Airplane General Flashcards
What is the wingspan of the 400F/-8?
213’ (64.9 meters) -400
224.5’ (68.4 meters) -8
With body gear steering what is the minimum width of pavement for a 180 degree turn of the 400F/-8?
153’ (46.6 m) -400
172’ (52.4 m) -8
What happens when you rotate the oxygen mask emergency/test selector to emergency?
Supplies 100% oxygen under positive pressure at all cabin altitudes and protects against smoke and harmful vapors
With the emergency (EMER) lights switch ARMED, when do the emergency lights illuminate?
If airplane electrical power (DC) fails or is turned off
What is the electrical power source for the emergency lighting system, and for what duration?
Remote batteries, for 15 minutes.
Where is the portable ELT located on the -400 Freighter?
Upper deck lavatory exterior wall
Give examples of immediate action items on the quick reference checklist.
- CABIN ALTITUDE - Rapid Depressurization
- ENG 1,2,3,4 AUTOSTART - Aborted Engine Start
- Engine Limit Surge or Stall
- IAS DISAGREE - Airspeed Unreliable
- FIRE ENG 1,2,3,4 - Engine Severe Damage or Separation
- Multiple Engine Flameout or Stall
What is the maximum takeoff and landing tailwind component for the -400/-8 and LCF?
15 Knots (LCF-10Kts)
What is the maximum headwind component for autoland?
25 kts
What are maximum and minimum glideslope angles for ILS Autoland?
3.25 degrees / 2.5 degrees
What VNAV limitation applies to level-off within 2,000’ after changing the altimeter setting from QNE to QNH or QNH to QNE?
Do not use VNAV for level-off if the QNH is less than 29.70 / 1006 hPa
Without LAND 2 or LAND 3 annunciated, the autopilot must not remain engaged below what RA altitude?
100’ RA
What is turbulent air penetration speed -400/-8?
290-310 KIAS / 0.82-0.85 Mach, whichever is lower (-400)
310 Kts/0.83 Mach -8
What is the minimum in-flight fuel temperature for the -8?
-48C
What is the maximum altitude for flap extension?
20,000’
Are operations allowed when the reported braking action is NIL?
No
Name some places you can find the maximum takeoff and landing weights for the aircraft you’re operating.
Page one of the OFP
FCOM Vol 1 Limitations
What is the difference in the basic operating weight (BOW) on the Operation Flight Plan (OFP) and the Sable Loadsheet?
Is there a difference between the Sable and OFP final Calculated ZFW and TOGW?
BOW(OFP)-Includes weight of all cockpit and cabin crew
BOW(Sable) - Basic operating weight (aircraft basic weight + 2 crew)
What are pitch attitude and N1 for flaps up, level flight cruise, at 35,000’, gross weight 300.0 kgs?
Pitch 2.5 degrees
N1: 91.3%
What BTMS number on the GEAR synoptic display will cause an EICAS advisory message of BRAKE TEMP?
5 or more
What is VREF for flaps 30, 300T gross weight?
157 KIAS
What is flap maneuvering speed for flaps 10 gross weight 300T?
177 KIAS
On the 400F, 400C and -8, the final upper deck/cockpit procedure requires the FO to do what with the smoke barrier door?
Ensure the door is closed an all three security locks are moved to the locked position
