Crew Flows 400 Flashcards
Flight Deck Preparation
Aircraft Documents ……………………………………………………………………………..?
Check Electronic QL-2 Check the aircraft cycles and total air time data. Contact Maintenance Watch to receive the latest aircraft information if the information is greater than 24 hours out of date.
QL-3 Ensure the Ramp Service Check, Oil Check, Tyre Check and CRS are valid, and that all deferred defects have been reviewed
Flight deck prep
External Power …………………………………………………………………………………………?
On
If Ground Power is available: Select DC external power ON. Confirm DC EXT PWR on the MFD ELECTRICAL page. If MAIN BUS voltage below 27.5, select BATT MASTER, MAIN, AUX and STBY batteries OFF.
Flight deck prep
Caution/Advisory Lights …………………………………………………………………………?
Test Hold CAUT/ADVSY test switch at CAUT. Note master warning tone and check:
• Master CAUTION and master WARNING lights flash, all caution lights and #1 and #2 ENG OIL PRESS warning lights illuminate • All remaining warning lights flash. • Press master CAUTION light and check light goes out. Press master WARNING light and check light goes out and warning lights cease flashing.
NOTE Fuselage doors warning light will not flash with passenger or baggage door(s) open.
Hold CAUT/ADVSY test switch at ADVSY and observe that all advisory and A/P DISENG lights illuminate.
NOTE Engine SELECT, engine START, pressurisation FAULT and alternate wiper ON lights do not illuminate.
Flight deck prep
APU Fire Protection ……………………………………………………………………………..?
Test
NOTE The APU will shut down if the fire protection system is tested with the APU running.
APU PWR switch ……………………………………………………………………….. Press Check APU FUEL VALVE OPEN advisory light illuminates. Observe a minimum wait period of five seconds before selecting APU FIRE TEST switch.
APU FIRE TEST switch ………………………………………………….. Press and Hold Check APU FUEL VALVE OPEN advisory light out and APU caution, CHECK FIRE DETECT warning, APU FIRE, APU FAULT, APU BTL ARM, APU FUEL VALVE CLOSED, APU EXTG and APU FAIL advisory lights illuminate and master CAUTION and master WARNING lights flash.
APU FIRE TEST switch ……………………………………………………………. Release Check APU FUEL VALVE OPEN advisory light illuminates and APU caution, CHECK FIRE DETECT warning, APU FIRE, APU FAULT, APU BTL ARM, APU FUEL VALVE CLOSED, APU EXTG and APU FAIL advisory and master CAUTION and master WARNING lights out.
Flight deck prep
Flight Deck Door …………………………………………………………………………………. ?
Test
Cascade RAS Door: Check areas surrounding both the electric lock and the door’s blow-out panel are free of obstructions that would prevent the unrestricted operation of those systems. Check that the door lock is operable and free of any obstructions.
NOTE The door latch should always be operable from the flight deck side. If the latch cannot be operated from the flight deck side, the Ground Use Only key has been used to lock the door and the door must be unlocked before proceeding.
Check that the lockdown deadbolt is free from obstructions. On the electronic keypad in the cabin, confirm:
RED indicator (large). …………………………………………………………… Illuminated GREEN indicator (large) ……………………………………………………….. Illuminated RED and GREEN indicators (small) …………………………………….. Extinguished
If the small red or green indicators are illuminated, wait 30 seconds for the lights to extinguish and the auto unlock cycle to complete prior to closing the door.
Fortified Flight Deck Door: This check is conducted from the flight deck and requires the assistance of another crew member to activate the Flight Attendant emergency access switch.
Check areas surrounding both the electric lock and the door’s blow-out panel are free of obstructions that would prevent the unrestricted operation of those systems.
Flight compartment door …………………………………………… Closed and locked Check BAGG DOOR, CKPT DOOR, AUTO UNLK and FAIL advisory lights and INTERNAL DOORS caution light out.
FLIGHT ATTENDANT emergency access switch …………… Press momentarily Check INTERNAL DOORS caution and AUTO UNLK advisory lights illuminate
INTERNAL DOORS switch ……………………………………………………….. . DENY Check AUTO UNLK advisory and INTERNAL DOORS caution lights out and flight compartment door closed and locked.
Flight Deck Safety Check
Alternate Gear Extension Panel …………………………………………………………….?
Check Open; select the alternate down lock verification lights on. Ensure they illuminate, then switch off and close the panel.
Before start checks
DC System …………………………………………………………………………………………. ?
Check
Ensure that:
• BATTERY MASTER, MAIN, AUX and STBY Switches are ON and associated caution lights are out. • Both DC Generators are switched ON. • Main Bus Tie Switch is in the TIE position. If DC External power is applied: Check DC EXT PWR ON is annunciated on the MFD Electrical page. If Main Bus voltage is below 27.5, select BATTERY MASTER, MAIN, AUX and STBY batteries OFF (associated caution lights illuminated) until ready to start engines.
If APU power is applied: Check APU generator is selected ON and load is less than 1.0.
BSC
Ice Protection ……………………………………………………………………………………………?
Off
Ensure that:
• airframe (AUTO and MANUAL), pitot static and propeller ice protection switches are OFF • the engine intake bypass doors are closed • REF SPEEDS switch is OFF • Windshield heat and pilot window heat are OFF
BSC
Fire Protection Panel …………………………………………………………………………..?
Check
Ensure that:
• FUEL and HYD VALVE OPEN green indications are illuminated • PULL FUEL/HYD OFF handles are in If the APU is not in operation the white FUEL CLOSED advisory light will be illuminated. If the APU is in operation ensure that the green FUEL OPEN light is illuminated. Ensure that no other lights are illuminated on the Fire Protection Panel.
BSC
APU Fire Protection ………………………………………………………………………………?
Test
If not already completed during the Flight Deck Preparation Check, conduct the APU fire protection test as outlined in the Expanded Information of that Section.
NOTE The APU will shut down if the fire protection system is tested with the APU running.
BSC
Engine Fire Detection ……………………………………………………………………………?
Test
Select the fire detection test switch to ENGINE 1 for a minimum of 1 second and ensure that:
• FUEL/HYD OFF handle FIRE advisory light illuminates • FAULT A and FAULT B advisory lights illuminate • The engine FIRE WARNING TONE sounds • The CHECK FIRE DETECT, ENGINE FIRE and MASTER WARNING lights illuminate (flashing)
Press the ENGINE FIRE light and check that the ENGINE FIRE lights stop flashing and the fire warning tone is silenced. Repeat the test for the No. 2 engine system.
BSC
Engine Fire Detection ……………………………………………………………………………?
Test
Select the fire detection test switch to ENGINE 1 for a minimum of 1 second and ensure that:
• FUEL/HYD OFF handle FIRE advisory light illuminates • FAULT A and FAULT B advisory lights illuminate • The engine FIRE WARNING TONE sounds • The CHECK FIRE DETECT, ENGINE FIRE and MASTER WARNING lights illuminate (flashing)
Press the ENGINE FIRE light and check that the ENGINE FIRE lights stop flashing and the fire warning tone is silenced. Repeat the test for the No. 2 engine system.
BSC
Aft Baggage Smoke Detectors……………………………………………………………….?
Test
Select the AFT BAGGAGE smoke detector test switch to TEST 1. Ensure the Master Warning tone sounds. Ensure the illumination of:
• SMOKE and MASTER WARNING (flashing), • SMOKE/EXTG, VENT INLT and VENT OUTLET and AFT BTL ARM advisory lights Release the test switch and then repeat the test using the TEST 2 position.
BSC
Fwd Baggage Smoke Detector ………………………………………………………………?
Test
Press the fwd baggage compartment smoke test button and observe illumination of:
• SMOKE and MASTER WARNING (flashing) • SMOKE/EXTG and FWD BTL ARM Release the test button.
BSC
Pressurisation System …………………………………………………………………………….?
Set Ensure that the AUTO/MAN/DUMP switch is in the AUTO position. Set the destination airport elevation on the cabin altitude scale, ensure the MAN rotary control knob is fully anti-clockwise.
