Preflight Knowledge Flashcards

Prepare for Ground Validation

1
Q

What are the REQUIRED flight deck crew preflight duties?

A
  • Review dispatch release
  • Crew member preflight briefings, as required
  • External inspection/security inspection
  • Airworthiness acceptance
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2
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What are items to be included in the Dispatch Release Review?

A
  • Aircraft N #
  • Fuel Load
  • Flight plan
  • Weather, reported+forecasted conditions+Alt Requirements
  • Remarks
  • MX Items, Deferrals+Airworthiness
  • Perf Data
  • Applicable NOTAMs
  • Check RAIM Availability
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3
Q

What are some of the RECOMMENDED preflight duties?

A
  • Airworthiness verification
  • Originating Check
  • Initialize FMS/ACARS
  • Obtain ATIS
  • Obtain Clearance
  • Enter Transponder code
  • Complete EFB Setup (FOM Ch 5 Flight Ops)
  • PF enters the release/cleared routing into FMS
  • PM Verifies routing entered correctly
  • Verify Flight Instruments are set and X-Checked
  • Setup COM NAV Freq and Courses for DEP
  • PF Conducts T/O Briefing
  • Pre-Start Check
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4
Q

When is the Safety Check required to be accomplished?

A
  • Accepting an Aircraft
  • Aircraft left unattended by flight deck crew
  • Aircraft was completely powered down
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5
Q

Who conducts the Safety Check flow?

A

By either pilot

Recommended: Captain

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6
Q

In relation to the Safety Check, when does the external preflight inspection occur?

A

After the Safety Check if:

  • Accepting an aircraft
  • Aircraft was left unattended by the flight deck crew
  • Aircraft was completely powered down
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7
Q

When is the Originating Check required to be accomplished?

A
  • FFOD
  • After a flight crew change
  • After MX has been performed on the aircraft
  • When the Aircraft was completely powered down
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8
Q

What is required to be checked for the Maintenance Status Check?

A

CA/FO Ensures that status will not prevent power being applied

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9
Q

Where is each flight deck emergency equipment item located? How is each item preflighted?

A

Refer to image for Locations

  • 1 Escape Rope
  • 1 Crew Escape Hatch
  • 2 Flashlights (Blinking Indicator)
  • 1 Crash Axe
  • 1 PBE unit (Clear or Blue)
  • 3 Life Vests
  • 1 Halon Firex
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10
Q

Where is the list of required flight deck equipment/documents located?

A

EFB Company Manuals -> CRJ -> Flight Deck Documents/Equipment list.

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11
Q

What must be done if an required flight deck equipment/document is missing?

A

Replacement must be obtained by PIC before flight

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12
Q

During the Safety Check flow, after a crew swap and the aircraft remains powered, are you required to reset the hydraulic pumps to the OFF position?

A

No. (SOPM Ch 04-01.8)

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13
Q

After the Battery Master switch has been selected ON, what items must be checked?

A
  • Flight compartment Standby Lights turn on
  • MASTER WARN/ MASTER CAUT lights on, then reset
  • ECP -> DC Page
  • Verify MAIN BATT >22V
  • Verify APU BATT >22V
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14
Q

When selecting WARN during the Firex Monitor Test, what indications are required for a successful test?

A

-Triple Chime/ Mast WARN light
-Fire Bell / “JET PIPE OVERHEAT”
-Following Switchlights:
> L/R ENG FIRE PUSH
> APU FIRE PUSH
> L/R BOTTLE 1 / 2 ARMED PUSH TO DISCH
> APU BOTTLE ARMED PUSH TO DISCH
-ED-1 Warning (Red) Messages appear:
> APU FIRE
> R/L JETPIPE OVERHEAT
> R/L ENG FIRE

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15
Q

When selecting FAIL during the Firex Monitor Test, what indications are required for a successful test?

A

-Single Chime / Mast CAUTION light
-ED-1 Caution (amber) messages
> APU FIRE FAIL
> R/L JET OVHT FAIL
> R/L FIRE FAIL

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16
Q

When selecting ENGINE 1/2 and APU bottle switches, what indications are required for a successful test?

A

-ED-2
> L/R ENG SQUIB 1/2
> APU SQUIB 1/2

17
Q

When establishing AC POWER, what is the procedure for establishing Ext AC power?

A
Used Approx 10 minutes prior to Pushback
-BATT MAST: ON
-Switchlight AVAIL: Illuminated
-AC: Select / In Use
-ECP: DC Synop Page
 > ED-2: TRU/ VOLT/LOAD indication normal
-ECP: STAT Synop Page
18
Q

What is the procedure for establishing power with the APU on the ground?

A
Used when Ext AC not available or PAX comfort
Used at least 10 minutes prior to pushback 
-APU GEN: OFF
-APU PWR FUEL: Select / Extinguish
 > ED-2:
  > APU SOV OPEN status (white) message
  > APU IN BITE status (white) message (5-6 seconds)
  > APU Gauge indications displayed
  > APU DOOR OPEN indication
-APU START / STOP: Select / Start
 > ED-2: APU START status message (white)
 > Approx 50% RPM: APU START message gone
 > APU START/ STOP switchlight: 
  >50% - START exthingished
  >95% AVAIL Illuminated
-APU GEN: ON
-ECP: Select AC Synop
 > Indications Norm
- ECP: Select DC Synop
 > Indications Norm
19
Q

Why is Hydraulic Pump 3A energized during the Safety Check?

A

Check for NOSE DOOR OPEN warning (red) message gone after doors close and external inspection complete and check fluid quantity, pressure, and temp indications are normal. Also to ensure pressure for parking brake.

20
Q

What is required to be done prior to selecting hydraulic pump 3A to ON?

A

Nose gear doors close or nose gear door area is clear.

21
Q

What is the difference between the Airworthiness Acceptance and Maintenance Status tasks?

A

MS: FliteView check (OTS/IS)
AA: Sign in FliteView to check documents and accept aircraft by signing.

22
Q

During the Originating Flow, what are you checking with the clock? Why is this important?

A
  • Time and Date are set correctly

- If GPS signal is lost, Captain’s clock drives the time for MDC and FMS

23
Q

When conducting the Originating Check Checklist, what are you stating is complete for Panel Prep?

A

Aircraft systems are operational and flow items are complete.

24
Q

What are the warnings when using low pressure external air?

A

Main cabin door must remain open!

25
Q

What are the cautions when using low pressure external air?

A

Cannot use both PACKs and low pressure conditioned air. Use of the APU with PACKs OFF while conditioned air is being used is allowed.

26
Q

With low pressure air and the APU running, what position should the PACKs be selected to?

A

OFF

27
Q

What is the priority of sources of air conditioning?

A

1: Low pressure ext air
2: APU
3: High pressure ext air

28
Q

What is the procedure for using high pressure external air?

A
  • Saftey Check: Complete
  • H Press Ext Air Source: Establish
  • CKPT MAN: Deselect / Extinguish
  • CABIN MAN: Deselect / Extinguish
  • 10th Stage ISOL Valve: Select/Open
  • L/R PACK: Select/ Exthinguish
29
Q

When is the PIC allowed to inspect the aircraft after a bird strike?

A

-When MX isn’t available on site

30
Q

After a bird strike, when is the PIC required to contact MX?

A

ASAP

31
Q

At what temp must air conditioning be available to prevent display shutdown?

A

> 30 C

32
Q

Why is DC power limited to 5 minutes when there is no AC power?

A

Cooling fan run off AC power.

33
Q

Can the display fan switch be selected to STBY or any other position during normal operations?

A

Not unless directed by QRH or MEL

34
Q

How is required OXY pressure level determined?

A
  • International ops
  • Departure AP >7500ft
  • Observer
  • Temp
35
Q

When is the min OXY pressure level required to be at or above 1650psi?

A

International Ops

Departure AP >7500ft

36
Q

During the Originating Check, the Cap can select the windshield heat to OFF above what temp?

A

> 30 C