Exam Questions A Flashcards
For how long will a fully charged emergency lights system operate
At least 10 minutes
Which areas have fire detection systems
APU, cargo compartments, engines, lavatories, main gear wells, overhead rest compartments
Where can you monitor hydraulic quantity and pressure
STATUS page or hydraulic synoptic display
You have just started the right engine. With the APU running, what sources are powering the L1, L2, R1 and R2 main AC buses
The APU is powering the L1 and L2 buses, the right engine is powering R1 and R2 buses
What is the air source for the packs
Outside air
An ADF operates on the frequency of 1250.4. What do you type in the FMS - CDU scratchpad to tune it for BFO operations
1250.4B
What is the status of entry door to 2R (FADED grey outlined lozenge)
The door signal is invalid or unknown
Where do you enter the fuel freeze temperature
FMC CDU PERF INIT Page
When is the wheel to rudder crosstie function available
In the secondary and direct modes only
What is the first memory action required for Airspeed Unreliable
Autopilot Disc
As well as arming the extinguisher and closing the fuel valves, what other systems are affected if an engine fire switch is pulled
Trips the generators, closes anticing valves, depressurises the hydraulics, removes power to the thrust reverser isolation valve.
Which primary engine parameters are displayed on the EICAS
TPR, N1, EGT
Under which of the following conditions does the centre hydraulic demand pump operate
System low-pressure
Where are the locations of the external electric power receptacles
FWD EXT PWR on the left forward fuselage, AFT EXT on the left aft fuselage
How many CACs are required to provide sufficient air to a single pack in all modes
One
What primary groups of information are displayed on the five display units (DUs)
Primary flight display (PFD) with mini map, navigation display (ND), EICAS, auxiliary display (AUX) and multifunction displays (MFDs)
During pre-flight, the display below shows no red exceedance box, how can you be sure that this is the case
Push the CANC/RCL switch when the messages are not displayed
What is the maximum crosswind dry takeoff
35 kts
What flight control redundancy is available in case of total hydraulic failure
Electrically actuated stabiliser and two spoiler pairs
In HDG SEL mode with the Bank Limit Selector at AUTO what is the bank limit dependent on
TAS
The Autothrottle can be operated without using the autopilot or F/D. What modes are available in this situation
THR REF, SPD, HOLD, IDLE
What inputs does air/ground sensing system use to configure the aeroplane systems to the appropriate air or ground status
Air/ground logic signals from sensors located on each main landing gear beam
Following rapid cabin depressurisation, resulting in excessive cabin altitude, what is the first item on the checklist
Don the oxygen mask
Which section of the engine is de-iced
Engine inlet cowl and engine core
After power up, with the PFD/MFD selectors set to NORM, the displays are in what default configuration
D - AUX PFD, ND EICAS, ND (large), PFD AUX. Below is CDU CDU
How can the crew input data into the CDUs
By using the MFK or the Cursor Control Device (CCD)
What does the Amber line displayed on the TPR indicator mean
Maximum TPR
What does it mean if an EICAS message has a white hollow square next to it
Indicates that a checklist to be actioned
What hydraulic system powers the landing gear
The centre system
During an engine start, when does the green RUNNING indication above the N2 gauge come into view
When the fuel control switch is in the RUN position and engine is at or above idle
What is the maximum takeoff and landing tailwind component
15 kts
When in flight with wing anticing on, is the system powered
Any time TAT is below 25° C
What backup is available in case of complete loss of flight control signalling
Direct wiring from the flight deck to the stabiliser and one spoiler pair allows pilot control using control wheel and alternate pitch trim switches
During a go around with LNAV path available, at what radio altitude will LNAV automatically arm and activate when the autopilot is not engaged
Above 50’
For engine start, oil temperature must be greater
-40°C
On HUD takeoff operations, what is the maximum headwind
25kts
What is the maximum range at which weather radar turbulence returns can be displayed
40 nm
On the ground before engine start, which system page will display by default if the SYS switch is pushed
STAT page
Autostart fails to start an engine; what is your immediate action
Put the FUEL CONTROL switch to CUTOFF
How many pack control systems are there
Two systems
What electrical sources can be used for APU start
Forward external power, APU battery, or engine generated power
Primary and secondary engine indications are provided only on the EICAS display. Which of the following TPR indications is not correct
Maximum TPR line: Red (should be amber)
When do system menu buttons change to amber
Whenever an EICAS caution message associated with a synoptic is triggered
For a HUD takeoff at LHR, what is the max crosswind limit
20kts
What if anything can be done after a power interrupt causes an in-flight loss of alignment of an IRU
The IRU can be realigned to provide full nav capability with GPS data available
After retraction, how is the gear held up
Mechanical uplocks
When seleced to AUTO, do C1 and C2 hydraulic electrical pumps run continuously
No, the two pumps alternate as a primary pump and a demand pump
How are the cabin air compressors (CACs) regulated during engine starts
All CACs are commanded off during initial engine start sequence
What is initiated by selecting the battery switched it on
The Left CCR powers up
If the FAIL light illuminates, what does this indicate (Flight control surfaces)
An associated control surface has not locked when the lock switch is in the LOCK position
What are the primary sources of power for the ECCs
Two engine driven permanent magnet alternators (PMAs)
In-flight the RAT deploys automatically under which of the following conditions
Loss of all electrical power to captain’s and f/o’s flight instruments
What comprises the fire and overheat detection system within the engine nacelle
Multiple dual channel detector assemblies
With flaps out of up an engine or wing anticing ON what happens to the stick shaker logic
Increases the stick shaker and minimum manoeuvering speed
When the AIR DATA/ATT source selector is in AUTO, what is the automatic backup source of airspeed based on
AOA and inertial data
How is the left CCR on line indicated
Captain’s inboard and lower display unit showing default formats
How would you identify the individual lighting controls that operate with the master brightness control system
They all have a centre detent position identified by a white dot at the mid range adjustment position
How many display units (DUs) are there
Five
What is the EICAS indication that engine anticing is on? The EAI is displayed above the…
N1 Indicator
Which statement is true when operating DIRECT flight control mode
Pilot inputs to the ACEs are sent directly to the PCUs
What is the maximum headwind for an autoland
25 kts
When are the EGT indications inhibited from changing to amber
During takeoff and go around for five minutes
What is the first memory action item for ENG SURGE L/R
A/T ARM switch (affected side) - Confirm - OFF
On the CDU displayed below, what is the significance of the “MOD RTE 1 LEGS” title line
Flightplan modification not yet executed
WXR, TFC & TERR Map switches are located on the EFIS Control Panel. What alternative method is there to select these map indications
The drop down menu in the ND MAP mode
With both engines running, where are the individual tank fuel quantities normally displayed?
On the fuel synoptic
During alternate gear extension what releases the gear doors and uplocks
A dedicated DC powered electric hydraulic pump using centre system fluid
It 121.5 MHz is tuned on VHF L on the captains TCP, what happens on the FO’s and observer’s ACP
Receiver lights on both FO’s and observer’s ACPs would illuminate and they would be able to monitor that radio
What is used for vertical guidance for IAN approaches
An FMC computed glidepath
When the battery switch is on and external power becomes available (AVAIL), which CCR would start up first?
The Left CCR
What will cause the expanded fuel indications to appear
The balance system is active
During an all engine autoland, when does the initial runway alignment manoeuvre begin
500’
What is the maximum crosswind for a wet landing
33 knots
Which displays are multifunction display is (MFDs)
Inboard DUs and the lower DU
What are the indications of an engine overheat
The caution beeper sounds, the master caution lights illuminate, EICAS caution message OVERHEAT ENG L/R is displayed
What is the maximum altitude for extending the flats
20,000’
In the HUD below, what time critical warnings are displayed
WINDSHEAR and the filled in dot
The CDU help Window can display
Error and help messages
With RTO selected, when would the brakes be applied
Ground speed above 85 kts and both thrust levers at idle
In the display below, what does the fuel imbalance pointer flashing amber indicate
The balance of crossfeed is going in the wrong direction
With AUTO selected for the bulk cargo temperature, how is airflow increased
The bulk ventilation fan operates
During ground starts, the autostart system monitors engine parameters and aborts the start for:
No N1 rotation
How can the TOGA going to be terminated above 400 ‘
By selecting another pitch and roll mode
How does the thrust asymmetry protection (TAP) function minimise a large thrust asymmetry during takeoff or go-around
Limiting thrust on the higher thrust engine
After CCR power-up on battery only, what are the default displays
Captains Inboard DU and Lower DU
The TCAS messages and traffic symbols are shown on which displays
PFD mini-map and NDs in MAP or MAP CTR mode
What effect does the landing gear lever have on alternate gear extension
Gear lever has no effect
How is it time critical warning announced
Must have warning lights, Voice alerts, PFD and HUD indications or stick shakers
When the EEC is in normal mode, which parameter is used to control engine thrust
The EEC sets thrust by controlling TPR based on thrust lever position
With no system messages, what supplies attitude, heading and rate information to the aircraft systems
Attitude and Heading Reference Unit (AHRU)
What is the condition of number two wheel (Amber ASKID)
Antiskid fault
What form does the stall warning take
Stick shakers
If each pilot selects an ND into a window on the lower DU, a single full display ND is shown. Whose EFIS control panel will control that ND
The pilot that the first selected an ND on the lower DU
What are the indications of an engine fire?
Fire bell sounds, master warning lights illuminate, EICAS message displayed, fire switch and fuel control switch lights illuminate
What does the navigation performance scale (NPS) deviation pointer do if it migrates into the ANP bar area for more than five seconds?
Flashes for 10 seconds
If engine overspeed protection fails, what does the EEC command the engine to do?
The EEC commands fuel shut-off to shutdown the engine
What does the value of the TAMS depend on
Varies with weight and C of G
During the pre-flight when a flight director is positioned to on, what do the FD bars command
Approximately 8° pitch up command, and wings level roll command
When is the rudder pedal steering disconnect switch used
Used during a flight controls freedom of motion check to temporarily disable the rudder pedal inputs
What is the turbulent air penetration speed at and above 25,000 feet
310 kts or .84 whichever is lower
