Airplane General Flashcards
Which lights indicate conditions requiring the IMMEDIATE attention of the flight crew?
Red lights require immediate attention
Which lights indication conditions requiring the TIMELY attention of the flight crew?
Amber caution lights require timely attention
Does a dim or bright blue light indicate a disagreement exists between component position and switch position?
A bright blue light indicates a disagreement, whereas a dim blue light indicates the position is reached
What causes an illuminated MASTER CAUTION to extinguish?
A MASTER CAUTION is illuminated when any caution occurs outside the normal field of vision of the fight crew–except for simple faults.
A MASTER CAUTION will extinguish when the crew resets the MASTER CAUTION system or the condition no longer exists.
What are the indications of a single or simple fault in a dual channel system?
Nothing
How do you recall (refresh) fault annunciations stored in the Master Caution System?
Push the System Annunciator Panel (RECALL) to view them
What actions are performed by pushing either MASTER CAUTION light?
Master caution reset, results in:
Both MASTER CAUTION lights extinguishing, and
All system annunciations lights extinguishing, and
Master Caution system is reset for further cautions
When may the flight crew use the FLT DK DOOR Lock Selector UNLKD position?
An emergency such as pilot incapacitation or testing during preflight.
What happens when the FLT DK DOOR Lock Selector is placed in DENY?
Door remains locked and keypad deactivated for 5 minutes
When does the cabin crew use the Flight Deck Access System (FDAS)?
An emergency such as pilot incapacitation
How does the Flight Deck Access System (FDAS) work when the correct code is entered?
A series of chimes in the cockpit notifies the flight crew over a 60 second period, if no action is taken the door will unlock at the end of the 60 second period.
How is the potable water tank pressurized?
Bleed air, if available, otherwise a 115 VAC air compressor
What is the nominal flight crew oxygen system pressure at 21C?
1850 PSI
When is 100% oxygen at positive pressure supplied to the flight crew oxygen mask?
When the N/100% switch is at 100% and the emergency/test selector is rotated to emergency
What does the OXY ON Flag (white tab) on the Flight Crew (full-face) Oxygen Mask
stowage container mean?
Oxygen is supplied to the mask
What provides passenger oxygen?
Chemical oxygen generators located in the passenger service units
How are the PSU oxygen masks deployed?
Selected ON in the flight deck, or
Cabin altitude above 14,000ft
How long does the PSU oxygen flow?
12 minutes
What precautions should be taken prior to discharging a fire extinguisher in the flight deck?
Don your oxygen mask
Does the Aft Attendant Emergency Exit Lights switch override the Flight Deck switch?
Yes
When do the overwing exit locks engage?
At least 3 of 4 doors are closed, and
At least one engine running, and
Airborne or thrust levers advanced
