CAE Written Questions Flashcards

1
Q

You receive an IDG 1 Caution Message and a “FAULT” indication on your IDG switchlight. What does this indicate?

A

The oil in the CSD has overheated or the oil pressure has dropped (HOT/LOP)

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2
Q

Which AC Buses power the battery chargers?

A

AC Utility Bus 1 & 2

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3
Q

When the ADG deploys, it supplies power to which hydraulic pump?

A

ACMP 3B

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4
Q

What does the Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) provide?

A
  • Automatic system monitoring
  • Integration of system information
  • Color logic for presentation of minimum/maximum limits
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5
Q

High-pressure air from the 10th Stage of compression could easily damage the packs. How is this prevented?

A

A Pack Pressure Regulator Shut-Off Valve (PRSOV) is used to reduce the bleed air pressure prior to entering the pack.

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6
Q

How is the output temperature of the Air-Conditioning Pack regulated?

A

The Pack Temperature Controllers position the dual-bypass valves to maintain the selected output temperature.

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7
Q

The cooling air for the pack heat exchangers is supplied by:

A

Ram Air - taken from an air scoop at the base of the vertical fin, assisted on the ground by a mechanical fan driven by the Air Cycle Machine.

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8
Q

How will the APU ECU respond to a rise in EGT?

A

The ECU will modulate the LCV proportionately towards closed to reduce the amount of air bled from the APU compressor.

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9
Q

A fire indication in the pylon will be reported as what on the EICAS?

A

JETPIPE OVHT

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10
Q

Is the APU/XFLOW PUMP AC or DC powered?

A

DC, powered by the DC Battery Bus

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11
Q

How are Hydraulic Systems 1 and 2 cooled?

A

An air/hydraulic fluid heat exchanger, using ram air in the air and an electric fan on the ground.

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12
Q

What monitors WoW, the nose door, and the position of the landing gear?

A

PSEU

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13
Q

What is the difference between a WING OVHT warning and an ANTI-ICE DUCT warning?

A
  • WING OVHT indicates a wing overheat
  • ANTI-ICE DUCT indicates a bleed air leak from the anti-ice ducts
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14
Q

If an APU FAULT occurs in flight and the APU does NOT shut down, what will most likely occur?

A

60 seconds after landing, the APU control logic reverts to ground mode and the APU protective shutdown will occur.

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15
Q

What would inhibit FMS AUTOTUNE?

A
  • Green Needles
  • FMS Tune Inhibit
  • DME Hold
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16
Q

Which Hydraulic Pumps are AC pumps?

A

1B 3A 3B 2B

17
Q

Which Hydraulic Pumps are Engine-Driven?

A

1A 2A

18
Q

Which AC Bus does the Hydraulic 3B pump need to operate?

A

AC Bus 1

19
Q

Which AC Bus does the Hydraulic 3A pump need to operate?

A

AC Bus 2

20
Q

While flying, you experience an AC 2 AUTOXFER caution message. What does this indicate?

A

Auto Transfer has failed which may indicate the system is isolating a faulted bus.

21
Q

How is oxygen provided to the passenger cabin.

A

Chemical oxygen generators

22
Q

What does the APU LCV do?

A
  • Modulate towards ‘closed’ following a rise in APU EGT
  • Will close automatically if 10th stage bleed air switch positions place the APU under threat of backflow
23
Q

What is an IRS and how does it work?

A

Inertial Reference System - Uses laser ring-gyros to determine displacement from an original set position.

24
Q

Normally, how many Flight Directors are active; during T/O, G/A, Approach?

A

Normally only one is active

25
Q

What is the AFCS?

A

Automatic Flight Control System

26
Q

What is the primary method of interpreting AFCS active and standby modes?

A

The Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA)

27
Q

What are the main components of the AFCS?

A
  • Flight Control Computers
  • Flight Directors
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Autopilot Servomotors
28
Q

What do the FCCs do?

A

Generates flight path and flight guidance parameters

29
Q

When does RVSM start?

A

29,000’

30
Q

What happens when the EMER DEPRESS switchlight is pressed in?

A

The CPC drives the outflow safety valves fully open.

31
Q

When are both Flight Directors operating simultaneously to provide greater accuracy and redundancy?

A

Takeoff Mode (TO/TO)
Go Around Mode (GA/GA)
Approach Mode (APPR)