Oral Bank - LIMITATIONS

Question 1

What is the wingspan of the 400F and -8?

Answer 1

400F: 213’ (64.9m)
-8: 224.5’ (68.4)

Question 2

With body gear steering, what is the minimum width of pavement for a 180 degree turn of the 400F and -8

Answer 2

400F: 153’ (46.6m)
-8: 172’ (52.4)

Question 3

What happens when you rotate the Oxygen Mask Emergency/Test selector to emergency?

Answer 3

Supplies 100% oxygen under positive pressure at all cabin altitudes

Question 4

With the Emergency (EMER) Lights Switch ARMED, when do emergency lights illuminate?

Answer 4

When DC power fails or is turned off

Question 5

What is the electrical power source for the emergency lighting system, and for what duration?

Answer 5

Remote batteries for 15 mins

Question 6

Where is the portable ELT located on the 400F?

Answer 6

Upper deck LAV exterior wall

Question 7

Give examples of Immediate Action Items on the QRH? (6)

Answer 7

• CABIN ALTITUDE, Rapid Depressurisation
• ENG 1,2,3,4 AUTOSTART, Aborted Engine Start
• Engine Limit or Surge or Stall
• IAS DISAGREE, Airspeed Unreliable
• FIRE ENG 1,2,3,4, Engine Severe Damage or Separation
• Multiple Engine Flameout or Stall

Question 8

What is the maximum T/O and landing tailwind component?

Answer 8

15kts (10kts LCF)

Question 9

What is the max headwind component for auto land?

Answer 9

25kts

Question 10

What is the max and min glideslope angles for ILS auto land?

Answer 10

3.25 max, 2.5 min

Question 11

What VNAV limitation applies to level-off within 2,000’ after changing altimeter setting from QNE to QNH, or QNH to QNE?

Answer 11

Don’t use VNAV for level-off if the QNH is less than 29.70in / 1006hpa

Question 12

Without LAND2 or LAND 3 annunciated, the autopilot must not remain engaged below what RA altitude?

Answer 12

100’

Question 13

What is turbulent air penetration speed?

Answer 13

400: 290 - 310kts / 0.82 - 0.85m, which ever is lower
-8: 310kts / 0.83m

Question 14

What is the min in-flight fuel temp in the -8?

Answer 14

-48 degrees C

Question 15

What is the max altitude for flap extension?

Answer 15

20,000’

Question 16

Are operations allowed when the reported braking action is NIL?

Answer 16

No

Question 17

Name some of the places you can find the max T/O and landing weights for the A/C you are operating? (2)

Answer 17

• Page 1 of the OFP
• FCOM Vol1 Limitations

Question 18

What is the difference in the Basic Operating Weight (BOW) on the Operational Flight Plan (OFP) and the Sable Loadsheet?

Answer 18

• BOW (OFP) - Includes weight of ALL cockpit and cabin crew
• BOW (sable) - A/C basic weight + 2 crew

Question 19

What are the pitch attitude and N1 for flaps up, level flight cruise, at 35,00’ gross weight 300.0kg?

Answer 19

2.5 degrees up 91.3 N1

Question 20

What BTMS number on the GEAR synoptic display will cause an EICAS advisory message of BRAKE TEMP?

Answer 20

5

Question 21

What is the VREF for flaps 30, 300.0kg gross weight?

Answer 21

157kts

Question 22

What is the manoeuvring speed for flaps 10 gross weight 300.0kg

Answer 22

177kts

Question 23

On the 400F, 400C and -8, the Final Upper Deck-Cockpit Procedure requires the FO to do what with the smoke barrier door?

Answer 23

Ensure its closed and all 3 security locks are moved to the locked position