop of 100 psig or greater in the crew oxygen system during the preflight mask check indicates:

Answer 41

oxy cylinder shutoff valve may be closed and oxygen is unavilable (FCOM NP 21.15)