Normal Ops

Question 1

Who calls for all checklists while on the ground?

Answer 1

The Captain.

Reference: OM Vol. 1, Section 3, Checklist Procedures

Question 2

Who may do the Termination checklist?

Answer 2

The Termination checklist may either be performed as a single pilot checklist, or by having the First Officer challenge and the CA respond to all items.
Reference: OM Vol. 1, Section 3, Checklist Procedures

Question 3

When must the full Receiving checklist be accomplished?

Answer 3

If a Terminating checklist was completed on the previous flight. If there was a change in crew.
If any maintenance action/inspection has taken place.
Anytime the configuration of the aircraft may have been changed during a ground layover.
Reference: OM Vol. 1, Section 3, Checklist Procedures

Question 4

May “XR Only” checklist items be skipped if in an LR/EP?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

What items must be checked on the Safety Inspection?

Answer 5

As approaching the aircraft:
 Wheel chocks in place
 Flight control surfaces clear
 Fluid leaks
 Service being performed
Inside the aircraft:
 Applicable switches are in the proper position prior to power-up
 Parking brake set
 radar to stby
 Gust lock engaged
 Aileron/elevator disconnect handles are in
 Landing gear handle down
 Electric hydraulic pumps are off
 Slam latch operation (first flight of the day)
 Cockpit door vent louver is open
 Circuit breakers
Reference: OM Vol. 1, Section 3, Receiving Checklist

Question 6

May a CB be reset prior to power up?

Answer 6

If a circuit breaker is tripped on the ground, do not reset until contacting Maintenance Control to discover the cause.
Reference: FOM Section 2, Tripped Circuit Breaker Procedure

Question 7

What emergency equipment is located in the cockpit?

Answer 7

2 escape ropes, 3 smoke goggles, 3 life jackets, 1 PBE, 1 Halon extinguisher, 1 crash ax, 2 flash lights.
Reference: OM Vol. 1, Section 3, Receiving Checklist

Question 8

Is the Supplementary Performance Manual required to be on board?

Answer 8

No. However if it is missing, it should be replaced as soon as practicable.
Reference: OM Vol. 1, Section 3, Receiving Checklist

Question 9

What is the procedure to use if the status LED light for the CVR does not illuminate?

Answer 9

Plug a headset into the CVR plane, press the TEST button and listen for a tone.
Reference: OM Vol. 1, Section 3, Receiving Checklist

Question 10

When must you start the APU as soon as possible after establishing power to the aircraft?

Answer 10

If the battery voltage is below 24V but more than 19V.

Reference: OM Vol. 1, Section 3, Receiving Checklist

Question 11

How do you test the crossfeed valve?

Answer 11

Go to LOW 1 and LOW 2, look for the FUEL XFEED OPEN advisory message and for the respective pump to turn off.
Reference: OM Vol. 1, Section 3, Receiving Checklist

Question 12

What EICAS messages are shown during a fire detection test?

Answer 12

ENG 1(2) FIRE, APU FIRE, BAGG SMOKE, E1 (2) FIRE DET FAIL, and APU FIREDET FAIL.
Reference: OM Vol. 1, Section 3, Receiving Checklist

Question 13

What is the procedure to use if, after a fire test, if the BAGG EXT button remains illuminated?

Answer 13

Wait 6 seconds, then repeat the test by pressing and holding the fire detection test button for at least 2 seconds.
Reference: OM Vol. 1, Section 3, Receiving Checklist

Question 14

When does the APU Generator come online?

Answer 14

Once reaching 95% plus 7 seconds (unless GPU is being used).

Reference: OM Vol. 2, Section 2-9, APU Starting/Operation

Question 15

What procedure is used if the APU generator exceeds 500 Amps?

Answer 15

Turn the #1 BATT knob to OFF. Once 3 minutes have passed or the load decreases below 400 A, whichever occurs later, turn the #1 BATT knob back to AUTO and place the shed bus selector to OVRD.
Reference: OM Vol. 1, Section 3, APU Starting Procedures

Question 16

When does the CVR begin recording?

Answer 16

As soon as power is established to the aircraft.

Reference: OM Vol. 2, Section 2-18, Cockpit Voice Recorder

Question 17

When do the engine driven generators come online?

Answer 17

56.4% N2.

Reference: OM Vol. 2, Section 2-5, Generators

Question 18

An EMB-145XR is approximately how long?

Answer 18

98 feet in length.

Reference: OM Vol. 2, Section 2-1, Airplane Description

Question 19

Which doors, when open, will cause an “ACCESS DOOR OPN” EICAS message?

Answer 19

Under cockpit access hatch, forward electronic access hatch, rear electronic access hatch.
Reference: OM Vol. 2, Section 2-2, Equipment and Furnishings

Question 20

What doors, if open, give a MASTER CAUTION or MASTER WARNING?

Answer 20

Master Caution: access panels (forward avionics, rigging bay, rear avionics), emergency exit access panels, fuel access panel). Master Warning: main and service door (anytime in flight or on the ground with ENG 1 running).
Reference: OM Vol. I, Section 2-2, Equipment and Furnishings

Question 21

Which doors on the MFD DOORS page are not pressurized?

Answer 21

Forward avionics compartment, fuel access panel.

Reference: OM Vol. 2, Section 2-2, Equipment and Furnishings

Question 22

Does the ELT battery receive a charge from the electrical system?

Answer 22

No, the ELT contains its own internal battery and is not charged by the electrical system.
Reference: OM Vol. 2, Section 2-3, Emergency Locator Transmitter

Question 23

How many Halon fire extinguishers and PBE’s does the EMB-145 contain?

Answer 23

3 of each.

Question 24

What type of fire extinguisher should be used to fight burning paper?

Answer 24

An H20 fire extinguisher.

Reference: OM Vol. 2, Section 2-3, Water Fire Extinguisher