General Questions Flashcards
The potable water system is pressurized by
The pneumatic system
FASTEN SEAT BELT signs illuminate when cabin altitude exceeds __________ feet, regardless of switch position
11,300
NO SMOKING and EXIT signs illuminate when cabin altitude exceeds _________ feet, regardless of switch position
11,300
In the AUTO position, the NO SMOKING switch causes the
NO SMOKING AND EXIT signs to illuminate when landing gear is extended, and extinguish when landing gear is retracted.
If normal electrical power is lost, the following lights remain available:
Captain’s instrument panel (powered by CRT and flood lighting)
what is the minimum flight deck oxygen pressure for dispatch (prior to applying adjustments)
850 psi
Use of the auto pilot is required for:
Autoland Approaches
PRM Approaches
Non-precision approaches with reported ceilings less than 1000’ or visibility less than 3 miles.
United’s operating priorities:
Safe
Comfortable
On Time
Efficient
Pilot Duty Station:
During takeoff and landing and during critical maneuvers, the pilot monitoring (PM), must be in the ready position at the flight controls, but not actually touching them.
N/A
Below __________ feet AGL, the pilot flying should keep his hands and feet on the aircraft controls. Additionally, the PM should be in a position to take the controls.
2,500 feet AGL
Flight Mode Annunciation (FMAs).
During all phases of flight, both pilots must be aware of the FMAs and ensure they reflect the intended auto flight modes.
Takeoff - from the application of ________ to __________ the pilot flying must announce all FMA changes.
Approach - the PF must announce approach mode FMA changes.
All other times - PF should announce all FMA changes as work load permits
Takeoff Power
3,000 Feet AGL
Use of the autopilot is required for:
Autoland approach
PRM approaches
Non-precision approaches when weather is less than 1000’/3
Pilots may not be scheduled or a pilot may not except an assignment or takeoff if the pilot’s flight time will exceed the following:
100 hours in in any 672 consecutive hours.
1000 hours in any 365 calendar days
Flight Attendant Non-Normal Cominication: TEST
T. Type of non-normal or emergency
E. Evacuation (to prepare or not prepare)
S. Special instruction
T. Time remaining
When must landing distance be checked
Landing at other than planned airport Available runway less than 8,000' Reported braking action less than good. (Code 5) Non-Normal aircraft condition Tailwind Engine Inoperative
Holding:
How do you get to the holding page in the FMGC
Select F-PLN Key
Select LSK 1L
Select HOLD LSK 3L
Holding:
What are the three types of Holding Patterns
DATABASE
COMPUTED
PPOS
Holding:
If speed is Managed, when will the aircraft slow to holding speed.
It will slow at the DECEL point and will fly the lower of:
Inserted Speed
Green Dot Speed
ICAO Speed
Holding:
Will the FMGC consider maximum FAA holding speeds?
NO… Only recognizes ICAO Speed
Holding:
When in SEL Speed, when should you slow for the hold?
No earlier than 3 minutes prior.
Holding:
When entering a hold at a fix, what information do you give ATC?
FIX
TIME
ALTITUDE
Holding:
Four ways to exit a hold
IMM EXIT
Select HDG on the FCU
DIRECT TO any waypoint
Intercept LOC or ILS with the LOC or APPR button
Holding:
Max FAA domestic holding Speeds
Min holding alt to 6,000’ 200 knots
Above 6,000’ to 14,000’ 230 knots
Above 14,000’ 265 knots
Holding:
Max ICAO holding Speeds
Min holding Alt to 14,000 230 knots
Above 14,000 to 20,000 240 knots
Above 20,000’ 265 knots
Above 34,000’ .83 Mach
