Slide Show M11 Flashcards
When Are autopilot upper modes available
When the autopilot is engaged to the CMD (command)
Which mode of thrust rating system provides the maximum thrust value for permenant operation
Max Continuous Thrust (MCT)
What does the autopilot engage interlock monitor
It monitors all signals the AP needs for the inner loop in CMD and CWS
Why is an antenna coupler used on an HF comms system
To make sure the antenna length is electronically matched to the frequency
Which statement correctly represents the relationship between frequency and antenna size
The higher the frequency the shorter the antenna
What is true about ACARS
It it used for manual and automatic data transferres between aircraft and ground
What is the purpose of two antennas fitted to the ADF system
Two antenna signals are required to determine the correct direction
What do the different colours indicate on the weather radar screen
Red shows the worst weather conditions, yellow and green are less severe
What is automatic VOR
The bearing is automatically indicated on the RMI or ND
Why is a band pass filter fitted in the yaw damper computer
To filter out any steady state signal
Which auto throttle mode is automatically selected when the autopilot is in the vertical speed mode during climb
Thrust mode
How can heading on the control panel be selected
By using the heading select
Why are RF lines used
To transport a radio signal without disturbances
What is the frequency 121.5MHz used for
VHF emergency transmissions
Which method is used by the ILS receiver to determine which marker beacon the aircraft is flying over
Each beacon has its own characteristic modulation and morse code
How does DME measure distance
The time between the interrogation and reply is proportional to the distance of the station
What is the purpose of the TA setting on the TCAS control panel
It gives traffic advisories and shows the white and amber traffic lights on the ND, RAs are not available
What is the purpose of FANS
To improve aircraft communication, navigation and ATC surveillance
What is flight director used for
It assists to fly the aircraft manually
What is required to create a lateral flight plan in the FMC
The company route number tells the FMC how to create the flight plan from the Nav database
What happens when the auto throttle is engaged and the throttle is moved manually
The throttle lever can only be moved with an increased force, auto throttle remains engaged
When can autopilot control the speed of the aircraft
During decent
Which frequencies does the portable Emergency Locator Transmitter transmit on
121.5MHz, 243 MHz and 403MHz
How can the Emergency Locator Transmitter be activated
Automatically activated when an acceleration of 5G in the longitudinal axis is exceeded
Which statement is correct about TCAS
TCAS detects other traffic if they have active transponders
What is the maximum height indicated on a rad alt
2500ft
What height is measured by the radio altimeter
Height above ground
Which is the voltage level for an under voltage condition
100V
What is turn coordination
Rudder moves along with ailerons to achieve a turn
Why are some control surfaces on some aircraft fitted with balance weights
To prevent flutter or vibration on the surface
What can spoilers not be used for
To assist the flap system
What is the flash point of Jet A1
38 degrees C
Which mode of refuelling can be carried out from the flight deck
Automatic
During an override refuel of a particular tank the override plunger of the solenoid controlled fuel valve is released when…
The valve will close if the solenoid is de energised
What happens to the fuel that enters the fuel tank venting system and is not immediately drained back into the tank
It goes into the vent surge tank and then back into the main tanks when conditions allow
How is a fuel leak in an aircraft centre tank indicated
By a leak monitor connected to a drain valve
A fuel scavenge system uses jet pumps. When are these jet pumps operated
Whenever the main booster pumps are running
Which fuel has a freezing point of -40C
Jet A
Which form of drag is reduced by boundary layer control
Wave drag
What is the increase in lift provided by a slat
35%
When does the boundary layer loose contact with the surface
When kinetic energy inside the boundary layer is too low
What is done to prevent extreme pressures and temperatures at the engine compressor during high speed flight
One normal shock wave followed by up to three oblique shock waves
How is the skin reinforced in semi monococque airframe construction
Longitudinal members
What is a body station
A plane passing vertically through the fuselage and measured from a reference point in front of the aircraft
What is the main function of the passenger door torque tube
Rotate the door to the cocked position
What are the main structural components in an aircraft wing
Ribs, spars, stringers, skin
What is the primary function of the fuselage frames
To maintain shape of the fuselage and to carry/distribute shear and tension loads
Which loads are transmitted by the pylon bearings
Lateral and longitudinal loads between wing and pylon
How does the ozone converter work
Catalytic action
How does the coalecer type water separator work
By encouraging the water to form large droplets that can be centrifuged out of the air
In which part of the vapour cycle machine is the heat energy discharged to atmosphere
The condenser
How is the pressure in the aircraft’s cabin regulated
Outflow valves regulate how much air is leaving the cabin
What happens in the event of excessive cabin positive pressure
Safety valves open to allow pressure to bleed away
What happens when the cabin pressure exceeds 15k feet
Outflow valves close
What is the purpose of the bleed valve
To regulate engine bleed air supply
How is the quantity of air entering the cabin modulated
By the pack valve
How is the cooling of the air achieved in the air cycle machine
By heat exchangers and turbine
What is true about cabin pressure controllers
There are two controllers, one active and one is standby at all times
What pressure is the cabin raised to during leak test
4psi higher than ambient pressure
In what condition is air arriving at the air conditioning packs normally
200c and 45psi
Which climb mode of operation is usually more comfortable for passengers
External mode
Which devices are installed to prevent damage to the structure in the event of sudden depressurisation of one part of the aircraft
Equalisation valves allow the pressure in the various zones to equalise
Which flight deck indications occur if the pitot tubes are completely blocked
The air speed indicators act like altimeters
What parameter has the greatest effect on Static Source Error
Why does a vertical gyro require an erection system
To ensure the gyro is vertical with reference to the surface of the earth
What happens when the disconnect solenoid is energised whilst the engine is stopped
The disconnect device is triggered and the clutch is damaged when the engine is started
How is a CSD disconnect reset performed
The reset ring is pulled when the engine is completely stopped
What is the function of the voltage regulator of the GCU
To control the voltage at the point of regulation to 115v by influencing exciter current
What is the voltage level for an under voltage condition
100v
What happens with a generator working in isolated operation when it receives more exciter current than necessary
The output voltage increases
When does the differential protection circuit trip the generator
When the generator current in one phase differs from the current that is measured in the same phase at the generator power relay
What happens when you exchange two phase connections at the generator terminals
All connected three phase AC motors run in the wrong direction because of the wrong phase sequence
How can you check the charging of a Ni-Cd battery
You must measure the charging current. If it is nearly zero, the battery is fully charged
What happens when a Ni-Cd battery overheats during charging
The charging current increases and would start thermal runaway
Which of the following methods are used to charge a battery in an electrical power system
The batteries can be charged by a TR unit using the constant voltage charging method
How is an open phase in a generator detected
By comparing the generator load current in each phase
How are the engine driven generators in a multi engine aircraft (3 or 4 engines) usually operated
In parallel
How many resets are permitted after a circuit breaker has tripped
One, to prevent contacts from welding if a short circuit has occurred
What does the abbreviation RCCB mean
Remote Controlled Circuit Breaker
Which is the principle operation of the CSD disconnect
Electrically disconnected, mechanically reconnected
What is the maximum permitted time for operating the CSD disconnect button
3 seconds
Which protective functions are built in to the aircraft’s TR units
Low current and high temperature protection