EXAM 2 Flashcards
What is the name of the plane?
Dash 8-400
Who is it manufactured by and where?
Bombardier, Toronto
What is the model of the plane?
Bombardier Q400 NextGen
How many seats?
78
How many rows on left
20
How many rows on right
19
How many doors?
4
Which doors do you actually board with?
L1 and L2
What powers the propellers?
The jet engines
How many flight attendants are required on the a-c?
2
Which engine is the first one?
Left
Which is engine number 2?
Right
What is an APU?
Auxiliary power unit, attached to the aircraft, provides warmth or air conditionner and electricity when propellers are not working.
What is GPU?
Ground power unit
What is the height of the A-C?
27 ft
What is the lenght of the A-C?
107 ft
What is the wingspan of the A-C?
93 ft
What is the range of the A-C?
2,519 km
What is the cruise speed of the A-C?
414 mph
What is the maximum altitude?
25000 ft
How many floor level exits?
4
How many emergency exits total on the A-C?
5
What is the emergency exit in the flight deck?
Emergency escape hatch
What are the two emergency exits in the forward section of the aircraft?
L1 and R1
What are the two emergency exits in the aft of the aircraft?
L2 and R2
What type is the L1 door?
Type 1 airstair door
Can the L1 door be opened on the inside and outside?
yes
What is the L1 door equipped with for a emergency water landing?
Ditching dam
What is the L2 door type?
Type one floor level exit door
Where is the L2 door ?
In the galley, on the left hand side.
Which exits shouldnt be used in a water evacuation?
AFT (2)
Who is reponsible for the AFT emergency doors?
P2
Who is responsible for the forward emergency doors?
Lead
Where is located the R1 emergency exit?
at row 2CD
Where does the provisionning agents come in?
R2 door
Which side does the plane get fueled?
Right
Which doors are used for boarding?
L1 &L2
Where is located the tail number?
On the tail and landing gear
All west jet tail numbers starts with?
4
Where is the registration number?
on the aft on the fuselage
What are the navigation lights for?
To know on which direction the plane is going.
Where is the navi green light?
wing left side
Where is the Navi red light
wing right side
What are the landing lights for?
Enhance the pilots view while landing and takeoff
Where are the landing lights?
Nose tip and wings
Where are the Taxi lights?
Nose tip
What are the taxi lights for?
To help notice that we are taxiing
What is the flashing red light on top of the fuselage for?
To notice that the propellers are working
Where is the strobe light for?
For direction
Where is the strobe light?
On the aft under the tail
What is a critical surface contamination?
Buildup of snow, frost or ice on the critical parts of the aircraft that would affect the flight performances.
Where are the critical surfaces of contamination?
Wings, proppelers, engine inlets, horizontal and vertical stabilizer.
How many lavatory is there in the q400?
1, in the forward side of the a-c,
What is the forward baggage compartment for?
Crew bags only
Where is the galley?
AFT
Who normally opens the L1&R1?
Ramp agents
Who normally opens the R2?
Provisionning agents
What will you ear before the doors get opened by a ramp agent?
A knock on the door
Who do you need permission before opening any doors?
The captain
Do the propellers need to be shutted down before opening any doors?
YES
What do you need to provide the agent with before he closes the door?
Thumbs up
How can you verify that the L1 door is locked?
Door operating handle must be horizontally aligned with the locked position placard.
On an emergency procedure, before opening any doors you need to look outside to asses the absence of what?
Smoke, fire, water or debris
Why do you need to asses using the other side of your hands?
If they get burned, you can still use your hands.
Do you need for the seal of the L1 door to deflate in an emergency?
NO
What do you need to do to take the weather curtains away on the L1 door in a water evac?
Pull red strap
When do you use the ditching dam?
Water evacuations
Where are the ditching dams?
L1 AND R1 doors
What is the pre-flight check for R1 emergency exit?
Ensure ditching dam lever cover is closed.
What to do if the ditching dam lever cover is opened?
Make sure the handle is at ‘land’ and close the cover.
What to do if a door is inop?
Advise captain
If you need to evac while the a-c is being fueled, you need to use which exits?
L1 AND L2
Are passengers authorized onboard while fueling?
Yes
The flight deck emergency escape hatch might be use in?
Last resort
How many class is there in the cabin?
1
Armrest must be in which position while taxi landing and takeoff?
down
What seats are located the emergency exits?
1 B , 2CD
Who should sit in the emergency exits seats?
ABP
Which seat have armrest that doesnt lift up?
1AB, 2CD
Which window must be fully open while taxi, landing and takeoff?
1A
What is the A1 window used to?
Asses the outside in event of an emergency because the L1 door doesnt have a window,
What to do in case of an inop. seat?
Advise captain
What may consist of an inop. seat?
- Seat belt missing or inop
- Seat is locked in reclined pos.
- Armrest inop. or missing.
- Bag restraint bar is missing or broke.
- Seat not properly secured on the floor track.
A passenger can use an inop. seat if:
Missing armrest: seat must remain in the upright position at all times.
Bag restraint bar missing: No bags are on the floor area of the affected row.
What should you put on the inop. seat?
Do not occupy headrest cover.
Passengers are not permitted to occupy a seat if:
- Seat belt missing or inop.
- Seat recline position is locked in the recline position.
- Seat is not properly secured on the track.
Would you need to relocate the passengers who are sitting behind one inoperative seat?
Yes.
What is the flotation time of a seat cushion?
8 hours with 2 people
What is a PSU?
Passenger Service Unit
What are in the PSU?
2 air vent
2 reading lights
FA call button
No smoke and fasten seat belt sign
Where are located the PSU?
Above each seat pair
What will the captain do in case of an inop. equipment?
Consult the MEL and write it in the log book.
Where is the MEL?
Flight deck
Who is responsible to report any defects with the captain?
Lead
What are the maximum weigh for the overhead bins?
20 lb 49 lb 60 lb
Where are the cabin curtains of the a-c?
L1 and galley
When should the cabin curtains be opened?
fueling, taxi , takeoff and landing.
Can a cabin curtain stay closed while fuelling?
Yes, if the weather is bad. A FA needs to remain in the cabin.
Where is located the wardrobe?
Forward cabin, left side
What is in the wardrobe?
Safety and emerg. equip.
Crew jacket
What is the max weight allowance on the floor of the wardrobe?
100lb
What is the max weight allowance on the rod of the wardrobe?
60lb
Can we store passengers items in the wardrobe?
NO
Pre-flight check for lavatory:
- FA call button operationnal
- Toilet flushes
- Supp lavatory supplies
- Ashtrays presents
Where is the lavatory?
Forward right section of the A-C.
Should the lavatory be vacant and closed for takeoff and landing?
YES
Is there a sink in the lavatory?
Yes, BUT the faucet is NON-FONCTIONAL for tails 401-416.
What is the Pre-flight check for the lavatory door?
Verify door locks and unlock
What is the Pre-Flight check for the lavatory smoke detector?
- Status indicator light is green
- Clear of obstruction
Where is the lavatory smoke detector?
Ceiling
What will we ear if the smoke detector is activated?
One chime through the PA and continuous high pitch alarm.
What is the Pre-flight check for the lavatory fire extinguisher?
- Heat temperature indicator is completely white
- Waste bin flap closes properly
Where is located the fire extinguisher in the lavatory?
On the back of the lavatory waste container.
What colour will the temperature indicator will turn out if there is a fire in the lavatory?
Black
Where is the temperature indicator in the lavatory?
Inside of the waste compartment door.
What does the waste system consist of?
One tank under the floor.
What should you do if there is a malfunction or overflush in the lavatory?
Report immediatly to the captain because it is a malfunction of the electronic system that could cause a fire.
Is there a drain on the floor of the toilet?
YES
Why should the drain on the floor of the toilet can’t be obstructed?
Because it is a part of the pressuration system.
When should you check the lavatory?
Every 30 minutes
Is there running water in the q400?
NO
Can you store garbage bags in the lavatory?
YES, under the condition that :
- The door can lock
- Smoke detector is working
- Clear plastic bag is used
- ONLY during the preparation for landing
- Door is locked so passengers cant use.
What is the galley equipped with?
- 3 hot beverages containers
- 3 half service carts
- 1 half waist cart
- work surface
- waste containers with flaps
- miscellaneous stowage cupboard
- galley control pannel
- stowage containers
Where do we store excess things of the galley?
In the overhead bin of 19 CD
If there is a malfunction of the hot beverage containers, what should you do?
Put on OFF and advise captain.
If there is a fire in the hot beverage containers what do you do?
Breakers on OFF and notice captain.
The hot beverages containers need to be secured with the red restraint latches when?
taxi, landing, takeoff and turbulance.
What are the 2 different type of stowage in the galley?
- Cupboard with door and latch
2. Removable metal stowage container