Chapter 1 - Airplane General Flashcards
If oxygen is deployed, regardless of the selector position, what happens with the return to seat signs ?
- Return to seats light extinguishes.
What does the IND LTS TEST switch do on the ground ?
- Illuminates all indicator lights
- Tests the ADI and HSI displays
- Illuminates IRS characters
Can the nose landing gear light or taxi light be illuminated when the nose LG is up ?
No.
Does the UNARMED light illuminates when the emergency lights are manually activated ?
Yes.
The ACCESS DOORS light illuminates when any of the two following is not closed and latched and locked:
- FWD access door
- E/E access door
When is the FD emergency access panel light orange ?
When the correct emergency acces code is entered.
When the FDAS system switch is OFF, what colour is the light of the FD emergency access panel ?
Red.
When does the ELT activate automatically ?
When high deceleration is sensed.
The indicator light brigness goes to BRIGHT automatically in the following situations:
- ambient light over a certain level
- equipment cooling overheat
- loss of equipment cooling air flow
The FSB and NS signs illuminate when:
- cabin altitude > 10,000ft
- landing GEAR not up and locked
- flap LEVER not up
- passenger oxygen on (automatically or manual)
Do the FSB and NS sign illuminate when the emergency lights selector is OFF and cabin altitude > 10,000 ft or passenger oxygen is on ?
Yes.
When are the emergency lights actived ?
Loss of DC bus 1 or AC power.
How are the emergency lights powered ? How long can operation be provided ?
- By remote batteries.
- 15min (fully charged battery)
When is the oxygen system automatically activated ?
Cabin altitude > 14,000 ft.
Does the FD door automatically unlock in case of a FD depressurization ?
Yes. It uses a pressure rate-sensor.
