EMB500 praetor 600 - manually entered Flashcards
What is the length, width and height of the aircraft?
20,74, 21,5, 6,41 [m]
What is the minimum runway width required?
56ft/17,07m
How should the cockpit seats be adjusted?
vertically, then forward/aft using spheres
Is the internal stowage compartment pressurized?
Yes
Where is the internal stowage compartment accessed?
Through lavatory
What is the normal configuration for the cockpit?
Dark and quiet
What does an illuminated white striped bar on a button mean?
Abnormal possition
How many identical Display Units (DUs) are there?
4
List the three different types of windows that can be displayed on the DUs:
PFD, EICAS, MFW
What are the three pilot selectable format window sizes for the MFWs?
1/4, 1/3 and full window
Which Display Unit(s )DU will be available in the event of an electrical emergency?
CTR DU
Where is the emergency door located?
Lavatory, over the right wing.
What is the limitation for the pocket doors?
Open and lock for taxi, TO and landing
What is the limitation for the pilot’s foldable table?
Stowed for taxi, TO and landing
List the 5 doors that are depicted on the STATUS synoptic page:
Main door, cargo compartment, electronic bay, emergency, fueling
List at least 5 emergency equipment items on- board the aircraft:
Flashlight, axe, life vest, life raft, PBE, ELT, smoke goggles, portable fire extinguishers, crew and passengers oxygen masks, first aid kit
What does a continuously flashing red
LED light in the ELT cockpit control panel indicate?
ELT is active
What lights are included in the courtesy lights?
Entrance dome light and lights on each step of stairs
How can the courtesy lights be turned on?
By pressing switch near main door
Once the main door switch is pressed, how long will the courtesy lights remain illuminated?
5min
What bus are the courtesy lights powered by?
HOT BUS
Which light is used as a visual indication of en- gine operation?
BCN
What part of the aircraft does the wing inspection light illuminate?
Leading edge of the left wing
How are the cargo compartment lights turned on and for how long?
Manually by the switch by the cargo door - for 5min
Which cockpit light is available during an electrical emergency condition?
Dome light - powered by EMERGENCY BUS 2 if required
What are the emergency lights powered by?
Two exclusive Ni-Cad batteries
When will the emergency lights automatically turn on with the EMER LT knob in the ARMED position?
If main DC buses lose power or if the plane is subjected to an impact.
How are the emergency lights controlled?
By the pilot through the EMER LT knob
How is the FDR recording accomplished?
Automaticaly from engine start to stop(powered by Emergency Bus 1). Last 25h
Does the CVR record both written communication exchanged via datalink and cockpit audio communication?
Yes
How are CVR operations accomplished?
Automaticaly from power up to 10min after engines shutdown(Emergency bus 2). 120min
How much water is each potable water system capable of carrying?
15l each
How are the potable water tanks filled?
Manually with a funnel through panel in each cabinet
What temperature of water is recommended to fill the galley and lavatory potable water tanks?
Max 35*C
How can the potable water system be drained?
By pressing WATER DRAIN button
How long can the potable water tanks take to drain if the tanks are full of water?
10min
At what waste tank capacity does the Cabin Management System indicate the necessity of servicing?
85%
When servicing the waste system, how long should rinse water be supplied through the servicing cart to clean the waste tank?
3min
When should the waste and potable water system be drained to avoid damages to their components caused by water freezing?
During operation in cold weather below 0*C
What buttons will illuminate red when a warning CAS message appears in the EICAS window?
WARN
What buttons will illuminate amber when a caution CAS message appears in the EICAS window?
CAUT
How is it indicated on the EICAS that there is a checklist to complete with an associated CAS message?
Box with indication will be displayed next to CAS
What symbol is displayed to indicate that an EICAS checklist has been completed?
Check mark
List the four EICAS priority levels:
WARNING - red
CAUTION - amber
ADVISORY - cyan
STATUS - white
How should all warning and caution CAS messages be acknowledged by the pilots?
By pressing WARN or CAUT button
Can CAS messages be cancelled so long as the activation condition still exists?
No
Can a warning or caution CAS message be acknowledged without being in view?
No
Give the standard definition for OFF that is used for all systems:
System available but turned off
Give the standard definition for FAIL that is used for all systems:
System unavailable - total loss of funcionality
Give the standard definition for FAULT that is used for all systems:
System available but performance degraded or partial functionality loss
What is an EICAS message that generates more than one CAS message called?
„golden CAS messages”
How is a “golden” CAS message indicated?
chevron „ > ”
Are some CAS messages inhibited on takeoff or approach and landing to prevent them from becoming a nuisance?
Yes
Where are time-critical warnings annunciated?
At PFD1 and PFD2 with specific associated voice
Which button allows the aural alerts on the respective side to be inhibited?
AURAL MUTE button
What voice message is generated when the airplane configuration is suitable for takeoff after the TO CONFIG button is pressed?
TAKEOFF OK
List the items that will activate the takeoff aural warning whenever the airplane is on the ground and thrust is applied:
Flaps, spoilers, parking brakes, trim
Will a terrain overlay pop up on the HSI whenever a TAWS alert becomes active?
Yes
Will a traffic overlay pop up on the HSI whenever a TCAS TA or RA becomes active?
Yes
How long can the In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) take to be fully operational after its power up?
15min
When TCAS is sues an RA, what kind of an indication will the pilot have indicating a “fly to” zone?
Green box
What type of an electrical system is the airplane equipped with?
28V DC Electrical Power Generation Distribution System
If both generators are available, do they operate in a split bus mode or parallel mode?
Split bus mode
What does the white AVAIL light indicate?
That plane can be powered by GPU
Which light will illuminate when the GPU button is pushed in and providing power to the airplane?
IN USE - green
If the APU is started while the airplane is being powered by the GPU, which one will be the source of electrical power for the airplane?
APU
What color does the battery voltage indication show if the battery is discharging?
Amber
What will the indication be on the electrical synoptic page if the GPU is connected but is not providing power to the airplane?
White GPU status
Will the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) be continuously displayed on the electrical synoptic page? If not, when will it be displayed?
No. Only when running
How can a pilot manually command the RAT to deploy?
Pulling the handle RH side of cockpit
What are the main engine generators and the APU generators rated at?
28V DC, 600A max continuous output
What is the minimum GPU voltage required to start charging the batteries?
To start 28V but it will charge as long
a voltage is above 27V DC
What buses is the APU capable of supplying power to on the ground if the APU is the only source of electrical power?
On the ground to all, including SHED BUSES
What buses are the APU capable of supplying power to in flight?
All except SHED BUSES
What buses does the RAT generator power?
EMER BUS1, EMER BUS2, EMER BUS3
When will the RAT automatically deploy?
During electrical emergency
In flight, when will an electrical emergency occur?
When two main and APU generator are unavailable
How many main batteries are there?
Two
What is the rating of the main batteries?
24V, 40Ah Nicad
If the batteries are the only source of electrical power in flight, what buses will be powered and what CAS message will be displayed?
The EMER buses. BATT DISCHARGING warning CAS message
In an electrical emergency, what buses are powered/isolated from the aircraft electrical system?
EMER BUS 1,2,3
In an electrical emergency, what sources of power can provide electrical power to EMER BUS 1, EMER BUS 2 and EMER BUS 3?
BATT 1, 2 or RAT
What buses will be energized when the airplane is de-energized and there is no electrical power source available?
HOT BATT BUS 1 and 2
For ground servicing, when a GPU is connected and providing power to the airplane, with the GPU button pushed out and the BATT 1 and BATT 2 switches in the OFF position, which bus is energized by the GPU?
SHED BUS 1
Which battery is connected to the APU START BUS to assist with an APU start?
BATT 2
How many generators need to be operating in order for the SHED BUSES to be energized in flight?
2
When must the FUEL XFEED knob be set to OFF?
TO, GA and LAND
Which MFW page provides a visual representation of the fuel system operation and parameters?
FUEL synoptic page
What color does the total and individual tank quantities and fuel temperature indications indicate when in the normal operating range?
Green
When the total fuel quantity is displayed in red, which aural warning is played twice?
“FUEL”
Can fuel be transferred from one wing to another?
No
How does the crossfeed valve allow corrections in the event of a fuel load imbalance?
Allows both engines and/or APU to be fed by one tank
Which CAS message is displayed on the EICAS when the difference between the current and expected fuel quantities is higher than 880 lb (400 kg) for 5 minutes?
FUEL LEAK SUSPECTED
How many fuel pumps does each fuel tank have?
2
What controls the main (A) pump when the fuel pump is in the AUTO position?
Fadec
What controls the backup (B) pump when the fuel pump is in the AUTO position?
FCU
List the four times when the backup (B) pump will be automatically commanded on when the fuel pump is in the AUTO position:
Engine start,
APU start or run,
fuel low pressure
detection main pump (A) fails
When will the amber FUEL WING IMBALANCE CAS message be displayed
on the EICAS?
510lbs (231kg)
Where is the pressure refueling point and REFUELING/DEFUELING control panel located at?
RH wing near leading edge on the fuselage
How long does the system pre-check on the REFUELING/DEFUELING panel take to verify fuel system operation?
10 sec
Which switch located on the REFUELING/DEFUELING control panel enables pressurized refueling to be performed with the airplane energized by either the APU/GPU or batteries power?
POWER SELECTION switch
What should happen if the STOP REFUEL is displayed on the REFUELING/DEFUELING control panel during the refueling process?
Refueling should be halted manually by the operator
by moving REFUELING switch to OFF
May the tanks be refueled using the gravity refuel port on the top of each wing?
Yes
What are the two different methods that the airplane can be defueled?
Suction and/or pressure
What is the total fuel capacity?
7376kg / 9184l
What is the total usable fuel capacity?
7320kg / 9116l
What is the maximum fuel tank temperature for takeoff?
52*C
What does the TEST button on the FIRE PROTECTION panel test?
Smoke detection system and it checks cockpit and aural indications
If the APU is running, two consecutive fire TESTS within what time period may cause the APU to shut down?
15 sec
Is the engine fire detection system continuously monitored?
Yes
How many fire bottles does the engine fire extinguishing system have?
Two
Which systems are Bottle A and Bottle B used for?
A for engines B for engines and APU
List the 4 things that happen when the SHUTOFF 1 (2) button is pushed on the ENGINE FIRE panel:
Closes associated fuel,
hydraulic and bleed shutoff,
BOTTLE A and B illuminate that they are armed
Will the APU automatically shut down if a fire or overheat condition is detected on the ground?
Yes
What happens when the APU SHUTOFF button is pushed in?
APU fuel and bleed shutoff, bottle B armed
What happens when the CARGO button on the FIRE PROTECTION panel is pressed on the ground?
Immediately discharges the high-rate fire extinguisher into cargo compartment
On the ground, how can the low rate (metered) bottle be discharged?
By second push of the CARGO button
What happens when the CARGO button on the FIRE PROTECTION panel is pressed in flight?
Immediately discharges the high-rate fire extinguisher into cargo compartment,
after two minutes discharge the meter bottle
What are the two different sizes for the low rate (metered) extinguisher bottle?
78min and 110 min
How can a pilot identify which size of a low rate (metered) extinguisher bottle is on their aircraft?
By a placard in the cargo compartment
Does the internal stowage compartment have any fire detection/protection? If so, what?
Yes, smoke detector
What services does the APU provide and what are they used for?
Electrical generator supplies 28V DC to electrical system.Pneumatic power is used for
engine starting and to supply
bleed air to the air conditioning pack of ECS
How is the APU controlled and monitored?
Trough dedicated FADEC
What does pressing the APU ON/OFF button do?
It starts ECU power up sequence and initiates APU Built-in test
When does the START button on the APU CONTROL panel flash green?
During APU BIT
What does the START button on the APU control panel illuminating steady green indicate?
APU ready to start
If the START button on the APU control panel illuminates amber, what does that indicate?
Inhibited APU start
What are the APU starter limitations?
3 times, 30sec between attempts
What MFW page can APU information be seen on?
STATUS synoptic page
Which tank normally supplies fuel to the APU?
Right
Is it possible to feed the APU from the left wing tank? If so, how?
Yes, via the cross-feed system.
Can the APU supply bleed air on the ground or in flight?
Yes
On the ground, what is the primary source of pneumatic air?
APU
If the APU is the only source of electrical power on the ground, what buses can the APU power?
All and charges batteries
If the APU is the only source of electrical power in flight, what buses can the APU power?
All except SHED BUSES, but it also charging batteries
What is the APU operating envelope for starting, operation and to supply electrical power?
Up to 31000ft
Up to what altitude is the APU able to supply bleed air for engine starting?
Up to 23000ft
Where does the APU get it’s power for starting?
Battery 2
Up to what altitude is the APU able to supply bleed air for ECS?
Up to 20000ft
What should be displayed on the STATUS synoptic page if the APU oil quantity is sufficient?
Green „OK”
List the 4 conditions that will cause the APU to automatically shut down either in flight or on the ground:
Overspeed, Underspeed,
ECU Internal failure, APU Bleed leak
List the conditions that will cause the APU to automatically shut down on the ground only:
APU Fire, APU fuel SOV failure APU EGT over temperature, APU high oil pressure,
APU low oil pressure,
APU starter not disengaged
How many Full Authority Digital Electronic Controls (FADEC) does each engine have?
Two single channel FADECs
Where are the engine indications and alerts displayed?
On EICAS
Which position of the ignition selector knob allows the FADEC to control the ignition system depending on engine requirements?
AUTO
Which thrust lever position provides the maximum thrust rating available for dual or single engine operation?
MAX
Which thrust lever position selects the takeoff and go-around thrust and mode settings?
TO/GA
What does pressing the EVENT MARKER button cause the ECU (FADEC) to do?
Records 2min before and 1 min after pressing the button
When is the OAT on the EICAS indication dis- played?
Up until the takeoff run
What are the thrust reversers used for and during what phase of flight?
Braking at landing and RTO only.
Is backing up the airplane with reverse thrust allowed?
No
Upon landing, when should the thrust reversers be stowed?
At 40kts
When are the thrust reversers available?
With WOW signal indicating that the plane is on ground and a wheel speed.
What icon on the EICAS indicates the current status of the thrust reverser?
REV icon
What color icon indicates that the thrust reversers are commanded and deployed?
Green REV
What color icon indicates that the thrust reversers are commanded and in transition?
Amber REV
Where is the IGNITION status displayed?
On EICAS
What does a green IGN indicate?
Igniters are commanded on
What icon on the EICAS indicates that the igniters are commanded to OFF?
IGN OFF- cyan
Where can the oil level be accurately read?
In the sight glass or Remote Oil Level Sensor
When can the oil level be accurately read?
5 to 30min after shutdown
Is the engine oil quantity indication visible with an engine running or in flight?
No
What is the maximum oil consumption rate of the
engine per hour?
0,04 quarts - 1 per 25h
List the three sources of air pressure that the Air Turbine Starter can use for an engine start.
APU, opposite engine or a ground air supply
What is the purpose of the Automatic Takeoff Thrust Control System (ATTCS)?
To provide automatic thrust increase if ATTCS is armed and any of the following is true on takeoff or GA
-OEI detected (N2 difference greater than 15%)
Loss of engine cross-communication,
Windshear is detected,
Thrust lever is moved to MAX
When is the ATTCS function available?
When WAI is ON „ICE PROT mode knob in ALL”
Which takeoff ratings may be selected by the flight crew prior to takeoff?
Full rated mode (TO-1), one de-rated mode (TO-2)
List the engine power settings that may be selected by the flight crew.
MAX, TO/GA, CON, CLB, CRZ, Maximum reverse IDLE? MIN REV?
What are the starting and motoring limits?
5min or 3cycle - whichever occurs first. Later 15min of cool down prior next start or motoring
What are the starting duty cycle limits?
max 80 sec
How many consecutive starts are allowed before a cooling time of 15 minutes is required prior to additional starts or motoring?
3
Can the engine be started with an ITT above 450°C? If so, what must be accomplished prior to start?
Yes, dry motor for 30sec prior to start
When can HP thermal bow occur?If an engine restart is desired within that time period, what is the recommended procedure?
When eng start is initiated between 15 to 180min after shutdown. Dry motor prior to start for 15sec or until N2 reaches 23% (whichever first) After that procedure a normal start sequence
can be initiated any time after 3 and before 40min have elapsed.
How many hydraulic systems are there?
3
What nominal pressure do all three hydraulic systems operate at?
3000 PSI
What MFW page provides a visual representation of the hydraulic system operation and parameters?
HYDRAULIC synoptic page
What pressure is an amber tick mark placed at on the pressure indication for all three systems on the hydraulic synoptic page?
1800PSI
What color is the symbol for shutoff valves that are open, engine driven pumps that
are on and hydraulic flow lines that are pressurized?
Green
Will a failure of two hydraulic systems result in a complete loss of flight-critical functions?
No
What is hydraulic system 1 compromised of?
1 reservoir, 1 engine driven pump EDP1, 1 electrical DC motor pump DCMP1,
1 shutoff valve SOV1,
1 accumulator
When will the DCMP 1 be automatically commanded on with the HYD 1 ELEC PUMP knob in the AUTO position?
During TO and LAND phases
What is hydraulic system 2 compromised of?
1 reservoir, 1 EDP2,
1 SOV2, 1 accumulator
What is hydraulic system 3 compromised of?
1 reservoir, 1 DCMP3, 1 accumulator
Hydraulic system 3 is designed to operate in conjunction with what electrical system(s)?
Battery and RAT
What is the only source of hydraulic power for hydraulic system 3?
DCMP3
What is the source of electrical power for the electric DCMP3 (hydraulic system 3)?
EMER BUS 3
If the airplane loses HYD 1 and HYD 2, will the overheat protection system of HYD 3 still be functional?
No
What is the backup for hydraulic systems 1and 2?
The PTU
What is the primary function of the PTU?
To transfer power from hydraulic system 1 to system 2 or vice versa
When the PTU knob is in the AUTO position, when will the LGHCUs automatically activate the PTU?
At engine failure or EDP failure
What type of flight control system does the aircraft have?
Functionally distributed FBW
What are the two basic modes of operation for the flight control system?
Normal Mode NM and Direct Mode DM
When will the flight control system revert automatically to Direct Mode (DM) operation?
When can’t keep NM due to multiple system failures
Is flight under Direct Mode (DM) recommended? Why or why not?
No. Some protection functions are only available in NM
What happens when the AP/PTY button is momentarily pressed?
AP disengaged
What happens when the AP/PTY button is pressed for more than 1 second?
Exclusive control is given to the sidestick while pressed and priority annunciation is activated.
What happens when the AP/PTY button is pressed and held for more than 20 seconds?
The respective sidestick will have exclusive control latched
If one sidestick has been latched out, how can exclusive control be removed?
By pressing either side’s priority button
What happens if dual sidestick input occurs and
priority has not been requested by either pilot?
Tactile warning in both sidesticks is activated and an aural warning and PFD flag are triggered. The sidestick inputs are summed.
Is sidestick controller priority logic available in Direct Mode (DM)?
No
With the autopilot engaged, what does pressing the Touch Control Steering (TCS) button do?
Allows the pilot to manually control plane with autopilot engaged
During manual flight with flaps 3 or full, landing gear down, and the AP disengaged, what does pressing the Touch Control Steering (TCS) button do?
Reset the TCS trim speed bug
How can the multifunction spoilers be deployed for use as speed brakes?
By the SPEED BRAKE LEVER
What are the angles of multifunction spoilers that correspond with the speed brake positions?
0- STOW TO 30 - FULL
When can the Pitch Trim Switch be manually commanded?
Only on the ground or in DM
Which button is used to recover Normal Mode (NM) or to revert to Direct Mode (DM) in the case of a Normal Mode (NM) misbehavior?
FLTCTRL NORMAL MODE button
When is a manual reversion to Direct Mode (DM) inhibited?
When following protection are engaged:
Low speed protection
AOA limiter
High speed protection
On the FLIGHT CONTROL synoptic page, what color actuator status indicates that the respective flight control surface is in the normal mode and at least one actuator is engaged?
Green
On the FLIGHT CONTROL synoptic page, what does a yellow actuator status indicate?
DM and at least one actuator is operational
When is the side slip target presented by a blue side slip-skid indicator?
During OEI at TO, climb and GA
Where is the Low Speed Awareness (LSA) band located? The Pitch Limit Indicators (PLIs)?
LSA- Adjacent to the speed tape,
PLIs - on ADI
List the three LSA bands in Normal Mode (NM) and what they indicate:
Vss- top of the white tape- low speed protection
Vaoa- top of amber - AOA limiter function avtivation
Vlim- top of red- speed with max allowable AOA airspeed
Do the VSS and VAOA/VLIM indications behave the same in turns and other maneuvers? Why or why not?
No. Vss is in term of speed and Vaoa/Vlim are defined by AOA
Do VAOA and VLIM increase with load factor?
Yes
Is the AOA limiter function operational in Direct Mode (DM)?
No
List the two LSA bands in Direct Mode (DM) and what they represent:
Vms - top of amber -minimum speed in stall
Vsa- top of red tape -STALL aural alert is triggered
Are the Pitch Limit Indicators (PLIs) displayed in Direct Mode (DM)?
No
What color does the Pitch Limit Indicator become if the airspeed drops below VAOA in Normal Mode (NM)? How about VLIM?
Amber then red