Airplane General Flashcards
What does a white striped bar mean?
• Indicates it is not in its normal position.
What emergency equipment is located on the flight deck?
- Crash Axe
- Escape Rope (2)
- Flashlight (2)
- Oxygen Masks (3)
- Life Vests (3)
- Halon Fire Extinguisher
- PBE
- Heat Resistant Gloves
What lights does the annunciator test button not check?
• Fire lights, GPU button, and parking brake ON light
How long will the emergency lights last once illuminated?
Approximately 10 minutes
How are the emergency lights powered?
Dedicated Emergency Lights Power Units (ELPU).
When will the emergency lights automatically illuminate?
Provided the switch is ARMED, when the airplane loses its electrical power.
What are 3 ways the emergency lights can be turned on or automatically illuminate?
Loss of electrical power, Flight attendant panel, or flight deck EMER LT switch
Where is door information presented?
MFD STATUS page
When will the reinforced flight deck door latch automatically open?
30 seconds after the EMERG ENTRY pushbutton is pressed if the INHIB pushbutton is not
pressed.
What happens if the flight crew pushes the “INHIB” button?
Inhibits the EMERG ENTRY command from the flight deck door control panel in the
passenger cabin for 500 seconds (8 minutes 20 seconds).
Press and holding the cabin EMER ENTRY button for a short time initiates what?
EMER entry in to the flight deck sequence starts.
What is the purpose of the internal door handle vent flap?
Relieves residual cabin pressure prior to opening the door.
What happens if a Pilot selects EMER on the audio panel?
A triple HI/LO chime sounds
What happens if a Pilot selects EMER on the audio panel?
A triple HI/LO chime sounds
Are door warnings provided for all doors and hatches in the pressurized vessel?
Yes.
Will the escape slide deploy when opened from the outside?
No
What pressurizes the potable water storage tank?
Bleed air or the potable water compressor.
During initial aircraft power up what displays are available?
DUs 2 & 3.
What is the wingspan of the Embraer 170/175?
- 170 & 175 - 85’ 4”
* 175 enhanced wingtip - 93’ 11”
When does the DVDR Flight data recording automatically operate?
First engine start
What are you checking for when you press the DVDR test button?
• Honeywell: Press and hold the test button for 3 seconds and verify no fail messages
displayed on EICAS.
• Universal: Press and hold test for 2 seconds. Verify no fail messages displayed on EICAS
and observe the following test result:
- FDR 1 and CVR 1 PASS/FAIL lights flash during 10 seconds. After 10 seconds the FDR
1 and CVR 1 PASS/FAIL light illuminate steady in green, indicating the completion of a
successful test.
- After DVDR 1 test finishes, the DVDR 2 test will automatically start. Verify the following
result: FDR 2 and CVR 2 PASS/FAIL lights flash during 10 seconds. After 10 seconds
the FDR 2 and CVR 2 PASS/FAIL light illuminate steady in green, indicating the
completion of a successful test.
How many DVDRs are installed?
2.
Can the CVR be erased?
Yes, when the aircraft is on the ground and the parking brake is set.
Can the CVR be erased?
Yes, when the aircraft is on the ground and the parking brake is set.
How many PBEs do we have?
4
