General Knowledge 5

Question 1

What are the main issues with BLU HYD LO LVL

Answer 1

Not much. Affects only one spoiler per wing (spoiler 3)

Note that if the aircraft ends up in EMER ELEC CONFIG there will be no EMER GEN.

Batteries would become the only source of power, lasting 30 minutes. Attempting to start the APU would reduce this time

Question 2

When does BLU HYD LO LVL trigger?

Answer 2

Less than 2.4l reservoir contents

Question 3

When does RSVR OVHT (Y) trigger?

What temperature will the fault light remain illuminated on PTU and YELLOW ENG 2 PUMP pbs until?

Answer 3

Tempterature greater than 93 degrees

Fault lights remain until less than 88 degrees

Question 4

Can yellow hydraulic pressure be recovered for the approach after an overheat?

Answer 4

If the pbs extinguish, yellow pressure can be recovered.

If restored, there will no longer be LDG DIST PROC to apply and status will be removed

Question 5

Where can you find the overweight landing checklist?

Answer 5

QRH - ABN - MISC

Question 6

What are the immediate actions following an engine failure in the cruise?

Answer 6

Both levers MCT

Disconnect ATHR and select speed to avoid thrust reduction

Set a heading and pull

Check enroute MSA / PROG page and set an altitude

Question 7

When HYD B and Y fail, why use gravity gear extension?

Answer 7

To protect the green system