REVIEW QUESTIONS – AIRPLANE GENERAL Flashcards
- Which lights indicate conditions requiring the immediate attention of the Flight Crew?
-Red Warning Lights
- Which lights indicate conditions requiring the timely attention of the Flight Crew?
-Amber Caution Lights
- Does a dim or bright blue light indicate a disagreement exists between component position and switch position?
-When a blue light remains bright blue, a disagreement exists between component position and switch position
- What causes an illuminated MASTER CAUTION to light extinguish?
The lights remain illuminated as long as the caution condition exists, or until the crew resets the Master Caution System.
- What are the indications of a single or simple fault in a dual channel system?
-None, unless you push the System Annunciator Panel
- How do you recall (refresh) fault annunciations stored in the Master Caution System?
-Pressing the System Annunciator Panel
- What actions are performed by pushing either MASTER CAUTION light?
-A Master Caution Reset: both Master Caution lights extinguish, all system annunciator lights extinguish, and the Master Caution system is reset.
- When may the Flight Crew use the FLT DK DOOR Lock Selector UNLKD position?
-Never to allow access to the flight deck
- What happens when the FLT DK DOOR Lock Selector is placed in DENY?
-deactivates the keypad and the door will remain locked for 5 minutes
- When does the cabin crew use the Flight Deck Access System (FDAS)?
-during an emergency, like pilot incapacitation
- How does the FDAS work when the correct code in entered?
-a series of chimes for 60 seconds, then the door unlocks
- How is the Potable Water Tank pressurized?
-by engine or APU bleed air or by electric air compressor (not on the 400)
- What is nominal Flight Crew Oxygen System pressure at 21°C (70°F)?
Nominal system pressure is 1850 psi at 21°C (70°F).
- When is 100% oxygen at positive pressure supplied to the Flight Crew Oxygen Mask?
-EMER setting
- What does the OXY ON Flag (white tab) on the Flight Crew (full-face) Oxygen Mask stowage container mean?
-Oxygen Shutoff Valve is open
- What provides passenger oxygen?
-single chemical oxygen generator
- How are the Passenger Service Unit (PSU) oxygen masks deployed?
-with a aneroid switch (cabin altitude of 14,000’) or PASS OXYGEN switch on
- How long does the Passenger Service Unit (PSU) oxygen flow?
-12 minutes and it can’t be shutoff
- What precautions should you use prior to discharging a fire extinguisher in the Flight Deck?
-All crewmembers should have oxygen masks on and 100% oxygen with emergency selected
- Does the Aft Attendant Emergency Exit Lights switch override the Flight Deck switch?
-Yes (even with the flight deck switch on off
- When do the Overwing Exit Locks engage?
-a minimum of 3 of the 4 entry/service doors are closed and, either engine running, and aircraft air/ground logic indicates the aircraft is in the air or both thrust levers are advanced
