Misc Flashcards
What is the basic vertical mode for autopilot?
FPA: flight path angle
What happens when you press the TOGA button?
It activates the takeoff mode. It’s a FD only mode.
Can you engage autopilot in takeoff mode?
No
Can you use FPA mode in takeoff mode?
No
What AT mode does FPA (flt path angle) use?
SPD T
What AT mode does VS use?
SPD T
What AT mode does GS use?
SPD T
What AT mode does ALT use?
SPD T
What AT mode does ASEL (alt select) use?
SPD T
What AT mode does the speed function use?
SPD T
What AT mode does FLCH use?
SPD E
What AT mode does OVSP use?
SPD E
What AT mode does FMS speed function use?
SPD E
Can you use AT when you have a failed engine?
Yes
Max speed Vmmo
.82
Max altitude
41,000ft
What kind of engines?
GE CF34-10E turbofan
Max thrust rating
18,500lbs
How many stage compressor?
9
What’s on accessory gear box?
Alternator
IDG
Hydraulic pump
How many fuel injectors?
20
What does FADEC stand for?
Full Authority Digital Electronic Control
What does ATTCS stand for!
Automatic Takeoff Thrust Control System
How do you arm ATTCS
When either thrust lever is at TOGA on takeoff, or during a go around. Also can be activated when thrust levers above TOGA.
What does ATTCS do?
Provides RSV power during a takeoff or go around when an engine fails.
Highest allowed to fly?
As high as you want
Lowest we can fly enroute?
MEA
Or if within 25sm (22nm) from VOR, MOCA is ok
When in RVSM airspace what are the rules?
Remain within 200’ of altitude
Must use autopilot
When do we turn on seatbelt signs in a descent?
Through 18,000ft
When do we make announcements to PAX?
Takeoff announcement
Turbulence
15 min from TOD
Can capt and FO eat at the same time?
No
During flight bathroom break, how many flight attendants must stay on the floor?
2
If you leave your pilot seat above FL250, the other pilot needs oxygen mask on?
Yes
When do you notify dispatch of a reroute?
More than 100NM off course 4000ft change in altitud ETA change of 15mins + Any holding Any reroute going inside WATRS airspace
How do u calculate min fuel required?
Fuel to destination
Then most distant alternate
Then 45 mins
What’s min landing fuel
3500
What’s emergency fuel
2500
When do you need to be at the gate before first departure?
1hr
Gate delay rule 30 mins:
Make an announcement
Let pax know if they can leave the plane or not
Tarmac delay definition
2hrs from out time
Or
90 mins from on time
Taxi delay in effect, what should we do?
Give out snacks and drinks
Make sure there’s water for toilets and sinks
Toilets are operable
Notify dispatch
At 3hrs delay, aircraft must be
At the gate or
Remote spot with air stairs
Max distance from “adequate airport”
1hr
Crew on board before departure is ____ mins
30 mins
How can you tell if the DVDR fails the preflight test?
EICAS message: CVR AFT (FWD) FAIL
What happens when you rotate the OVHD PNL knob to the OFF position?
Illuminates all annunciator lights to full bright
Are the master warning and master caution lights tested with the ANNUNCIATORS TEST button?
No
Will the dome lights activate with the battery switches turned OFF?
No. Must have batteries on/AUTO
What causes the emergency lights to come on automatically?
Loss of DC bus 1 or if you turn off airplanes electrical power
What reason would cause the no smoking/fasten belts to turn on automatically?
1) if O2 masks are commanded to deploy from the OVHD panel
2) cabin pressure above 14,000’
What does it mean on the doors panel when the ON light is flashing?
Door is locked but access is requested
What does the IFE RACK (guarded) button control?
Power to the entire rack
With the IFE RACK button pushed in do you still have fan ventilation and smoke protection?
Yes
What does the IFE CONNECTIVITY panel provide?
The live TV Ka-Band connectivity system provides inflight broadband internet capability automatically
What is normal AC BUS priority?
1) On side IDG
2) AC BUS TIE
What is AC BUS TIE PRIORITY?
APU
GPU
IDG
How can you isolate IDG 1 from AC BUS 1?
Turn the IDG 1 switch to OFF
What does the illumination of an amber LED indicate beside the IDG knob?
1) which IDG to disconnect
2) in association with IDG 1(2) OIL caution on EICAS
When will the IDG OIL caution on the EICAS extinguish?
When the IDG is disconnected
How is an IDG disconnected?
Switch must be held in position for one second to mechanically disconnect the IDG
Can an IDG be reconnected in flight?
No
In cruise you receive an IDG 1 OFF BUS caution message. Where does AC BUS 1 now receive it’s electrical power?
AC BUS TIE powered by IDG 2
IDG 1 has failed and now AC BUS 1 is getting its power from IDG 2. You decide to start the APU. Where is AC BUS 1 getting its power now?
APU
During taxi you start the APU. The 2 min cool down is over and you stop eng 2. What is AC BUS 2’s power source?
APU