FCOM Flashcards
Which lights are turned on by the STORM light switch?
All flight deck lights
All lights in the airplane
Aisle stand, glare shield and instrument panel flood lights, dome lights and indicator lights
Landing lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and wing lights
Aisle stand, glare shield and instrument panel flood lights, dome lights and indicator lights
Which lights are turned to full bright by the STORM light switch?
All exterior lights
All panel and flood lights
Dome lights, glare shield flood lights and aisle stand flood lights
Dome lights, map lights and illuminated indicator lights
Dome lights, glare shield flood lights and aisle stand flood lights
When do the FASTEN SEAT BELTS signs automatically illuminate?
When the landing gear is up
When the cabin altitude is below 10,000 feet
Any time passenger oxygen is deployed
When the flaps are up
Any time passenger oxygen is deployed
When does the NO SMOKING sign automatically illuminate?
On the ground
With the flaps extended
When the pax oxygen system is On
The NO SMOKING signs are permanently illuminated and cannot be controlled by the NO SMOKING selector.
The NO SMOKING signs are permanently illuminated and cannot be controlled by the NO SMOKING selector.
Can the landing lights be switched on with the landing gear retracted? What is the best answer?
NO
Yes, all landing lights
Yes, but only the lights located in the wing root
Yes, but only the landing lights located in the wing root and only in dim mode
Yes, but only the landing lights located in the wing root and only in dim mode
What is the status of the nose gear landing lights when the NOSE LANDING light switch is ON but the nose landing gear is not down and locked?
Illuminated
Extinguished
Illuminated if both main landing gear are down and locked
Extinguished
What happens if you adjust an individual panel brightness or display brightness control when the master brightness system is on?
It has no effect
The master brightness system turns off
The brightness of ALL panel lights and ALL displays change by a small amount
The brightness of the individual panel light or display changes by a small amount
The brightness of the individual panel light or display changes by a small amount
What position is required for the Master bright system to have full range of control, individual panel light brightness or display brightness?
12 o’clock
6 o’clock
10 o’clock
2 o’clock
12 o’clock
What position should the UPR DSPL brightness control be selected to for full range control with the Master Bright System?
2 o’clock
6 o’clock
10 o’clock
12 o’clock
12 o’clock
What powers the emergency lighting system?
The main battery, for at least 15 minutes
The main battery, for at least 25 minutes
Remote batteries, for at least 15 minutes
Remote batteries, for at least 30 minutes
Remote batteries, for at least 15 minutes
What automatically activates the airplane emergency lighting system?
Selecting the EMERG LIGHTS switch on the overhead panel to OFF
Loss of left and right main DC electrical power
Loss of left and right backup generators
Loss of APU generator
Loss of left and right main DC electrical power
What Manually activates the airplane EMERGENCY LIGHTING system?
Closing the emergency lights switch guard
Selecting the APU GEN switch to ON position
Turning on the left and right backup generators
Selecting the emergency lights switch on overhead panel to ON position
Selecting the emergency lights switch on overhead panel to ON position
If all electrical power is available, what causes the EMER LIGHTS EICAS advisory message to be displayed?
The emergency lighting system has failed
The EMER LIGHTS switch on the overhead panel is in the ARMED position
The EMER LIGHTS switch on the overhead panel is in the ARMED position and the emergency lights have been turned on by a Flight Attendant
The APU generator is turned off
The EMER LIGHTS switch on the overhead panel is in the ARMED position and the emergency lights have been turned on by a Flight Attendant
How many quick donning oxygen masks are installed on the flight deck?
One for each pilot
One for each observer
One for each pilot, one for each observer
One for each pilot, and only one observer mask
One for each pilot, one for each observer
What does the CREW OXYGEN LOW EICAS message indicate?
Crew oxygen system pressure is low
Crew oxygen system has been turned off
Crew oxygen system has failed
Crew oxygen system quantity is low
Crew oxygen system pressure is low
What is the status of CREW OXYGEN SYSTEM if status display is blank?
Crew oxygen pressure is within acceptable limits
Crew oxygen system has been turned off
Crew oxygen pressure signal is not present or is invalid
Crew oxygen pressure is low
Crew oxygen pressure signal is not present or is invalid
What does the EICAS message PAX OXYGEN ON indicate?
Passenger oxygen has been manually or automatically activated
Passenger oxygen has been manually or automatically deactivated
Passenger oxygen has been manually deactivated
Passenger oxygen has been automatically deactivated
Passenger oxygen has been manually or automatically activated
What precautions must be exercised when using a HALON FIRE EXTINGUISHER?
Always wear protective breathing equipment when using Halon fire extinguisher
Always wear smoke goggles when using Halon fire extinguisher
Always open the flight deck side windows when using Halon fire extinguisher
Always wear fire gloves when using a Halon fire extinguisher
Always wear protective breathing equipment when using Halon fire extinguisher
What hazards are associated with the use of a portable HALON FIRE EXTINGUISHER in a confined area?
Use of Halon is NOT hazardous
Halon causes skin blistering
Halon is Toxic
Halon depletes oxygen and only be used while wearing protective breathing equipment
Halon depletes oxygen and only be used while wearing protective breathing equipment
What indicates a properly closed and locked side window?
A WINDOW NOT CLOSED placard in view
A WINDOW NOT CLOSED placard is hidden from view and lock lever in full aft position
A WINDOW NOT CLOSED placard is hidden from view and lock lever in full forward position
A WINDOW NOT CLOSED placard in view and lock lever in full forward position
A WINDOW NOT CLOSED placard is hidden from view and lock lever in full forward position
What would indicate that a flight deck side window is NOT properly locked?
WINDOW NOT CLOSED placard not in view and the lock lever is fully forward and in the locked position
Audible caution tone is heard
Side window hand crank is not in the locked position
WINDOW NOT CLOSED placard is visible or the lock lever is not fully forward and in the locked position
WINDOW NOT CLOSED placard is visible or the lock lever is not fully forward and in the locked position
Can the flight deck side windows be operated in flight?
Yes, but only at airspeeds below 200 kts
Yes, but only at airspeeds below Vref + 80 kts
Yes, but only if the airplane is unpressurized and airspeed is below Vref + 80 kts
No, the flight deck side windows can not be operated in flight
Yes, but only if the airplane is unpressurized and airspeed is below Vref + 80 kts
What does the WINDOWS EICAS advisory message indicate?
The left and right side windows are open or unlocked
The left side window is open or unlocked
The right side window is open or unlocked
Window heat is inoperative
The left and right side windows are open or unlocked
At what speed does passenger entry DOOR FLIGHT LOCK activate?
Above 65 Kts
Above 80 Kts
Above 100 Kts
Only in flight
Above 80 Kts
What indication provides positive confirmation that an evacuation SLIDE/RAFT GIRT BAR is engaged with the door sill?
Amber flag showing through the girt bar engaged view window
No flag showing through the Girt bar engaged view window
Door handle in the closed position
Amber flag showing through the girt bar engaged view window
What indication provides confirmation that an evacuation SLIDE/RAFT GIRT BAR is disengaged with door sill?
Yellow flag showing through girt bar engaged view window
No flag showing through girt bar engaged view window
Door handle in the closed position
No flag showing through girt bar engaged view window
What does EICAS warning CONFIG DOORS indicate in combination with DOOR ENTRY 2L Advisory message?
At least 2 entry door flight locks are not in commanded position and both engines are at takeoff thrust
The mode select levers of all pax entry doors are in Disarm position, and both engines at takeoff thrust
Door 2L is not secure and engines are at takeoff thrust
At least 2 doors are not closed, latches and locked and both engines at takeoff thrust
Door 2L is not secure and engines are at takeoff thrust
What does the CONFIG DOORS EICAS message indicate?
At least 2 passenger entry door flight locks are not in the commanded position and both engines are at takeoff thrust
The mode selector handle of all passenger ENTRY doors is in the manual position and both engines are at takeoff thrust
A passenger ENTRY door, FWD CARGO door or AFT CARGO door is not closed, latched and locked, and the engines are at takeoff thrust
At least 2 doors are not closed, latched and locked, and both engines are at takeoff thrust
A passenger ENTRY door, FWD CARGO door or AFT CARGO door is not closed, latched and locked, and the engines are at takeoff thrust
What action required for DOOR FWD CARGO caution EICAS in flight?
No action required
No action required if pressurization is normal
Cabin pressure differential must be increased
Cabin pressure differential must be reduced to minimise risk of door separation
Cabin pressure differential must be reduced to minimize risk of door separation
What action is required if the DOOR AFT CARGO EICAS message occurs in flight?
Cabin altitude should be increased
The airplane must be depressurized to minimize the risk of door separation
No action is required if pressurization is normal
No action is required
The airplane must be depressurized to minimize the risk of door separation
If the entry 1L door indicates white around black on DOORS SYNOPTIC, what is the condition of the door?
Entry door 1L is properly closed, latched and locked
Entry door 1L is open
Entry door 1L flight lock is not in the commanded position
Status signals for passenger Entry 1L are not present or invalid
Status signals for passenger Entry 1L are not present or invalid
Which are bleed air sources?
APU and Ground cart
Trim air
Demand pump
Packs
APU and Ground cart
What is bleed air used for?
Pressurizing the hydraulic system
Aspirating the TAT probe
None of the above
Both A and B
Both A and B
What does the MAN position on the FLT DECK TEMP control do?
It removes power from the trim air system
It causes the packs to provide air at an average mid temperature range
It allows the trim air valve to operate manually
It removes control at the cabin attendant panel
It allows the trim air valve to operate manually
What happens if the FLT DECK TEMP control is moved to the ‘C position?
The pack temperature decreases
It opens the flight deck trim air valve
It closes the trim air valve and lowers
It cancels input to the flight deck temperature controller
It closes the trim air valve and lowers
Why should the CABIN TEMP selector be set to mid position?
It turns on Pack and Air trim system
To allow full temperature range adjustment (18-29) in cabin zones on Cabin Attendant panel
It allows cabin attendant to adjust actual temperatures
If prevents pack overheating
To allow full temperature range adjustment (18-29) in cabin zones on Cabin Attendant panel
What do the colors of the two CABIN TEMPERATURES displayed on Air synoptic represent?
White is commanded zone temperature….. Magenta is actual zone temperature
Magenta is commanded zone temperature….. Cyan is actual zone temperature
Magenta is commanded zone temperature….. white is actual zone temperature
Yellow is commanded zone temperature….. Magenta is actual zone temperature
Magenta is commanded zone temperature…..white is actual zone temperature
When is the pack OFF light illuminated amber?
During engine start
When there is a pack compressor outlet high temperature condition
When both flow control valves are failed closed
All of the above
All of the above
What does the [ ] PACK MODE R EICAS message indicate?
The forward equipment cooling system is in override mode
Only the right pack is operating in standby cooling mode
Both packs are operating in standby cooling mode
The right pack has shut down regardless of airplane altitude
Only the right pack is operating in standby cooling mode
Why does the flight deck receive air from the left pack at a higher pressure than the passenger cabin?
The pilots demand it
To prevent smoke from entering the flight deck
To defog the forward windows
To cool the equipment in the aisle stand
To prevent smoke from entering the flight deck
How does the trim air system meet zone temperature requirements?
It controls pack air temperature
It heats conditioned air
It cools conditioned air
It heats conditioned air
Which system(s) supply trim air to the flight deck?
Right trim air system
Left trim air system
Both right and left trim air systems
Centre trim air systems
Left trim air system
What determines the pack outlet temperature?
The average demand of all zones
The master cabin temperature control
The zone requiring the coolest temperature
The zone requiring the warmest temperature
The zone requiring the coolest temperature
Where is the target temperature in the zones displayed?
On the lower EICAS display when pressurization is selected to MAN
On the AIR synoptic
On the upper EICAS display when pressurization is selected to MAN
On the HYD synoptic
On the AIR synoptic
What temperature does the PACK maintain with loss of both
CABIN TEMPERATURE CONTROLLERS?
42º C
38º C
Between 5º and 43º C
Between 10º and 38º C
Between 5º and 43º C
In the STBY COOLING MODE what will the pack automatically do if the airplane is not in an area of sufficient cooling?
Decrease airflow to half rate
Shut of the pack
Fail the pack stby cooling controller
Increase airflow through the pack
Shut of the pack
If Air synoptic shows STBY COOLING next to Left Pack, with a green flow bar to L trim air valve only (right pack and trim air normal), what does this indicate?
The STBY COOLING controller has failed
Aircraft is not in an area of favourable atmospheric conditions (pack automatically shuts down in areas of insufficient cooling)
The heat exchangers are inop
Bleed air is too cool for heat exchanger cooling
Aircraft is not in an area of favorable atmospheric conditions (pack automatically shuts down in areas of insufficient cooling)
What system provides the heat for the forward cargo compartment?
Aft cargo heat system
Bleed air from the engines
The trim air system
Exhaust from the equipment cooling system
Exhaust from the equipment cooling system
When do the engine bleed valves close automatically?
For bleed air overpressure
When an engine fire switch is pulled
For bleed air over temperature
All of the above
All of the above
What happens when BULK CARGO TEMPERATURE selector positioned to High?
The compartment temperature is automatically keep between 4° to 10° C at approximately 7° C
The compartment temperature is automatically between 18° to 24° C keep at approximately 21° C
The bulk cargo compartment ventilation fans operates continuously
Both B and C are correct
Both B and C are correct
What is the source of supplemental heat for the AFT CARGO compartment?
Forward equipment cooling exhaust air
Left Recirculation Fan
Electric heater
Independent bleed heat system
Independent bleed heat system
When does the ground crew call horn sound?
On ground, when the SAARU is on battery
On ground, when both packs are in standby cooling mode
On ground, if the forward equipment cooling system is inoperative
During flight, if the ADIRU is on battery
On ground, if the forward equipment cooling system is inoperative
When does the EICAS message EQUIP COOLING display?
When one of the two supply fans is inoperative
In the air when the forward equipment cooling system is inoperative
On the ground when the forward equipment cooling system is inoperative
On the ground when the aft equipment cooling system is inoperative
On the ground when the forward equipment cooling system is inoperative
Which statements are correct about the EQUIPMENT COOLING OVERRIDE mode?
Mode is selected automatically
EICAS EQUIP COOLING OVRD displays
There is a Non-Normal procedure (NNC) for this message
All of them
All of them
What actions should you take if the EQUIP COOLING OVRD EICAS is displayed during cruise?
Descend to low altitude and continue flight
Increase flight deck temperatures
Turn off FWD and AFT recycling fans
Plan descent for minimum time at low altitudes
Plan descent for minimum time at low altitudes
Why minimize the low altitude flying time for EQUIP COOLING OVRD message?
Aft and bulked cargo compartment may overheat
Pack temperature may cause damage
Equipment displays could fail
Recirculation fans may not cool equipment adequately
Equipment displays could fail
What is the cabin altitude at maximum certified airplane operating altitude?
9000 feet
10 000 feet
8000 feet
7500 feet
8000 feet
If cruise altitude is unavailable from FMC in automatic operation, the cabin altitude controllers assume a cruise altitude of:
41,000 feet
43,100 feet
39,000 feet
8,000 feet
39,000 feet
During climb, what parameter(s) schedule cabin altitude?
Airplane flight altitude
A constant pressure differential
Airplane climb rate and FMC flight plan cruise altitude
Takeoff and landing field elevation
Airplane climb rate and FMC flight plan cruise altitude
Why does the pressurization system schedule the cabin altitude slightly below airport field elevation for landing?
For structural reasons
So the airplane will land somewhat depressurized
So the airplane will land somewhat pressurized
Both A and C are correct
Both A and C are correct
During pre-flight, you notice CABIN ALTITUDE AUTO EICAS and amber M’s next to the FWD and AFT outflow valves on Pressurisation System Indications block. What is the appropriate action?
Select AUTO on both Outflow Valve switches
Close both Outflow Valves
Set landing Altitude selector to Auto (pushed in)
Select AUTO on both Outflow Valve switches
When do the engine bleed valves NOT close automatically?
For bleed air overpressure
When an engine fire switch is pulled
If all the air-driven hydraulic demand pumps have failed
When a ground cart is supplying air
If all the air-driven hydraulic demand pumps have failed
What best describes the leak detection and isolation operation?
Automatic leak detection, crew action is required
Automatic leak detection and manual isolation, crew action is required
Automatic leak detection and manual bleed air transfer, crew action is required
Automatic leak detection and automatic isolation, crew action is not required
Automatic leak detection and automatic isolation, crew action is not required
What action is required during preflight, if the [] LANDING ALTITUDE EICAS message is displayed with the FWD and AFT OUTFLOW VALVE switches in AUTO?
Push the LDG ALT selector IN
Pull the LDG ALT selector OUT
Select the FWD and AFT OUTFLOW VALVE switches to MAN
Both A and C are correct
Push the LDG ALT selector IN
During Pre-Flight what position should the APU Bleed Air switch be in?
Off
Auto
On
Out
Auto
During Pre-flight what position should the L ENG and R ENG Bleed Air switch be in?
Out
Off
Auto
On
On
After engine starting what is the correct position for the L ENG and R ENG Bleed Air switches?
Out
On
Auto
Off
On
During normal bleed air operation what position should the L, C, R ISLN Bleed Air switch be in?
L ISLN AUTO; R ISLN AUTO; C ISLN OFF
OFF
AUTO
ON
AUTO
With engines supplying BLEED AIR, which valves are open or closed?
Left and right Isolation and engine bleed valves open. Centre isolation and APU bleed valves closed
Left and right Isolation and engine bleed valves closed. Centre isolation and APU bleed valves open
Left , Centre and right Isolation and engine bleed valves open. APU bleed valve closed
Left , Centre and right Isolation and engine bleed valves closed. APU bleed valve open
Left and right Isolation and engine bleed valves open. Centre isolation and APU bleed valves closed
What is the normal position of the AFT OUTFLOW VALVE after landing?
Full open
Full closed
In transit
30° open
Full open
With the aircraft 240nm from departure (elevation 112ft) and 1211nm from destination (elevation 217 ft), what is the LANDING ALTITUDE displayed in pressurisation System indications?
317
200
212
100
100
(rounded to nearest 100 and uses departure airport until 400nm or halfway point)
What is the function of the NEGATIVE PRESSURE RELIEF vents?
They regulate cabin pressure during climb
They minimise cabin overpressure conditions
They improve smoke removal and ventilation
They prevent negative pressure differentials
They prevent negative pressure differentials
What does the visible orange lip indicate on a pressure relief valve?
The valve is in it’s normally closed position
The valve is in it’s normally open position
The valve opened during the previous flight, because of cabin over pressure
The status of the valve cannot be determined by visual inspection
The valve opened during the previous flight, because of cabin over pressure
What action is required if a visible orange lip on a pressure relief valve is displayed?
Action not required the valve is in it’s normally closed position
Advise maintenance of the open valve
Position the landing altitude switch to AUTO
Set cabin altitude to less than 8000 feet
Advise maintenance of the open valve
During pre-flight what position should the FWD and AFT OUTFLOW VALVE switches and LDG ALT selector switches be in?
OUTFLOW VALVE SWITCHES in AUTO and LDG ALT selector pulled OUT
OUTFLOW VALVE SWITCHES in OFF and LDG ALT selector pushed IN
OUTFLOW VALVE SWITCHES in AUTO and LDG ALT selector pushed IN
OUTFLOW VALVE SWITCHES in MAN and LDG ALT selector pushed IN
OUTFLOW VALVE SWITCHES in AUTO and LDG ALT selector pushed IN
Why are the WIPERS OFF during preflight?
To avoid wiper operation on dry windshields
To avoid damage to the wiper blades
To allow hydrophobic coating to warm up
To avoid possible injury to maintenance personnel
To avoid wiper operation on dry windshields
. Why are the wipers never operated on a dry windshield?
The wiper blades will be ruined
The wiper motor can be burned out
The hydrophobic coating may be scratched
The bugs will be smeared all over the window
The hydrophobic coating may be scratched
What does the [] WINDOW HEAT R FWD EICAS message indicate?
The WINDOW HEAT R FWD switch is off
The window is still in the warm up cycle
An overheat or fault has occurred
Either A or C is correct
Either A or C is correct
What does the WINDOW HEAT EICAS message mean?
The backup window heat system is inoperative
The windows are using backup heat
Two or more window heat faults have occurred
A single overheat or fault has occurred
Two or more window heat faults have occurred
Which WINDOWS are heated for both anti-ice and anti-fog protection?
Both pilots forward windows
Left pilots forward window and right pilots side window
All windows
Left pilots forward and side window and right pilots forward and side windows
Both pilots forward windows
Which windows are provided with backup anti-fog?
All windows
Both pilot’s forward windows
Left pilot’s forward window and right pilot’s side window
Left pilot’s forward and side window and right pilot’s forward and side window
Both pilot’s forward windows
What is the position of an engine anti-ice valve when the ENGINE ANTI-ICE selector is in AUTO and EAI is displayed?
Open
Closed
Inoperative
Cannot be determined
Open
When can engine anti-ice be operated manually?
Only on the ground
Only in the air
On the ground or in the air
Only when TAT is above 10 degrees C
On the ground or in the air
Both ENGINE ANTI-ICE selectors ON, with EICAS ANTI-ICE ON displayed, how would you remove this message?
Both off
Leave On- Use EICAS cancel
Both AUTO
Left engine Anti-ice off, right EAI on
Both AUTO
(ANTI-ICE ON appears when TAT >10, ANTI-ICE selector ON and NO ice detected)
When will WING ANTI-ICE operate Automatically?
Only on the ground
Only in flight
On the ground or in flight
Only when TAT above 10 deg. c
Only in flight
When can wing anti-ice be operated manually?
Only on the ground
On the ground or in the air
Only in flight
Only when TAT is above 10 degree C
Only in flight
What action should you take if the [ ] ICE DETECTORS EICAS message displays?
Turn all ANTI-ICE selectors to ON then back to AUTO to reset the system
Turn all ANTI-ICE selectors OFF for remainder of flight and avoid icing
Turn all ANTI-ICE selectors ON when icing conditions are encountered
Turn all ANTI-ICE selectors ON for the remainder of the flight
Turn all ANTI-ICE selectors ON when icing conditions are encountered
What do the EAI symbols on EICAS indicate?
Engine anti-ice is armed
Engine anti-ice is operating
Engine anti-ice has failed
Engine anti-ice should be turned off
Engine anti-ice is operating
What position of the ANTI ICE selectors will remove the ANTI ICE ON EICAS message?
AUTO
ON
OFF
Both A and C are correct
Both A and C are correct
What position should the ENGINE ANTI-ICE selectors be in for taxing in icing conditions?
AUTO
ON
OFF
Both A and C are correct
ON
When will the ANTI-ICE ON EICAS message be displayed?
TAT above 10°C, all ANTI ICE selectors OFF and NO ice is detected
TAT below 10°C, all ANTI ICE selectors ON and ice is detected
TAT above 10°C, all ANTI ICE selectors ON and NO ice is detected
TAT below 10°C, all ANTI ICE selectors OFF and NO ice is detected
TAT above 10°C, all ANTI ICE selectors ON and NO ice is detected
What position should the WING ANTI ICE selectors be in for taxing in icing conditions?
AUTO
ON
OFF
Both A and C are correct
AUTO
What occurs when engine anti-ice is operating?
Probe heat switches from reduced to full power
Approach idle is selected
The ENGINE ANTI-ICE ON memo message appears
The backup window heat system operates
Approach idle is selected
What is the sequence of steps to use FLCH to climb to FL 250 at
280 kts?
Set 280 kts in the IAS/MACH window, push FLCH switch, then set FL250 in the altitude window
Set FL280 in the ALTITUDE window, push FLCH switch, then set 250 kts in the IAS/MACH window
Push FLCH switch, set FL250 in the ALTITUDE window, then set 280 kts in the IAS/MACH window
Set FL250 in the ALTITUDE window, push FLCH switch, then set 280 kts in the IAS/MACH window
Set FL250 in the ALTITUDE window, push FLCH switch, then set 280 kts in the IAS/MACH window
What is the sequence of steps to use FLCH to descend to 5000 feet at 240 kts?
Set 240 kts in the IAS/MACH window, push FLCH selector, then set 5000 feet in the altitude window
Set FL 280 in the altitude window, push FLCH selector, set 500 kts in the IAS/MACH window
Push FLCH selector, set 5000 feet in the altitude window, then set 240 kts in the IAS/MACH window
Set 5000 feet in the altitude window, push FLCH selector, then set 240 kts in the IAS/MACH window
Set 5000 feet in the altitude window, push FLCH selector, then set 240 kts in the IAS/MACH window
What is the sequence of steps to change airspeed with VNAV engaged, using speed intervention?
Change the IAS/MACH window to the new airspeed, then push the IAS/MACH selector
Push the IAS/MACH selector, then change the IAS/MACH window to the new airspeed
Change the IAS/MACH window to the new airspeed, then push FLCH
Push the FLCH, change the IAS/MACH window to new airspeed
Push the IAS/MACH selector, then change the IAS/MACH window to the new airspeed
What is the sequence of steps to reduce airspeed with VNAV engaged, using speed intervention?
Change the IAS/MACH window to the lower airspeed, then push the IAS/MACH selector
Change the IAS/MACH window to the lower airspeed, then push FLCH
Push the IAS/MACH selector, then change the IAS/MACH window to the lower airspeed
Push the FLCH, change the IAS/MACH window to lower airspeed
Push the IAS/MACH selector, then change the IAS/MACH window to the lower airspeed
With TRK SEL engaged, what is the CORRECT sequence of steps to turn right to heading 150° using HDG SEL mode?
Push the HDG/TRK reference switch, verify HDG SEL on the FMA, then rotate the HDG/TRK reference switch to the right to set 150° in the HDG/TRK window
Push the IAS/MACH selector, verify HDG SEL on the FMA, then rotate the HDG/TRK reference switch to the right to set 150°in the HDG/TRK window
Push the IAS/MACH selector, verify TRK SEL on the FMA, then rotate the HDG/TRK reference switch to the left to set 150°in the HDG/TRK window
Push the LNAV reference switch, verify LNAV on the FMA, then rotate the HDG/TRK reference switch to the right to set 150° in the HDG/TRK window
Push the HDG/TRK reference switch, verify HDG SEL on the FMA, then rotate the HDG/TRK reference switch to the right to set 150° in the HDG/TRK window
With HDG SEL engaged, what is the CORRECT sequence of steps to turn right to track 150° using TRK SEL mode?
Push the HDG/TRK reference switch, verify TRK SEL on the FMA, then rotate the HDG/TRK reference switch to the right to set 150° in the HDG/TRK window
Push the IAS/MACH selector, verify TRK SEL on the FMA, then rotate the HDG/TRK reference switch to the right to set 150°in the HDG/TRK window
Push the IAS/MACH selector, verify HDG SEL on the FMA, then rotate the HDG/TRK reference switch to the left to set 150°in the HDG/TRK window
Push the LNAV reference switch, verify LNAV on the FMA, then rotate the HDG/TRK reference switch to the right to set 150° in the HDG/TRK window
Push the HDG/TRK reference switch, verify TRK SEL on the FMA, then rotate the HDG/TRK reference switch to the right to set 150° in the HDG/TRK window
In the VS mode, what are the correct steps to make a 2.6° FPA descend?
Push VS/FPA reference switch, set new altitude, push VS/FPA switch, set 2.6° flight path angle
Push VS/FPA reference switch, set 2.6° flight path angle, set new altitude
Set new altitude, push VS/FPA reference switch, set 2.6° flight path angle
Push VS/FPA switch only
Set new altitude, push VS/FPA reference switch, set 2.6° flight path angle Push VS/FPA switch only
Push VS/FPA reference switch, set new altitude, push VS/FPA switch, set 2.6° flight path angle
With the autopilot and LNAV engaged, what will happen if the last active route waypoint is passed?
LNAV will disengage
The autopilot will turn the airplane towards the destination
LNAV maintains current heading
HDG HOLD will engage
LNAV maintains current heading
Is your bank angle limited to 20 degrees when LNAV is engaged and the BANK LIMIT selector is set to the 20 degree position?
Yes
No
No
Is your bank angle limited to 15° when TRK SEL is engaged and the BANK LIMIT selector is set to the 15° position?
Yes
No
Yes
What happens to the Bank Angle Protection if the Autopilot Disengage Bar is selected down?
Bank Angle Protection is disengaged
Bank Angle Protection remains engaged
Bank Angle Protection is reduced by half
Bank Angle Protection becomes proportional to the rate of turn
Bank Angle Protection is disengaged
If you are in SPD / TRK SEL / VNAV PTH and MCP bank selector is set to 15, is your maximum BANK ANGLE limited to 15?
Yes
No
Yes
How is a degradation of a specific autopilot mode detected?
By an amber line drawn through the affected flight mode annunciation
By an amber box drawn around the affected flight mode annunciation
By a red, flashing A/P FMA
A and C of the above
By an amber line drawn through the affected flight mode annunciation
What switch resets the autothrottle system and cancels the EICAS
AUTOTHROTTLE DISC message?
Autopilot disconnect switch
Autothrottle disconnect switch
Master Caution switch
All of the above
Autothrottle disconnect switch
Which switch engages the autothrottle with the A/T switches in ARM?
CLB CON switch
A/T switch
LNAV switch
APP switch
A/T switch
Which A/T ARM switch configuration causes the AUTOTHROTTLE R message to display?
Left switch OFF right switch ON
Left switch ON right switch OFF
Left switch ON right switch ON
Left switch OFF right switch OFF
Left switch ON right switch OFF
Above what altitude can you disengage the approach mode by pushing the APP switch a second time?
500 feet RA
1,000 feet RA
1,500 feet RA
2,500 feet RA
1,500 feet RA
How do you disengage APPROACH MODE below 1,500ft?
Engage V/S or FLCH
Push APP switch
Disengage A/P AND turn off both flight directors
Disconnect autothrottles
Disengage A/P AND turn off both flight directors
With LOC and G/S ARMED, which is true in order to capture Localiser?
ILS frequency must be manually set
Front course must be manually set
Airplane must be below 1,500ft RA
Airplane must be within 120 degrees of localiser course
Airplane must be within 120 degrees of localiser course
What will the autopilot do if you override the control column?
Engage in HDG HOLD and V/S
Engage in TRK HOLD and FPA
Disengage
Cause both roll and pitch modes to fail
Disengage
What actions reset the autopilot system, warning system and cancels the AUTOPILOT DISC message?
Pushing the Autopilot Disconnect switch a second time
Pushing the Cancel/Recall switch a second time
Pushing the Master Warning when the light is illuminated
Pushing the Cancel switch below Master Warning switch
Pushing the Autopilot Disconnect switch a second time
What does the AUTOPILOT EICAS message indicate when an amber line is drawn through the pitch mode on the FMA?
The engaged autopilot has failed
The pitch mode has failed and the autopilot is continuing to operate
The pitch mode has failed and the autopilot is disconnected
The pitch mode has failed and the autopilot is continuing to operate
With aircraft in LNAV/VNAV, thrust area on PFD blank, how would you engage AUTOTHROTTLE and remain in VNAV (same to remain in FLCH)?
Open speed window - thrust will engage if you increase speed
Select FLCH then re-select VNAV
Press A/T engage switch on MCP
Press the TOGA switches (will go out of VNAV)
Press A/T engage switch on MCP
What do the A/T ARM switches on the MCP do?
Arm auto thrust reduction
Arm auto takeoff
Arm autothrottle
Engage auto throttle
Arm autothrottle
What does TOGA TOGA mean on PFD?
There is a wild party in the cabin
Takeoff/Go-around is armed for roll and pitch
Takeoff/Go-around is armed for autothrottle and pitch
Takeoff/Go-around is engaged for roll and pitch
Takeoff/Go-around is engaged for roll and pitch
If FDs are OFF for takeoff, what happens when TOGA switches pressed after 80 kts?
Thrust derate is removed
The Flight Directors appear
The thrust derate is removed and FDs appear
Nothing
The Flight Directors appear
(if LNAV and VNAV armed, pushing TOGA > 80kts disarms LNAV and VNAV)
What happens when TOGA switch is pushed shortly after lift-off (FDs are OFF)?
The thrust derate is removed
The FDs appear
The thrust derate is removed and FDs display
Nothing
The thrust derate is removed and FDs display
What will a second push of the TO/GA switch do during takeoff above 80 knots, with LNAV and VNAV armed?
Engages LNAV and VNAV
Disarms LNAV and engages VNAV
Engages LNAV and disarms VNAV
Disarms LNAV and VNAV
Disarms LNAV and VNAV
When is TO/GA armed?
When flaps are not up
When the landing gear is down
When below 1,500 feet RA
When G/S is armed
When flaps are not up
When is GO-AROUND armed?
After LAND 3 annunciates
When LOC and G/S are armed
When G/S is engaged / captured
When LOC is engaged
When G/S is engaged / captured
If you are climbing though 1000 ft amsl after takeoff, PFD modes are HOLD TOGA TOGA, how do you set CLB thrust?
Engage FLCH or V/S
Engaging V/S or pushing CLB CON switch
Engaging V/S or ALT
Engaging FLCH or pushing the CLB CON switch
Engaging FLCH or pushing the CLB CON switch
When can VNAV be engaged?
During preflight
During liftoff
Above 400ft
When autopilot is engaged and LNAV has been captured
Above 400ft
With THR REF / LNAV / VNAV SPD on FMA, which of the following are true?
Pitch is controlling vertical speed
Pitch is controlling FMC selected airspeed
Thrust is set to maximum reference limit (on EICAS)
VNAV SPD is a climb mode only
Pitch is controlling FMC selected airspeed
Thrust is set to maximum reference limit (on EICAS)
What does the NO LAND 3 EICAS message indicate when FLARE and ROLLOUT armed are displayed on the FMA?
The autopilot disconnect switch has been pushed
The autopilot is inoperative
The autoland system does not have redundancy for triple channel autoland
NO LAND 3 means you are more than 3 miles from land
The autoland system does not have redundancy for triple channel autoland
Which MCP actions are accomplished during pre-flight?
Turn off L and R flight directors. Set initial heading
Arm L and R auto throttle. Set initial heading. Set initial altitude
Disarm R auto throttle. Set initial heading. Set initial altitude
Engage autopilot, arm LOC, APP. Set initial altitude
Arm L and R auto throttle. Set initial heading. Set initial altitude
What position should the autopilot DISENGAGE Bar be in during the MCP pre-flight?
UP to the engaged position
DOWN to the disengaged position
Down to the engaged position
None of the above
UP to the engaged position
What EICAS message would you expect to display if A/T ARM L switch on MCP selected OFF?
AUTOTHROTTLE
AUTOTHROTTLE L
AUTOTHRUST R
AUTOPILOT DISC
AUTOTHROTTLE L
Which of these statements may be true if the offside tuning light is illuminated on the left radio tuning panel?
The left radio tuning panel is inoperative
The selected frequency is not in the normal frequency range
The left radio tuning panel is tuning a radio normally tuned by one of the other tuning panels
The frequency is being transferred from the STANDBY to the ACTIVE window
The left radio tuning panel is tuning a radio normally tuned by one of the other tuning panels
Which of the following can be done using the CDU cabin interphone page?
Call any cabin handset
Alert the ground crew that you want to speak to them
Make a PA announcement to specific cabin area
All of the above
All of the above
What does the illumination of the Offside Tuning light mean?
The selected VHF radio is inoperative
You have a call from the company
One of the other radio tuning panel is tuning a radio normally tuned by this panel
The microphone is keyed and transmitting on the selected frequency
One of the other radio tuning panel is tuning a radio normally tuned by this panel
What can the First Officer do, to regain audio control, if his audio control panel fails?
Position the OBS AUDIO selector to CAPT then use the Captain’s audio control panel
Position the OBS AUDIO selector to F/O for at least one second, then back to NORM and use the First Officer’s audio control panel
Position the OBS AUDIO selector to F/O then use the Observer’s audio control panel
Position the OBS AUDIO selector to F/O then use the First Officer’s audio control panel
Position the OBS AUDIO selector to F/O then use the Observer’s audio control panel
Which statement about the VHF radios is true?
Only VHF C can be configured for data communication
VHF C and VHF R can operate in the DATA mode at the same time
VHF L is configured for voice communication only
The DATA mode can only be selected or deselected on the MFD COMM display
VHF L is configured for voice communication only
Which statement about radio tuning is correct?
Any VHF radio can be controlled by any radio tuning panel
HF L can only be tuned by the left radio tuning panel
The offside tuning light will only appear on the active radio tuning panel
The center radio tuning panel can only be used to tune an HF radio if either the left or right panel fails
Any VHF radio can be controlled by any radio tuning panel
What happens if you push the CAB transmitter select switch twice within one second?
Nothing. The second push cancels the selection
A priority call is placed to a pre-selected cabin station
A conference call is initiated with all cabin stations
A pre-recorded message is sent to a pre-selected cabin station
A priority call is placed to a pre-selected cabin station
How can the flight crew make a PA announcement to all areas of the cabin?
Push the PA transmitter select switch on the audio control panel and key any mic switch
Using the flight deck handset, enter the appropriate dial code from the handset directory, then push the handset PA push to talk
Push the CAB transmitter select switch on the audio control panel, then enter the appropriate code using the CDU keypad, then key any mic switch
All of the above
All of the above
What is true ATC data link operation?
Logon occurs automatically with FMC CDU route activation
The crew must manually log on to participating ATC facility
An ATC facility must initiate the log on
Logon occurs automatically any time AC power is established on the airplane
The crew must manually log on to participating ATC facility
Which of the following is NOT an example of an ATC REQUESTED REPORT that can be armed for automatic downlink to ATC?
LEVEL FL330
LEAVING FL330
MAINTAINING FL330
PASSING SEA
MAINTAINING FL330
Which of the following data values does NOT provide crew feedback, by turning green, when you comply with ATC uplink message?
MCP HEADING
VOR frequency
VHF frequency
Barometer setting
VOR frequency
How can the crew cancel a displayed company or ATC uplink message?
Push the CANC switch at the glareshield
Select the cancel command key on the MFD COMM page
Push the CANC/RCL switch on the display select panel
Either A or B
Either A or B
What is necessary to talk to MECHANIC at APU service area?
You can only speak with ground crew at nose landing gear wheel well
Position the service interphone SERV INTPH switch to ON position
Use CDU to line select service interphone
Position the service interphone SERV INTPH switch to ON position
What does the illuminated FLT Interphone CALL light on the audio control panel indicate?
Another airplane is calling
A ground crew technician is calling the flight deck
Someone is calling the flight deck on VHF radio
The FLT transmit switch is stuck in the ON position
A ground crew technician is calling the flight deck
What does EICAS SATCOM indicate?
The SATCOM system has failed
A SATCOM voice call has been received and is waiting to be answered
SATCOM voice capability is temporarily lost
A SATCOM uplink has been received and may be reviewed on the comms display
The SATCOM system has
What does amber SATCOM VOICE EICAS indicate?
A SATCOM voice call has been received and waiting to be answered
The SATCOM system has failed
The SATCOM voice communications system is inoperative
SATCOM voice capability is temporarily lost
The SATCOM voice communications system is inoperative
What does EICAS *COMM message mean when accompanied by a high-low chime?
VHF or HF selective call received or SATCOM call received waiting to be answered
ACARS has failed
A MEDIUM priority uplink has been received and may be reviewed on COMM display
A LOW priority downlink message has been sent
A MEDIUM priority uplink has been received and may be reviewed on COMM display
A high-low chime sounds and a *COMM communication alert message appears on EICAS. What action should you take?
Push the COMM switch on the display select panel and view the uplinked message
Push the COMM function key an the CDU and view the uplinked message
Push the COMM switch on the display select panel and view the uplinked message on the MFD
Push the TRANSMITTER select switch with the illuminated CALL light and respond the call
Push the COMM switch on the display select panel and view the uplinked message on the MFD
What does the *SELCAL communication EICAS alert message indicate?
The selective calling system has failed
A VHF or HF call has been received and is waiting to be answered
A cabin attendant is calling the flight deck
An uplink has been received
A VHF or HF call has been received and is waiting to be answered
What does amber PAPER light on PRINTER indicate?
The telephone handset has failed
The flight deck printer is out of paper OR the paper is jammed
The flight deck printer is turned off
The main cabin printer is out of paper
The flight deck printer is out of paper OR the paper is jammed
What does amber DATALINK SYS EICAS message indicate?
A data link system is temporarily lost
All data link systems are inoperative
A lost data link connection has been received
An uplink message has been received
All data link systems are inoperative
You have a cold airplane (no power connected). Which items will be powered if you push the BATTERY switch ON?
The APU controller and the DC fuel pump will be powered
Only the main battery bus will be powered
The hot battery bus will be powered
The APU controller and the DC fuel pump will be powered
Which items are unpowered following BATTERY OFF during power down?
Fire extinguisher bottles
Standby Bus, Captains flight instruments and left AIMS
APU battery and hot battery bus
Clocks
Standby Bus, Captains flight instruments and left AIMS
What does the green EXT PWR AVAIL light indicate?
External power is disconnected from the airplane
External power is connected to all the airplane’s electrical busses
Electrical power is available to the electrical busses but may not be correct
External power is connected to the airplane, correct and ready to power the electrical busses
External power is connected to the airplane, correct and ready to power the electrical busses
What occurs, if you start the APU while primary and secondary external power are connected (engines not running)?
Nothing, the APU has to be connected manually to the electrical system
The APU connects to the left main bus
The APU connects to the right main bus
The APU connects to both main busses
The APU connects to the left main bus
What automatic switching will occur if you start the APU with the External Power on the Tie Bus System?
The APU connects to the Bus Tie switches but does not power either Main Bus
The APU connects to the Bus Tie and replaces Secondary External Power on the Left Main Bus
The APU connects to the Bus Tie and replaces Primary External Power
The APU connects to the Bus Tie and replaces Secondary External Power on the Left Main Bus
With APU and both engines running with no external power, what powers RIGHT MAIN BUS after right engine shutdown?
Opposite engine generator
The APU generator
Primary external power
The APU generator
How are the busses powered if the right engine is started with APU powering the Left bus system and External Power powering the Right bus system?
External power continues to supply the right main bus
The right engine generator automatically powers the right main bus
The right engine generator automatically powers both main busses
The right engine generator automatically powers the right main bus
What powers the left main bus if the left engine is shut down, the right generator is running, the APU generator is not running?
Secondary external power supplies the left main bus
The APU generator powers the left main bus
The right engine generator powers the left main bus
The right engine generator powers the left main bus
Which EICAS display is the result of manually disconnecting the left generator drive?
[] ELEC DRIVE L
[] ELEC GEN DRIVE L and ELEC GEN OFF L
[] ELEC DRIVE L and ELEC BUS ISLN L
[] ELEC BACKUP GEN
[] ELEC GEN DRIVE L and ELEC GEN OFF L
What does the EICAS advisory message [] ELEC GEN DRIVE R indicate?
The drive has disconnected automatically because of eng failure
The drive has disconnected automatically because of low oil pressure
There is low oil pressure in the drive. Disconnect the drive manually
The right main generator and right back up generator have failed
There is low oil pressure in the drive. Disconnect the drive manually
What condition causes the ELEC GEN DRIVE EICAS message to display?
Generator drive oil temperature is high
Generator drive oil pressure is low
GENERATOR CONTROL switch is selected OFF
Either A or B
Generator drive oil pressure is low
Under what conditions does an automatic APU start occur?
In flight, if both AC transfer busses lose power
In flight, if both AC main busses lose power
In flight, if on both IDGs low oil pressure is sensed
In flight, if there has an engine failure occurred
In flight, if both AC transfer busses lose power
Which bus operates only on the ground?
The ground service bus
The ground handling bus
The left main AC bus
The right transfer bus
The ground handling bus
With no external power, how can you power the GROUND HANDLING BUS before/after engine shutdown?
Select ground handling bus on
Bus is powered as long as the right main bus is powered
Start the APU
Start the APU
