Jim's Notes Pelesys Questions Flashcards
Some/most of the questions that are not duplicated in other decks
(322) Overhead Flight Crew Rest (OFCR) may be occupied by ___ UNITED pilots trained in the use of crew rest evac routes, firefighting procedures, and depressurization procedures. The entrance door must remain closed and locked at all times ____. Door must be secured open below 10,000’ when occupied.
Two,
except when occupied for taxi, takeoff, or landing
(322) Overhead Attendant Crew Rest (OACR) may be occupied by?
(322) Overhead Attendant Crew Rest (OACR) may be occupied by crewmembers trained in the use of crew rest evacuation routes, firefighting procedures, and depressurization procedures.
What happens to the cabin lights near the flight deck when the door is opened?
Cabin lighting near flight deck door is auto dimmed when flight deck door is opened if an engine running
Where is the sterile flight deck light and when does it operate?
A white sterile flight deck light is located in the hallway on the ceiling panel above the flight deck door. The light automatically illuminated when altitude is below 10,000 feet MSL, and parking brake not set.
When do the EMERGENCY lights illuminate automatically when armed?
EMER LIGHTS -Armed - emergency light illuminate automatically with loss of DC power.
What does the IND LTS switch in TEST do?
IND LTS switch in TEST illuminate all annunciator lights full bright, after 10 seconds, the lights dim.
What does the EMER LIGHTS switch on FA panel control? What has priority FA panel or Flight deck?
The emergency lighting system can also be controlled by the EMER LIGHTS switch on flight attendant panel. Bypasses flight deck emergency lights switch.
Where does pilot oxygen pressure show?
Pilot Oxygen pressure shows on the MFD status display.
What message will the crew see if the crew oxygen supply is low?
The EICAS message CREW OXYGEN LOW alerts the pilots of a low oxygen pressure condition.
Why does the cabin have supplemental oxygen packs?
Passenger cabin is equipped with supplemental oxygen packs to accommodate flights that, in the event of a decompression, would deplete the built-in oxygen supply before descent to 10,000 feet. (200B/C/322)
What are the sources of bleed air?
Bleed air can be supplied by the Engines, APU, or a Ground air source
When is APU bleed air available in flight?
In flight, APU bleed air is available below approximately 22,000 feet.
Why is single pack operation not recommended for ground ops?
Ground operations, single Pack operation is not recommended because
1) it does not reduce APU fuel consumption, 2) it causes higher flight line noise levels
If both packs are in standby cooling mode, or if one pack inoperative and the other in standby cooling, pack operation ____ regardless of altitude or temperature to maintain pressurization.
continues
What does the EICAS message PACK MODE L/R mean?
For certain internal malfunctions, pack control automatically uses standby cooling mode as a backup to the normal mode. The EICAS advisory message PACK MODE L/R is displayed.
Flight deck receives 100% fresh air from the left pack at a higher flow to ____.
prevent smoke entering the flight deck
Recirculation fans ____ and allow packs to operate at a reduced flow. When one or both are
turned off, packs operated at full flow, cabin air exchange rate increases
enhance cabin ventilation
When are foot and shoulder heaters available?
Foot and shoulder heaters are available in flight only.
Do the aft and bulk cargo share bleed air heating systems?
The aft and bulk cargo compartments have independent bleed air heating systems.
How is the forward cargo compartment heated?
The forward cargo compartment is heated by air from the forward equipment ventilation system.
On the ground, the ground crew call horn will sound and an EICAS advisory message will be displayed when?
forward equipment cooling system is inoperative.
Equipment Cooling switch showing OVRD means what?
OVRD indicates
1) both equipment cooling fans failed, or
2) smoke override mode automatically selected or
3) smoke override mode is manually selected (AUTO not visible) or
4) forward cargo switches armed
LDG ALT selector - does what?
LDG ALT selector - When pulled ON, removes FMC landing altitude. Rotating L or R manually sets landing altitude. Pushing the selector in resets the FMC landing altitude.
LDG ALT on EICAS displays departure airport landing altitude until more than halfway to destination airport or ____, then destination airport landing altitude displays.
when more than 400NM from departure airport
Engine Anti-ice selector must be ____ for the engine anti-ice to operate on the ground.
ON
Can Wing AI be used on the ground?
Wing anti-ice can be operated in flight only. WAI is inhibited on the ground.
How does the Engine AI work in AUTO in flight?
In flight, when the ENGINE ANTI-ICE selector in AUTO, engine anti-ice is automatic. When detected, the engine
anti-ice vales open and bleed air is automatically supplied to the engine inlets.
When is Wing AI inhibited after takeoff
If the TAT is above 10°C, both manual and automatic wing anti-ice operation is inhibited for 5 min after T/O.
Where is Engine AI displayed when the valves are open?
Above the N1
Where is Wing AI displayed with the valves open?
Below N1
In AUTO - An additional wing anti-ice inhibit, independent of TAT, is active during the takeoff phase of flight.
Automatic wing anti-ice operation is inhibited when both the following conditions are true:
1) FMC in TAKEOFF phase (climb thrust not yet commanded)
2) Less than 10 minutes after takeoff.
INOP displayed in the WINDOW HEAT Switches indicates what?
overheat, system fault, switch OFF.
What flight deck windows are heated?
All flight deck windows are electrically heated
How are the forward flight deck windows heated?
The forward windows have exterior surface anti-icing and interior surface anti-fogging protection.
How are the side flight deck windows heated?
The side windows have interior surface anti-fogging only.
When does the autopilot add rudder commands?
Autopilot rudder commands are added only when LAND 3 or LAND 2 is annunciated.
On rollout how does the autopilot steer the aircraft on the ground?
During autolanding and initial rollout, the autopilot controls the rudder and nose wheel steering.
How can you disengage ALL autopilot modes?
All MCP modes can be disengaged by disconnecting the autopilot and turning both F/D switches OFF.
How do you disarm VNAV, LNAV, LOC and APP modes
The VNAV, LNAV, LOC and APP modes can be disarmed by pushing the switch a second time before capture.
What happens if an AFDS (Autopilot) mode degrades?
When an engaged AFDS mode degrades, the autopilot remains in an attitude-stabilizing mode based on inertial data.
If the degradation persists, an amber line is drawn through the affected FMA. If the degradation continues, the EICAS Caution message AUTOPILOT displays (degraded mode).
What can cause a steering bar to disappear on the flight director?
A flight director mode failure causes the respective steering bar to disappear.
The stall and overspeed protection functions also cause the pitch flight director bar to disappear.
What is the difference between LAND 3 and LAND 2?
LAND 3 - the level of redundancy is such that a single fault cannot prevent the autopilot system from making an automatic landing (fail operational).
LAND 2 - the level of redundancy is such that a single failure cannot cause significant deviation from the flight path (fail passive).
What does NO AUTOLAND mean?
NO AUTOLAND annunciated when AFDS redundancy is unable to make an automatic landing.
What are the autothrottle modes?
Autothrottle Modes are: THR, THR REF, IDLE, HOLD, SPD
What does THR REF autothrottle mode mean?
THR REF is displayed when thrust is to the selected thrust limit displayed on EICAS.
When can the AFDS capture the LOC?
The AFDS captures the localizer(LOC) when within range and within 120° of localizer track.
When is TOGA mode armed in flight?
In flight, (not takeoff) TO/GA is armed whenever the flaps are not retracted or at glideslope capture.
When is ROLLOUT armed and when does it engage?
Rollout - (armed) - Displays below 1500’ RA, engages below 2 feet RA
What is VNAV SPD
VNAV SPD - The AFDS maintains the FMC speed displayed above the PFD speed tape
What is VNAV ALT
VNAV ALT - In VNAV when a conflict occurs between the VNAV profile and the MCP altitude
What is VNAV PTH
VNAV PTH - The AFDS maintains the FMC/CDU altitude or descent path with pitch commands.
What are the 3 forms of flight envelope protection?
Three forms of flight envelope protection are in the autopilot. Bank Angle, Stall (Above 500’), Overspeed.
When will the autothrottle not automatically engage (autothrottle wakeup)?
When the pitch mode is FLCH SPD or TO/GA, or
the aircraft is below 400’ above airport on takeoff,
or below 100’ RA on approach,
the autothrottle will not automatically engage.
Autothrottle disconnect occurs automatically:
If a fault in the engaged autothrottle mode is detected, When either reverse lever is raised to idle reverse, manual override of throttles after they begin to retard on landing, or both eng’s shut down.
What keeps autothrottle from being engaged on Takeoff until after 400’?
If TO/GA switch in not pushed on takeoff roll by 50K, Autothrottle cannot be engaged until 400 feet AGL.
In autoflight Go Around what does pushing the TOGA switches once do? Twice?
For an Autoflight Go-Around the first push of either TO/GA switch, autothrottles engage in THR mode for a 2,000 FPM climb, the second push engages the THR REF mode, to provide full Go-Around thrust.
What two things does pushing the A/P DISENGAGE bar down do?
1) *Disables bank angle protection.
2) Disengages all three autopilots.
6. 40.20.2
What will you see on the MCP during initial power-up?
MCP initial power up:
Speed - 200K;
heading - 360;
altitude - 10,000
When does IAS change to MACH on climb?
During climb, IAS/MACH automatically changes from IAS to MACH at .84 MACH.
When does MACH change to IAS on descent?
During descent, IAS/MACH automatically changes from MACH to IAS at 310 KIAS.
What does BANK LIMIT selector in AUTO do?
BANK LIMIT selector in AUTO varies between 15-25 degrees depending on TAS.
How can APP mode be disengaged after LOC and/or GS capture?
After localizer and/or glideslope capture, APP mode can be disengaged by:
Engaging TO/GA,
disengaging autopilot and turning both flight director switches off.
How long does a green box last around activated or engaged modes?
10 Seconds
When does the Voice Recorder operate and what does it record?
The flight deck voice recorder operates any time AC power is available.
Digitally records 4 channels/last 2 hours.
What does an ALL CALL (55) do?
An ALL CALL (55) from the flight deck produces a chime and call light flashes at FA stations.
Pushing the CAB transmitter select switch twice within 1 sec does what?
places a priority call to station 1L.
What does the glareshield CANC switch do?
Glare shield CANC switch removes messages from the MFD. Same function as MFD CANCEL prompt
How is power interruption prevented during AC power source changes?
During power source transfers on the ground (e.g. APU generator to an Engine generator) Operating sources are momentarily paralleled to prevent power interruption.
What happens when an engine is started with it’s GEN switch ON?
When an engine is started with the GEN CTRL switch ON, the respective main bus is powered.
What can the APU GEN power?
The APU generator is identical to the IDGs and can power either or both main busses.
What will cause an IDG to disconnect automatically?
High generator drive temperature causes the IDG to disconnect automatically.
What causes the APU to start inflight regardless of switch position?
In flight, when both transfer busses are unpowered, the APU starts automatically regardless of selector position.
How can you electrically disconnect an IDG from the busses?
The IDG can be electrically disconnected from the busses by pushing the GENERATOR CONTROL switch to OFF or by selecting an available external power source prior to engine shutdown.
What causes the external power AVAIL light to illuminate?
When either the Pri or Sec Ext power source voltage and frequency are within limits, the AVAIL illuminates.
What can the secondary external power, power?
The secondary ext power can power the left and right main busses.
What is power priority for main AC busses in flight?
In Flight, the priority for powering the left and right main busses is: Respective IDG, APU, Opposite IDG.
What powers the ground service bus?
Ground Service Bus is normally powered by the Rt Main Bus, alternate power is PRI EXT Power and APU.
What does the Ground Service Bus power?
Ground Service Bus powers: Battery chargers, Left forward fuel pump, Miscellaneous cabin lights and outlets.
What does turning off the CABIN AND UTILITY POWER switch do?
Pushing the CABIN AND UTILITY POWER switch to OFF removes power from:
Gnd Service Bus (except battery chargers and left forward fuel pump), Utility busses, galleys,
When does the backup electircal system power one or both transfer busses?
(APP) selected
Self test after eng start
Only one main AC gen is avail
power to one or both AC busses lost.
How many TRU’s does the main electrical system have?
The main DC electrical system uses 4 transformer rectifier units to produce DC power.
What powers the DC flight control system?
The primary power source for the flight control DC system are left and right backup generator PMG’s.
What does the Standby Electrical System power?
Standby Electrical System can power selected Flight Instruments, Comm, Navigation systems Flight Control systems.
What does the Standby Electrical System consist of?
Standby Electrical System consist of the:
Main Battery,
Standby Inverter,
Rat Generator,
C1 and C2 TRU’s.
What does the main battery provide power to?
The Main battery provides standby power to the:
Hot Battery Bus;
Battery Bus;
Standby Inverter;
left and center DC flight control busses;
Captains fight instrument bus.
What does the standby inverter (on the standby electrical system) power?
The standby inverter powers the AC standby bus if the left transfer bus is not powered
What is the RAT automatically deployed?
The RAT is automatically deployed if both AC transfer busses lose power, or Manually with the switch.
What does a DRIVE light indicate on an IDG?
Generator DRIVE light indicates low IDG oil pressure.
Is the PA system powered with AC power removed?
YES
What does BACKUP GEN OFF indicate?
BACKUP GEN OFF lights indicate a backup generator failure, a circuit fault or the switch is off.
Secondary Engine Indications are automatically displayed when any of following occur:
Displays initially receive power
FUEL CONTROL switch moved to CUTOFF in flight
Engine fire switch pulled in flight
Secondary engine parameter exceeded
N2 RPM below idle in flight
FUEL FLOW ENG alert message displayed
On takeoff EGT is in the amber band. Is this OK?
The EGT is often in the amber band for takeoff, this is acceptable.
In the normal mode, the EEC sets thrust by controlling what engine indication?
EPR (200A/B)
N1 (200C/322).
When does the EEC switch to ALTN mode and what does the thrust lever control after?
If the required signals are not available to operate in the normal mode, the EEC automatically uses the ALTN mode. The EEC schedules N1 as a function of thrust lever position.
(200A/B) Indications of EEC has switched to Soft ALTN
EPR is blank.
The EEC provides N1 and N2 red line overspeed protection how?
the EEC commands reduced fuel flow.
What does the FUEL CONTROL switch control during and autostart?
FUEL CONTROL to RUN opens spar valve, the EEC opens engine fuel valve and energizes the ignitor(s) at the appropriate N2 RPM.
What engine params are not monitored during and automatic engine start?
The autostart system does not monitor oil pressure and oil temperature.
On the ground when does autostart not attempt a second engine start?
On the ground, the autostart does not attempt a second start due to: (SAND)
Starter shaft failure,
Air insufficient,
No N1 rotation,
Duty cycle exceeded.
How many autostart attempts will the EEC make on the ground?
On the ground, the autostart may attempt 2 starts. (200A/B) 3 start attempts for the (200C/322).
How many autostart attempts with the EEC make in flight?
In flight the autostart system makes continuous start attempts, until eng starts, pilot aborts the
start, or EGT limit is exceeded - then only temporarily discontinued for cooling, not aborted. (All)
What provides power for the igniters?
Main AC is the normal power source for ignition. Standby AC power provides a backup source.
What happens in a manual start when the FUEL CONTROL switch is set to RUN?
Manual start. Ignition and fuel are provided as soon as the FUEL CONTROL switch is positioned to RUN.
What happens when the EEC detects an engine flameout, and how is it detected?
AUTO-RELIGHT- When the EEC detects an engine flameout, both ignitors are activated.
A flameout is detected when a rapid decrease in N2 occurs, or N2 is less than idle RPM.
What does REV in amber above the EPR (200A/B) N1 (200C/322) mean?
The reverser is in transit. Turns green when fully deployed.
When will ENGINE FAIL be displayed on the PFD during takeoff?
The red ENG FAIL time-critical warning is displayed on the PFD if actual thrust is less than commanded thrust during takeoff with airspeed between 65 knots and 6 knots prior to V1.
If the APU starts automatically in flight, how it is turned off?
Moving the selector to ON then OFF
What causes the APU to autostart in flight?
If both AC transfer busses lose power.
In attended mode what does the EICAS message APU LIMIT mean?
The APU will continue to run but has
for High EGT, low oil pressure, or high oil temperature.
What do pilot control inputs command?
3 Primary Flight Computers
4 Actuator Control Electronics
What do the flaperons do?
Flaperons are used for roll control. For increased lift, they move down and aft in proportion to flap extensio
When does the rudder become aerodynamically effective?
At approx 60 knots
On the ground what do the pitch trim switches do?
On the ground the stabilizer is directly positioned with the pitch trim switches.
In flight what do the pitch trim switches do?
In flight, the pitch trim switches do not position the stab directly; they provide inputs to change the trim reference speed.
What is the priority for pitch trim switch input
Alternate pitch trim commands have priority over wheel pitch trim commands in all flight control modes.
Does moving the alternate pitch trim levers disconnect the autopilot?
Moving the alternate pitch trim levers will not disconnect the autopilot but does move the stabilizer.
If the stabilizer is manually shut down or failed in Normal mode can you still trim the aircraft?
In the normal flight control mode, when the stabilizer is manually shut down or failed, pitch trim is still available.
Pilot pitch trim inputs change the trim reference speed and then reposition the elevator to trim the aircraft.
How is the stabilizer greenband calculated?
The stabilizer greenband is calculated using the FMC inputs of CG, gross weight, takeoff thrust and V1.