Aircraft Lighting

Question 1

How are the aisle pathways illuminated on teh XR and what charges it

Answer 1

Photoluminescent strips

Un obstructed exposure to Normal cabin lighting for 10 min on the first flight of the day

Question 2

How long will emergency lighting last

Answer 2

15 min

Question 3

Is it possible for the flight attendant to activate the emergency lights with the cockpit light set to OFF

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

Can emergency light batteries be charged while they are in use>

Answer 4

No

May only be charged in the ARM position

Question 5

When do emergency lights illuminate automatically in the ARM postion

Answer 5

During an electrical emergency with the power being supplied by the dedicated batteries

Question 6

Will the nosewheel taxi and landing light remained illuminated following gear retraction ?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

With the emergency lights in the ARM position, why would an EMG LT NOT ARMD message be presented on the EICAS

Answer 7

The FA may have activated the emergency lights

Question 8

What is the power source of the nosewheel taxi and landing light

Answer 8

Shed buss powered

Question 9

Why should the Courtesy Light switch be placed OFF prior to leaving the aircraft

Answer 9

The courtesy lights are powered by hot bus2 should the main door stay open the courtesy light switch set to ON or AUTO BAT2 will drain