Airworthiness

Question 1

CA - how does the FOM define Mechanical Irregularities?

Answer 1

any condition of the aircraft in which a system or component is not operating in a normal manner consistent with the original Equipment Manufacturer standards or specifications, including suspected or visible damage to components, accessories, equipment, or structure.

Question 2

FO - how do we report Mechanical irregularities?

Answer 2

Via Flight View App

Question 3

CA - a mechanical irregularity is discovered at the gate prior to block out, describe the actions you will take.

Answer 3

report the irregularity to MX via FlightView

Question 4

CA - after closing FlightView the FO informs you of some aircraft damage. explain how you report this issue

Answer 4

PIC must re-activate the flight and report the irregularity and close out that flight segment once again

Question 5

FO - as an FO you are not responsible for ensuring that mechanical irregularities have been properly reported. T/F

Answer 5

False

Question 6

CA - upon arriving at the aircraft, you discover an open circuit breaker, what action do you take?

Answer 6

report the mechanical irregularity to MX via FlightView

Question 7

FO - how do you determine the aircraft is In Service (IS) after it has been Out Of Service

Answer 7

Blue Bar on Flight schedule Page of Flight View

Question 8

CA - when is a preflight required?

Answer 8

Before each flight

Question 9

FO - when is a post flight inspection required

Answer 9

After each flight

Question 10

CA - where is the tire wear criteria found for the CRJ 200? the 700/900?

Answer 10

preflight supplemental section of SOPM

Question 11

FO - you arrive to your destination and MX is there to take the aircraft to the hangar, are you still required to do the post flight inspection?

Answer 11

yes

Question 12

CA - when can the post flight inspection be waived

Answer 12

• outbound brew is present
• A/C remains powered
• outbound crew must preform the preflight inspection
• all mechanical issues must be resolved by outbound crew

Question 13

FO - where on the aircraft is the pre/post flight inspection to begin

Answer 13

at the MCD

Question 14

CA - at an outstation you observe what appears to be a birdstrike on the left leading edge of the wing, what to you do.

Answer 14

write up the suspected birdstrike and preform the birdstrike inspection with limitations.

• openings
• can’t be cleaned
• obvious damage
• technical malfunction
• bad smell

Question 15

FO - is it permissible for the telescopic duct plate to be missing on the 700/900?

Answer 15

yes

Question 16

CA - on a FFOD are you required to verify the security seals on MCD, GSD, and compare them to the log kept by the ground personnel prior to opening the aircraft doors

Answer 16

only when the search was done at night and the aircraft wasn’t attended or monitored

Question 17

FO - what action must be taken if a security seal is verified to be missing

Answer 17

verify with the station that the seal was removed by authorized personnel and unauthorized access has been prevented. if they cannot, then GSC must be contacted. IF GSD or MCD door seal was in question then a cabin search is required, if just cargo, then just cargo compartment needs to be searched

Question 18

CA - when is a cold weather preflight inspection conducted

Answer 18

5C or colder
conditions conducive to icing exist
through flight ice accumulation
fuel temp 0C or colder
overnight contamination

Question 19

using CRJ200 external inspection tile on EFB ask each pilot 5 questions

Answer 19

include normal and abnormal conditions