Exam Questions B Flashcards
Inflight, when is the fuel balancing system available
When the centre tank pumps are off
How is the left CCR online indicated
Captains inboard and lower display unit showing default formats
When is automatic ice detection inhibited on the ground
Below 75 kts
What is the status of the aft cargo door (amber outline rectangle)
It is not closed, latched or locked
During flight after a fire warning from the cargo fire detection system the CARGO FIRE DISCHARGE switch light illuminates and the EICAS advisory message BOTTLE DISCHARGE CARGO is displayed. How many bottles have been discharged
2
How many fire extinguisher bottles are located on the 787
Two (either bottle can be used in either engine)
Which flap settings can be used for takeoff
Flaps 5, 15 or 20
What is the purpose of the CDU help window
Displays error/help messages to the crew
When the AIR DATA/ATT selector is in auto, what is the primary source of a data to the PFD/HUD
The ADRS
What are the following altitude constraints mean 220A240B
Between FL220 and FL240
What indication has the magenta 52.2 replaced? (TO REMAIN figure during a fuel jett procedure)
Fuel temperature
Which could disarm the autobrake after landing
Either thrust lever advanced
If 121.5 MHz is tuned on the VHF L from the captains TCP, what happens at the FO’s and observer’s ACPs
The VHF – L receiver lights on both ACPs would illuminate and they would be able to monitor that radio
Fuel temperature prior to takeoff must not be less than
-29°C
What action is required if the letters RF are showing next to a hydraulic system quantity on the status page
When displayed on the ground, the associated hydraulic system must be serviced
The fuel jettison system allows jettison from which fuel tanks
All tanks
Will the APU shutdown automatically for a fire
Yes in the unattended and attended modes
What do approach flown with the IAN procedures use for vertical path guidance
An FMC computed glidepath
Which parameters are displayed on the secondary engine indications
N2, N3, F/F, OIL PRESS, OIL TEMP, OIL QTY, VIB
One pack is operating normally. The other pack is in standby cooling mode – when is it likely to shutdown
At lower altitudes, and higher outside air temperatures
What are the primary sources of power for the flight control electronics
Three engine driven permanent magnet generators (PMGs)
Where is the crew oxygen pressure displayed
The STATUS display
With the slats operating in secondary mode, which of the following functions are available
Slat load relief and pregap function
What is the autotabbing feature
When data is entered into a CDU field, the cursor automatically moves to the next appropriate entry field
Which anti-ice systems are controlled by automatic ice detection
Wing anti-ice, engine anti-ice and pack inlet anti-icing
What is the turbulent air penetration speed below 25,000 feet
290 kts
What happens when the fuel jettison arm switch is pressed
The system automatically sets the fuel to remain to the maximum landing weight quantity
When you move the switch (PFD/MFD selector) to INBD, the outboard DU blanks. What appears on the inboard DU
The PFD (cropped), and the EICAS or whichever display that was shown in place of the EICAS before the failure
What are the memory action items required for an Aborted Engine Start L/R
FUEL CONTROL switch (affected side) – CUTOFF
After selecting gear down, this indication is displayed. What is the position of the gear (White hatched box)
Left and right gears are down and locked the nosegear is in transit
In this extract from the fuel synoptic, what does the amber in the feed to the right engine indicate
Suction flow is occurring
What is the active FMA roll mode if a HUD take off departure is selected in the FMC
HUD TOGA
What is the first action to be taken if airspeed is deemed to be unreliable
Disconnect the autopilot
What EICAS message do you get for cargo fire
Warning message FIRE CARGO (FWD or AFT)
What is the main purpose of this display (round HUD display)
To display symbology necessary to help recover from an unusual attitude event
The second memory action for ENGINE SURGE L, R is:
Thrust lever (affected side) - RETARD
If the TFC switch on the EFIS control panel is pushed, where is the TFC displayed
On the PFD mini map and ND
What happens when the alternate pitch trim switches are operated with the autopilot engaged
Nothing, the switches are inhibited
The Ram Air Turbine provides 5000 psi hydraulic power to what systems
Primary flight controls connected to the centre hydraulic system
What is the turbulent air penetration speed at or above 25000’
310kts / 0.84 whichever is lower
When is simultaneous Engine Start allowed
When the APU is running and both its generators are operational.
For APU start with the APU battery as the power source, which starter generator(s) is/are always used
Right is used
On selected to AUTO, do both C1 and C2 electric pumps run continuously
No, the two sets of pumps alternate as a primary pump and demand pump
Which of the following simplified diagrams illustrates direct mode
B (Showing 2 crossed out and the controls connected via the green pages to the control surfaces)
What are the memory items in response to the warning STABILISER
STAB cutout switches (both) to cutout and don’t exceed the current speed
What do these lights indicators (high medium low in a vertical stack)
How much battery life is left during towing operations
What normally supplies attitude, heading, and rate information to the aircraft systems
Attitude and heading reference unit (AHRU)
How many ice detection systems are fitted to the aircraft
Two systems
In addition to speed, attitude and altitude, what information does the integrated standby flight instrument (ISFD) display
ILS/GLS deviation, baro setting, and heading
The fire is detected in an engine, what are the first three immediate actions
A/T ARM switch confirm - off
Thrust lever confirm- Idle
Fuel control switch confirm - cut off
What is the heat source for engine anti-ice
Engine bleed air
Which could disarm the autobrake after landing
Normal antiskid system fault
On the ground, if a CARGO FIRE DISCHARGE switch is pulled, how many extinguisher bottles discharge simultaneously into the selected compartment
Three
What is the minimum fuel quantity remaining after jettisoning
At least 3900 kg in each main tank
Without LAND 2 OR LAND 3 annunciated, the autopilot must be disengaged below:
100’
What is the function of the integrated cooling system (ICS)
A centralised refrigeration system that provides cooling to galley carts and assists with cooling recirculated cabin air
In the diagram below, what does the DISC light illuminated signify
The Primary Flight Computers are disconnected and the system is in direct mode
If PMG power is lost, what secondary sources of flight control power are available
The 28v DC bus distribution system and the Main battery
Why does the centre hydraulic system have an isolation feature
In the event of a leak, the landing gear can be lowered and nosewheel steering is available for landing, rollout, and taxi
How is higher amperage loads powered by the aeroplane’s electrical system
By the bus systems which are located in the FWD and AFT E/E bays
How can the LOC/FAC mode be disarmed before capture
Pushing the LOC/FAC switch a second time
On these engine indications, what does item one mean? Engine cross start is (X-Start in magenta above the N3 gauge)
Is required or recommended
How many FMCs are on board the aircraft
Three (master, spare and backup)
If the glide path angle to the approach is greater than 3.77°, the autopilot must be engage no later than
50 feet below DH/MDA
What additional system is lost if smoke is detected in the art cargo compartment
HF radios
What are the three primary flight control system modes
Normal, secondary and direct
In addition to traditional electrically powered systems, what other systems are electrically powered
Engine start, wing anti – ice protection, pressurisation, stabiliser trim and wheel brake systems
Which areas are anti-iced on the wing
Four midwing leading edge slats on each wing
What is the purpose of the CACs
To supply pressurised and flow regulated outside air to the air-conditioning packs
What is the information is displayed on the clock/flight information block on the AUX display
Flight number, MIC readout, transponder code, SELCAL, aeroplane tail number, UTC time
On the takeoff run, you notice this indication (HUD display shows a right arrow)
A yaw to the right is required
What is the maximum crosswind for a dry landing
33 kts
How are you alerted to an incoming call from the groundcrew via the flight interphone
An aural alert chime, the GROUND CALL EICAS communications alert message, and a CALL light illuminated on the ACP transmitter select switch
Is both engines are started together, (but staggered) when should the packs re-start
Which ever occurs last:
– two minutes after the start is initiated
– the second engine is running
How many instances of the checklist (CHKL) can be on-screen simultaneously
Two (one per side)
The EEC can select various idle settings. Which of the following settings are correct
Minimum idle, approach idle, icing idle, ice crystal icing
When does the following indication (magenta band) appear on the PFD speed tape
During descent in VNAV with the flaps up
What is the condition of brake number 4 (BRAKE in amber)
Brake inoperative or brake deactivated
For a HUD take off in the USA, what is the maximum crosswind
15kts
If you switch an EEC into alternate mode, what is displayed on the N1 indication
Actual and commanded N1 sector, reference and target, maximum and red line
Following a CABIN ALTITUDE warning message, what is the first recall item
Don the oxygen mask
Which areas are covered by the wheel well fire protection
Left and right wheel wells with dual detector channels
During normal ground operations and landing phase, why do deflector doors deploy in front of the CACs inlets
To prevent debris entering the CACs
What system powers the brakes
Electrical system via four electric brake power supply units
What is the main difference on the HUD between full and decluttered displays
The decluttered display removes any speed and altitude tapes, displaying only digital values. The partial compass rose is also removed
Other than thrust protection, what other protection do the EECs provide
Overspeed protection for N1 and N2, N3 indirectly protected by the N1 and N2 speed protection
How many independent hydraulic systems are there
Three
WXR, TFC and 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
Where are FMC communication messages displayed
In the CDU help window
When will the aural cancel switch function reset itself
When on the ground with both engines shut down
Provided it is armed before takeoff, at what speed will LNAV engage
50 feet RA
On automatic planning operations, what is the maximum tailwind
15 KTS
Which control services are locked out at high-speed
The ailerons
With the centre tank empty, if both left main tank pumps fail, how is the left engine affected
The engine can draw fuel from its main tank through a suction feed line that bypasses the pumps
In standby cooling mode, which messages are displayed
PACK MODE (L/R) on EICAS and STBY COOLING (amber) on synoptic
On HUD take off operations, what is the maximum tailwind
15 kts
You have had to use the alternate gear extension system. How can you retract the gear again
Move the gear lever from DOWN to UP (provided there is pressure in the centre hydraulic system)
The cursor can be moved using controls on which panels
The cursor control device (CCD), MFK and EFIS control panel
What method is used to input data into the CDUs
By using the MFK and the cursor control device (CCDi)
With a C1 demand pump switch ON, when will the pump run
Continuously
