Questions from CPaT, EMB 145 Systems Flashcards
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[Aircraft General]
The elevator is ___________ operated.
Mechanically
[Aircraft General]
____ hydraulic systems are installed on the aircraft.
Two
[Aircraft General]
The stering handle alone can rotate the nosewheel up to ____ degrees.
71
[Aircraft General]
What is the overall length of the ERJ-145?
98’ 0’’
[Aircraft General]
The electrical system is primarily a _____ system.
DC
[Aircraft General]
What situation will cause the NO SMOKING and FASTEN SEAT BELT signs in the cabin to automatically illuminate?
Deployment of the cabin oxygen masks.
[Aircraft General]
Can the F/A bypass the cockpit EMER LTS switch and select the emergency lights on?
Yes
[Aircraft General]
Where is the Landing Gear “Freefall Lever” located?
Under a cover in the cockpit floor on the F/O side.
[Aircraft General]
Where are the Display Control Panels (DCPs) located?
Just outboard of the FGC.
[Aircraft General]
Where is the ISIS?
Just left of the EICAS.
[Aircraft General]
Where is the adjustment control for the Rudder Pedals?
It is below the instruments on each pilot’s panel.
[Aircraft General]
What area is just aft of the Overhead Panel?
Circuit Breaker Panel.
[Aircraft General]
How do the pilots know when the main door is closed?
The pilots view the door status on the MFD Takeoff Page and the EICAS.
[Aircraft General]
Can the Overwing Emergency Exit Hatches be removed from the Exterior?
Yes
[Air Management Systems]
How many Enviromental Control Units are installed?
Two
[Air Management Systems]
The temperature control knob is in the AUTO position when it is ___________.
Pressed In
To allow the attendant to control the passenger temperature, the passenger temperature knob should be ____________.
Turned to ATTD
[Air Management Systems]
To control the passenger temperature manually, the passenger temperature knob should be _________.
Pulled Out
[Air Management Systems]
What is the purpose of the Dual Temperature Control Valve?
The Dual Temperature Control Valve determines how much bleed air is allowed to bypass the cooling process.
[Air Management Systems]
Through which of the Heat Exchanges does the bleed air flow through first?
Primary Heat Exchanger
[Air Management Systems]
The air that flows out of the ACM turbine is ___________.
Very Cold
[Air Management Systems]
The Recirculation Fan operates to recirculate air ________________.
From the Cabin
[Air Management Systems]
The conditioned air to the cockpit is mainly provided by the ______ pack.
Left
[Air Management Systems]
What provides the air conditioning to the individual air outlets?
Gasper System
[Air Management Systems]
Which system provides increased airflow throught the air conditioning lines by recirculating the cabin air?
Recirculation Fans
[Air Management Systems]
Cabin altitude, differential pressure and cabin altitude rate of change indications are displayed on the __________.
EICAS
[Air Management Systems]
What is the cabin altitude limitation while in AUTO?
15,000
[Air Management Systems]
Which Outflow Valve(s) are controlled when the system is operating in the AUTO mode?
Both valves; the MANUAL (pneumatic) valve is slaved to the AUTO (electro-pneumatic) valve.
[Air Management Systems]
Which Outflow Valve(s) are controlled when the system is operating in the MANUAL mode?
MANUAL (pneumatic) valve only.
[Air Management Systems]
Cabin altitude, differential pressure and cabin altitude rate of change indications are displayed on the ________.
EICAS
[Air Management Systems]
What is the cabin altitude limitation while in AUTO?
15,000
[Air Management Systems]
Which Outflow Valve(s) are controlled when the system is operating in the AUTO mode?
Both valves; the MANUAL valve is slaved to the AUTO valve.
[Air Management Systems]
Which Outflow Valve(s) are controlled when the system is operating in the MANUAL mode?
MANUAL valve only.
[Auto Flight System]
Which IC-600 provides the signals for Autopilot operations?
1
[Auto Flight System]
What happens if the TCS button is pressed during autopilot operations?
Autopilot operations are temporarily inhibited.
[Auto Flight System]
Where is the AP engage annunciator?
FMA area.
[Auto Flight System]
How does the pilot know to which Flight Director the AP is coupled?
Arrow in the FMA area.
[Auto Flight System]
What are the basic engagement modes of the Autoflight/Flight Director system?
ROL and PIT
[Auto Flight System]
Which of these two modes provides airspeed protection?
Speed Hold
[Auto Flight System]
What happens if the Heading knob is pressed?
The Heading bug is synchronized to the current heading.
[Auto Flight System]
When a mode is armed, the mode displays on the FMA in ________ color.
White
[Communications Systems]
How many Transmit buttons can be selected ON at the same time?
One
[Communications Systems]
Pressing a Microphone Selector button enables transmission AND reception of radio signals through the respective COM unit.
True. The transmit and reception modes are selected by a microphone button.
[Communications Systems]
When the DAP is in the Emergency mode, the Captain is connected to COM1 and to Nav ____.
NAV1
[Communications Systems]
Where does the pilot tune the desired VHF Comm. frequency?
On the RMU Radio Page.
[Communications Systems]
What is the purpose of the HOT position of the communication switch on the pilot control wheel?
To allow the crew members to cmmunicate without selecting a mic.
[Communications Systems]
Does the RMU have a memory feature for storage of communication frequencies?
Yes
[Communications Systems]
The DFDR records aircraft system and flight parameters for the last ______ hours.
25
[Communications Systems]
The DFDR is powered when the ________ switch is turned ON or the aircraft is in flight.
Red Beacon
[Communications Systems]
The Cockpit Voice Recorder is powered by Essential DC Bus ___>
2
[Communications Systems]
The Cockpit Voice Recorder can be erased when the aircraft is on the ground and ________________.
the Parking Brake is Set.
[Communications Systems]
The Cockpit Voice Recorder is equipped with an Underwater Locator Beacon.
Ture.
[Communications Systems]
In order to make a passenger address, the ___________ button on the DAP needs to be pressed.
PAX
What is the difference between pressing CABIN versus CABIN EMER on the ICU?
Nothing. Just a different light that illuminates above the F/A phone.
[Communications Systems]
Where does the pilot enter the assigned Transponder code?
On the RMU Radio page.
[Communications Systems]
What is the Transponder mode you will use for normal operations?
TA/RA
[Electrical System]
The left network of the electrical system includes generators __________.
1 and 3.
[Electrical System]
Normally, the APU generator is connected in parallel with the generators that supply DC BUS ___.
2
[Electrical System]
When operating normally, the APU generator will automatically replace any failed generator.
True
[Electrical System]
The APU Starter Generator button connects (pressed) or disconnects (released) the APU starter generator when the APU RPM is above _______.
95%
[Electrical System]
The SHED BUSES OVRD knob will only function on the ground with at least __________ operating.
One Generator
[Electrical System]
On the MFD, a DC Bus will indicate green when the bus is energized and ______ when the bus is off.
Amber
[Electrical System]
The Ground Service Bus is energized when the ground power unit is plugged in and the GPU AVAIL button has been pressed.
False
[Electrical System]
Ground Power will take priority over _______________.
All other power sources.
[Electrical System]
External Power voltage will be displayed on the ____________.
MFD
[Electrical System]
If External power is connected, but the GPU button is not selected ON, the Ground Service bus is ___________.
Powered
[Electrical System]
Above ________ RPM, the APU starter generator is available to supply electricalpower to the system.
95%
[Electrical System]
During normal operation, the APU generator button should be selected off.
False
[Electrical System]
APU Generator voltage and amperage may be monitored on the ________ Electrical page.
MFD
[Electrical System]
Generator current and voltage may be displayed on the _____.
MFD
[Electrical System]
If a generator fails, a reset of the generator may be attempted twice with a 30 second cooling off period.
False
[Electrical System]
How many engine-driven generators are installed?
Four
[Electrical System]
What type of power is made by the generators?
DC
[Electrical System]
If DC BUS __ is lost, the inverter will become inoperative.
1
[Electrical System]
The AC Power button should remain pressed in at all times.
True
[Electrical System]
When the AC Button is pressed in, a striped bar will illuminate to indicate it is turned on.
False
[Electrical System]
Which power source has the highest priority?
GPU
[Electrical System]
The normal in flight position of the SHED BUSES Selector Knob is ________.
AUTO
[Electrical System]
When on the ground, with at least one generator running, the SHED BUSES may be powered by using the ___________ in the OVRD position.
SHED BUS Selector Knob.
[Fire Protection]
The lavatory is equipped with a smoke detection system only.
False
[Fire Protection]
How many extinguishing bottles are available to fight an engine fire?
Two
[Fire Protection]
The pilots will be provided with an EICAS indication in case the lavatory extinguisher has activated.
False
[Fire Protection]
In case of lavatory smoke detection, a warning message will be displayed on the EICAS.
True
[Fire Protection]
Where is the lavatory smoke detector panel located?
Near the forward galley.
[Fire Protection]
During the Fire System Test, does the APU FIRE message appear on the EICAS?
Yes
[Fire Protection]
During the Fire System Test, the light in the Baggage Fire Extinguishing button illuminates.
True
[Fire Protection]
Where is the button that is used to discharge the Cargo Compartment Fire Extinguishers?
Overhead Panel
[Fire Protection]
Which fire bottle instantly fills the baggage compartment with extinguishing agent?
High Discharge Bottle
[Fire Protection]
If the fire system test button is pressed for more than ____ seconds while on the ground, the APU will shut down.
10
[Fire Protection]
If the fire test needs to be repeated, wait ___ seconds before repeating the test.
6
[Fire Protection]
How many bottle(s) of fire extinguishing agent is available for the APU?
One
[Fire Protection]
How many bottle(s) of fire extinguishing agent is available for the Engines?
Two
[Fire Protection]
If an APU fire is detected on the ground, the APU will automatically shutdown.
True
[Fire Protection]
What indication will be presented to the pilot in case of a loss of pressure in a fire sensor tube?
FIREDET FAIL
[Flight Controls]
Normal operation of the Ailerons is provided _______________.
by hydraulic pressure.
[Flight Controls]
Normal operation of the Elevators is provided _______________.
by mechannical operation (cable).
[Flight Controls]
Normal operation of the Rudder is provided _______________.
by hydraulic pressure.
[Flight Controls]
Is a Gust Lock system required for the Ailerons or Rudder?
No. Hydraulic damping is available to these systems.
[Flight Controls]
Which of the Spoilers can be opened in flight?
Outboard.
[Flight Controls]
The Flaps are operated _____________.
electrically.
[Flight Controls]
The autopilot servo is connected to the __________ side of the aileron torque tube.
Captain’s
[Flight Controls]
What is the purpose of the Artificial Feel Unit?
To provide the pilot with a simulated feedback of roll forces.
[Flight Controls]
How long can Trim be continuously applied?
3 seconds
[Flight Controls]
What is the purpose of the Quick Disconnect button on the control wheel?
It temporarily inhibits all trim operations.
[Flight Controls]
If only the SYS 1 Aileron Shutoff button is released, will the ailerons still receive hydralic pressure?
Yes, through hydraulic system 2.
[Flight Controls]
The Elevators are operated _______________.
mechanically.
[Flight Controls]
The Auto Servo (pitch) and Stick Pusher are connected to the _________ side of the elevator system.
left
[Flight Controls]
The _______ tab is moved as a result of the pilot forces on the elevator control column, and only operates at high airspeeds.
Spring
[Flight Controls]
Which of the gust lock systems provide locking pins in the elevators?
The new electro-mechanical system.
[Flight Controls]
The trim system will operate at a faster rate at 170 kts. than it will at 240 kts.
True
[Flight Controls]
Where are the trim switches that operate the Backup channel?
On the pedestal.