SKV Flashcards
What is the electrical power output of the engine starter/generator?
235Vac
What is the minimum pavement width required for a 180 degree turn for 787-8 aircraft?
138 feet 4 inches (42.2 meters)
In which lateral mode(s) of the AFDS does the bank limit selector operate?
HDG SEL or TRK SEL
When are fuel balance operations inhibited?
When a center tank pump is ON
What is displayed by the weather radar within 40 miles?
Turbulence
What does the flight director guidance cue of the 787 HUD indicate?
Flight director pitch and roll steering commands
What does the left hydraulic system power?
- Flight controls
- Left engine thrust reverser
- Right and Left wing spoilers
What information requires re-entry after a complete loss of FMC electrical power?
Performance data displayed on the PERF INIT page
When does LNAV activate during a go-around with autopilot engaged?
At 200FT radio altitude
What is the primary source of power for the flight control electronics?
Three PMGs
Where is the list of aircraft systems affected by load shedding shown?
The electrical synoptic
What are the landing altitude selection limits?
2000ft below Sea Level to 14000ft above Sea Level
What does the EICAS message RADIO TRANSMIT CA/FO/OBS indicate?
A microphone switch is on and has caused a radio to transmit for 30 seconds or more
At what IAS does the auto-throttle annunciation change to HOLD during takeoff?
80KT
What indicates that SATCOM control functions are active?
Displayed with a caret
What is the function of the aft external power system?
To assist the forward system when starting the right engine with external power
What does the VSD display for approaches with a designated glidepath angle?
A dashed line that extends 10NM for situational awareness anchored to the missed approach point
When is flap and slat extension inhibited on the 787-9?
At greater than 260 KIAS or greater than 20,000 ft
What provides validation that the FMC values are correct regarding the stabilizer takeoff trim green band?
Information from the two nose gear pressure transducers
Which statement is correct regarding the audio control panel (ACP)?
The MIC/Interphone switch is spring loaded to the center OFF position
What information is displayed on the B787 Auxiliary (AUX) display?
The aircraft TAIL and SELCAL numbers on the Flight Data Block
With WX+T selected, turbulence is displayed at _____ NM at all ranges.
40 NM
What does the TAMS display indicate on the PFD?
Minimum control speed for a large thrust asymmetry
What is the backup power source with loss of electrical power to Captain’s and First Officer’s flight instruments?
Ram Air Turbine (RAT)
What information is displayed when the status (STAT) Display Key is pushed?
Hydraulic, APU, Oxygen System and liquid cooling fluid indications and status messages
Which flight control surfaces provide roll control in the B787?
- Ailerons
- Flaperons
- Spoilers
Which systems have fire detection and fire extinguishing systems?
- Engines
- APU
- Cargo compartments
- Lavatories
What does the NORMAL MODE ROLL CONTROL do?
Automatically positions the ailerons, flaperons, and spoilers for commanded roll maneuver
What occurs when the Alternate Gear switch is selected DOWN?
Releases all door and gear uplocks
What is the symbol for the BARO Minimums Pointer on the HUD?
A green triangular bug and line on the altitude scale
Which statement about HUD takeoff is correct?
Selecting HUD takeoff departure in the FMC enables guidance and sets HUD TO/GA as the active FMA roll mode
How many hydraulic systems does the B787 have?
Three independent 5000 psi hydraulic systems
What does the upper line and lower line of the altitude window in the mode control panel display?
- Upper line: Selected altitude
- Lower line: Uplinked ATC altitude target
What provides power to the 28 Vdc system?
The 235Vdc system through power conversion devices
What is the function of the Nitrogen Generation System on board?
To displace fuel vapors in all fuel tanks
What does the EICAS message BRAKES indicate?
Two or more brakes have failed and/or a dragging brake has been detected
When does the reference thrust limit change from CRZ to GA during an approach in VNAV?
Extending the flaps from up to flaps 1
What action can be taken to check if the left tank forward pump PRESS light is illuminated?
Check the Fuel Synoptic for load-shed label
What element is part of the B787 engine fire and overheat detection system?
Multiple dual-channel detector assemblies in each engine nacelle
What happens on the ground with an APU fire signal?
Causes APU shutdown and extinguisher bottle discharge
What occurs when the Approach (APP) switch is pushed?
Arms or captures roll mode and pitch mode for the selected approach
During warm weather, how many cabin air compressors will be working with the APU providing electrical power?
2
What rate of descent does the autothrottle set during a cruise descent?
1250 feet per minute
Why does the EEC select approach idle when flaps are commanded to 25 or greater?
To decrease acceleration time for go-around
What provides standby power after loss of all electrical power to captain’s and first officer’s flight instruments?
The main battery
Which systems does the B787 electrical system power in addition to traditionally electrically powered systems?
- Wing ice protection system
- Press system
- Wheel brake system
When is the magenta X-START displayed on the EICAS?
When current altitude and/or airspeed are outside of the windmilling envelope
What determines the packs outlet temperature?
The temperature zone requiring the coolest temperature
What does the purpose of the navigation source annunciation on the PFD?
Displays the source of navigation performance for the navigation scales
What could the EICAS message LOAD RELIEF signify?
Flaps speed exceeded with flaps 15 or greater
What does a priority call from the cabin display on the EICAS?
CABIN ALERT
When does the autopilot add rudder commands during flight?
Only during an autopilot approach and landing
What occurs when an engaged autopilot mode degrades?
Condition is annunciated with a line through the affected flight mode on PFD
What does the EICAS indication EAI above N1 mean?
An engine anti-ice valve is open
What causes the speed brake lever to be driven aft from the ARMED position on landing?
When the gear main trucks untilt and both thrust levers are not in the takeoff range
What does the BPCU provide in terms of electrical load management?
Flight deck control/indication, power transfer functions and overall load management
What does the EICAS message FLIGHT CONTROL MODE indicate?
The flight control system is in the secondary mode
Which control surfaces are locked out during high-speed flight in normal mode?
Ailerons
What displays current IRS heading, track and other heading information?
The mini-map
What does selecting SYS POWER on the TCP allow the crew to do?
Remove power from L, R WXR and L, R XPDR
What is correct about the wing ANTI-ICE Selector in AUTO?
Powered on and off automatically by the ice protection system
Which parameters cannot be preselected prior to autopilot activation?
- Vertical speed
- Flight path angle
When can the recirculation fan be selected off during HOT WX operations?
Must remain ON unless non-normal checklist directs to select them off
What do the tiller position indicator marks indicate?
Center mark identifies neutral position; other two identify maximum left and right displacement
What is correct about the TCP VHF page display function?
New frequencies are entered in the scratchpad; entering decimal/zeros is optional
Where are the outflow valves positioned during a non-normal procedure with cargo fire ARM switch selected?
Outflow valves move to 50/50 flow split
What happens when the APU is started while the airplane is on the ground with only forward external power ON?
APU generators energize the four main 235 Vac buses, external power transitions from ON to AVAIL
How is low engine oil quantity displayed on the secondary engine display?
Quantity displayed in black on white background; LO beside quantity
What is correct about the brake system on the B787?
There are four EBACs that control all eight main wheel brakes
What does the VSD present?
A profile view of the airplane and its environment
What is the position of the crossfeed valve during normal operations?
Closed
What happens when the heading reference switch is in NORM and the aircraft enters polar regions?
True North is automatically referenced for all AFDS cruise modes
What is correct regarding the EEC Alternate Mode?
Thrust protection is not provided and maximum rated thrust is reached with thrust lever less than full forward
When will the center hydraulic demand pump operate?
When flaps or slats are in motion
What indicates that the engine anti-ice system is powered (ON)?
EAI displayed in green
What provides hydraulic power source for the center hydraulic system?
Two electric motor-driven pumps (EMPs)
When does the Pick Waypoint (PICK WPT) Key appear on the ND?
When the cursor is in the ND map area and enabled when the scratchpad is blank
What does the automatic ice detection system provide signals to?
- Engine anti-ice
- Wing anti-ice
- Pack inlet anti-ice
What is correct about the Display Select Panel (DSP)?
Provides control of the MFDs for the on-side inboard DU
When does the IAS/MACH window automatically change from IAS to Mach?
0840 Mach
What is the primary and backup source for the brakes?
- Primary: 28V DC bus system
- Backup: Main battery
What is displayed if the DEP/ARR key is pressed at less than 400 NM from the departure airfield?
Arrivals for the departure airport
What do the control wheel pitch trim switches do in normal mode when airborne?
Change the trim reference airspeed
What must be selected on the CDU for the take-off reference speeds displayed on the PFD?
Must be selected
How are the cabin air compressors regulated after normal engine start?
Packs restart immediately after the second engine is running
How does the exit hold direct the aircraft to leave the hold?
Arms a holding pattern exit, returns to holding fix via inbound course
Is the statement true or false? The EICAS message FLIGHT CONTROL MODE signifies that the secondary flight control mode has been manually selected.
False
How may manual fuel crossfeed be initiated in case of a fuel imbalance?
Open the crossfeed valve and turn OFF the fuel pump switches for the lower quantity tank
Under what conditions does the fuel imbalance pointer flash?
If fuel or crossfeed is going in the wrong direction
How often does load shed occur during the engine start?
Always
What describes the navigation performance scales and pointers on the PFD?
Indicates the navigation path relative to the airplane position
What happens if the rudder signal for the rudder trim indicator is not present?
The digital readout, left/right indication and pointer are not displayed
When will LNAV activate with armed during takeoff?
Above 50 ft radio altitude and in position to turn onto the active route leg
What happens when one pack is operating in standby cooling mode?
Cooling capacity may be less, resulting in warm flight deck or cabin temperatures
What does the EICAS advisory message, PACK MODE (L, R) indicate?
STBY COOLING displayed in amber
What is the mode of power when the first external power receptacle is connected?
Ground Handling mode
Below what airspeed is wing anti-ice inhibited on the ground?
75kt
What does the flight director guidance cue represent?
Flight director guidance displayed when flight directors are turned ON
