CL350 Initial Systems Test Flashcards
With torque link attached what is the limit of rotation of the nose gear
120° with torque links attached and NWS de-energized
Exceeding 120° causes “NWS LIMIT EXCEEDED” CAS message
Indicating pins shear at 123°
Torque links may be disconnected to allow towing at any angle
Which doors are monitored by the door warning system
MECAB
Main
Emergency
Cargo
Aft Equipment Bay
Battery Bay
What happens when you turn on the battery switches
All buses are powered
IRS begins aligning (cyan message on PFD)
CVR turns on.
What is the function of the APU
Supplies air and electric
Where does the APU receive it’s fuel
Right collector tank
Collector tanks hold 500 lbs
Under what conditions will the passenger door caution (amber) CAS message display when the aircraft is on the ground
Left Engine Run switch On and the door is not fully secured
What is the maximum usable fuel load for Pressure refueling?
Over wing refueling?
Pressure: 14,150 lbs
Over Wing: 13,000 lbs
What is the normal takeoff thrust for the HTF7350 engine
7,372 lbs Flat rated to ISA +15ºC at sea level APR increases up to ISA +20ºC
Which EICAS messages require prompt action
Amber (caution)
What are the meanings for the following synoptic colors
Red
Amber
Green
White
Red - Exceedence
Amber- Component failure no flow, energy, or
pressure
Green - Normal with flow
White - Normal without flow
When will the FDR begin recording
Beacon ON or WOW (weight OFF wheels)
With Emergency Lights armed, when will
they illuminate
Loss of Right Main Bus power.
What is the purpose of the PTU
Assists with gear retraction with loss of pressure in Left hydraulic system due to Left EDP (engine driven pump) failure.
What electronically controls the landing gear system
PSEU: Proximity Sensing Electronic Unit
Which primary flight control system does not have hydraulic assist
Ailerons
Which spoilers act as multifunction spoilers
1,2 and 7,8 (outboard)
When are select EICAS messages inhibited for takeoff and landing
Takeoff:
Airspeed above 80 kts until 400 feet
Landing:
Below 400 feet until less than 40 kts.
When will the Bus Tie open
With 2 or more generators online.
Which buses will remain powered during loss of all generators in flight
Essential buses and Battery buses.
How long will the Essential buses and Battery buses last on battery power only
1 hour
When will the Auxiliary buses load shed
Single generator operation in flight.
Dual fire detection loops in the engine and APU compartments provide information to what component
FIREX-CU
Fire Detection and Extinguishing Control Unit.
When the air source selector is selected to Trim Air Only, what is the valve sequence
Left Flow Control Valve closes
Right Flow Control Valve opens
Pre-cooler Crossover Valve closes
What does the CABIN DELTA P warning CAS message indicate
Cabin pressure is > 9.2 PSI or < -.5 PSI
8.8 PSI is Norm ≥ FL420
*Cabin = 7850’ and 8.8 PSI at FL450
Until what point is the Takeoff and Return to Base sequence active in the system
6,000’ AGL or 10 minutes.
When crossing the holding fix for a hold manually entered in the FMS, what is displayed at the bottom of the legs page at 6L
Exit Hold
What is the minimum pavement width required to make a 180 degree turn with a 5 ft safety margin
58 ft
What is the purpose of the Scavenge Ejectors
Transfer fuel from the Lowest inboard section of the wing to the Collector Tanks.
Which pneumatic system uses HP air
Wing and Engine Anti-Ice
How many Ice detectors are required to generate an ICE DETECTED CAS message
One
What EICAS Message will be displayed with Anti-Ice systems off and ICE DETECTED
Anti-Ice System on and ICE DETECTED
Anti-Ice Off:
ICE DETECTED in Amber
Anti-Ice On:
ICE DETECTED in Cyan
Following an aborted start, how long must the engine be dry motored before an additional start may be attempted
30 seconds
At and below what temperature must the engine anti-ice system be on with snow, ice, standing water or slush present
10°C OAT
What is the maximum altitude the APU may be used for Bleed Air
20,000 ft
Max altitude to use APU electric
30,000 ft
Max altitude to operate APU
37,000 ft
Max altitude to start APU
30,000 ft
Maximum speed for APU start
285 KIAS
Max altitude (field elevation) using the APU to start the Left engine on the ground
9,000 ft
What does IASC stand for
Integrated Air System Controller
ECS and Pressurization Control
How many igniters does the each engine have
2
When should you manually select engine ignition ON
Contaminated runways
Moderate or heavier rain
Moderate or greater turbulence
In the vicinity of thunderstorms