Pack B Flashcards
Time critical WARNINGS?
Non normal condition needing immediate crew awareness. (6)
1.) ENG FAIL
2.) PULL UP
3.) SPEED BRAKE
4.) WINDSHEAR
5.) STALL
6.) AIRSPEED (TAMS)
Climb Segments.
- First Segment: Begins either at lift-off or at the end of the takeoff distance at a screen height of 35’ and a speed of V2. On a wet runway, the screen height is reduced to 15’. Operating engines are at takeoff thrust, the flaps/slats are in takeoff configuration and landing gear retraction is initiated once safely airborne with positive climb. The first segment ends when the landing gear is fully retracted.
- Second Segment: Begins when the landing gear is fully retracted. Engines are at takeoff thrust and the flaps/slats are in the takeoff configuration. Ends at the higher of 400ft or specified acceleration altitude. In most cases, the second segment is the performance limiting segment of the climb.
- Third or Acceleration Segment: Begins at the higher of 400ft or specified acceleration altitude. Engines are at takeoff thrust and the aircraft is accelerated in level flight. Slats/flaps are retracted on speed. The segment ends when aircraft is in clean configuration and a speed of VFS (single-engine final segment speed) has been achieved. Note that the third segment must be completed prior to exceeding the maximum time allowed for engines at takeoff thrust.
- Fourth or Final Segment: Begins when the aircraft is in clean configuration and at a speed of VFS. Climb is re-established and thrust is reduced to maximum continuous (MCT). The segment ends at a minimum of 1500ft above airport elevation or when the criteria for enroute obstacle clearance have been met.
- FLARE
- IDLE
- ROLLOUT
Armed below 1500ft when LAND 2/3 is displayed.
- FLARE: Activates at approximately 50ft depending on sink rate.
- IDLE: Activates at between 25-50ft.
- ROLLOUT: Activates with weight on wheels, tracks LOC until A/P is manually disengaged.
Runway alignment, crab angle?
- For crosswinds requiring more than 10* angle of crab runway alignment begins at 500ft.
- Between 5-10 initial alignment at 500ft then 200ft.
- Less than 5* 200ft
The aircraft lands with a minimum of 5* crab.
In what cases is the use of reduced thrust not available? AOR PR.10.12
- Contaminated runways
- MEL/CDL That affects T/O performance
Airworthiness category of B787?
- Airplane, Transport Category
What is the company operational requirements for reduced T/O thrust? (AOR PR.10.2)
- Thrust reduction must not exceed 25% of each rated T/O (OPT automatically limits)
- Assumed temperature must be higher than OAT
- Actual T/O wight must be within takeoff limit weight at assumed temp
- The runway condition must be dry/damp/wet
- No applied MEL/CDL which affects T/O performance.
What is the default for ATM?
MAX
Why do you input assumed temp -5 on EFB?
- More margin to allow for lineup alignment and rolling T/O
- 5*C = 500ft
GPWS Recovery procedure?
- Disengage A/P / A/T
- Aggressively apply max thrust
- Wings level
- 20* Nose up, speedbrakes leaver down
- No config change until clear of terrain
How long will the battery last for with no other power source?
Approximately 10min
What is the pilot position in reference to the nose gear?
2.6m in front
What FMA modes affect VSD presentation?
VNAV.
VSD use and available modes?
1.) Terrain
2.) Flight path monitoring
3.) 3* ref line for app
4.) Decision gates
5.) Range to target speed
When do reactive & predictive windshear systems become active?
- Warning/Caution: 1500ft (T/O, LDG & APP)
- Predictive: All inhibited above 1200ft
- Warning: 100kts to 50ft RA
- Caution: 80kts to 400ft RA
Explain the brake system during taxi?
- Manual application below 30kts, the brake control system applied 1/2 of the brakes (fore then aft)
- Extends service life and reduces brake sensitivity during taxi
- All brakes are active during heavy braking, landing rollout, RTO or when setting the park brake.
What do you check after EFB initialisation?
- Correct documents loaded
- Database current (EFB ident page)
- Review FAULTS, MEMOS & MSGS
- Select terminal charts as needed
Explain the AUTO Speedbrake operation?
ARMED: Extends on landing when main gear trucks untilt
UNARMED:
1.) A/C on ground
2.) GS above 85kts
3.) Thrust lever moved from T/O to IDLE
4.) Thrust lever moved to reverse idle
Explain the time ciritical warning for Speedbrake?
All for 1 second.
1.) A/C on the ground
2.) Thrust leavers not in the T/O position
3.) GS above 85kts
4.) Speedbrake lever less than 35*
What happens if you loose ADS?
- NAV AIR DATA SYS
- GPS ALT
- AOA SPEED
Is there an altitude that affects the A/T system?
Yes
- 50kts to 400ft
- A/T must be active by 50kts otherwise it cannot be activated until 400ft.
When does flap load relief work?
- Flaps 15-30 in primary mode.
- Limited to a minimum of 5.
- Activates when flap limit placard is exceeded.
- Prevents extension beyond current setting if airspeed is too high.
When is the HUD guidance cue solid?
During a windshear alert condition.
Recent problems with B787 air conditioning?
- CAC surging resulting in PACK defects.
- Constant number of PAX entered by CA (320) to continue higher CAC output.
What happens when you put cost index 0 in the CDU?
- MRC: Maximum range cruise. Full priority given to fuel consumption.
- Slightly lower than LRC (1%)
Threat due to difference between HUD & PFD?
- Enlarged scale and sensitive FPV can lead to over controlling.
- Different colours
In a low speed condition, what kind of protection do you have for A/T?
- A/T armed and not active, the A/T will engage in THR REF, THR or SPD if the airspeed decreases to an FMC calculated value and will maintain min manoeuvre speed (top of amber band) or speed in IAS window, whichever is greater.
- In HOLD mode, A/T will wake up and reach CMB THRUST by the time speed has decreased to stick shaker speed.
In which modes does A/T not wake up?
- A/T arm switches off.
- Below 400ft on T/O or 100ft on approach.
- In HOLD mode, with TOGA mode after TO, A/T will wake up and reach THR REF thrust by the time speed has decreased to within 10kts of stick shaker speed.
In what situation do you utilise VSD?
- TO, Approach and landing near terrain.
- Path management.
- Altitude constraints at waypoints.
- Situational awareness.
What is the wind limit for running engines on the ground?
- Wind greater than 65kts
- For crosswinds greater than 45kts or tailwinds greater than 42kts limit thrust to a setting normally used for taxi.
What is the maximum cost index you can use?
- Max on the CDU is 9,999.
- Max ANA is 120 for B787.
Threat of new TCP?
- Easy to input the wrong frequency.
- Have to select active frequency.
Threat of the new B787 wing design?
- Large wing span, caution with taxi.
- Efficient wing creates high lift, easy to float and get high on profile.
What is PECS?
- Power Electronics Cooling System, liquid based at 27*C
- Dissipates heat created by high voltage motor controllers of the Large Motor Power Distribution System (LMPDS) located in the aft E/E bay.
- Contains 2 fully independent loops and 2 pumps.
- Completely automated.
- 60% alcohol, 40% water
B787 Air System?
- Uses 4 CAC’s, no bleedd air for air conditioning & pressurisation.
- CAC’s are driven electronically.
What fuel is prohibited to use?
- JET-B
- JP-4
What items do you check on the status page in the preliminary preflight procedure?
H - Hydraulic no RF
O - Oxygen 860 Dom / 1250 Int
O - Oil minimum 16 quarts
V - Verify only the expected messages are shown on the EICAS