Normal Operations

Question 1

May a CB be reset prior to power up the aircraft?

Answer 1

If a CB is tripped on the ground, DO NOT reset until contacting maintenance control to discover the cause.

Question 2

What emergency equipment is located in the cockpit?

Answer 2

Two escape ropes, three smoke goggles, three life jackets, one PBE, one halon extinguisher, one crash ax and two flash lights. “four gear pins”

Question 2

How do you test the crossfeed valve?

Answer 2

You may select the LOW1 or LOW2 position of the crossfeed knob and monitor the EICAS for “FUEL XFEED OPEN” message. On the fuel page of the MDF the associated electrical pump should read “OFF” and the opposite pump should read “ON”.

Question 3

What EICAS messages are shown during a fire detection test?

Answer 3

ENG 1(2) FIRE, APU FIRE, BAGG SMOKE, E1(2) FIRE DET FAIL and APU FIRE DET FAIL.

Question 4

When should the APU be started?

Answer 4

If after establishing aircraft power, any of the batteries have a voltage readout of less than 24v but more than 19v.

Question 5

After the fire test, the BAGG EXT button remains illuminated. What is the procedure to use?

Answer 5

Wait 6 seconds, repeat the fire test and hold the test button for at least 2 seconds.

Question 6

What procedure must be used if the APU generator exceed 500Amps?

Answer 6

The #1 battery knob should be selected OFF. Wait 3 minutes or 400Amps whichever occurs later, then select Batt #1 knob back to AUTO and place the SHED BUS selector knob to OVRD.

Question 7

When does the APU generator come online?

Answer 7

Ones the APU has reached 95% plus 7 seconds and the GPU is not being used.

Question 8

When does the CVR begins recording?

Answer 8

As soon as power is established to the aircraft.

Question 9

When do the engine generator come online?

Answer 9

56.4% N2

Question 10

Where are the holdover time charts located?

Answer 10

In the QRH, section 3 - Normal supplemental information.

Question 11

What is the procedure to use if the status LED light for the CVR doesn’t illuminate during test?

Answer 11

Plug the headset into the CVR and press the TEST button while listening for a tone.

Question 12

Is takeoff in heavy snow authorized?

Answer 12

Yes, but subject to restrictions.

Question 13

Who calls the checklist while on ground operations?

Answer 13

The Captain.

Question 14

Is the supplementary performance manual required to be on-board?

Answer 14

No; however if missing, it should be replaced ASAP.

Question 15

When must the full receiving checklist be accomplished?

Answer 15

If a terminating checklist was completed on the previous flight, change in crew, maintenance has been performed or any time the configuration of the aircraft may have been changed during ground layover.

Question 16

What EICAS messages are shown during a fire detection test?

Answer 16

ENG 1(2) FIRE; APU FIRE, BAGG SMOKE, E1 (2) FIRE DET FAIL and APU FIREDET FAIL.

Question 17

What is the difference between a pre-takeoff contamination check and a takeoff contamination check?

Answer 17

The pre-takeoff contamination check is done by someone outside the airplane and involve physically touching the airplane wings, etc. The pre-takeoff check is a visual inspection by the flight crew members.

Question 18

What are the representative aircraft surfaces?

Answer 18

Defined by the manufacturer, all the none heated airplane surfaces except the engines nacelles and the wheels and landing gear assembly.