Day 3 General Questions Flashcards
What’s the pin that holds the gear lever up called?
Lever lock over ride
What releases the gear down locks?
Hydraulic pressure. Electricity with HYD failure
Will the gear fit in the undercarriage without -17degree tilt?
Yes
What holds the nose gear up?
Mechanical uplocks
What holds the main gear doors up?
Mechanical uplocks
What are the components of the Bus Tie Breaker?
L + R BTB (Norm and Non Norm)
DC BTB
2 Flight Instrument Transfer BTB
What is the purpose of the GCB/BTB system?
Prevent Paralleling
Isolates from a fault
Power the opposite side
How many Generator Control Breakers are there?
APU GCB
L + R Engine GCB
Why is the PES on the R HYD system?
Failure of L + C would mean PES can move stabiliser.
What does illumination of the brake source light mean?
Failure of the R + C HYD system
Why is there a standpipe in the centre hydraulic reservoir?
Larger reservoir, standpipe provides accumulator brake pressure
When are brake temperatures at their highest.
Brake temperature indications are highest 15 minutes after parking
What systems are ONLY provided by the L HYD system
Rudder ratio changer
Primary Flight controls
Are the any protections provided for flight control operations?
Aileron Lockout
Rudder Ratio Changer
Elevator Feel Unit
