Oral Prep Flashcards
When in essential power mode, would you have normal braking?
Yes.
What is maximum temperature for aircraft operation?
ISA + 35oC
What are the minimum and maximum fuel tank temperatures?
-40oC to 52oC.
On a cold morning day, the airplane power is established. If the APU is to be used, what is the minimum battery temperature for APU start?
.
The minimum battery temperature for APU start is -20oC
- What are the APU starter limits? At what percent rotor speed would the APU automatically shut down? How long can the APU operate in the amber range?
After 1st Attempt …. 1 MINUTE OFF After 2nd Attempt …..1 MINUTE OFF After 3rd Attempt …….30 MINUTES OFF. The APU will be automatically shut down at 104% rotor speed. The APU EGT may exceed 680oC up to 717oC (Amber) for a maximum of 5 minutes.
Assuming the oil temperature is -15°C, can engines be started?
Yes, the minimum oil temperature for starting is -40oC
If a crew has a ‘hung start’ during the 1st start attempt what is the minimum time a crew has to wait before another engine start can be attempted? What about engine start cycles 2 through 5?
1 MINUTE OFF minimum after the 1st start attempt. The 2rd through 4th start attempt is 1 MINUTE ON, 1 MINUTE OFF. The 5th start attempt is 1 MINUTE ON, 5 MINUTES OFF.
If a cold engine is started and the oil pressure spikes (increases) to 120 PSI? What should the crew do? What if it was 115 PSI?
Start timer. Monitor and comply with the oil pressure range limitation.110 PSI may be exceeded during starts if oil temperature is below 21oC. The engine must remain at IDLE until the oil pressure is less than 110 PSI.
While taxiing out to the runway (less than 88% N2) what is the acceptable oil pressure range?
34 PSI to 110 PSI (Green Range)
What is the definition of a cold engine?
An engine is considered to be cold if it has been shut down for more than 90 minutes
Assuming a cold engine, how long must the engine run to meet the engine warm- up limitations?
4 minutes.
Assuming a warm engine, how long must the engine run to meet the engine warm- up limitations?
2 minutes.
Assuming the engine was cold and the engine has run for 4 minutes, can the crew takeoff if the engine temperature is 38oC?
No, to increase N2 above 83%, the engine oil temperature must be at 40oC minimum. In lieu of this limit, it is acceptable to either to run the engine for at least 8 minutes or complete a static run-up to 88% N2, allow the engine to stabilize, check to ensure that the oil pressure is equal to or less than 83 PSI.
What is the min./max. SAT for takeoff?
-40/52 oC
On the takeoff roll the oil pressure drops to 42 PSI. Is this acceptable?
While this is an abnormal condition, operation between 34 and 48 PSI (A1E) or between 34 and 50 PSI (A1P & A1/3) is permitted during takeoff and go around phases of flight.
On the takeoff roll the oil pressure increases to 112 PSI. Is this acceptable? Would an increase to 118 PSI be allowed? For how long?
Yes, 112 PSI is permitted in all operational modes and is time limited to 5 minutes. Operation in the oil pressure amber range between 116 PSI and 155 PSI is permitted in all operational modes and is time limited to 2 minutes. However, total time above 110 PSI may not exceed 5 minutes.
How long can the aircraft remain in the takeoff thrust setting? What is the maximum N1 value?
Takeoff thrust is time limited to 5 minutes. 100% N1
How long can a vibration remain in the amber range but below 2.5 IPS during takeoff?
May be exceeded up to (but not including) 2.5 IPS for 5 minutes during the takeoff or go-around phases of flight.
On a non-XR aircraft, If an electrical abnormal caused the aircraft to rely solely on the main batteries for electrical power, how long would the ISIS remained powered?
Maximum duration of the ISIS when operating only on batteries is 40 minutes. Note: The maximum duration of battery power can be extended to 45 minutes if the pitot 3 sensor heating button is turned off when not operating in icing conditions.
Although the airplane is heavily automated with respect to pressurization, what are the values for maximum differential pressure/overpressure/negative pressure?
Maximum Differential Pressure Maximum Differential Overpressure Maximum Differential Negative Pressure Reference: OM Vol. 1, Section 1, Limitations
7.8 PSI. 8.1 PSI. -0.3 PSI.
What is VA? What is the maximum airspeed for turbulent air penetration?
200 KIAS
At or below 10,000 ft. 200 KIAS.
Above 10,000 ft. 250 KIAS/0.63M, WHICHEVER IS LOWER.
What is the min./max. SAT at FL370?
-65oC/-21.5oC.
The TAT is limited to what when operating above FL250?
Total Air Temperature in cruise flight above 25,000 ft. is limited to -45oC. However, if momentary deviations occur down to -50°C, no maintenance action is required.
If holding in icing conditions enroute what configuration and minimum speed should be used?
Landing Gear Flaps UP. 0o. 200 KIAS. Minimum Airspeed Reference: OM Vol. 1, Section 1, Limitations
XRJ Flap speeds above 10,000 feet with YD off?
22o XR 180 KIAS.
45o XR 145 KIAS
While on an approach what are the minimum disengagement heights?
Minimum During Visual Approach Minimum During CAT I ILS Approach Minimum During CAT II ILS Approach 200 FT. AGL. 200 FT. AGL. 85 FT. AGL. BEFORE LEAVING MDA.
When landing below what temperature would a maintenance inspection be required?
In the event of a landing below -40oC, the airplane may not takeoff without a maintenance inspection.
How many vortex generators are installed above each wing?
There are 12 vortex generators installed on the upper surface of each wing.
When must the full Receiving checklist be accomplished?
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.
May a CB be reset prior to power up?
If a circuit breaker is tripped on the ground, do not reset until contacting Maintenance Control to discover the cause.
What emergency equipment is located in the cockpit?
2 escape ropes, 3 smoke goggles, 3 life jackets, 1 PBE, 1 Halon extinguisher, 1 crash ax, 2 flash lights.
When must you start the APU as soon as possible after establishing power to the aircraft?
If the battery voltage is below 24V but more than 19V.
What EICAS messages are shown during a fire detection test?
ENG 1(2) FIRE APU FIRE BAGG SMOKE E1 (2) FIRE DET FAIL APU FIREDET FAIL
What is the procedure to use if, after a fire test, if the BAGG EXT button remains illuminated?
Wait 6 seconds, then repeat the test by pressing and holding the fire detection test button for at least 2 seconds.
When does the APU Generator come online?
Once reaching 95% plus 7 seconds (unless GPU is being used).
What procedure is used if the APU generator exceeds 500 Amps?
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.
When do the engine driven generators come online?
56.4% N2.
Which doors, when open, will cause an “ACCESS DOOR OPN” EICAS message?
Under cockpit access hatch, forward electronic access hatch, rear electronic access hatch.
What doors, if open, give a MASTER CAUTION or MASTER WARNING?
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).
Which doors on the MFD DOORS page are not pressurized?
Forward avionics compartment, fuel access panel.
How many Halon fire extinguishers and PBE’s does the EMB-145 contain?
3 of each
In an electrical emergency (essential power mode), will RMU 1 remained powered?
Yes.
What does pressing the takeoff configuration button check for?
Pitch trim between 4°-8° (green band), flaps between 9°-22°, parking break not set, and spoilers stowed
What happens if the DAU 1A channel fails? What pilot action should be taken to restore lost data?
Engine #1 indications are replaced with amber dashes. Per the QRH, select the appropriate EICAS reversionary button, however not all data will be restored.
During a failure of symbol generator 1, would RMU 1 automatically display engine backup page 1 indications?
Yes.
How do the 5 cockpit CRTs appear following the loss of DC Bus 2?
Red ‘X’ on MFD 2, MFD 1 and PFD 2 are blank.
A failure of an ADC would be indicated by___________. The proper corrective action is to______________.
A red X failure indication appearing on the airspeed tape, altitude tape, and the vertical speed pointer is removed and replaced by a red boxed VS. Reference the QRH Navigation/Flight Instruments Failures Index, press the associated/affected side ADC button on the reversionary panel per the QRH. This will allow cross-side ADC information to be used, operation in RVSM airspace not authorized; notify ATC.
What does an amber HDG comparator flag on the PFD/MFD indicate?
A difference of 6 degrees between the heading information compared by the two symbol generators.
When would an amber IAS comparator flag be presented?
When the CA and FO indicated airspeeds (calibrated) differ by 5 knots or more than for longer than 2 seconds.
What messages will be presented if the CA side AHRS fails:
The Captain’s PFD and MFD will display the following messages: ATT FAIL (EADI), HDG FAIL (Digital Compass), and HDG FAIL (MFD Digital Compass if map view is selected).
What does the message ‘CAS MSG’ indicate when presented on the PFD?
There is a disagreement between the IC-600’s on the EICAS message displayed.
If the EICAS screen fails, will the information be displayed anywhere else automatically?
No, the information doesn’t appear anywhere immediately. EICAS information is only automatically displayed on the RMU engine page automatically following an SG1 failure.
What indications would be displayed on the MFD and PFD immediately following an AHRS 2 failure?
ATT FAIL, HDG FAIL, HDG FAIL (on MFD if in MAP mode)
When will the stick shaker activate?
When the aircraft symbol touches the PLI.
When your airspeed is in the amber band of the low speed awareness tape, what color is the PLI?
The PLI is red.
When is the stick pusher inhibited?
On the ground (except during the test)
Below .5 G
If the quick disconnect button is kept pressed
Below 200 ft. AGL (reverts to 10 seconds after takeoff if the radio altimeters have failed)
If either SPS cutout button has been pressed (released or, unlatched button position)
Above 200 KIAS
If at least one SPS channel is inoperative
What does the EICAS message SPS ADVANCED indicate?
SPS ADVANCED indicates that Stick shaker and pusher actuation is set to lower AOAs (higher speeds) due to a system component failure.
Under what conditions will the electrical system operate as two separate, independent systems?
When 4 or more generators are online.
When is the ground service bus powered?
The ground service bus will be powered when a GPU is powered and plugged into the aircraft but not selected and the batteries are off.
What buses are energized while in the essential power mode?
The essential buses, hot battery buses and the central dc bus.
Which of the following is still available in essential power mode? Flaps, pressurization, and/or normal gear extension.
Normal gear extension.
Describe the number of generators and respective voltage of the electrical system.
5 generator each capable of producing 28 VDC and 400 amps.
Can the GPU be used to recharge the main aircraft batteries?
No, BC1 and BC2 open automatically when the GPU is selected and supplying power.
What items are powered from the 115 VAC Bus?
TCAS, E-GPWS, Windshear.
Which electrical bus supplies power to the ISIS on the 145XR?
The backup battery hot bus.
Under what conditions are shed buses powered while on the ground?
With GPU powering the aircraft and the shed bus switch in the auto or override position.
With at least one generator online and the shed bus in the override position.
With 3 or more generators online.
How many minutes will the NICAD main batteries supply power in flight when in the essential power mode?
40 minutes or 45 minutes with pitot/static 3 heat deselected.
Will the electrical system still be configured as two separate systems after the loss of the APU generator and engine driven generator 1?
No. At least 4 generators must be online to have redundant electrical systems.
Of the cockpit screens, FMS, RMU’s, and flight instrumentation, which are available in the essential power mode following a loss of all generators?
The EICAS, RMU1/2, and the standby instruments/ISIS.
Reference: OM Vol.2, Section 2-5, Electrical
What criteria must be established in order to have shed bus power in flight?
At least 3 generators must be online for shed bus power in flight.
With GPU power available and selected, where should the shed bus switch be positioned to energize the shed buses?
Auto or Override.
Is DME available when is essential power mode?
No, but VOR or LOC type approaches may be flown so long as DME is not required.
Define the EICAS master warning ELEC ESS XFR FAIL.
The electrical system has failed to properly transfer into the essential power mode following a loss of all generators.
What is the function of the backup battery button on the overhead panel?
The backup battery button connects or disconnects the backup battery from the electrical system (via hot bus1).
What items are powered from the backup battery/backup hot bus?
The Electrical Distribution Logic, the 5 Generator Control Units and the ISIS (XR only).
What is the power source for SG 2?
DC Bus 2.
How are the emergency light batteries charged?
The emergency light batteries are charged by Essential DC Bus 2.
How are the aisle pathways illuminated on the XR, and what charges it?
The aisle path lighting is provided from photoluminescent strips. The strips must be charged by allowing an un-obstructed exposure to the normal cabin lighting for 10 minutes on the first flight of the day.
What power source energizes the emergency lighting system on the 135 EP/LR, 145 EP/LR?
Four dedicated batteries provide power to the emergency lighting system. The batteries are charged via essential DC bus 2 when they are not in use.
How long will the emergency lighting last?
The batteries will provide power for approximately 15 minutes.
Is it possible for the flight attendant to activate emergency lighting if the cockpit emergency light switch is set to OFF?
Yes, the flight attendant may override the cockpit switch and turn on emergency lighting anytime.
Can the emergency light batteries be charged while they are in use?
No, the batteries are only charged when the emergency light switch is in the ARM position and the lights are not in use.
What is the power source of the nosewheel taxi and landing lights?
The nosewheel lights are shed bus powered.
How can the flight crew determine whether or not the lavatory fire extinguisher has been used?
No cockpit indication is available. The extinguisher is inspected by MX personnel.
What occurs when the fire handle is pulled?
When pulled, the fuel, hydraulic, bleed air and engine lip anti-icing shutoff valves of the associated engine are closed.
How many smoke goggles are in the cockpit?
3
What generates a FIRE DET FAIL message?
Low pressure in the fire loop of the engine(s) and/or APU.
What happens when the APU EXT button is pressed?
When pressed, the APU fuel shutoff valve is closed, an APU shutdown is initiated (a stop request signal is sent to the FADEC) and the APU fire extinguisher bottle is discharged.
How many Halon fire extinguishers are available for the engines?
2 Halon fire extinguishers are installed and are useable by either engine.
Is APU fire detection and protection available when the aircraft is de-powered?
No
How does pulling a fire handle affect the hydraulic system?
Pulling the fire handle closes the hydraulic shutoff valve. Hydraulic pressure could still be supplied by the electric hydraulic pump on the associated side.
With a loss of all generators and the C fuel pumps selected, will the engines flame out?
No. The A and B pumps continue to cycle to provide fuel pressure to the engine. This is not seen anywhere since the MFD is lost.
Where is the cross feed valve placed when de-fueling?
Low 2.
Is a takeoff allowed with the Fuel Imbalance EICAS message displayed?
As long as the imbalance is not exceeded (800 lbs.). The EICAS message remains illuminated until the imbalance is within 100 lb.
How many fuel pumps are in each collector box?
3 electrical fuel booster pumps and 1 transfer ejector pump.
What does the EICAS warning FUEL LOW LEVEL mean?
Less than approximately 30 minutes (463 lbs.)of fuel remains in the respective tank.
What prevents pump cavitation during extended wing low maneuvers and un- coordinated flight?
A collector box keeps the fuel pumps submerged in fuel. Flapper valves prevent fuel from moving from the wing root to tip. An ejector pump also assists in supplying fuel to the collector box.
When does ventral tank transfer occur on the EMB-145XR?
Automatic fuel transfer from the ventral tank to the main wing tanks occur when both wing tanks individually have a quantity less than 4630 lbs. for at least 30 seconds.
Tank 1 has 3500 lbs. Tank 2 has 3700 lbs. How should the crossfeed switch be positioned to balance fuel?
The switch should be set to LOW 1.
What fuel pumps are available when DC power is lost?
The A and B pumps in each wing tank are available.
What happens if the selected fuel pump fails?
If fuel pressure drops below 6.5 psi, the remaining wing pumps are automatically switched on and start cycling, until the pilot selects one of them.
Where is the MFD fuel temperature value measured?
The temperature is measured in the left wing tank.
Is fuel crossfeed available without DC power?
Yes, the valve is essentially powered.
What happens when the APU fuel shutoff button is pressed?
The APU Fuel SOV closes and the APU fuel solenoid valves close (via a request signal).
What will the APU shut down for automatically on the ground? In flight?
On the ground, essentially any malfunction (Fire, after 10 seconds), in flight, anything not heat related.