LOE Prep Flashcards
When in NAV mode and the captured navigation signal is lost, what will the PFD show?
ROLL MODE
Due to an active runway change, Ground Control requests that you make a 180 degree turn.
The airport 10-9 page shows taxiway Alpha is 100 feet wide. Can you do it?
Yes. Airplane turn radius is 80 feet.
How will the APU react to a FIRE on the ground?
Pg 8-9 (SYS)
ON GROUND: Upon detection of the fire, the APU Control Unit (ACU) automatically closes the fuel and bleed air SOVs;
5 seconds later it discharges the fire bottle so the halon can remove O2 from fire; the external horn will sound.
Using the APU Fire checklist, describe how each step fights the fire or secures the APU. (In the air)
SM 8-12
IN AIR: Pressing Red Fire Light- Arms APU Squib, closes the APU Bleed Air Load Control Valve (LCV) and turns off the APU Fuel Pump to stop fuel from feeding the fire. Gen tripped OFF.
Pressing the green button, discharges the APU bottle to starve the fire of oxygen.
Describe what happens when an RTU fails. How do you regain cross-side tuning?
Push RTU Inhibit push button (located next to BTU) for the Failed RTU.
Press 1⁄2 RTU Button on operating RTU.
Describe the flight deck indications that a DOOR is not in a safe condition.
Which doors are not depicted on the synoptic page?
Passenger Door is RED because it is a non-plug door. Others are Amber.
2 doors not represented on the DOOR Page: Pilot Escape Hatch & the Aft Equipment Bay Door.
Describe how you would reduce the cabin temp in auto mode.
Adjust the temp adjustment knobs (Cockpit & Cabin Automatic Mode Temperature Control).
Explain the priority of EICAS messages. Which can be boxed?
Warning, Caution (Box), Status (Box), Advisory
What are the restrictions regarding operating the aircraft only on DC power? SM 13-6
5 Minute limit - the CRT Temperature limitations can be exceeded due to lack of airflow.
AC power is required to enable fan operation for CRT cooling.
Whose responsibility is it to pre-flight the emergency equipment?
Flight Deck - First Officer’s
Cabin - Flight Attendant’s
Pg 3-25 (CFM)
What occurs when the AFT CARGO SMOKE PUSH switch light is pressed? (4) (SM 8-14/15)
- Selects bay where the extinguishing agent will go.
- Arms extinguishers.
- Turns off Heater
- Air conditioning SOVs Close
Describe the flight deck indications of a stabilizer trim runaway.
Aural trim alarm after 3 seconds (clacker), trim indicator on STATUS PAGE indicates trim
movement.
Describe flight deck indications of an impending stall
AP DISC
CONT IGN
Stick shaker begins to shake the control column
Red Stall Light Illuminates on Glare shield
Stick Pusher forward
How would you disable a GPS receiver if directed to do so by an MEL?
FMS:
Index PG -
GNSS Control -
Select L1/2 to deselect GPS
Explain the function of the L/R BOOST PUMP. What are they a backup for? (SM 10-7)
A backup if the Main Ejector pumps fail.
Used to generate MOTIVE FLOW for MAIN and SCAV ejectors.
If one switch-light is selected, BOTH pumps operate when low fuel pressure/failure is detected.
Move fuel from collector tanks to engines.
The boost pumps are energized to assist the starting sequence.
Describe the advantage of having 3 independent HYD systems, provide an example of the redundancy provided by the 3 systems.
Increased Dispatch ability, Redundancy, Reliability; Example: All primary control surfaces (rudder, elevator, aileron, MFS) are powered by HYD SYS 1, 2 and 3.
Explain the difference between EICAS ICE (yellow) and ICE (green) advisory messages.
EICAS ICE (yellow) means there is ICE but no Anti-Ice Systems are energized;
ICE (green) Advisory means there
is icing, but the systems are powered and providing protection.
What does the PARKING BRAKE Warning message indicate? (2)
SM 14-41 Master Warning
- Parking Brake is set in the air (no WOW signal)
- Configured for takeoff with greater than 70% N1.
What will cause the EMER Lights to illuminate when selected to ARM
Loss of all AC or DC power
Explain how you positively identify a localizer
Listen to the Morse Code, or the station 3-4 letter identifier is displayed on the PFD.
If EICAS indicates 1600 psi, in aircraft N901XJ, can you depart?
Pg 1-2 (ODH): We must first reference the ODH after determining the amount of crewmembers
in the cabin.
If there is a Jump seater, the answer is NO.
If 2 crewmembers: YES.
With the Isolation Valve closed, how can the right side of the bleed air manifold be pressurized?
The right engine
Explain how you would configure the aircraft to comply with an Aerodata bleeds closed takeoff.
-Leave APU ON
How do you determine the water level of the potable water tanks?
View potable tank water level indicators on forward galley
What happens when you push the APU FIRE PUSH switch light? (SM 8-12)
GEN OFF
Squibs ARM/PUSH TO DISCH light illuminates
Fuel SOV and LCV close
APU fire shutoff relay is energized to shutdown the APU by closing the fuel solenoid valve
An Amber boxed “A” appears on the PFD, what does this mean?
Aileron mistrim (AP is engaged and you need to re-trim the ailerons)
List 5 things that function off the Pneumatic system
- Cowl A/I
- Wing A/I
- Pressurization
- Air Conditioning
- Engine Starting (ATS)
Oil quantities must be at least ___% for dispatch
40%
Why do we have 1 slow discharge and one rapid discharge Halon bottle for the Cargo Compartment(s)?
- Cargo smoke detectors may mistake Halon for Smoke
- Limitation: must be within 60 minutes of a suitable airport, so its safer to have 1 slower discharger for the duration of that time vs. all rapid, and risk an additional fire with no more protection
5 ways to DISC the AP if the main button on the control wheel fails?
- YD DISC
- FCP AP DISC BAR
- TOGA
- Stab Trim split
- FCP AP ENG button
2 ways to ID a LOC frequency?
- PFD letter identifier…only present if it has DME as well.
- RTU Morse Code
How can you tell which Pressure Controller is in use?
“PRESS CONT1” or 2 will be shown in lower right hand corner on the ECS page!
Selecting the 1/2 button on RTU will:
Select control of the cross-side system.
Cross-side tune. Put the respective frequency on opposite RTU.
When will the Automatic Powered Crossflow Valve transfer fuel into the lesser tank?
When a fuel imbalance of more than 200 lbs exists between the wing tanks, the fuel system computer starts the XFLOW pump.
Stops when fuel quantity of the LOW tank exceeds the other tank by 50lbs.
Will know AUTO XFLOW is operating because of Status Message, and on Fuel Synoptic page
FUEL IMBALANCE caution message appears when:
there is over 800lbs imbalance between wing tanks
The ISOL Valve does 3 things automatically (regardless of switch position CLSD or OPEN): SM 18-5
- Opens when both engine PRSOVs are closed, and the APU is supplying Bleed Air to the Manifold (LCV open)
- Cycles open/closed during cross-bleed engine starts, or Right Engine start using APU bleed or EXT ground air
- Cycles open/closed during AUTO transfer of bleeds between the APU and Engines
The ISOL Valve cannot be motored open when: (2)
- Either Engine is supplying bleed air to the manifold
- Cowl/wing A/I is ON
How can the pilot have configuration control of the ISOL switch? (vs the ACSC having control)
Will there be any system protection?
BLEED VALVE knob to MANUAL
ISOL switch will continue to operate Automatically via ACSC for system protection and engine start ops
Which Hydraulic Pumps come on for Landing?
All 6! (HYD B pumps comes on when flaps not 0 deg and 1 IDG is operating, and bus is powered).
Makes flight controls more effective…a lot of hydraulics will be in use.
When do the HYD B pumps operate when in AUTO? SM 11-8
BUS is powered, 1 GEN online, and flaps are not at 0 deg.
Which HYD pump will come on with ADG deployment/emergency power, regardless of switch position?
HYD 3B
What compartments on the CRJ 900 are pressurized? (5)
Flight deck,
Passenger cabin,
Avionics bay (in the belly),
FWD and AFT cargo compartments
How does the APU respond to FIRE in the air vs. on the ground? SM 8-9
APU will shut down in air or on the ground, and the fire discharge bottle deploys automatically ON THE GROUND only.
In the AIR, the flight crew must discharge the bottle.
What drives the Accessory Gearbox? What is mounted on the AGB?
N2 compressor.
3-2-1
3 pumps (Engine lubrication, fuel, and hydraulic EDPs 1 & 2)
2 sparks (FADEC Alternator, IDGs)
1 Air Turbine Starter
How many SLATS positions are there?
2 positions.
In the 1, 8 or 20 detent: Slats are at 20 degrees.
In the 30 or 45 detent: Slats are at 25 degrees.
Either of the AUTO XFER switch lights on the overhead panel will be accompanied by a Caution when:
A short was detected in the system and cross side electricity cannot be acquired.
A transfer of electricity was inhibited on purpose, as protection.
(Used to disable automatic transfer of associated IDG. FAIL light indicates a fault preventing auto transfer.)