Aircraft General Flashcards
Maximum operating pressure altitude for the B737-800 is:
41,000ft
Recommended severe turbulence penetration airspeed in the B737-800 in climb & descent is:
280 knots / .76 Mach
The recommended crosswind component guidelines for takeoff on a dry runway with Blended winglets are:
()25
()30
()33
33 knots
The recommended crosswind component guidelines for takeoff on a wet runway are:
25 knots
The recommended crosswind component guidelines for landing on a wet runway with Blended Winglets are:
()37
()30
()25
37 knots
During a turn, the wing tip and tail travel _________.
() along the same line as the nose
() inboard up to 5 feet behind the nose
() outboard up to approximately 18 feet in front of the nose
outboard up to approximately 18 feet in front of the nose
What is the function of the unlock push button on the Jamco flight deck door control panel?
() Sounds the “Door, Door, Door” warning
() Electrically unlocks flight deck door
() Electrically locks flight deck door
Electrically unlocks flight deck door
What is the function of the hard lock push button on the Jamco flight deck door control panel?
() Electrically unlocks flight deck door.
() Stops door emergency entrance unlock function that would occur after 30 seconds, thus keeping door HARD LOCKED for 30 minutes.
() Sends alert message to dispatch warning of impending security incident.
Stops door emergency entrance unlock function that would occur after 30 seconds, thus keeping door HARD LOCKED for 30 minutes.
The mechanical lock (pin) located on the Jamco flight deck door_______.
() does not rely on electrical power
() will not allow the door to be opened by the FLIGHT DECK DOOR EMERGENCY ENTRANCE system.
() all answers are correct
all answers are correct
() does not rely on electrical power
() will not allow the door to be opened by the FLIGHT DECK DOOR EMERGENCY ENTRANCE system.
With a Jamco flight deck door, how can the flight attendants gain access to the flight deck after all attempts to contact the flight deck have failed and the assumption is made that the pilots are incapacitated?
() By calling dispatch and alerting them of the situation
() By using the cabin mounted emergency entrance system
() The door cannot be opened from the cabin
By using the cabin mounted emergency entrance system.
If the FWD and AFT cargo compartments are not locked _________________ is/are illuminated.
() only the MASTER CAUTION light
() only the MASTER WARNING light
() the MASTER CAUTION light and DOORS ANNUNICIATOR
the MASTER CAUTION light and DOORS ANNUNICIATOR
Each lavatory has a water supply selector valve beneath the sink
() True
() False
True
Where is the panel that shows the quantity of water in the potable water tank?
() forward flight attendant station
() aft flight attendant station
() flight deck aft overhead panel
aft flight attendant station
Outboard (retractable) landing lights may be extended _________.
() below 250 knots
() at any speed
() only after the landing gear has been extended
at any speed
When the nose gear is retracted with the taxi light on, _________.
() the taxi light will NOT extinguish automatically
() the taxi light will extinguish automatically
() may or may not extinguish automatically depending on aircraft number
may or may not extinguish automatically depending on aircraft number
Which flight deck lights are powered with loss of normal electrical power?
() Only the standby compass light, and selected system information and warning lights.
() Standby compass light, white dome lights, instrument flood lights, and selected system information and warning lights.
() All flight deck lights are available.
Standby compass light, white dome lights, instrument flood lights, and selected system information and warning lights.
Which statement is correct for the aft flight attendant emergency light switch positions?
() On – Illuminates all emergency lights only if the flight deck control switch is in ARMED.
() On – Illuminates all emergency lights and bypasses flight deck control.
() On – Illuminates all emergency lights, landing lights and wing lights
On – Illuminates all emergency lights and bypasses flight deck control.
The passenger oxygen system is supplied by ___________located at each Passenger Service Unit (PSU)
() individual chemical oxygen generators
() individual pressurized oxygen bottles
() engine bleed air
individual chemical oxygen generators
The passenger oxygen system is activated automatically by a pressure switch at a cabin altitude of ______ or when the Passenger Oxygen Switch on the aft overhead panel is positioned to ON.
() 10,000 feet
() 14,000 feet
() 20,000 feet
14,000 feet
How is the flow of oxygen initiated to the passenger masks?
() By pulling any mask in the unit down
() No action is necessary
() Passengers must use credit card to activate each mask
By pulling any mask in the unit down
Once passenger oxygen is activated, oxygen flows for approximately _____ and cannot be shutoff.
() 12 minutes
() 30 minutes
() 48 minutes
12 minutes
How is oxygen supplied to the flight crew oxygen system?
() By 3 cylinders located at each crew station
() By a single cylinder
() By the flight attendants
By a single cylinder
What does the EMERGENCY / PRESS TO TEST Selector on the crewmember oxygen mask regulator do if rotated to the EMERGENCY position?
() Allows oxygen to be diluted by cabin air
() Notifies dispatch of an emergency situation
() Supplies 100% oxygen under positive pressure at all cabin altitudes
Supplies 100% oxygen under positive pressure at all cabin altitudes
If the Bromochlorodifluoromethane, BCF, (Halon 1211) extinguisher is discharged on the flight deck, all crew members are required
() to wear oxygen masks and use oxygen in NORMAL mode
() to remove all liquids from the flight deck immediately
() to wear oxygen masks and use 100% oxygen with EMERGENCY selected
to wear oxygen masks and use 100% oxygen with EMERGENCY selected
If the unlock push button on the Jamco Flight Deck Door Control Panel illuminates flashing red, __________.
() A fault in the door system or status lights has occurred and security of the door is unknown.
() A fault in the door system or status lights has occurred and the door always hard locked.
() the blowout system has been activated.
A fault in the door system or status lights has occurred and security of the door is unknown.
What happens to the Jamco flight deck door if the flight deck door emergency entrance button is pushed, and the flight crew does not intervene?
()Door automatically HARD LOCK for 30 mins
()Dispatch will automatically be sent a message
()”DOOR, DOOR, DOOR“ warning message will stop after 30 seconds and the door will electrically unlock for 5 seconds to allow entry
DOOR, DOOR, DOOR“ warning message will stop after 30 seconds and the door will electrically unlock for 5 seconds to allow entry
How is the potable water tank pressurized if the APU or Left engine is not running on the B737-800?
()The right engine must be started
()A water system air compressor turns on automatically and builds the tank pressure
()The APU must be started to pressurize the tank
A water system air compressor turns on automatically and builds the tank pressure
With the emergency exit switch in the armed position, light automatically illuminate when?
()DC BUS 1 fails
()AC power is turned off
()all answers are correct
all answers are correct
The type III emergency exits on the 737-800 are located in cabin over the wings and use a 28 volt DC lock system which is designed to ensure that the flight lock will automatically lock during_____.
()inflight only
()single engine taxi
()takeoff, inflight, and landing
Takeoff, inflight, and landing
Do not attempt to make a turn away from an obstacle within_____of the wingtip or___of the nose.
()21ft/41.5ft
()17.8ft/32ft
()16.4ft/21.8ft
17.8ft/32ft
Installation of handle covers on the over wing exits must be verified prior to departure whoever passengers are carried.
()True
()False
True
The maximum restricted takeoff/landing tailwind component is:
15kts
