CE 680 FlightSafety PTM Sytem Questions Flashcards
1 Aircraft General
The CE 680 is certified according to?
CFR Part 25
1 Aircraft General
The micro switch that signals the amber [NOSE DOOR OPEN L-R] CAS message is located where?
At the mechanical latches
1 Aircraft General
How can the emergency over-wing exit be opened?
Can be removed from inside or outside of the aircraft
1 Aircraft General
Which publication must be immediately available to the Flight Crew?
The FAA approved AFM
2 Electrical Power Systems
What can be expected if the RED [BATTERY O’TEMP] CAS message is displayed and the affected battery button is placed in the “OFF” position with the generators online?
Battery is isolated, but all Main DC powered items operate normally.
2 Electrical Power Systems
If the AMBER [REMOTE CB TRIPPED] CAS message is displayed what has happened?
A circuit breaker has tripped that is not readily accessible by the Crew.
2 Electrical Power Systems
What is permissible if a generator current is greater than the maximum flight limitation?
Is permissible provided the AMBER [DC GEN O’CURRENT] CAS message is not displayed.
2 Electrical Power Systems
Primary DC Electrical Power sources include?
Engine Generators, APU Generator, GPU
2 Electrical Power Systems
With regard to the batteries during engine starts, when are they included?
In every engine start ( except windmilling )
2 Electrical Power Systems
How does the Electrical Bus Tie operation function?
Automatically on the ground and must be manually closed in flight.
2 Electrical Power Systems
Which engine must be started first?
Either Engine may be started first.
2 Electrical Power Systems
In the event of the RED [DC GEN OFF L-R-APU] CAS message is displayed:
(NJA) Consult the - DC Gen Off QRH
2 Electrical Power Systems
The APU generator power is supplied to?
Left Emergency Bus only when the left Engine Gen is offline or unavailable.
2 Electrical Power Systems
The AMBER [BUS TIE CLOSED] CAS message is displayed when?
In flight if the BUS TIE button is selected closed for more than 5 minutes with both Engine Gens online.
2 Electrical Power Systems
If the Bus Tie is manually selected closed in flight, when does it automatically open?
When an overcurrent condition of over 600A is detected.
*Bus Tie will be latched open until aircraft is powered down.
2 Electrical Power Systems
What triggers a RED [BATTERY O’TEMP L-R]?
When a battery temp exceeds 63° C.
2 Electrical Power Systems
Considering electrical bus tie operation, primary sources of power consist of?
Engine Gens, APU Gen, GPU
2 Electrical Power Systems
How and when does the Electrical Bus Tie open and close?
Automatically on the Ground and Manually in Flight. One exception in Flight is an over current of 600A + in which the bus tie will open Automatically and latch open.
2 Electrical Power Systems
What kind of system is the Main Aircraft Electrical System?
A split bus system with two DC Generators and two DC Batteries.
2 Electrical Power Systems
What does the WHITE AVAIL light signify on GPU Power Switch?
That the GPU is plugged in, running and the proper voltage is “Available” on the GPU Bus
2 Electrical Power Systems
During a Ground Battery Start of the first Engine, what is the minimum Battery Voltage required?
Must indicate 24V or higher.
2 Electrical Power Systems
What position should the generator switches be in for engine start?
On for all starts.
2 Electrical Power Systems
What takes place when placing the INTERIOR Button to OFF on the electrical panel?
Remove all electrical power to the cabin except for Cabin Emergency lighting.
2 Electrical Power Systems
If the left engine generator is powering the Left EMER bus what happens to the APU generator?
The APU generator will not come online.
2 Electrical Power Systems
How are the batteries used during engine start?
Both batteries assist in every engine start. Except windmilling starts.
3 Lighting
When are the Cabin Entry lights available?
With the batteries installed and connected the Cabin Entry lights illuminate if selected ON.
3 Lighting
What powers the Cabin Entry light button?
Cabin Entry lights are powered by the Right Battery Bus and on a timer.
3 Lighting
Selecting the PAX SAFETY button illuminates the….?
No Smoking Light and Cabin Emergency Lights.
3 Lighting
With the emergency light switch armed what turns on the emergency lights?
Cabin emergency lighting illuminates automatically upon loss of Main DC Power, a 5G impact, or with PAX SAFETY button selected on.
3 Lighting
With batteries installed and connected, but no power has been turned on in the cockpit, the following items are powered:
Book answer…Tail Cone Service lights, and Baggage Compartment lights.
Full answer.. Battery Hot Bus. PLANET CB
Pylon work light
Lav service door light
APU service panel
NWS bleed button light
ELT panel
Tail cone bay light
Cabin entry light
Baggage light
4 Master Warning System
Which Modular Avionics Units (MAUs) process aircraft Crew Alerting System (CAS) messages?
MAUs 1 and 4
4 Master Warning System
What is the purpose of the left and right monitor warning system (MW1 or MW2)?
To process and display CAS messages.
4 Master Warning System
How does the loss of a single Monitor Warning System affect the Master Warning System?
A loss of redundancy occurs for the monitor warning.
4 Master Warning System
What causes the large red “X” across the CAS display in the Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) window?
The loss of MAUs 1 and 4.
4 Master Warning System
What is the default position of the EICAS window?
The default position is DU2.
4 Master Warning System
How is the EICAS system powered?
It is selected with its own switch separately from the avionics buttons.
4 Master Warning System
Can EICAS messages be displayed elsewhere?
EICAS window can be selected to the DU3 position with the EICAS reversion button after the AVIONICS buttons are selected on.
4 Master Warning System
How are RED CAS messages displayed?
Flash inverse video RED until acknowledged (reset) and illuminate the Flashing MASTER WARNING buttons.
4 Master Warning System
How are Amber CAS messages displayed?
Flash inverse video Amber until acknowledged (reset) and illuminate a steady Amber MASTER CAUTION light.
4 Master Warning System
How are CYAN CASS messages displayed?
Flash inverse video cyan and automatically self acknowledge after five seconds.
4 Master Warning System
How is invalid data displayed on the EICAS?
*Are displayed as Amber dashes in the place of numbers
*Does not activate any CAS messages
*Can be the result of a sensor failure
4 Master Warning System
Can EICAS messages be scrolled?
Only Amber and Cyan CAS messages can be scrolled up and down on the CAS display.
4 Master Warning System
How does the Engine Shut Down Inhibit (ESDI) function?
*ESDI is activated when the Engine Throttle is placed in Cut Off.
*The Amber [Engine Shut Down L – R] CAS message illuminates during ESDI.
*During engine start, ESDI is deactivated at start completion.
4 Master Warning System
What is the purpose of the standby annunciators?
The standby annunciators are a back up to selected EICAS instrument indications.
4 Master Warning System
Can you takeoff with a DU in reversionary mode?
No, dispatch with a DU and reversionary mode is prohibited.
4 Master Warning System
What is the limitation when a Comparison Monitor Warning is displayed ?
Autopilot operation is prohibited if any Comparison Monitor Warning is active.
5 Fuel System
How does a fault in the fuel quality system make itself known to the pilots?
By amber dashes displayed in the respective tanks EICAS fuel quantity digits display (invalid data).
5 Fuel System
The CE – 680 maximum fuel capacity is:
10,800 using single point fueling.
11,200 over the wing fueling.
5 Fuel System
When is it required for the single point refueling pre-check procedure to be completed?
Must be completed prior to every single point refueling operation.
5 Fuel System
How does a Main DC power failure affect the fuel Crossfeed Valve?
The Fuel Crossfeed Valve fails in its current position, parks.
5 Fuel System
The left fuel tank has 200 pounds more fuel than the right tank. What are the correct cockpit indications during crossfeed from left tank to right engine?
Cyan [FUEL BOOST L] and Cyan [FUEL CROSS-FEED] CAS message are displayed.
*Amber [FUEL CROSS-FEED] denotes fuel being cross fed from the incorrect tank (low tank, wrong way)
5 Fuel System
What can be done when one pre-check lever is pulled out on the single point refueling panel.
The selected fuel tank can be de-fueled, but not refuel.
5 Fuel System
If the left engine experiences low fuel pressure:
Amber [FUEL BOOST PUMP ON L] CAS message is displayed and the boost pump is auto on.
5 Fuel System
Fuel crossfeed from left tank to right engine may not occur if the:
Amber [FUEL MOTIVE FLOW VLV FAIL R] CAS message is displayed.
*Denotes associated Motive Flow Valve has failed to close and stop the engine feed jet pump.
5 Fuel System
With the fuel boost pump buttons in a NORM position, when will the boost pump run?
Fuel boost pump automatically activates for Engine Start, Fuel Crossfeed, and Low Fuel Pressure.
6 APU
What happens when the Red [APU FIRE} illuminates?
APU automatically shuts down and after eight seconds the BAG/APU fire bottle discharges.
6 APU
What does APU provide?
DC Electrical Power and Bleed Air?
6 APU
What happens when an APU fire detection system has failed?
Amber [APU FIRE DETECT FAIL] CAS message is displayed in the APU automatically shuts down.
6 APU
What happens if the shared BAG/APU fire bottle becomes low?
The APU shuts down.