Chapter 1 - Aircraft General Flashcards
**Minimum Runway width to make a 180 degrees with body gear stearing? **
153 FT (46M)
What is the wing span of the B-747-400?
211ft 5 in
- When are the emergency lights automatically activated?
- How long do they operate with no power?
- What bus charges their batteries?
- When DC Power Fails
- 15 minutes
- DC BUS 4
What is the operating life of the emergency lights?
15 minutes
When are the landing lights at their maximum intensity?
When the landing gear lever is in the down position
When do the NO SMOKING and FASTEN SEAT BELT signs automatically illuminate regardless of switch position?
Supernumerary oxygen on
What is the primary emergency exit for the flight crew and supernumeraries?
Left and Right Upper Deck Doors/Crew Service Doors
What is the maximum pressure drop during an O2 preflight test?
30 psi
The escape rope, at door L1, is located where?
In the upper door sill
What breathing apparatus should be used for investigating a smoke or fire condition? What breathing apparatus should be used for fighting a fire?
PBE for both
What is the length of the 747-400?
231 FT 10 IN
What is the height of the 747-400?
63 FT 8 IN
What is distance between wing gear main strut to wing gear main strut?
36 FT 1 IN
Minimum Runway width to turn 180 degrees without body gear steering?
170 FT (51.8 M)
What is the minimum O2 pressure for CREW/PAX?
1400 psi for dispatch
When is O2 use required?
- 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
What is a momentary action switch?
- Spring loaded to the extended position
- They activate or deactivate or resest system logic
- The switch display indicates status
What is an alternate action switch?
- 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
How long does the supernumerary O2 system provide O2 at 25,000 feet?
195 minutes
- What altitude does supernumerary masks fall?
- After a cabin altitude emergency, what altitude can you resest supernumerary O2 flow?
- What altitude are all warnings reset?
- 14,000 FT
- 12,000 FT
- 9,500 FT
The PBE has a maximum duration of?
15 Minutes
To open and close the main cargo door, what is the wind limit?
40 Knots
With the main deck cargo door open, what is the wind limit?
65 Knots
What frequencies does the fixed ELT (ARTEX) transmit on?
How long do the transmissions last?
- 121.5, 243.0, 406.025 (COPAS-SARSAT)
- 121.5 and 243.0: Typically 72 hours
- 406.025: 24 Hours
