Chapter 1 - Aircraft General

Question 1

**Minimum Runway width to make a 180 degrees with body gear stearing? **

Answer 1

153 FT (46M)

Question 2

What is the wing span of the B-747-400?

Answer 2

211ft 5 in

Question 3

1. When are the emergency lights automatically activated?
2. How long do they operate with no power?
3. What bus charges their batteries?

Answer 3

1. When DC Power Fails
2. 15 minutes
3. DC BUS 4

Question 4

What is the operating life of the emergency lights?

Answer 4

15 minutes

Question 5

When are the landing lights at their maximum intensity?

Answer 5

When the landing gear lever is in the down position

Question 6

When do the NO SMOKING and FASTEN SEAT BELT signs automatically illuminate regardless of switch position?

Answer 6

Supernumerary oxygen on

Question 7

What is the primary emergency exit for the flight crew and supernumeraries?

Answer 7

Left and Right Upper Deck Doors/Crew Service Doors

Question 8

What is the maximum pressure drop during an O2 preflight test?

Answer 8

30 psi

Question 9

The escape rope, at door L1, is located where?

Answer 9

In the upper door sill

Question 10

What breathing apparatus should be used for investigating a smoke or fire condition? What breathing apparatus should be used for fighting a fire?

Answer 10

PBE for both

Question 11

What is the length of the 747-400?

Answer 11

231 FT 10 IN

Question 12

What is the height of the 747-400?

Answer 12

63 FT 8 IN

Question 13

What is distance between wing gear main strut to wing gear main strut?

Answer 13

36 FT 1 IN

Question 14

Minimum Runway width to turn 180 degrees without body gear steering?

Answer 14

170 FT (51.8 M)

Question 15

What is the minimum O2 pressure for CREW/PAX?

Answer 15

1400 psi for dispatch

Question 16

When is O2 use required?

Answer 16

• Cabin altitude at or above 10,000 FT
• Crewmember takes a personal break at FL250 or above
• At or above FL410
• Smoke or Fumes suspected

Question 17

What is a momentary action switch?

Answer 17

• Spring loaded to the extended position
• They activate or deactivate or resest system logic
• The switch display indicates status

Question 18

What is an alternate action switch?

Answer 18

• 2 position switch (on, off)
• when flush with the panel it is on
• when extended it is off
• when it is on, it displays a word or bar

Question 19

How long does the supernumerary O2 system provide O2 at 25,000 feet?

Answer 19

195 minutes

Question 20

1. What altitude does supernumerary masks fall?
2. After a cabin altitude emergency, what altitude can you resest supernumerary O2 flow?
3. What altitude are all warnings reset?

Answer 20

1. 14,000 FT
2. 12,000 FT
3. 9,500 FT

Question 21

The PBE has a maximum duration of?

Answer 21

15 Minutes

Question 22

To open and close the main cargo door, what is the wind limit?

Answer 22

40 Knots

Question 23

With the main deck cargo door open, what is the wind limit?

Answer 23

65 Knots

Question 24

What frequencies does the fixed ELT (ARTEX) transmit on?

How long do the transmissions last?

Answer 24

• 121.5, 243.0, 406.025 (COPAS-SARSAT)
• 121.5 and 243.0: Typically 72 hours
• 406.025: 24 Hours

Question 25

When does the FASTEN SEAT BELTS signs come on when AUTO Selected?

Answer 25

1. Landing gear not up and locked
2. Flap lever not up
3. Airplane altitude below 10.300 FT
4. Supernumerary oxygen on