Shutdown Knowledge

Question 1

Engines must be provided a cool down time of how many minutes?

Answer 1

Engines must be operated at or near IDLE for a cool down period of at least 2 minutes, including taxi time, prior to shutdown.

Question 2

What are the two scenarios for the Shutdown Check?

Answer 2

(SOPM PDF 308)

SIMULTANEOUS TWO-ENGINE SHUTDOWN

LEFT ENGINE, THEN RIGHT ENGINE SHUTDOWN

Question 3

When is a simultaneous two-engine shutdown accomplished?

Answer 3

(SOPM PDF 308)

Taxi time is less than 2 minutes; or

Taxi conditions prohibit single engine taxi operations.

Question 4

When is engine 1 shutdown and then engine 2?

Answer 4

(SOPM PDF 308)

Completion of the FFOD Fuel Feed Check Valve Test is required; or

Gate facilities require the right engine to remain in operation

Question 5

Prior to reaching the gate, when would the captain have engine 1 shutdown?

Answer 5

(SOPM PDF 309)

At the discretion of the Captain.

Question 6

When can the flight deck door be opened?

Answer 6

(SOPM PDF 309)

The flight deck door remains unlocked until the completion of the Shutdown Check unless operational need dictates otherwise.

Question 7

As the captain, how do you establish AC power?

Answer 7

(SOPM PDF 312)

Check External AC Power connected, ELECTRICAL POWER SERVICES “AVAIL” illuminated, AC -> SELECT / IN USE.

If External AC unavailable, APU -> START

Question 8

When can the seat belt sign be selected OFF?

Answer 8

(SOPM PDF 313)

After “Chocks In” signal has been received.

Question 9

How is the FFOD Fuel Feed Check Valve Test, Part 2 accomplished?

Answer 9

(SOPM PDF 313)

Completed only during S.E. Shutdown Flow and may be conducted by FO:

L / R BOOST PUMP -> DESELECT / INOP

Check:

• Single Chime
• Master Caution light illuminated
• ED-1: L FUEL PRESS caution
• ED-2: L / R FUEL PUMP ON advisory message extinguished.

Question 10

Which 10th-stage bleed valves are checked during the Bleeds flow item?

Answer 10

(SOPM PDF 313)

Left and Right

Question 11

When can the CP or FO accomplish the Engine 1 Shutdown flow?

Answer 11

(SOPM PDF 315)

CA LEFT ENGINE SHUTDOWN FLOW: At Gate

FO LEFT ENGINE SHUTDOWN FLOW: During Taxi

Question 12

When will the captain check the oil quantity?

Answer 12

(SOPM PDF 321)

Between 3 minutes and two hours after every shutdown.

Question 13

What is the procedure for checking oil quantity?

Answer 13

ENGINE OIL LEVEL STOP/START -> SELECT / START

Check:

• STOP half of START/STOP switch/light remains illuminated indicating a successful test.
• Illumination of FAIL or REFILL light requires coordination to have Maint refill the oil.

Question 14

When can a single engine turn be conducted?

Answer 14

(SOPM PDF 321)

Unavailable ground support with an inop APU.

Question 15

What must be checked and coordinated for single engine turns greater than 30 minutes?

Answer 15

(SOPM PDF 321)

Coordination with flight control to ensure adequate fuel is uploaded for additional engine running time.

Question 16

Can the galley service door (GSD) be opened with engine 2 running?

Answer 16

(SOPM PDF 321)

Yes, with right engine at idle thrust.

Question 17

Who must be advised of a single engine turn?

Answer 17

(SOPM PDF 321)

Station personnel.

Question 18

What is the single engine turn procedure?

Answer 18

(SOPM PDF 322)

(Too much to list. RTFM.)

Question 19

Prior to conducting single engine turn fueling, who must be advised?

Answer 19

(SOPM PDF 324)

FAs, rampers, fuel contractor and ATC.

Question 20

Must the MCD remained opened or closed?

Answer 20

(SOPM PDF324)

Must remain open to facilitate emergency egress.

Question 21

Who can be on the aircraft during Single Engine Turn Fueling procedures?

Answer 21

(SOPM PDF324)

Only flight crew.

Question 22

What is the Single Engine Turn Fueling procedure?

Answer 22

(SOPM PDF324)

Ramp agent must remain on station at the nose and:

• Remains in communication with crew using headset or hand signals.
• Coordinates engine starts and shutdowns.
• Coordinates commencement of fueling operation when the right engine is shut down.
• Ensures engine area remains clear.
• Immediately reports any abnormalities to captain.

Question 23

When being towed into the gate with both engines shutdown, what is the procedure?

Answer 23

(SOPM PDF 325)

APU -> ON

APU GEN -> ON

BLEEDS -> TRANSFER

Question 24

What must be communicated to the passengers when being towed into the gate with both engines shutdown?

Answer 24

(SOPM PDF 325)

Advise passengers to remain seated with seatbelts fastened.

Question 25

What is the towing procedures with a single engine running?

Answer 25

(SOPM PDF 326)

Accomplish shutdown of #1 during taxi-in and arrive at gate using S.E. taxi procedures.

Advise passengers to remain seated with seatbelts fastened.

NOSEWHEEL STEERING -> OFF

Establish comms with ground personnel. When “CHOCKS IN” signal:

SHUTDOWN CHECK -> COMPLETE