E-175 CFM Ch.4

Question 1

What is the recommended RA for reducing thrust levers to idle on approach?

Answer 1

30 ft RA

Question 2

It takes approximately _ NM to go from Flaps 0 to flaps FULL

Answer 2

8 NM

Question 3

Approximately __ NM before ToD, the pilots should perform the approach briefing

Answer 3

50 NM

Question 4

How do we define Vapp and what is the Vapp range?

Answer 4

Vapp = Vref + 1/2 steady HW + gust increment at a range of Vref + 5 to Vref + 20

Question 5

When do you verify APPR RNP 0.3 sensitivity when conducting VOR/RNAV approaches?

Answer 5

2 NM from FAF

Question 6

Whenever the __ mode is available, fly all Non-Precision Approaches in ___ mode

Answer 6

VGP Mode

Question 7

EGPWS initial pitch is to what?

Answer 7

20º or PLI, whichever is lower

Question 8

A runway is considered contaminated when more than __ % of the runway surface area (whether in isolated areas or not) within the required length and width being used is covered by

Answer 8

25%

1. Surface water more than 3 mm deep or slush or loose snow equivalent to 3 mm deep
2. Compacted snow
3. ice, including wet ice

Question 9

whenever a WARNING message is triggered together with a Root EICAS message, which procedure for the must be performed first?

Answer 9

The procedure for the WARNING message

Question 10

for taxiing during icing conditions, what is the N1 value that you must bring the thrust levers up to at a max of 30 minute intervals?

Answer 10

54% N1 and held for 30 seconds until engine vibrations return to normal

Question 11

What are the recommended taxi speeds?

Answer 11

Dry - straight = 20 kts
Dry - turns = 10 kts
Contmd - straight = 10 kts
Contmd - turns = 5 kts

Question 12

After landing, how long should the engines be left at idle to reach normal thermal stablization?

Answer 12

2 mins