MQF Flashcards
What is the wind limit for operating the upper cargo door?
b. 40 Knots
- What is the maximum wind speed with the upper cargo door held open in the 85
or 165 degree positions?
c. 52 Knots
- What is the approximate wingspan on the MD11?
a. 169 feet 6 inches (51.6 meters)
- On what runway width is a 180 degree turn NOT authorized?
c. A 150 foot runway
- The Miscellaneous Systems Controller controls all the following except?
c. Pressurization Schedule and outflow valve
- At what altitude will the level one CREW REST OPEN alert be displayed if the
Crew Rest Module is not properly stowed and latched?
b. At or below 17750 Feet
- What is the normal source of pneumatics for each of the three air systems?
a. Associated engine
- What alternate sources of air are available if the normal source is not available?
b. APU on the ground only, external air on the ground, any other operating engine.
- What is the source of hot air for engine cowl anti-ice?
a. Associated engine only
- The Environmental System Controller (ESC) directs two Pneumatic System Controllers (PSCs), three Air Conditioning Controllers (ACCs), two Cabin Pressure
Controllers (CPCs), and which other controller?
c. Manifold failure controller
- The Manifold Failure Detection System (MFDS) can detect leaks in the Center
Accessory Compartment (CAC), horizontal stabilizer anti-ice system, three
pneumatic systems and air conditioning packs, and which other area?
b. Tail pylon area
- How is the air temperature adjusted when the crew selects a new compartment temperature?
b. Pack outlet temperatures are adjusted and trim air is added as needed
- Conditioned air is provided to cockpit, courier, and which other compartment?
a. Cargo
- How are the packs turned off when the crew is ready for engine start?
a. Selecting ignition A, B, or OVRD will shut off all operating packs
- How is the avionics compartment kept cool?
b. A series of cooling fans supplies air to the avionic racks
- How is avionics cooling air normally routed for exhaust in flight?
a. Air is routed into an exhaust manifold and dumped overboard through the venturi
- How is avionics cooling air normally routed for exhaust on the ground?
b. Exhaust fans draw the air into the exhaust manifold and discharge some of the air overboard
- The AVNCS FAN FLOW switch will illuminate if cabin altitude is >10,000’, cabin inflow is too low for pressurization, and which other condition?
a. Low flow through the avionics
- How is the Center Accessory Compartment (CAC) ventilated?
b. Similar to the avionics compartment, air is supplied by cooling fans
- In which regime does the tunnel ventilation system use a fan to pull air from the
cabin and distribute it to the area under the cabin floor?
c. On the ground only
- Which of the cargo compartments are both heated and ventilated?
a. Forward and aft cargo compartments
- Pressurized areas on the aircraft include the Center Accessory Compartment (CAC), flight deck, courier, and which other compartment?
b. Avionics compartment
- What function do the pressure relief valves provide?
a. Limit the cabin differential pressure to 9.1 PSI
- When does the Cabin Pressure Controller (CPC) pre-pressurize the aircraft with the CPC in AUTO?
c. When the slats are extended
- What altitude does the Cabin Pressure Controller (CPC) pre-pressurize the aircraft to with the CPC in AUTO?
a. 100’ below takeoff field elevation
- When does the Cabin Pressure Controller (CPC) begin scheduling the cabin altitude for cruise flight with the CPC in AUTO?
b. Aircraft altitude exceeds 5,000’ above departure field elevation
- When does the Environmental System Controller (ESC) restore pneumatics and air conditioning after takeoff with the ESC is in AUTO?
a. Thrust is reduced to climb power
- What is the normal position of the ISOL valves during flight with the environmental system controller (ESC) in AUTO?
b. Closed
- Sources that provide air to a pneumatic system air conditioning pack include the respective engine, any other engine, APU or which other source?
c. External pneumatics
- How does the environmental systems controller (ESC) prevent engine exhaust from entering the aircraft when the APU is supplying pneumatics to manifold 2 with engines 1 and 3 running?
a. Packs using pneumatics from manifold 2 are commanded off
- What are the FMA indications when the autopilots or autothrottles are OFF but available?
a. “AP OFF” or “ATS OFF” is displayed with a WHITE box surrounding the applicable FMA windows
- What are the FMA indications when the autopilots or autothrottles are OFF and not available?
b. “AP OFF” or “ATS OFF” is displayed with an AMBER box surrounding the applicable FMA windows
- What are the FMA indications when the autopilots or autothrottles are initially disconnected either manually or automatically?
c. “AP OFF” or “ATS OFF” is displayed with a flashing RED box surrounding the applicable FMA windows
- What altitude will the Auto Flight System (AFS) be commanded to during a Level Change climb or descent?
c. The altitude displayed in the Flight Control Panel (FCP) altitude window
- What altitude will the Auto Flight System (AFS) be commanded to during a PROF climb or descent?
a. Altitude constraints displayed in large font of the F-PLN page, final altitude equals FCP selected value
- What altitude constraints will be honored by the Autopilot /Fight Director (AP/FD) system while conducting a Level Change descent or climb (speed on PITCH and CLB THRUST or IDLE CLAMP)?
c. Altitudes in the Flight Control Panel (FCP) altitude window
- What does Speed on PITCH mean?
a. The Autopilot/Flight Director (AP/FD) pitch commands will acquire and/or maintain the selected speed target. Thrust will be fixed
- What does the term Speed on THRUST mean?
a. The Autothrottle system (ATS) commands will acquire and/or maintain the selected speed target.
- Which of the following is TRUE concerning FMS SPD mode and PROF mode?
b. FMS SPD mode is independent of PROF mode
- What are the three windows of the FMA called (reading left to right)?
c. SPEED, ROLL (Lateral), ALTITUDE (Vertical)
- What is controlling Aircraft airspeed with THRUST displayed in magenta in the Speed Window?
c. Throttles, FMS generated (Speed on TRUST)
- What is controlling Aircraft airspeed with PITCH displayed in white in the Speed Window?
a. Aircraft pitch (Speed on PITCH)
- What will be displayed in the FMA Altitude (Vertical) window during a Level Change descent?
c. IDLE CLAMP in white
- What will be displayed in the FMA Altitude (Vertical) window during a PROF Climb?
a. CLIMB THRUST in magenta
- What will be displayed in the FMA Altitude (Vertical) window during a Level Change Climb?
b. CLIMB THRUST in white
- Where will the ATS OFF box be located with the aircraft climbing or descending with Speed on Pitch and the ATS OFF?
b. Around the Altitude (Vertical) window
- Where will the ATS OFF box be located with the aircraft climbing or descending with Speed on Thrust?
a. Around the Speed window
- What autopilot is engaged when a cyan AP is displayed below the Roll (Lateral) window?
b. Both autopilots (autopilot LAND mode)
- What is indicated by a magenta V/S in the Altitude (Vertical) FMA while on descent?
b. A “below path” condition
- What is indicated by a white V/S in the Altitude (Vertical) FMA?
b. The crew has commanded a descent in a speed on THRUST mode
- Which of the following FMA annunciations will indicate protection is provided for F-PLN page LARGE FONT FMS altitude constraints?
a. V/S annunciated in magenta
- What is the indication a commanded speed cannot be maintained?
a. The speed and mode in the SPEED FMA will flash alternately
- What does it mean when the FMA speed control window target and control mode alternately flashes?
b. The commanded IAS/MACH cannot be maintained
- What will be shown in the FMA when in NAV and the Altitude Select knob is pulled during decent?
a. PITCH (white) / NAV (magenta) / IDLE CLAMP (white)
- When is the AP/FD GO-AROUND (GA) mode available?
a. Radio altitude (RA) less than 2500’ and flaps or slats extended
- FMS descent mode can be identified by the active PERF mode displaying DES on the MCDU and which additional indication?
b. Display of the Vertical Deviation Indicator (VDI) on the Navigation Display (ND)
- What does the FMA color Magenta indicate?
a. FMS generated or derived data
- What does the FMA color White indicate?
b. Pilot selected data
- How does the FMS correct back to vertical path (PROF) in ECON or POLICY DES mode if above path?
c. FMS reverts to speed on PITCH and IDLE thrust and increases commanded speed to Mmo +.02 or ECON +20
- At what altitude is NAV guidance available in FD Mode?
c. 100’ AGL
- On takeoff, what is the lowest altitude that PROF will engage?
b. 400’ AGL
- Which statement is TRUE regarding descents in POLICY speed mode?
b. FMS will sacrifice SPEED to maintain PATH
- Which statement is TRUE regarding descents in EDIT speed mode?
a. FMS will sacrifice PATH to maintain commanded speed
- How many consecutive start attempts is the APU limited to?
b. 2
- Inflight, what can the APU can provide?
b. Electrical power only
- During a normal APU start; what controls starter operation, fuel scheduling, ignition and surge bleed airflow?
a. Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
- What power source is required to start the APU?
b. Aircraft battery
- What fuel source(s) are available for APU start and operation?
c. Battery powered DC fuel pump prior to AC power being available, then #2 tank left aft AC fuel pump
- What system controller is responsible for APU start/stop operation?
a. Miscellaneous System Controller (MSC)
- When the APU is started by pressing the APU START/STOP switch on the APU panel when does it provide electrical power?
b. When the APU Power switch on the electrical panel is selected ON
- When the APU is started by pressing the APU PWR switch on the Electrical
panel when does it provide electrical power?
a. Automatically after the APU is started
- With the APU running, what is required in order to have APU air available for engine start?
a. Ensure the APU air switch on the Air Panel is selected to ON
- What are the four different sources of electrical power available to the aircraft?
b. IDG (3), APU (1), Ground Power, and ADG
- How do the AC busses operate in parallel?
a. Automatically through the AC tie bus
- How does the APU generator provide power to the AC system?
b. Through is own independent supply network
- Why can’t the APU generator power the AC tie bus?
a. Because the APU cannot be connected to the AC tie bus
- How does the AC ground service bus allow ground servicing of the aircraft without energizing the whole electrical system?
a. By distributing power to those components essential to ground servicing operations
- What is the power source priority for the AC generator busses?
a. Associated IDG, APU generator, AC tie bus
- What is the power source priority for the AC tie bus?
c. External power, Any IDG
- How many TR units are there in the MD11 electrical system?
c. 4
- What is the normal power source for the DC busses?
c. Four 75 amp TR units
- The DC tie bus is normally operated in parallel (RCCBs closed). When isolated (RCCBs open), what is the power source for DC bus 1?
a. TR1 from AC Gen Bus 1
- The DC tie bus is normally operated in parallel (RCCBs closed). When isolated (RCCBs open), what is the power source for DC bus 2?
a. TR 2A from AC Gen Bus 2
- The DC tie bus is normally operated in parallel (RCCBs closed). When isolated (RCCBs open), what is the power source for DC bus 3?
b. TR 3 from Right Emergency AC Bus
- What is the normal power source for the battery bus?
a. TR 2A and TR 2B
- Which of the following can provide power to the battery bus with the loss of normal AC power?
a. Aircraft battery
- The main components of the Emergency Power system include the aircraft battery, static inverter, ADG, and which other component?
a. Battery charger
- Components tested when the EMER PWR selector is placed to ARM during the preflight emergency power test include the ADG circuits, battery charger, static inverter and which other component?
c. Left EMER AC and DC busses
- Once the emergency power system is armed, how is it activated?
b. Automatically when either the left emergency AC or DC bus is de-energized
- Approximately how many minutes of electrical power will the battery provide as the only source of emergency electrical power?
a. 15 Minutes
- When the emergency power system is activated and the Air Driven Generator (ADG) is deployed in Hydraulic Mode, approximately how many minutes of electrical power will the available?
b. 90 Minutes
- When the emergency power system is activated and the Air Driven Generator (ADG) is deployed in Electric Mode, approximately how many minutes of electrical
power will the available?
c. Unlimited through the battery charger
- When operating on emergency battery power only (no IDG, ADG, or APU) which
item is NOT available?
c. ILS 1
- When the emergency power system is activated, what additional items are powered when the Air Driven Generator (ADG) is deployed in Hydraulic Mode?
c. None
- When the emergency power system is activated and the Air Driven Generator (ADG) is deployed in the Hydraulic Mode, what electrical buss(es) is/are powered by the ADG to allow battery life to be extended to 90 minutes?
a. L Emer AC Bus (LEAC), eliminating the requirement for the Static inverter
- If the emergency power system is activated (EMER PWR ON light illuminated) and normal AC power becomes available, how is the emergency power systems reset?
c. Select the EMER PWR selector to OFF and then back to ARM to restore normal battery charging capability
- What is required for normal battery charging?
a. BAT switch must be on with AC power present at the battery charger input
- Which statement is true concerning battery charging?
b. When emergency power is activated and the ADG is deployed in electric mode, the battery will be charged
- What is the power source for the battery bus on battery power only?
c. The battery
- What is the power source for the battery bus with the ADG operating in the ELEC mode?
a. TR3
- If the APU is started with the APU PWR switch on the electrical panel when will it provide electrical power?
c. Automatically after the APU is up to speed
- If the APU is started with the APU START/STOP switch on the APU panel when will it provide electrical power?
a. When the APU PWR switch on the electrical panel is selected after the APU is running
- What is the function of the GEN BUS 1/2/3 Fault Reset switches on the overhead panel?
b. Switches are intended for ground use by maintenance only
- How is the ADG retracted after use?
b. The ADG can only be retracted on the ground by maintenance personnel
- What is a circuit breaker policy regarding the Electrical system on UPS MD11 aircraft?
c. Circuit breakers may be pulled and reset to re-initialize computers or when directed by AOM/QRH procedure
- What is a circuit breaker policy regarding the Electrical system on UPS MD11 aircraft?
b. Do not reset any tripped fuel pump or auxiliary hydraulic pump circuit breakers
- What is a circuit breaker policy regarding the Electrical system on UPS MD11 aircraft?
c. One reset of any tripped (non-fuel pump/aux hyd pump) may be attempted at the Captain’s discretion after a cooling period of approx 2 minutes
- What precaution is required during an IDG disconnect procedure?
b. Do not disconnect an IDG with engine speed less than ground idle
- What can happen if an IDG is disconnected with engine speed less than ground idle?
c. IDG will sustain damage to the input shaft and seal
- How long will a fully charged, self-contained battery provide sufficient power to operate the emergency lights?
a. 10 Minutes
- When will the Emergency Lighting automatically illuminate when the EMER PWER selector is in the ARM position?
b. Primary lighting fails or normal electrical power is interrupted
- Where can the pre-flight oxygen quantity requirements be found?
b. AOM Chapter 5
- How many high pressure oxygen cylinders are carried onboard UPS MD11 aircraft to provide oxygen to the crew, observers and supernumerary stations and positions?
b. 4
- What indicates over-pressurization (thermal discharge) of the high pressure oxygen cylinders?
b. Missing green thermal discharge disc located in two places on the aircraft exterior
- What is indicted by a red illuminated NO MASKS switch accompanied by a Level 3 NO MASKS?
c. Masks in the crew rest facility have not deployed automatically
- After the oxygen mask is re-stowed into the box and doors are shut, what must be done to stop the flow of oxygen to the mask, reset the microphone from mask to boom and retract the OXY ON flag?
b. Push the PRESS TO TEST AND RESET lever
- What is the power source priority to the emergency lighting system?
a. Right Emergency AC Bus, Left Emergency DC Bus, Emergency lighting battery
- What is the emergency power source for cabin door operation?
c. Pneumatic
- What is the normal power source for cabin door operation?
a. Electrical
- Where is the inflatable evacuation slide/life raft combination located?
b. Inside the forward left and right cabin doors.
- The main cargo door is electrically controlled and actuated by what source?
c. Independent hydraulic system
- What are the two functions of the Fire Protection System?
a. Detection and Extinguishing
- What components and compartments have fire extinguishing capability?
c. Engine Nacelles, APU Compartment, Lower Cargo Compartment
- When is engine and APU fire detection and extinguishing available?
b. During battery starts
- What can be detected by engine fire sensing elements?
c. Fire and/or overheat in selected areas
- A rupture of which engine duct can cause an APU fire warning?
b. Engine 2
- How many Fire Detection Control Units (FDCU) units are installed on the MD11?
a. One for each main engine and one for the APU
- What is a primary function of the Fire Detection Control Unit (FDCU)?
a. Differentiate between a fire signal and a fault
- What happens with the ENG FIRE handle pulled and the ENG FUEL switch off?
b. The ENG FUEL switch remains illuminated if the fire warning still existsb. The ENG FUEL switch remains illuminated if the fire warning still exists
- What happens with the ENG FIRE handle pulled and the fire warning terminated?
a. The ENG FUEL switch remains illuminated until the ENG FUEL switch is moved to the OFF position
- What happens to the APU when an APU fire is detected?
c. The APU will automatically shut down when a fire is detected
- What is the electrical power source for engine and APU fire extinguishing?
b. Battery Direct Bus
- What is the electrical power source for engine and APU fire detection?
c. Battery Bus
- How many fire extinguishing agent bottles are assigned to each engine and APU (2 Bottle System)?
b. Each engine has 2 bottles available for use, the APU shares engine 2 fire bottles
- The lower cargo compartment is a Class C compartment. What provisions are provided in this compartment?
a. Detection and extinguishing
- What happens when heat or smoke is detected in a lower cargo compartment?
c. Heating and ventilation are automatically shut off
- How is fire agent discharged into the lower cargo compartment?
b. Discharge is initiated manually by the flight crew
- The main deck cargo compartment is a Class E compartment. What provisions are provided in this compartment?
b. Detection is available, protection is not required
- The crew will be notified of smoke detected on the main cargo deck by Master warning lights, aural tone, and EAD alerts. What additional notification will be displayed?
b. A red CABIN AIR SMOKE light on the air control panel
- How is the cargo fire detection and extinguishing system tested?
a. System is automatically tested when the first IRU is turned on
- Why does the Level 3 CRG FIRE LWR ____ checklist direct you to turn the associated cargo flow switch to OFF?
b. To prevent automatic restoration of ventilation to the compartment when the smoke or overheat condition is no longer detected
- Why does the Level 3 CRG FIRE LWR ____ checklist directs you to turn the associated cargo temp selector to OFF?
b. To prevent automatic restoration of heat to the compartment when the smoke or overheat condition is no longer detected
- What does the flow DISAG light on the Cargo Fire panel indicate?
a. Ventilation has been automatically shut off, but the flow switch has not been selected to the OFF position
- When smoke is detected on the main cargo deck, the Cabin Air switch will illuminate red SMOKE. With the Air system in AUTO, what does pushing the Cabin Air Switch to OFF accomplish?
a. Closes the main cargo deck conditioned air shutoff valve and reduces to single pack operation