Fire Protection/Warning Systems

Question 1

What precaution should be taken if a tail strike occurs during takeoff?

A. No special precautions are necessary.
B. The airplane should not be pressurized.
C. Pressurize the airplane to a lower cabin altitude.
D. None of the above.

Answer 1

B. The airplane should not be pressurized.

Question 2

Which of the following would remove a WINDSHEAR time critical warning?

A. Resetting the master warning system.
B. Flying out of the windshear condition.
C. Pushing the GND PROX switch.
D. All of the above.

Answer 2

B. Flying out of the windshear condition.

Question 3

A filled red square on a TCAS alert indicates:

A. A resolution advisory (RA). B. Other traffic.
C. Proximate traffic.
D. A traffic advisory (TA).

Answer 3

A. A resolution advisory (RA).

Question 4

During ground engine start, new caution and advisory alerts are inhibited from engine start switch engagement until:

A. The engine reaches idle RPM.
B. After the start is aborted.
C. 15 minutes elapse from engine start switch engagement.
D. A and B are correct.

Answer 4

D. A and B are correct.

Question 5

The Look-Ahead Terrain Alerting feature includes a caution and warning alert. If neither pilot has terrain selected, how is the information supplied to the pilots.

A. A caution terrain alert is initiated approximately 40 - 60 seconds from projected impact.
B. A warning terrain alert is initiated approximately 20 - 30 seconds from projected impact.
C. The terrain data is automatically displayed on the ND with the first alert.
D. All the above.

Answer 5

D. All the above.

Question 6

How should STATUS Messages be addressed in flight?

A. The flight crew should look for an associated Unannuniciated checklist to perform.
B,The flight crew should acknowledge and Cancel the message by pushing the Cancel/Recall switch.
C. The flight crew should contact Maintenance via Dispatch to get directions to address the problem.
D. The flight crew should make an airplane logbook entry only.

Answer 6

D. The flight crew should make an airplane logbook entry only.

Question 7

When LAND 2 or LAND 3 are displayed, the master CAUTION lights and beeper for most messages are inhibited below _____ feet AGL.

A. 200
B. 500
C. 100
D. They are not inhibited.

Answer 7

A. 200

Question 8

When is testing of the Weather Radar and Predictive Windshear System by the flight crew required during preflight?

A. Only for ETOPS flights.
B. It is never required.
C. Only if there is the potential for wind sheer, or if low ceilings below 500’ exist.
D. Both A and C are correct.

Answer 8

B. It is never required.

Question 9

Which of the following is true of an overspeed condition greater than VMO/MMO?

A. The MASTER WARNING lights illuminate.
B. An EICAS Warning message OVERSPEED appears.
C. An aural warning siren sounds, and can be silenced by pushing the Master WARNING/CAUTION Reset switch.
D. All the above.

Answer 9

D. All the above.

Question 10

An overflow of messages in the EICAS message field is indicated by:

A. A MASTER CAUTION alert.
B. A CDU scratch pad message.
C. A page cue below the alert field.
D. Not indicated.

Answer 10

C. A page cue below the alert field.

Question 11

When Status messages are displayed on the MFD STATUS display page, what must be done before pushing from the gate to start engines, if any remain displayed.

A. The condition must be cleared by maintenance before pushing.
B. Nothing, if not accompanied by an Amber EICAS Message.
C. The flight crew should delete the message before takeoff by using the Cancel/Recall switch.
D. They don’t have to be addressed by maintenance as long as the flight crew makes an entry in the logbook prior to takeoff.

Answer 11

A. The condition must be cleared by maintenance before pushing.

Question 12

Which of the following alert messages can be cleared by the CANCEL / RECALL switch?

A. Advisory alerts.
B. Warning alerts.
C. Communications alerts.
D. Memo messages.

Answer 12

A. Advisory alerts.

Question 13

To cancel the autopilot disconnect aural alert:

A. Press the master warning button on the glareshield.
B. Use the control yoke autopilot disconnect button.
C. The aural alert is automatically cancelled after 5 seconds.
D. Both A and B are correct.

Answer 13

B. Use the control yoke autopilot disconnect button.

Question 14

Warning alerts, communication alerts, and memo messages:

A. Cannot be cleared by the Master WARNING/CAUTION Reset switches, or the Cancel/Recall switches.
B. Can be cleared, only by the Cancel/Recall switches.
C. Will clear automatically after 90 seconds.
D. None of the above.

Answer 14

A. Cannot be cleared by the Master WARNING/CAUTION Reset switches, or the Cancel/Recall switches.

Question 15

Which of following warnings cannot be silenced by the MASTER WARNING / CAUTION reset switch:

A. Takeoff configuration.
B. Autopilot disconnect.
C. Landing configuration.
D. All of the above.

Answer 15

D. All of the above.

Question 16

When should an engine be shut down in flight based on a STATUS message only.

A. Only if the STATUS message indicates a serious problem.
B. Never, based only on a STATUS message.
C. Only on final approach, when landing is assured.
D. If more than four hours remain in the flight and the STATUS message indicates that a restart may be attempted before landing.

Answer 16

B. Never, based only on a STATUS message.

Question 17

An engine fire warning indication includes, a red light in the fire handle and fuel control switch, and _______.

A. An aural bell.
B. A Master Caution Light.
C. A Master Warning Light.
D. A and C are correct.

Answer 17

D. A and C are correct.

Question 18

Takeoff Configuration warnings are armed when the aircraft is on the ground and thrust is in the takeoff range on either engine. The Takeoff Configuration warnings are inhibited during takeoff at ________.

A. 65 knots.
B. 80 knots.
C. 100 knots.
D. V1

Answer 18

D. V1

Question 19

What action is required to display the next page of STATUS messages when additional pages exist?

A. Push the STAT button on the DSP.
B. Select “NEXT PAGE” on the lower right corner of the Status Page.
C. Push the Cancel / Recall switch.
D. None of the above.

Answer 19

B. Select “NEXT PAGE” on the lower right corner of the Status Page.

Question 20

When are the Fire Bell & Master Warning lights inhibited during takeoff?

A. They are not inhibited.
B, At V1 or Vr (whichever occurs first), until 400’ RA or 25 seconds after inhibit began, whichever occurs first.
C. At V2, until 400’ RA.
D. At 80 knots, until 400’ RA.

Answer 20

B, At V1 or Vr (whichever occurs first), until 400’ RA or 25 seconds after inhibit began, whichever occurs first.

Question 21

Which statement about Memo Messages is true?

A. Memo Messages are not considered crew alerts.
B. Memo Messages are displayed in white font on EICAS.
C. Memo Messages indicate the current state of certain aircraft systems.
D. All the above.

Answer 21

D. All the above.

Question 22

The terrain data on the ND is magenta when:

A. No terrain data is available.
B. Terrain is more than 2000ft below the aircraft.
C. Terrain is 500ft below to 2000ft above the aircraft.
D. Terrain is more than 2000ft above the aircraft.

Answer 22

A. No terrain data is available.

Question 23

How is EGPWS terrain display information generated?

A. The terrain display information is generated from a database contained in the GPWS computer and correlated to the GPS position.
B. The terrain display information is generated from the weather radar system.
C. The terrain display information is generated from the radio altitude.
D. The terrain display information is generated from a database contained in the CDU and correlated to the ADIRU position.”

Answer 23

A. The terrain display information is generated from a database contained in the GPWS computer and correlated to the GPS position.

Question 24

The Predictive Windshear System (PWS) is a part of which system?

A. The Predictive Windshear System (PWS) is a part of the GPWS.
B. The Predictive Windshear System (PWS) is a part of the ADIRU system.
C. The Predictive Windshear System (PWS) is a part of the TCAS system.
D. The Predictive Windshear System (PWS) is a part of the weather radar system.

Answer 24

D. The Predictive Windshear System (PWS) is a part of the weather radar system.

Question 25

How can a PILOT RESPONSE message be cleared?

A. The PILOT RESPONSE message can be cleared by pushing any control on any of the monitored systems or panels.
B. The PILOT RESPONSE message cannot be cleared.
C. The PILOT RESPONSE message can only be cleared by logging on to ATC.
D. The PILOT RESPONSE message can only be cleared by contacting the Company via SATCOM.

Answer 25

A. The PILOT RESPONSE message can be cleared by pushing any control on any of the monitored systems or panels.

Question 26

When airspeed has reduced to TAMS (Thrust Asymmetry Minimum Speed), Flight deck indications are ____.

A. An aural warning of “AIRSPEED AIRSPEED” with an associated Master Warning.
B. An aural warning of “AIRSPEED LOW” with an associated Master Caution.
C. An aural warning of “AIRSPEED LOW” with an associated Master Warning.
D. None of the above.

Answer 26

D None of the above.

Question 27

How many and what type of Cargo Fire bottles are installed on the 787?

A. 6 CO2 bottles; 2 rapid discharge and 4 slow release.
B. 7 Halon; 2 for ground use, and 5 for in flight.
C. 7 Halon; 2 rapid discharge and 5 metered flow bottles.
D. 8 Halon bottles; 3 rapid immediate discharge and the rest are slow release.

Answer 27

C. 7 Halon; 2 rapid discharge and 5 metered flow bottles.

Question 28

What are the indications on the flight deck when a cargo fire extinguisher bottle discharge is initiated?

A. The cargo fire discharge switch light illuminates amber when the first two extinguisher bottles begin to discharge.
B. The EICAS advisory message BOTTLE DISCH CARGO is displayed when the first two extinguisher bottles have completely discharged.
C. The CARGO FIRE FWD/AFT warning message is likely to remain after the fire is extinguished due to smoke in the cargo compartment.
D. All of the above.

Answer 28

D. All of the above.

Question 29

What does pushing the FWD or AFT cargo fire arm switch (ARMED visible) do?

A. Arms all fire bottles and the selected compartment extinguisher valve.
B. Shuts down the respective cargo compartment heat.
C. Places the associated (fwd or aft) equipment cooling system into the override mode.
D. All of the above.

Answer 29

D. All of the above.

Question 30

What happens when an APU fire is detected ?

A. The APU shuts down automatically but the fire bottle must be discharged manual, if on the ground.
B. The APU shuts down automatically and the fire bottle discharges automatically.
C. The APU does NOT shut down automatically but the fire bottle discharges automatically.
D. The APU does NOT shut down automatically and the fire bottle must be discharged manually.

Answer 30

B. The APU shuts down automatically and the fire bottle discharges automatically.

Question 31

During preflight, you notice the BOTTLE DISCH APU message displayed on EICAS. What does this mean?

A. The APU fire bottle pressure is low.
B. This is a normal indication prior to APU start.
C. The APU fire bottle squibs are inoperative.
D. An APU Fire has been fought using one of the 2 APU fire bottles.

Answer 31

A. The APU fire bottle pressure is low.

Question 32

During preflight, you notice the BOTTLE 1 DISCH ENG message displayed on EICAS. What does this mean?

A. Ground maintenance is servicing fire bottle 1.
B. The fire bottle squibs are inoperative.
C. Fire bottle 1 has discharged or pressure is low.
D. This is a normal indication prior to APU start.

Answer 32

C. Fire bottle 1 has discharged or pressure is low.

Question 33

What action should you take if the fire switch remains locked after a fire is detected?

A. Push the fire override switch, then pull the fire switch.
B. Pull harder on the fire switch to override the lock.
C. Rotate the fire switch.
D. Wait until the fire light extinguishes.

Answer 33

A. Push the fire override switch, then pull the fire switch.

Question 34

On the ground, if the FWD CARGO FIRE ARM switch is armed, what happens when the CARGO FIRE DISCH switch is pushed?

A. All 5 fire bottles arm and airflow around the cargo compartment is reduced.
B. All 7 bottles discharge into the forward cargo compartment.
C. Two rapid dump bottles and one metered bottle discharge into the forward cargo compartment.
D. One of the metered bottles discharges into the forward cargo compartment.”

Answer 34

C. Two rapid dump bottles and one metered bottle discharge into the forward cargo compartment.

Question 35

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning a wheel well fire?

A. There is NO built-in fire extinguishing system for the wheel well.
B. Fires are detected by two smoke detection units in the wheel well.
C. Two fire bottles protect the wheel well from fires.
D. There is only a single loop available for wheel well fire detection.

Answer 35

A. There is NO built-in fire extinguishing system for the wheel well.

Question 36

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning a lavatory fire?

A. The EICAS message SMOKE LAVATORY is displayed.
B. The lavatory extinguisher activates when the smoke detector senses smoke.
C. If smoke is detected, an aural alert sounds and the respective lavatory’s call light illuminates.
D. Both A and C are correct.

Answer 36

D. Both A and C are correct.

Question 37

When an engine fire switch is pulled out, rotating the switch in either direction discharges how many extinguisher bottles into the associated engine.

A. Both Engine Fire Bottles.
B Only one Engine Fire Bottle.
C. Only one Engine Fire Bottle, but the remaining bottle must be discharged to the same engine. D. Both Engine Fires Bottles that are dedicated for that engine, with an automatic 30 second delay for the second bottle.

Answer 37

B Only one Engine Fire Bottle.

Question 38

When inflight, and a fire is sensed, the CARGO FIRE protection system automatically discharges two bottles immediately. The remaining metered bottles discharge _______ minutes later.

A. 5
B. 20
C. 10
D. 15

Answer 38

D. 15

Question 39

When the airplane is on the ground with both engines shut down, a fire signal from either APU fire loop will cause:

A. An EICAS message DET FIRE APU to display.
B. The APU to shutdown after a 90 second cool down period.
C. The APU to automatically shutdown and the fire bottle to discharge.
D. The OVERHEAT APU EICAS message to display.

Answer 39

C. The APU to automatically shutdown and the fire bottle to discharge.

Question 40

When the airplane is on the ground with both engines shut down, a fire signal from either APU fire loop will cause:

A. An EICAS message DET FIRE APU to display.
B. The APU to shutdown after a 90 second cool down period.
C. The APU to automatically shutdown and the fire bottle to discharge.
D. The OVERHEAT APU EICAS message to display.

Answer 40

C. The APU to automatically shutdown and the fire bottle to discharge.

Question 41

In regards to the hydraulic system, pulling an engine fire handle:

A. Will shut off fluid to the associated pump.
B. Depressurizes the engine driven pump.
C. Removes power from the thrust reverser isolation valve.
D. All of the above.

Answer 41

D. All of the above.

Question 42

Failure of a single channel of an engine fire detection assembly will:

A. Be indicated by a DET FIRE ENG L/R EICAS message.
B. Cause loss of the OVERHEAT protection for the associated engine.
C. Cause the system to switch to a single channel operation.
D. Automatically unlock the fire switch.”

Answer 42

C. Cause the system to switch to a single channel operation.

Question 43

Placing the FWD cargo fire arm switch in the ARM position will:

A. Put the FWD equipment cooling system into the OVERRIDE mode.
B. Shut down the lav / galley vent fan.
C. Shut down the bulk cargo ventilation system.
D. Command the air conditioning packs to provide maximum flow.

Answer 43

A. Put the FWD equipment cooling system into the OVERRIDE mode.

Question 44

Which of the following are indication(s) of an engine fire?

A. The fire bell sounds.
B. The master WARNING lights illuminate.
C. The engine FUEL CONTROL (L or R) switch fire warning light illuminates.
D. All the above.

Answer 44

D. All the above.

Question 45

Which of the following are indications of a cargo compartment fire.

A. The master WARNING lights illuminate and the fire bell sounds.
B. The “CARGO TEMP HIGH” EICAS message illuminates.
C. The FIRE CARGO (FWD or AFT) fire warning light illuminates.
D. Both A and C.

Answer 45

D. Both A and C.

Question 46

When the cargo fire bottle discharge sequence is initiated:

A. The EICAS advisory message BOTTLE DISCH CARGO is displayed when the last two extinguisher bottles have completely discharged.
B. The CARGO FIRE FWD / AFT warning message will extinguish immediately due to reduction of temperature in the cargo compartment.
C. The CARGO FIRE DISCHARGE switch light illuminates when the first two extinguisher bottles begin to discharge.
D. The EICAS Advisory message BOTTLE DISCH CARGO appears when all seven cargo fire bottle pressures are low.

Answer 46

C. The CARGO FIRE DISCHARGE switch light illuminates when the first two extinguisher bottles begin to discharge.

Question 47

Which of the following areas have dual assembly / loop fire detection?

A. Engines, APU and Wheel Well.
B. Cargo Compartments.
C. Crew Rest Compartment
D. Nose Wheel Well.”

Answer 47

A. Engines, APU and Wheel Well.

Question 48

Arming the AFT Cargo Fire Arm switch ____?

A. Shuts down the Lavatory / Galley vent fans.
B. Puts the Aft Equipment Cooling system into the override mode.
C. Commands the air conditioning packs to increase flow for passenger comfort.
D. Both A and B.

Answer 48

D. Both A and B.

Question 49

If smoke is detected in a lavatory, an aural alert sounds in the lavatory and in the cabin. In addition, ____.

A. The flight deck receives a Hi-Lo chime.”
B. The EICAS Advisory message SMOKE LAVATORY appears.
C. The lavatory call light flashes and the master call light at the associated attendant station illuminates.
D. Both B and C are true.

Answer 49

D. Both B and C are true.

Question 50

What are the indications of a wheel well fire?

A. The red wheel well fire warning light, the fire warning aural, the red master warning light, and the EICAS memo message.
B. The fire warning aural, the red master warning light, and the EICAS memo message.
C. The caution aural, the amber Caution lights, and the EICAS caution message.
D. The fire warning bell, the red Master Warning lights, and the red EICAS warning message FIRE WHEEL WELL.

Answer 50

D. The fire warning bell, the red Master Warning lights, and the red EICAS warning message FIRE WHEEL WELL.

Question 51

EICAS fire warning messages will be removed:

A. Automatically, when the fire is no longer sensed.
B. Manually, with the Cancel / Recall button.
C. When the fire bottle is discharged.
D. It cannot be removed from the EICAS.

Answer 51

A. Automatically, when the fire is no longer sensed.

Question 52

Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding the Cargo Compartment Fire Protection?

A. The forward and aft cargo compartments are divided into three detection zones each.
B. Seven fire extinguisher bottles are shared by FWD and AFT cargo compartments.
C. Pushing the CARGO FIRE DISCHARGE switch causes the immediate discharge of three rapid discharge extinguishing bottles.
D. Both A and B.

Answer 52

D. Both A and B.

Question 53

Which of the following occur when an engine fire switch is pulled?

A. Arms the selected compartment extinguisher valve.
B. The associated engine anti-ice valve closes.
C. The associated engine-driven hydraulic pump depressurizes.
D. All the above.

Answer 53

D. All the above.

Question 54

Smoke detection in the forward crew rest compartment will cause ____?

A. An EICAS caution message SMOKE REST UPR DR 1, and the Master Caution lights and beeper.
B. A beeper and flashing light on the 1L Flight Attendant panel.
C. Automatic discharge of the extinguisher agent in the crew rest compartment.
D. Answers A and B are correct.

Answer 54

A. An EICAS caution message SMOKE REST UPR DR 1, and the Master Caution lights and beeper.

Question 55

How many detector channels are there in each engine detector assembly?

A. Four
B. Two
C. One
D. Three

Answer 55

B. Two

Question 56

How many fire extinguisher bottles are there for the APU?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four

Answer 56

A. One

Question 57

How is the lavatory fire extinguisher discharged.

A. By pushing the discharge button on the nearest Flight Attendant station panel.
B. Automatically by the smoke detector when it senses smoke.
C. Automatically by the heat generated by a waste bin fire.
D. Remotely from the flight deck.

Answer 57

C. Automatically by the heat generated by a waste bin fire.

Question 58

Where is the fire extinguisher located in the lavatory?

A. Each lavatory has a fire extinguisher located in the ceiling.
B. Each lavatory has a fire extinguisher located beneath the sink area.
C. Each lavatory has a fire extinguisher located in a floor compartment.
D. Each lavatory has a fire extinguisher located on the door.

Answer 58

B. Each lavatory has a fire extinguisher located beneath the sink area.

Question 59

What provisions are there for testing the fire and overheat detection system?

A. The fire and overheat detection system has automatic fault testing only.
B. The fire and overheat detection system has manual fault testing only.
C. The fire and overheat detection system has both manual and automatic fault testing.
D. None of the above.

Answer 59

C. The fire and overheat detection system has both manual and automatic fault testing.

Question 60

While taxiing, will hot brakes alone generate enough heat to trigger the Wheel Well Fire Warning.

A. No.
B. Yes.
C. Sometimes, if the temperature goes above 9.0.
D. None of the above.

Answer 60

A. No.