Chapter 1 - General

Question 1

1. What turns on the emergency lighting system?

Answer 1

a. Loss of DC power (AOM 1-51)

Question 2

2. Fully charged emergency lighting batteries should provide light for how long?

Answer 2

a. 15 minutes (AOM 1-51)

Question 3

3. What is the wing span of the B747-400?

Answer 3

a. 211’ 5” (AOM 1-1)

Question 4

4. When are landing lights at their max intensity?

Answer 4

a. Landing Gear Down (AOM 1-28)

Question 5

5. What is the purpose of the flight deck access lights?

Answer 5

a. Illuminates exit or entry path to or from flight deck when Ground Handling bus is
powered. (Light switches are located on the overhead panel, upper deck cabin services module (CSM), Door 1 Left, right upper deck service door, and the Main Equipment Center lower hatch.) (AOM 1-25) (wasn’t actually asked where the switches are)

Question 6

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

Answer 6

a. When Supernumerary Oxygen is on (AOM 1-49)

Question 7

7. What is the advantage of selecting LWR on the beacon light switch?

Answer 7

a. Won’t flash during low visibility

Question 8

8. What is the turning radius with body gear steering armed?

Answer 8

a. 153ft (AOM 1-2) (just for fun, the wing clearance radius is 170 ft)

Question 9

9. Where is the emergency equipment located on the BCF’s?

Answer 9

a. Bulkhead just forward of Left Upper Deck Door (AOM 1-65)

Question 10

10. The escape rope at door L1 is located where?

Answer 10

a. Above the door (AOM 1-66)