General Flashcards
How must the circling minima be adjusted around mountainous terrain?
200 feet must be added to the CAT D circling minima or 1000 feet, which ever is higher.
When is it suggested that a pilot begin a descent when following a CDFA profile?
0.3 nm from TOD.
Which is the only checklist that should be done silently?
The after landing checklist.
What main cabin precaution should be taken when leaving the aircraft overnight?
Ensure the courtesy lights switch is in the OFF position.
With that cabin courtesy lights switch set to AUTO, how do the lights behave?
Courtesy lights are illuminated when the main door is open.
How are the emergency lights powered? How long do they last?
Through 4 dedicated batteries that get charged through DC Essential Bus 2.
15 minutes.
How are the aisle emergency evacuation strips illuminated?
They aren’t powered. They’re photoluminescent tape. The cabin lights must be on for 15 minutes to provide enough energy to illuminate them on the first flight of the day.
What are the positions of the overhead panel emergency lights switch and what happens as each is selected?
OFF - Lights will not receive power and the dedicated batteries powering them will not be recharged (used in ground safe mode).
ARM - Dedicated batteries receive charge, lights illuminate in an electrical emergency.
ON - Lights are switched on.
The FA can override the pilot selection from the cabin panel.
How many static wicks are installed on the EMB-145 LR? What is the minimum required for flight?
22 with a minimum of 13 (9 missing).
How many static wicks are installed on the EMB-145 XR? What is the minimum required for flight?
26 with a minimum of 17 (9 missing).
