Cabin Systems

Question 1

When will the cockpit door automatically unlock?

Answer 1

During a decompression, or if electrical power is lost.

Question 2

What happens when emergency access code is entered in the cockpit door?

Answer 2

-Buzzer sounds in cockpit for 45 seconds.
-OPEN light on COCKPIT DOOR panel flashes.
-green light on key pad flashes.

After 45 seconds door unlocks for 5 seconds and may be manually pushed open, then door locks.

Pilots can override by moving COCKPIT DOOR selector to LOCK position.

Question 3

When does cabin red warning light come on? (Viewable from inside and out)

Answer 3

If 4 conditions are met:
-aircraft on ground
-both engines shut down
-door is disarmed
-cabin is still pressurised

Question 4

Which hydraulic system normally operates cargo doors?
How can it be operated if hydraulic pressure not available?

Answer 4

Yellow, using electric pump.

Can be operated by a hand hydraulic pump, located on hydraulic maintenance panel.

Question 5

What does the white light indicate on canin entrance door?

Answer 5

SLIDE ARMED.

Question 6

If the cabin entrance is opened from outside while armed, what happens?

Answer 6

Escape slide will automatically disarm.

Question 7

How are overwing escape slides armed and when will they deploy?

Answer 7

Continuously armed and will deploy when the exit is opened.

Question 8

How much oxygen and breathing time will PBE provide and how is it indicated?

Answer 8

7-8 minutes oxygen flow, then oxygen will remain for another 7-8 minutes. Red light will flash when oxygen depleted and PBE should be removed.

Question 9

What is the capacity of a slide raft?

Answer 9

44 people/55 overflow