Aircraft General & Limitations

Question 1

What is the Wingspan of the 747-400 & 747-8?

Answer 1

747-400: 213’ (64.9M)
747-8: 224.5’ (68.4M)

Question 2

In regards to body steering, what is the minimum width of pavement required for a 180 degree turn in the 747-400 & 747-8?

Answer 2

747-400: 153’ (46.6M)
747-8: 172’ (52.4M)

Question 3

What happens when you rotate the Oxygen Mask Emergency/Test selector to ‘EMER’?

Answer 3

100% Oxygen will be supplied under a Positive Pressure, and will protect against harmful vapors and smoke.

Question 4

With the EMER Lights switch in ARMED, when do the emergency lights illuminate?

Answer 4

If Airplane Electrical Power (DC) fails or is turned off.

Question 5

What is the source of the emergency lighting system, and for what duration will power be supplied?

Answer 5

Source: Remote Batteries
Duration: 15 Minutes

Question 6

Where is the Portable ELT located on the 747-400?

Answer 6

On the OSHA wall behind the Lavatory.

Question 7

List the Immediate Action Items on the QRH.

Answer 7

CABIN ALT
Rapid Depressurization
ENG 1, 2, 3, 4 AUTOSTART
Aborted Engine Start
Engine Surge, Limit, or Stall
Multiple Engine Flameout or Stall
IAS DISAGREE
Unreliable Airspeed
FIRE ENG 1, 2, 3, 4
Engine Severe Damage or Separation
Evacuation

Question 8

What is the Maximum Takeoff & Landing Tailwind Component for the 747-400, 747-8, and the LCF?

Answer 8

747-400: 15 KTS
747-8: 15 KTS
LCF: 10 KTS

Question 9

What is the MAXIMUM HEADWIND Component for Autoland?

Answer 9

25 KTS

Question 10

Wha are Max and Min Glideslope Angles for the ILS Autoland?

Answer 10

Max: 3.25 Degrees
Min: 2.5 Degrees

Question 11

What VNAV Limitation applies to level-off within 2,000’ after changing the Altimeter Setting between QNE and QNH?

Answer 11

Do not use VNAV for level off if the current QNH is less than 29.70”/1006hPa

Question 12

Without LAND 2 or LAND 3 annunciated, at what altitude must the autopilot be disengaged by?

Answer 12

100’ RA

Question 13

What is the Turbulent Air Penetration Speed for the 747-400 & 747-8?

Answer 13

747-400: 290-310 KIAS (0.82 - 0.85 Mach) Whichever is lower
747-8: 310 KIAS (0.83 Mach)

Question 14

Minimum inflight Fuel Temperature for the 747-8?

Answer 14

-48

Question 15

Maximum Altitude for Flap Extension?

Answer 15

20,000’

Question 16

Are Runway Operations allowed when the Reported Braking Action is NIL?

Answer 16

No

Question 17

Where can you find the Maximum Takeoff and Landing Weights for Specific Aircraft?

Answer 17

FCOM 1 (Limitations Section)
On the First Page of the Flight Plan (OFP)

Question 18

What is the Difference in the BOW on the OFP and Sable? Is there a difference between Sable and OFP Final Calculated ZFW and TOGW?

Answer 18

OFP BOW: Basic Operating Weight (Includes weight of all cockpit and Cabin Crew)
Sable BOW: Basic Operating Weight (Includes Aircraft Basic Weight and 2 Crew (No Supernumeries))

Question 19

On the 747-400 & 747-8, what must be done to the Smoke Barrier Door during the Final Upper Deck Procedure?

Answer 19

Ensure the door is closed, and all 3 Security Locks are moved to the Locked Position.