Pressurization Flashcards
If the cruise altitude is not available in the AUTO mode the default cruise altitude is…
40,000 ft.
42,000 ft.
43,000 ft.
39,000 ft.
43,000 ft.
The landing altitude is normally obtained from the FMC, however the landing altitude can be set manually by…
setting a new altitude in the MCP altitude window.
changing the destination on the TCP panel.
pulling the LDG ALT selector out and setting a new altitude.
cycling the OUTFLOW VALVE switches to upper case MAN and back to AUTO.
pulling the LDG ALT selector out and setting a new altitude.
Cabin pressurization is controlled by discharge of cabin air through…
the aft outflow valve.
the forward and aft outflow valves.
the forward and mid outflow valves.
the forward outflow valve.
the forward and aft outflow valves.
Aircraft pressurization can be monitored on the…
CDU screen.
AUX display screen.
EICAS display.
TCP panel.
EICAS display.
The pressurization system uses __________________________ to calculate a cabin pressurization schedule.
true airspeed data and MCP inputs
IRS inputs and FMC flight plan data
ambient pressure and GPS flight plan data
ambient pressure and FMC flight plan data
ambient pressure and FMC flight plan data
In cruise mode the cabin altitude will normally remain below…
8000 ft.
7000 ft.
6500 ft.
6000 ft.
6000 ft.
During a rapid depressurization the outflow valve will close until the aircraft reaches ____________ and then the outflow valves will fully open.
15,000 ft.
12,500 ft.
10,000 ft.
8,000 ft.
15,000 ft.
