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What is the wingspan of the 400F / -8?
213 feet (64.9 meters) 224.5 feet (68.4 meters)
With body gear steering, what is the minimum width of pavement for a 180 degree turn of the 400F / -8?
4 153 feet (46.6 meters)
8 172feet(52.4meters)
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 or 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-10 KTS)
What is maximum headwind component for autoland?
25 knots
What are maximum and minimum glideslope angles for ILS autoland?
3.25 degrees (max); 2.5 degrees (min)
What VNAV limitation applies to level‐off within 2,000 feet 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 29.70in/1006 hPa.
Without LAND 2 or LAND 3 annunciated, the autopilot must not remain engaged below what RA altitude?
- 100 feet RA
What is turbulent air penetration speed -400 and -8?
- 290 to 310 KIAS/0.82 to 0.85 Mach, whichever is lower.
- 310 KTS/0.83 Mach.
What is the minimum in-flight fuel temperature for the -8?
-48◦C
What is the maximum altitude for flap extension?
- 20,000 feet
Are operations allowed when the reported braking action is NIL?
NO
Name some places you can you can find the maximum takeoff and landing weights for the aircraft you are operating?
- Page one of the OFP
- FCOM Vol 1 Limitations
What is the Difference in the Basic Operating Weight (BOW) on the Operational Flight Plan (OFP) and the Sable Loadsheet? Is there a difference between the Sable and OFP final calculated ZFW and TOGW?
OFP:
* BOW (OFP) – Basic Operating Weight ( includes weight of all cockpit and cabin crew)
Sable Loadsheet:
* BOW (Sable) – Basic Operating Weight ( Acft basic wt + 2 crew)
What BTMS number on the GEAR synoptic display will cause an EICAS advisory message of BRAKE TEMP?
5 or more
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 and all three security locks are moved to the locked position.
In the normal mode, what does the EEC use as the controlling parameter for the GE engines? For PW engines?
N1
EPR
What protection features are provided in the EEC Normal mode?
- Thrust limiting
- Maintains constant thrust
- Over-speed protection
What occurs with the auto-throttle system when any EEC control is switched to alternate mode?
The auto-throttles disconnect, but can be reconnected when all EECs have been switched to alternate mode.
What EEC normal mode protection feature is not available in EEC Alternate mode?
Thrust limiting at maximum N1 (maximum thrust can be achieved prior to thrust lever position at full forward)
When does the EEC select approach idle?
- Nacelle anti-ice is ON
- Flaps in a landing position
- Continuous ignition switch is ON
- During thrust reverser operation
What action should be taken prior to manual selection of EEC alternate mode?
- Decrease thrust lever position.
Note: Thrust does not change when the EEC auto transfers control from normal mode to alternate mode.
What happens when you turn the Continuous (CON) IGNITION Switch ON?
- Selected igniters operate continuously * Commands approach idle minimum
What two engine indications are displayed full time on the Primary EICAS on a GE?
- N1 & EGT
What color does the EGT change to if the EGT start or takeoff limit is reached?
Red
If the airborne vibration monitoring system cannot determine the source of the vibration (FAN,LPT,NT) it will display “BB”. What does this mean?
- Broadband
➢ Broadband vibration is the average vibration detected
What 3 items will the autostart system protect the engine from during and engine start that also will result in an ENG 1, 2, 3, 4 AUTOSTART EICAS message ?
- Hot start
- Hung start
- No EGT rise
How is the engine thrust reverser actuated on the GE Engine?
Pneumatically actuated fan air.
How is the engine thrust reverser actuated on the PW engine?
Powered by hydraulic pressure from the related hydraulic system to actuate the fan air thrust reversers
How is the engine thrust reverser actuated on the GEnx B747-8?
Hydraulically actuated fan air.
With an engine shut down, what does “X‐BLD” indicate when displayed next to the N2 indication?
Crossbleed air is recommended for in-flight start.
When is ignition selected for all engines?
- Trailing edge flaps are out of the up position
- Continuous ignition switch is ON
How many igniters are selected for ground start, and how many for in-flight start?
- One igniter for ground start
- Two for in-flight start
What are the PW engine warm up requirements for oil temperature before takeoff?
- above the lower amber band
GENX2B67 engine EEC’s command ice crystal anti icing when ice crystal icing conditions are detected at altitudes higher than __?
- 30,000 feet
GENX2B67 engine ice crystal anti icing cycle continues for __ minutes as long as ICI conditions are detected or airplane descends below _____ feet?
- 15 minutes
- 28,000 feet
When does GENX2B67 engine selects minimum or approach idle?
- Engine Anti-Ice ON
- Landing Gear Down
- Flaps 20 selected
- Flap in landing position
- Thrust Reverser operation
Under what condition on the ground will the GEnx EEC shutdown an engine to provide protection against thrust asymmetry due to a control malfunction?
➢ Thrust lever at/near idle and,
➢ Engine above command N1 speed and not
decelerating normally
During engine start when will the GEnx engine provide additional 40 seconds of motoring time at 20% N2?
- Engine shutdown between 30-360 minutes
- EGT is greater than 30◦C
During engine start the GEnx engine EEC will attempt corrective action for the following conditions:
- hot start
- hung start
- no EGT rise
- compressor stall
GEnx engine inflight start attempt will increase EGT limit by 25°C after 4 start attempts and will repeat this action on subsequent reattempts until?
- Start is achieved or EGT limit is reached
When does the EICAS memo message APU RUNNING display?
When the APU selector is ON and APU N1 RPM exceeds 95% N1.
Is electrical power available from the APU in flight?
No
Can the APU be operated in flight?
- Yes
- When left running for takeoff it can be operated in
flight up to 20,000 feet
How long should you wait before turning the battery switch OFF after the APU selector is rotated to OFF, and why?
- 2 minutes
- Allows a complete shutdown sequence, with fire
detection capability.
What are the Main AC electrical power sources on the LCF aircraft?
- Four IDGs
- Two external power sources
What is the function of the Standby Power Switch in the Auto Position?
- Allows the main and APU standby busses to be powered from available sources.
What does the “AVAIL” light indicate on the External and APU PWR switches?
The related power source (APU or EXT) is plugged in and available and the power quality is acceptable.
When is the main cargo deck handling bus powered?
When the “AVAIL” light is displayed on the APU 2 or EXT 2 switches.
What electrical power source provides power for the lower lobe cargo handling, fueling panel, and AUX 4 hydraulic pump?
EXT PWR 1 or APU GEN 1 is AVAIL or selected ON (powering the Ground Handling bus)
What are some of the equipment items powered by the Utility busses?
- 5 fuel pumps
- Galley equipment
What happens when you push a Generator Drive Disconnect (DRIVE DISC) switch?
*Disconnects IDG from engine when above idle speed
* Opens related Generator Control Breaker (GCB)
What condition would automatically disconnect the IDG if not manually disconnected by the flight crew?
Excessively high drive oil temperature
What does a Bus Isolation (ISLN) light illuminated indicate?
- BTB open
- AC bus isolated from synchronous bus
How do you reconnect an IDG that has been disconnected?
- Maintenance action is required
- The IDG cannot be restored by flight crew action
How is the electrical system configured during an automatic ILS approach (autoland)?
- AC and DC busses 1, 2, and 3 are isolated from the sync bus
- AC bus 4 continues to power the synchronous bus
What are the main AC electrical power sources.
*Four IDGs
*Two auxiliary power sources (APU generators)
*Two external power sources
What does the hydraulic system (SYS FAULT) fault light indicate?
- Low hydraulic system pressure
- Low hydraulic reservoir quantity
- Excessive hydraulic fluid temperature
(2 Lows & a High)
What does a hydraulic demand pump low PRESS light indicate?
- Demand pump selector positioned to OFF or AUX
- Demand pump operates and output pressure is low
When will the demand pumps be commanded to operate if the hydraulic demand pump selector is in the AUTO position?
- Demand pumps operate when respective engine pump output pressure is low, or when respective fuel control switch is in CUTOFF.
- Demand pumps 1&4 when trailing edge flaps are in transit on the ground or continuously when flaps extended past 1 in flight.
On GE -400 aircraft, which demand pumps are air driven, and which ones are electric motor driven?
- Systems 1 and 4 are air driven pumps.
- Systems 2 and 3 are electric driven pumps.
On N480MC/N445/446MC which demand pumps are air driven, and which ones are electric motor driven?
- There are no electric driven demand pumps. Systems 1, 2, 3, and 4 are pneumatic air driven demand pumps
What does a magenta “RF” displayed next to a hydraulic quantity indicator on the Secondary EICAS mean?
The reservoir requires refill (only displays on ground)
What is the purpose of the auxiliary pump?
Used for ground handling operations
When is the engine driven hydraulic pump pressurized?
- The engine is running
- The engine pump switch is ON
What does a hydraulic reservoir quantity indication of 0.95 mean, as displayed on the Secondary EICAS display?
Percentage of normal service level (1.00)
What degraded or inoperative systems can you expect from a loss of hydraulic system 1?
picture
What degraded or inoperative systems can you expect from a loss of hydraulic system 4?
picture
How many ENGINE fire extinguishers are provided?
2 on each wing (4 TOTAL)
FIRE CARGO FWD: Pressing the FWD cargo fire ARM switch causes what actions?
➢ Additional information
❖ Two packs are automatically shut
down
❖ arms lower cargo compartment fire extinguishers
❖ configures equipment cooling to override mode and turns off all airflow and heat into lower cargo compartments
❖ closes master trim air valve
How many fire extinguisher bottles are provided for the forward and aft lower cargo compartments.
4 fire extinguisher bottles are provided.
➢ Additional information
❖Pushing the Cargo Fire Discharge switch discharges
two bottles immediately. The other two bottles discharge after a brief delay, or upon touchdown.
How many APU fire bottles are provided?
1
What action discharges the APU fire extinguisher?
Rotate - discharges APU fire extinguisher into APU compartment.
➢ Additional information
❖ On the ground, the APU
extinguisher automatically discharges on N408MC - N418MC, N-PA, N475MC – N477MC, N489MC, N492- N499MC, N850GT-N859GT
Can you shut down the APU from outside the airplane?
Yes
➢ Additional information
❖ Located in the right body gear well is the APU Ground Control
Fire Protection Panel. This panel has an APU stop switch, and APU Extinguisher Discharge Switch.
Is there smoke detection provided for the Crew Rest areas?
Yes
➢ Smoke detectors are installed in the crew rest areas. An aural warning sounds in the crew rest compartment when smoke is detected in that compartment.
What happens when you push the CARGO FIRE Depressurization Switch with the MAIN deck fire switch ARMED?
Initiates airplane depressurization
➢ Additional information
❖MAIN selected to - ARMED -
DEPRESS
✓ enables main deck fire suppression
✓ turns off two packs
✓ configures equipment cooling to closed loop and turns off all airflow
to main deck and airflow and heat into lower cargo compartments ✓ closes master trim air valve
What unlocks an engine fire switch?
- Fire warning
- FUEL CONTROL switch is in CUTOFF
- Pushing the fire override switch
Is the engine fire/overheat detection system a single loop or dual loop system?
Dual loop
➢ Additional information
❖ A dual loop fire detector is installed in each engine nacelle. In
addition, each engine has a dual loop overheat detector. In normal operation, both loops in a detector must detect a fire or overheat condition to cause an engine fire warning or overheat caution unless configured for single loop operation.
What does arming the FWD CARGO fire switch will do on the Passenger aircraft?
- Arms cargo fire extinguisher
- Configures equipment cooling to override mode
and turns off airflow and heat to forward
compartment - Turns off PACK 3
- Turns off nitrogen generation system
How many fire extinguisher bottles are provided for fire fighting in the FWD and AFT cargo compartments of the 747-8 aircraft?
6
How is Center Wing Tank Fuel scavenged?
CWT fuel is scavenged by 4 jet pumps pumping into main tanks 2 and 3
➢ Scavenge begins when main tank 2 or 3 fuel quantity decreases to approximately 27,200 kgs
Which cross feed valves are controlled by Fuel System Management logic when setting T/O flaps?
- Crossfeed valves 2 and 3
During the Before Start Procedure, at what center wing tank quantity are you required to select the center wing pumps on? Quantity in lbs for the LCF?
- 7,700 kgs or more in center wing tank * 17,000 lbs or more in center wing tank
Main tank 2 and 3 override/jettison pumps can operate to a standpipe level of approximately __ kgs (400), __ (LCF) and __ kgs (-8) of fuel remaining in each tank?
- 3,200 kgs
- 7000 lbs
- 3450 kgs
Describe how the fuel quantity indication changes upon termination of fuel jettison:
- The fuel to remain quantity indication changes from magenta to white.
- The fuel to remain quantity flashes for 5 seconds
How does Center Wing Tank Fuel scavenge in 400/-8?
*CWT fuel is scavenged by 4 jet pumps pumping into
main tanks 2 and 3
➢ Scavenge begins when main tank 2 or 3 fuel quantity
decreases to approximately 27,200 kgs
How does Center Wing Tank Fuel scavenge in the LCF?
*CWT electric pump into M2 tank when
➢CWT override/jettison pump has low pressure
➢Fuel quantity in M2 or M3 tank is below 40200
lbs
(Pump will operate for approximately two hours or until scavenge pump pressure is low, whichever occurs first)
State what occurs when you select the fuel jettison switch to A or B.
- Arms the jettison selector.
- Displays preselected fuel to remain on EICAS
What is the impact on the aircraft with excessive fuel imbalance?
- Adversely affects CG
- Aerodynamic drag
- Fuel economy
When do the FSMCs open the reserve transfer valves on the 400, LCF, -8?
- 400: When main tank
2 or 3 fuel quantity decreases
to approximately 18,200 kgs.
(Fuel transfers from reserve tanks 2 and 3 to the related main tank.) - LCF: When main tank 2 or 3 fuel quantity decreases to approximately 40,200 lbs.
(Fuel transfers from reserve tanks 2 and 3 to the related main tank.) - -8: When main tank 1 or 4 fuel quantity decreases to approximately 6100 kgs.
(Fuel transfers from reserve tanks 1 and 4 to the related main tank.)
In which tank is fuel temperature measured?
Main tank 1
In general, how would you handle an excessive fuel imbalance
situation?
By opening or closing cross feed valves and turning off and on fuel pump switches (refer to QRH and Supplementary Procedures)
Which fuel tanks do reserve tank 1 and 4 transfer to on the 747-8?
- Main tanks 1 and 4
On the 747-8, at what fuel quantity will the fuel jettison complete jettison operations with the selector in MLW position?
- Maximum landing weight plus 3000 kgs
During fuel jettison on the LCF, transfer valves open when fuel quantity in tanks 2 or 3 decrease to __ pounds?
20,000 pounds
Describe what happens when nacelle anti‐ice is commanded on?
- NAI valve opens
- Selected engine igniters operate continuously
- Engine PRV opens when the NAI valve is open
The 747-8 EICAS msg BLD LOW TEMP indicates __?
- Engine bleed air to low for sufficient wing anti-icing
Does the Nacelle Anti-Ice AUTO position function on the ground?
No, the AUTO function only works in flight
How many ice detection probes are there, and where are they located?
Two probes are located on the forward fuselage
How many angle of attack probes are provided, and when are they heated?
- 2 angle of attack probes
- Electrically heated when any engine is operating.