Aircraft Limitations Flashcards

1
Q

When powering-up the aircraft, what minimum voltage is required? When would you need to perform the SOPM charging procedure?

A

22.5 Volts, if voltage is between 21V-22V.

(AOM1 3-05,SOPM CH4.Saftey and Power up)

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2
Q

After the EICAS is powered, how long must we wait before APU start?

A
  • After verifying there are no fire protection fail messages
    (AOM1 3-05, SOPM CH4.Saftey and Power up).
  • 30 seconds after EICAS is energized .
    (SOPM CH2.APU LIMITS)
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3
Q

Can takeoff/landing occur with the “FUEL IMBALANCE” EICAS message?

A

Yes, as long as it’s less than 794 lbs

(SOPM CH2.FUEL)

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4
Q

What’s the minimum fuel tank temperature?

A

-37deg C

(SOPM CH2.FUEL)

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5
Q

What is the starter cranking limit for start attempts 1 and 2?

A

90 Seconds

(SOPM CH2 ENGINES-POWERPLANT)

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6
Q

Minimum time between starts 1 and 2?

A

10 Seconds

(SOPM CH2 ENGINES POWERPLANT)

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7
Q

How do the starter cranking limits change in flight?

A

For in-flight starts, the maximum cumulative starter run time per start attempt is 120 seconds (motoring plus start time).

(SOPM CH2 ENGINES POWERPLANT)

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8
Q

During an engine start, we must see N1 rotation by what N2?

A

POSITITIVE N1 BY (50% N2)

(SOPM CH2 ENGINES-POWERPLANT)

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9
Q

A taxiway is NOTAM’d closed to aircraft with wingspan over 100’. What is the wingspan of the ERJ-175?

A

Wingspan of 93ft 11 in

(SOPM CH2 STRUCTURAL DIMENSIONS)

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10
Q

For takeoff, what is the maximum brake temperature?

A

MUST BE GREEN

(SOPM CH2 HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE)

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11
Q

What is maximum tailwind component allowed for takeoff?

A

15KTS

(SOPM CH2 MAX ALTITUDE AND TEMPERATURE LIMITS)

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12
Q

Are static takeoffs recommended with a crosswind component greater than 25 kts. Why?

A

No, due to engine compressor stall possibility,

(SOPM CH2 MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED
CROSSWIND)

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13
Q

After takeoff, when can the autopilot be engaged?

A

400 ft AFE

(SOPM CH2 AUTO FLIGHT CONTROL
SYSTEM)

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14
Q

What is the minimum runway width allowable?

A

100FT

(SOPM CH2 STRUCTURAL LIMITATIONS)

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15
Q

ATC reports moderate and possibly greater turbulence ahead. What’s the turbulent air penetration speed? Is it a target or a maximum speed?

A

Vb 270/.76M (whichever is lower) target speed.

(SOPM CH2 SPEED LIMITS)

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16
Q

An IDG fails in flight, and the QRH instructs you to start the APU. What is the maximum start altitude?

A

30,000FT

(SOPM CH2 APU OPERATIONAL LIMITS)

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17
Q

Minimum OAT for APU start and operation?

A

-54°C

(SOPM CH2 APU OPERATIONAL LIMITS)

18
Q

Maximum APU operation altitude (after start)?

A

33,000 ft

(SOPM CH2 APU OPERATIONAL LIMITS)

19
Q

What is the maximum crosswind (crew limit) for a dry runway?

A

38 kt

(SOPM CH2 MAXIMUM CROSSWIND)

20
Q

What is the maximum crosswind (crew limit) for a wet runway?

A

31 kt

(SOPM CH2 MAXIMUM CROSSWIND)

21
Q

What is the maximum gear extension/retraction/operation speed?

A

VLOEXT/RET=250

(SOPM CH2 SPEED LIMITS)

22
Q

If flying a CAT II approach, what flap setting is required?

A

Flaps 5 mandatory

(SOPM CH2 FLIGHT CONTROLS)

23
Q

What is the maximum wiper speed?

A

V wiper ops max=250

(SOPM CH2 SPEED LIMITS)

24
Q

True/False: We can use RNAV (GPS) LP minima.

A

FALSE

(SOPM CH2 FMS LIMITATIONS)

25
Q

When approaching flaps full, what is the go-around flaps setting?

A

Flaps 4

(SOPM CH2 FLIGHT CONTROLS)

26
Q

Can you attempt a go-around after deployment of the thrust reversers?

A

No

(SOPM CH2 THRUST REVERSES)

27
Q

True/False: Precision approaches are recommended, when available.

A

True

(SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

28
Q

Do the controls and throttles need to be guarded during all phases of the approach and landing when the auto-flight system is engaged? Why?

A

Yes, the pilot must be prepared to manually land or initiate a go-around anytime it is necessary.

(SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

29
Q

Is it permissible to turn the Landing lights off while on an approach in IMC if they pose a distraction?

A

Yes

(SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

30
Q

Is it recommended that the PM call out any observed deviations while on approach?

A

No, it is Mandatory

(SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

31
Q

What is the PF’s verbal response after immediately correcting a deviation on approach to landing?

A

“Correcting”

(SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

32
Q

What is the PM’s deviation callout with a descent rate >1,000 ft/min on approach to landing?

A

SINK RATE (SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

33
Q

What magnitude of deviation from glide path requires a call out by the PM? What is the SOPM callout?

A

>one dot, GLIDE PATH

(SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

34
Q

When are speed deviation callouts required on approach to landing? What is the callout?

A

Target -5, or any speed less than Vref, whichever is higher, “SPEED”

(SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

35
Q

On an approach, what bank angle would be considered a deviation? What is the PM’s callout?

A

>25 degrees, BANK

(SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

36
Q

What is the responsibility of the PM if the EGPWS fails to make callouts automatically?

A

Perform the expected callouts

(SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

37
Q

It is critical to a safe operation that pilots meet stabilized approach criteria by what altitude.

A

1,000 ft

(SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

38
Q

What is the maximum speed allowed above target on approach at 1,000 ft? What would the PM callout if the PF exceeds this speed?

A

+15, “SPEED”

(SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

39
Q

What is the latest position on the approach to plan for landing gear down? Is there a planned speed at this position as well?

A

By 1,500 ft or the FAF whichever occurs first, Yes 180 kias

(SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

40
Q

What speed is mandatory by 500’ on approach to landing? What thrust setting?

A

Airspeed within the bug, thrust above idle

(SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

41
Q

If any of the planned parameters are not met on approach to landing at or below 500’ AGL, what is the PM required to do?

A

Direct a Go-around

(SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)