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Aircraft General Flashcards

1
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Airplane General - Doors and Windows

What is the 787 wingspan ?

A

60.1 meters

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Aircraft Familiarization

What is the 787-9’s length ?

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62 meters from nose to APU exhaust.

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Aircraft Familiarization

What is the minimum pavement width for a 180° turn ?

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47 meters

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Aircraft Familiarization

What can be considered the brain of the 787 ?

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The CCS : Common Core System.

It provides a common computing network and data exchange system for the majority of airplanes systems.

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Airplane General - Doors and Windows

What is the main component of the CCS (Common Core System) ?

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The CCRs : Common Computing Resource, composed of a left and right cabinet.
Separate modules within each CCR cabinet perform distinct functions.
2 CCRs : L and R

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Aircraft Familiarization

What are the CCS controls and/or indications for normal operations ?

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There are none! CCS is fully automatic.

But they can be reset by 2 overhead switches through an unannunciated NNC : LOSS OF ALL DISPLAYS.

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Aircraft Familiarization

Which CCR is started first ?

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The left CCR.

2-3 minutes

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Aircraft Familiarization

How is the left CCR started ?

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By pushing the main battery switch ON.

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Aircraft Familiarization

When is the right CCR started ?

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When :
• The left CCR has completed its startup and,
• a power source other than the battery is available.

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Aircraft Familiarization

What is the Max Rate Climb speed ?

A
  • Vref30 + 140

* UP + 60

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Aircraft Familiarization

How many passenger cabin entry doors does the aircraft have ?

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8

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Aircraft Familiarization

How are the FWD and AFT cargo doors operated ?

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Electrically.

They can also be operated manually.

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Airplane General - Doors and Windows

How are the Bulk and FWD access door operated ?

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Manually.

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Airplane General - Doors and Windows

With the SEAT BELT SIGNS switch on AUTO, when will the signs automatically turn on ?

A
  • Landing gear not up and locked or,
  • Flap lever at five or greater or,
  • Airplane altitude below an airline defined altitude or,
  • Cabin altitude above 10,000 feet or,
  • Passenger oxygen on.
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15
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Airplane General - Doors and Windows

Margin required from WING TIP to ensure obstacle clearance while taxiing in a turn ?

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4.6 m

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16
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Airplane General - Doors and Windows

Margin required from NOSE to ensure obstacle clearance while taxiing in a turn ?

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16.8 m

17
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Airplane General - Doors and Windows

On the flight deck access keypad, what indicates a proper entry of the emergency code ?

A

The amber light is illuminated.

EICAS will also display FD DOOR AUTO UNLOCK.

18
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What is the function of the Common Core System (CCS)?

A

The CCS provides a common computing network and data exchange system for the majority of airplane systems

19
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What are the main components of the CCS?

A

The Common Computing Resource (CCR), which has a left and right cabinet

20
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When power (battery, external or APU) is applied to the aircraft: -a. Which CCR starts up first?b. How long does this process take?c. When will the opposite CCR start up?d. What indicates both CCRs are on-line?

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a. The left CCRb. Approximately2-3minutesc. When the L CCR completes start-up and a power source other than the battery is availabled. When all displays and the HUD combiners show their default formats

21
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Which lights activate when the STORM lights is switched ON?

A

All illuminated indicator lightsGlareshield flood lightsInstrument panel flood lightsAisle stand flood lightsForward dome lights

22
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If electrical power is lost, which lighting continues to operate?

A

Aisle standLeft and right forward panel and glare shield floodlightsDome lights illuminate automatically at a fixed brightness.

23
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a. How would you identify the individual lighting controls that operate with the Master Brightness control system?b. List the actions to control panel and display lighting by means of the Master Brightness control system.c. Are the individual controls still effective when the Master Brightness system is working?

A

a. They all have a centre detent position identified by a white dot at the mid-range adjustment position.b. Ensure individual controls are centred in the detent then push MASTER BRIGHT switch ONc. The individual controls have limited adjustment capability when the MASTER BRIGHTNESS switch is on

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a. When the FASTEN SEAT BELTS sign is at AUTO, list the conditions that would illuminate the sign.b. If the Passenger Signs selector is at OFF, what condition will cause automatic illumination of the signs?c. When would the ‘Return to Seat’ signs NOT work with the fasten seat belt signs?

A

a. Landing Gear not up and locked.Flap lever at 5 or greater.Aircraft altitude below an airline defined altitude. Cabin altitude above 10,000 feet.Passenger oxygen on.b. When passenger oxygen is ON c. When oxygen is deployed

25
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From where do the Emergency lights obtain their power?

A

Remote batteries

26
Q

For how long will a fully charged emergency lights system operate?

A

10 minutes

27
Q

When would the EICAS advisory message EMER LIGHTS display?

A

The emergency lights switch is not in the ARMED position, or the emergency lights are on

28
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Why is the EMER LIGHTS switch put to OFF before electrical power is turned OFF?

A

To prevent emergency lights system operation

29
Q

Where is the crew oxygen pressure displayed?

A

The STATUS display

30
Q

How is oxygen flow indicated on the crew oxygen stowage box?

A

A yellow cross in stowage box indicator

31
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How is the crew mask emergency oxygen supply selected?

A

Turning emergency rotary selector on the mask

32
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How many oxygen systems are fitted to the aircraft?

A

Two, Flight Crew and Passenger

33
Q

How can the boom microphone be reselected and the oxygen flow shut off?

A

Close the left oxygen mask stowage door, then push and release the RESET/TEST switch.

34
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How are the passenger masks released…a. manually?b. automatically?

A

a. Moving the PASS OXYGEN switch to ON.b. The greater of:• 15,000 feet, or• origin airfield altitude +2000 feet, or• destination airfield altitude +2000 feet.

AJ T8-8 (27 decks)

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