SH Chapter 1 - Airplane General Flashcards
1) What exterior light goes off automatically when landing gear is retracted?
Nose landing and taxi lights
2) What Nav and Logo light bulbs are connected to the NAV 1 and NAV 2 switch positions?
Nav 1 - Nav 1 and Logo Lights
Nav 2 - Nav 2 and Logo Lights
3) When do the strobes flash in AUTO?
Main landing gear not compressed (in flight)
4) What signs illuminate when you turn the NO PED switch to ON?
Exit and No PED signs
5) What lights illuminate when the EMER EXIT LT switch is placed to ON?
Overhead emergency and all Exit signs and markings
6) When will the overhead emergency lights automatically illuminate?
- Normal electrical power system fails
- DC ESS SHED BUS Fails
- AC BUS 1 Fails
7) When will the EXIT signs automatically illuminate?
- Normal electrical power system fails
- DC ESS SHED BUS Fails
- Excessive cabin altitude (approx 11,300’)
- NO PED signs illuminated
8) What lights illuminate when normal aircraft electrical power fails?
Overhead emergency lights and all exit signs and markings
9) What occurs when the EMER EXIT LT switch is placed to OFF?
Overhead emergency lights and all Exit signs and markings turn off
EMER EXIT LT pb - OFF illuminates
10) What Flight Deck lighting is available if normal electrical power is lost?
- Captain’s instrument panel
- Right hand dome light
- Standby compass lighting
11) What does the PASSENGER SYS ON light mean?
Control for the oxygen mask doors is activated
12) When do the masks automatically deploy?
Cabin altitude exceeding 14,000’
13) How long does the PAX oxygen last?
15 minutes
14) Where is oxygen stored for the crew?
In a high pressure cylinder located in the lower, left hand fuselage
15) What would you notice on the DOOR ECAM page if you set the CREW SUPPLY to OFF?
The CKPT OXY in the upper right side of the Door page turns amber
