B777 SV Study Guide Flashcards
Alternate Action Switch
Two position switch, can be in or out, in is ON and flush, out is OFF
Momentary Action Switch
One position switch spring loaded to out
How many total AC sources of power does the B777 accommodate?
Seven (2 IDG, APU, PRI and SEC external power, 2 BUG)
How many MAIN sources of AC power are on the B777?
Five (2 IDG, APU, PRI and SEC external power)
What does the green AVAIL light indicate on the electrical panel?
Power is available and acceptable
What is ELMS?
Electrical Load Management System, manages load shed priority (galley first, utility bus second, then selected AC components)
How many batteries are on the B777?
2 (Main and APU)
What is the purpose of the APU battery?
Electric start of the APU
The APU can be started by what sources?
Electric and Pneumatic (can be started with ground air)
What does the APU fault light indicate?
Self test or fault in the APU
What does a white message on the EICAS indicate?
Memo
Does the APU have priority over secondary power?
Yes
When will the APU AUTO START message appear?
Dual transfer bus fail
What is the APU max operating altitude for electric?
43,100 ft (service ceiling)
What is the APU max operating altitude for air?
22,000 ft
What does OF indicate next to a fluid level? (Ex: 1.20of)
Overfill
What does RF indicate next to a fluid level? (Ex: 1.00rf)
Refill
What does LO indicate next to a fluid level? (Ex: .45lo)
Low
Are status messages controlling prior to engine start?
Yes
Are status messages controlling after engine start?
No
What happens if you switch off the ADIRU in flight?
Nothing, it stays powered
What happens to the font and background with an oil LO2 message?
Produces a negative font illustration to highlight font (black font on white background)
Can you reset a circuit breaker in flight?
Not recommended, but if the safety of flight dictates, it can be reset once with a two minute cool down
What is TAC?
Thrust Asymmetry Compensation - system kicks in rudder when it senses a minimum of 10% thrust level difference, armed OVER 70 kts
What are the different flight control modes?
Normal, Secondary, Direct
What messages are present in Direct flight control mode?
DISC illuminates on the primary flight computer switch button and PRI FLIGHT COMPUTERS caution on EICAS
Can both backup generators be utilized at the same time?
No, both can run, but only one can be used at a time since they share the same frequency converter
What does DRIVE on the IDG switch or on the synoptic page indicate?
Low oil pressure
What does an X on the IDG on the electrical synoptic page indicate?
Disconnect
Will the IDG disconnect automatically for high temperature?
Yes
How many oxygen masks drop in the supernumerary compartment?
Four in the crew rest compartment, and two in the lavatory (each generator drops a pair)
Which windows have anti-ice and back-up anti-fog?
Forward two
RAT supplies hydraulic pressure to where?
C system flight controls
Does electric power has priority over hydraulic power from the RAT?
No, hydraulic has priority, and if electric is shed, only the CA instrument bus is powered through the main battery
When will the RAT auto-deploy?
Both transfer busses unpowered, all three hydraulic systems low, both engines fail and C hydraulic system low
What is the minimum brake accumulator pressure?
1000 psi (amber band)
Can the parking brake be set with accumulator pressure only?
Yes
What is indicated by the BRAKE SOURCE light?
Both R and C pressure is low
What does the storm switch activate?
Sets the dome, flood and illuminated indicator lights to maximum
How are cargo fires detected?
Optical sensors (except the FSS)
What does the main deck fire suppression switch do?
When ARMED, shuts down the right pack, then the DEPR/DISCH switch depressurizes the deck
How many bottles are activated using the lower cargo fire switches?
5 (2 immediate, 3 delay)
What does the EEC control?
N1
Does the EEC have over-boost protection?
Yes
Is over-boost protection available in ALTN mode?
No
How is soft mode entered by the EEC?
Automatically (NORM and ALTN are displayed in the button switch on the engine control panel)
How is ALTN mode entered by the EEC?
Manually (only ALTN is displayed in the button switch on the engine control panel)
Where are the override fuel pumps located?
Center tank
What pumps must be ON for fuel jettison?
Center pumps (override fuel pumps, fuel will not jettison without these pumps in the ON position)
What is the correct action for a FUEL IN CENTER message?
Turn on the center pumps
What is the correct action for a FUEL LO CENTER message?
Turn off the center pumps
Can you transfer fuel from tank to tank in the B777?
No (only cross-feed engines)
What does the VALVE light indicate in the cross-feed button switch?
The valve is not in the commanded position, or the valve is in transit to the commanded position
With only one AC power source available on the ground, will both center pumps operate?
No, one or both may load shed (both operate only when two power sources are available)
What surfaces is bleed anti-ice delivered to?
3 panels on the wings, and the engine cowls
What constitutes icing conditions?
10 deg or less and visible moisture
How is the equipment cooled if both fans fail?
Cabin differential pressure venting (avoid flying low for long periods due to insufficient cooling ability)
What do the packs do if you turn OFF the recirc fans?
They go to HIGH, increasing fuel burn
Does the temp controller in the supernumerary compartment override the cockpit temp controller for the cabin?
Yes
On the temperature synoptic page, what color is the commanded temperature?
Magenta (white is the actual temperature)
What is TRIM air?
Unconditioned bleed air blended with pack air
How are bleed valves controlled?
Electrically (pneumatically operated, must have pressure to work)
What does the amber M mean on the outflow valve indicator?
Manual
Are the CCD cursors the same for the CA and FO?
No (CA has a box, FO is a double-cross)
What is a closed loop item in the ECL?
System monitored item (no requirement for the crew to manually verify)
What is an open loop item in the ECL?
Crew required manual verification item
What color is an over-ridden item in the ECL?
Blue (and boxed)
Where are un-annunciated checklists found?
Non-normal checklists (Ex: Fuel Jettison)
Where is the Fuel Jettison checklist found?
Un-annunciated checklists (Non-normal checklists)
What does the DOORS message indicate?
Two or more doors are not closed and latched and locked
What does the DOORS MANUAL message indicate?
Both entry doors are in the disarmed mode
What does the DOORS AUTO message indicate?
Both entry doors are in the armed mode
What does a blank door box on the doors synoptic page indicate?
An open door
What does no door indication on the doors synoptic page indicate?
Closed door
What does a white box on the doors synoptic page indicate?
The associated door indicator has failed
Does autostart monitor oil pressure or temperature?
No, the pilot must do this
What does the pointer on the tiller indicate?
Displacement from center up to 70 deg
How many degrees can the rudders steer?
7 deg
Can the rudders steer the aft main gear?
No
What control steers the aft main gear?
Tiller (after 13 deg of steering)
How are the nose gear tires numbered?
13 and 14
How are the main truck tires numbered?
Left to right and front to back (1-12)
Is aileron trim available with the autopilot on?
No
Is rudder trim available with the autopilot on?
Yes
What measurement is trim displayed?
Units
When can non-normal checklists be asked for?
Aircraft under control, all phase ones complete, non-critical phase of flight
How are alerts prioritized?
Warning, Caution, Advisory, then most recent first
How does the flap symbology change with secondary mode?
Split with colors
How does flap symbology change with alternate mode?
Split with no colors
What does anti-skid provide?
Locked wheel and hydroplane protection
What does the EICAS message AUTOBRAKE indicate?
Autobrakes are disarmed
When are auto brakes enabled one takeoff?
Thrust levers idle and above 85 kts
When are auto brakes enabled one landing?
Thrust levers at idle and main wheels spun up
What disables auto brakes?
Use of pedal brakes, speed brake lever DOWN, thrust lever forward, auto brake selector OFF
When do takeoff speed brakes deploy?
On ground and either reverse in idle detent
What does SPEED BRAKE EXTENDED message indicate?
Speed brake extended and either radio altimeter between 15-800 ft, flap lever in the landing position, either thrust lever not at idle
What does CONFIG GEAR message indicate?
Landing gear not down and locked and either below 800 RA with thrust levers at idle, or flaps in landing position
When can max thrust of an engine be reached short of the full forward position?
In Secondary or Alternate mode
What ways can you interact with the EFB?
Buttons, Touch, CCD
Where must all takeoff data be calculated?
APS
What is the difference between THR and THR REF?
THR gives you a min of 2000 ft/min whereas THR REF gives you full thrust available
Where does MAG switch to TRUE automatically?
If in the FMC polar region
Can you switch from MAG to TRUE manually?
Yes (push the HDG REF button)
Where is the FMC computed position indicated on the map?
Tip of the triangle
What is the priority order for FMC navigation?
GPS, NAV/RADIO, ADIRU
Which MFD selections give you range rings?
TERR, WXR, TFC
What is RNP?
Required Navigation Path
What is ANP?
Actual Navigation Path
How do you know the difference between the VOR L/R needle display?
VOR L is the skinny needle and VOR R is the fat needle
What does the head of the VOR needle indicate?
Course TO
Can you use an identifier to tune an ILS?
No, you must use the frequency and course (111.10/235)
Can you display WXR and TERR on the same screen at the same time?
No
What does an airport symbol with an integrated “A” indicate?
Alternate airport in database
What functions are lost when in PLAN, VOR CTR, and APP CTR mode?
No WXR, TERR, TFC, or PWS
How do you return to autotune if you have manually tuned a navaid in line 1 of the FMC?
Just delete line 1
What do the green colored VOR symbols indicate on the ND?
VOR’s tuned by the FMC
What does HOLD mode indicate on the auto throttles?
Auto throttle servos are inhibited (pilot has thrust levers, no stall protection supported)
What altitude does VNAV engage?
400 ft
What altitude does LNAV engage?
50 ft
Are flap maneuvering speeds displayed above 20,000ft?
No
What does L/R indicate by the IN/HPA setting?
Indicates which side is delivering the information
What to the green hash marks on the ALT tape indicate?
10,000 ft place holder
When does digital information on the ALT tape begin to display?
400 ft
When does radio altimeter information begin to display?
Below 2500 ft
When does the rising runway trapezoid symbol appear?
Below 2500 ft on the ILS (rises at 200 ft)
When do you get the auto land status?
Passing 1500 ft AGL
What does LAND3 indicate?
Fail operational, no see to land, back-up generator starts for redundancy
What does LAND2 indicate?
Fail passive, must see to land
When does the LARB appear on the ALT tape?
1000 ft (begins white and turns amber at 500 ft)
What does the green TO/GA indicate?
Ground track guidance
What does the green LNAV indicate?
Active route guidance
When are MOST alerts inhibited for the caution light and beeper?
Below 200 ft
What does the ATT:RST message indicate in the ISFD?
Press RST to realign the horizon with the airplane (must be in stable unaccelerated flight)
GPWS PWS uses radar, but must have what to be effective?
Moisture or particulates
Are alerts automatically enabled for PWS?
Yes, below a pre-determined altitude
What is other traffic indicated by on TCAS?
Open white diamond
What is proximate traffic indicated by on TCAS?
Solid white diamond
What is a TA indicated by on TCAS?
Solid yellow dot
What is an RA indicated by on TCAS?
Solid red square
What does no symbol indicate on TCAS?
No bearing traffic
What does the CLB CON button do?
Manual intervention for climb power or max continuous power for single engine
What does the flashing amber pointer on the fuel gauge indicate?
Fuel transfer is in the wrong direction
Can you close the engine parameters display if any of the parameters are out of normal?
No (will always display in full or compact mode)
Does the SAARU provide position data?
No (must update heading every three minutes)
Does the galley water shutoff isolate the lav water as well?
No (separate shutoffs)
What are the primary exit doors?
1 R/L (secondary exits are cockpit windows)
Where is fuel jettison time found?
On the fuel synoptic page
What is the first indication that fuel balancing is complete?
Blinking FUEL BALANCED message
What is the first indication that fuel jettison is complete?
Blinking TO REMAIN fuel amount
Will the fuel jettison system keep you in CG?
Yes
