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1
Q

what is the 737 wing span ?

A

34.40m

page 1.10.1

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2
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what is the 737 length ?

A

31.20m

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3
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what is the 737 high from bottom to top of the fin ?

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12.50m

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4
Q

when on NORMAL at what cabin altitude will the passenger mask drop and oxygen system activate ?

A

14000ft cabin altitude

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5
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what does a yellow cross indicate in the oxygen flow indicator ?

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oxygen is flowing

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6
Q

if you push the RESET/TEST button with the OXY ON FLAG not display what happens to the oxygen flight crew system ?

A

turns oxygen and mask microphone on momentarily to test the regulator

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7
Q

if you push the RESET/TEST button with the OXY ON FLAG displayed what happens to the oxygen flight crew system ?

A

will turn oxygen off and disable the mask microphone and enable the boom microphone

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8
Q

what type of oxygen does the NORMAL mode provide ? is it on demand?

A

air/oxygen mixture on demand

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9
Q

what type of oxygen does the 100% mode provide ? is it on demand ?

A

100% oxygen on demand

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10
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if you turn the EMERGENCY OXYGEN switch to EMERGENCY mode what does the system supplies ?

A

100% oxygen under positive pressure at all cabin altitudes to protect again smoke and harmful vapours

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11
Q

does the use of EMER mode depletes oxygen supply at higher rate than 100% or NORM mode ?

A

yes

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12
Q

how are the communications with the oxygen EMERGENCY mode ?

A

it maybe difficult

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13
Q

what is the location and purpose of Retractable Landing lights ? are they speed limited ?

A
  • are installed in the lower airplane fuselage
  • designed to extend and shine forward, parallel to the waterline of the airplane
  • the lights may be extended at any speed

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14
Q

what is the location and purpose of Runway Turn Off lights ?

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  • in each wing root
  • illuminate the area in front of the wing

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15
Q

what is the location and purpose of LOGO lights ?

A
  • on the top of each horizontal stabiliser surface
  • to point light on both sides of the vertical stabiliser

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16
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what is the location and colour of Position Lights ?

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  • left (red + white)
  • right (green + white)

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17
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what is the location and colour of Strobe Lights ?

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3 white lights, L/R + tail cone

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18
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what is the the location and colour of Anti-Collision Lights ?

A

2 red anti–collision strobe lights are located on the top and bottom of the fuselage

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19
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what is the location of Wing Illumination lights ?

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on fuselage

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20
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what is the location of Wheel Well ?

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nose gera and main gear

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21
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in Auto Select what are the Pax Cabin Sign controlled by ?

A

reference to landing gear and flap position

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22
Q

if electrical power to DC bus n1 fails or if AC power is off what happens to the Emergency Lights ?

A

they will illuminate automatically

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23
Q

which places around the plane do the interior emergency lights illuminate ?

A
  • aisle
  • door exits
  • area of the exits

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24
Q

which places around the plane do the exterior emergency lights illuminate ?

A
  • escape slide
  • over wing escape route
  • ground contact area

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25
Q

where are the oxygen cylinder for emergency use usually found ?

A

forward and aft area of passenger cabin

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26
Q

the flight crew pressure breathing of the oxygen system occurs ?

A

above 27000 ft

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27
Q

what is the highest flight crew oxygen system pressure ?

A

1850 psi

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28
Q

does the flight crew oxygen system have a pressure reducing regulator ?

A

yes from high pressure to low pressure

page 1.40.7

29
Q

where are the PBE/Smoke hood usually found ?

A

forward and aft area of passenger cabin

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30
Q

how many minutes of oxygen does the PBE/Smoke Hood provide? does it depend on the use ?

A

15-20 min depending on the use

page 1.40.8

31
Q

What is the passenger oxygen system is supplied by ?

A

individual chemical oxygen generators located at each Passenger Service Unit (PSU)

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32
Q

how many oxygen masks are connected to each generator ?

A

Four continuous flow masks are connected to each generator

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33
Q

how many oxygen masks are connected to each generator above each attendant station and in each lavatory ?

A

2

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34
Q

how is the passengers oxygen generator activate ?

A

by pulling at least of the masks attached to it

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35
Q

how long does the oxygen flows from the passengers oxygen generator ? can it be stopped once it start ?

A

12 min and it can’t be stopped

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36
Q

why is it not advised to use passenger oxygen with cabin altitude below 14,000 feet when smoke or an abnormal heat source is present ?

A

The use of passenger oxygen does not prevent the passengers from inhaling smoke. Air inhaled is a mixture of oxygen and cabin air.

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37
Q

describe the passenger portable oxygen characteristics ?

A
  • 1800 psi
  • 21ºC
  • 311 liters

page 1.40.10

38
Q

how many different mode of flow does the passengers portable oxygen have ?

A

2 modes

  • 2 litres/min use for walk around
  • 4 litres/min use for first aid

page 1.40.10

39
Q

what is the best fire extinguisher agent ?

A

HALON (BCF)

page 1.40.11

40
Q

what are the primarily type of fires that the HALON can fight ?

A

is good on any fire but especially of Electrical, Fuel and Grease fires

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41
Q

can any window be opened in the flight deck ?

A

number 2 L/R

page 1.40.19

42
Q

can the 2 windows in the flight deck be opened both in flight and on the ground ?

A

yes

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43
Q

can both the 2 windows in the flight deck be opened from outside ?

A

not only the FO side

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44
Q

at what wind door wind speed should the cabin door not be opened and left opened ?

A
  • not above 40 kt
  • not left open above gusting 65 kt

page 1.40.19

45
Q

describe the characteristics of the Lower Cargo Compartment ?

A
  • can contain fire
  • sealed and pressurised
  • have no fresh air circulation
  • have no temperature regulation

page 1.40.21

46
Q

can the overwing emergency exit door be opened from both outside and inside ?

A

yes

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47
Q

what is the volt of the flight lock system of the overwing emergency exit door ?

A

28Volts

page 1.40.26

48
Q

when does the overwing emergency exit door lock ?

A
  • when 3 of the 4 entry/service doors are locked
  • either engine is running
  • a/c in the air or both thrust levers are advanced

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49
Q

when does the MASTER CAUTION light illuminates for the LEFT and RIGHT OVERWING ?

A
  • not fully closed and locked
  • flight lock not engaged either during take off roll or flight

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50
Q

what is the Galley electrical power ?

A

115V AC

page 1.40.26

51
Q

What is the potable airplane water system supplied from ?

A

single tank located behind the aft cargo

page 1.40.30

52
Q

What is the Water System pressurised by ?

A
  • engine bleed air

or

  • water system compressor

page 1.40.30

53
Q
A

B737 (8 decks)

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