Study Guide Questions Flashcards
Max Ramp Weight
ERJ 17LL - 85,450
ERJ 175LR - 85,870
Max Take Off Weight
ERJ 17LL - 85,098
ERJ 175LR - 85,517
Max Landing Weight
74,957
Min Runway Width
100
Wing Span
93 ft 11 inches
Aircraft Length
103 ft 11 inches
Tail Height
32 ft 4 inches
Prior to beginning the preflight inspection the pilot conducts a Safety and Power- Up Checklist. Batt 1 is selected ON and Batt 2 is selected to AUTO.
What must not occur when more than displays 2 and 3 are available
The aircraft must not be dispatched.
After a successful fire test, the pilot establishes an AC power source.
If AC power is lost what is the procedure for reestablishing AC power –
Power down the aircraft using the Leaving the Airplane Checklist, followed by the Safety and Power Up Checklist.
Prior to beginning the external inspection what must be ON to have a valid check on the Brake Wear Indicators –
Determine there is sufficient hydraulic pressure to active the emergency parking brake.
What hydraulic system pressurizes the Emergency Parking Brake?
Hydraulic Systems 1 and 2
Hydraulic 1 provides pressure to outboard brakes
Hydraulic 2 provides pressure to inboard brakes
Inspection of the ADSPs show ice and snow contamination, what is the procedure
ADSP Heater Switch: ON
Flight Control PBIT: ACCOMPLISH
Verify the clock resets on the Flight Control page.
ADSP Heater Switch: OFF
Spurious AFCS and ADS EICAS messages may be an indication of what in regard to the ADSPs
When a parked aircraft has been exposed to freezing conditions, moisture can freeze inside the ADSPs and create an undesired indication on the ground, usually during the first power-up
of the day.
- AFCS FAULT
- AT FAIL
- AP FAIL
- FD FAIL
- YD FAIL
- APPR 2 NOT AVAIL
- Air Data Systems (ADS) messages may be displayed on the EICAS also
The PREFLIGHT section of the SOPM uses the phrase “CLEAR OF ICE” repeatedly for each section of the airplane, what is SkyWest’s philosophy regarding ICE and contamination
The Ground Deicing Program (GDP) objective is to ensure no SkyWest aircraft takes off with frozen contaminants adhering to the wings, control surfaces, propellers, engine inlets, or other critical surfaces of the aircraft.
What is a Cold Weather Preflight Inspection –
a. An external walk-around by the flight deck crew used to detect the presence of frost, ice, or snow on critical surfaces from which the requirement for deicing/anti-icing is determined. This inspection consists of a tactile and/or visual check.
When does a Cold Weather Preflight Inspection need to be performed
- The OAT is 5°C or less, or
- The wing fuel temperature is 0°C or less, or
- Atmospheric conditions conducive to icing exist, or
- The aircraft has remained overnight and may have frozen contaminants due to exposure to frost or precipitation, which could involve the entire airframe, or
- On any through flight where residual ice from the inbound flight may have accumulated on airframe surfaces or components, or
- Cold soak ice is suspected in the fuel tank area.
If it’s 5 degrees or colder, the preflight inspection must take place within what timeframe
Within 30 minutes of pushback.
Use the pictorial walk around - Describe the preflight action for the Nose Landing Gear
Wheel Chocks: IN
Wheels and Tires :CONDITION
*** Clear of ice
Up Lock Hook : UNLOCKED
Downlock Springs: CONDITION
Strut/Wheel Well/Doors CONDITION and NO LEAKS
Ground Locking Pin REMOVED
Landing and Taxi Lights CONDITION
* Clean and undamaged
What unique piece of electrical emergency equipment resides in the right forward fuselage? Describe the SOPM external preflight of the RAT
Ram Air Turbine
Safety Lock Pin Removed
What does the Oxygen Discharge Indicator look like in its normal condition?
Green disc
What is the proper preflight action of the Engine Inlet according to the SOPM?
Engine Inlet : CONDITION
* Check for FOD and leaks inside air inlet. Ensure there is no damage to the T2 Sensor and the FADEC Cooling Inlet is clear.
* *** Clear of ice or snow
Fan Blades: CHECK
* Check for damaged fan blades and ensure fan is free to rotate
* Check for damage on spinner
LH Nacelle Strake : CONDITION
Anti-ice Pressure Relief Door: CLOSED AND LATCHED
LH Fan Cowl Doors: CONDITION AND LATCHED
LH Thrust Reverser: CONDITION AND LATCHED
Core Pressure Relief Door: CLOSED
Turbine Exhaust: CLEAR AND NO LEAKS
* After engine shutdown, the scavenge system is no longer effective. A small amount of oil may leak through the aft sump drain and pool in the engine chevron nozzle.
* When the puddle size exceeds 4 in., contact Maintenance
What is the proper preflight action of the Fan Blades according to the SOPM?
- Check for damaged fan blades and ensure fan is free to rotate
- Check for damage on spinner
Are there Nacelle Strakes on both sides of the engine?
YES, Both Sides.
Describe the Main Landing Gear inspection.
Right Main Gear: Check
* *** Clear of ice and unobstructed
Wheels and Tires: CONDITION
Up Lock Hook: UNLOCKED
Downlock Springs: CONDITION
Strut/Wheel Wells: CONDITION AND NO LEAKS
Ground Locking Pin: REMOVED
Brakes Pin Indicators: CHECK
* Two upper and two lower per gear assembly
What document would you refer to regarding missing static discharge wicks? Where is it located?
CDL in the back of the AFM in the appendices.
What is included in MINTO
Enroute Burn, Go-Around / Alternate burn, Holding Fuel and Reserve fuel.
When an alternate is listed on the Release, does the Alternate fuel value include go-around fuel
YES: When an alternate is listed, the value represents the calculated alternate burn + go-around fuel.
Engine Failure Procedures (EFP) are denoted by Abbreviations such as DT, LT, RT, and Special. What is the difference between a Standard and Special EFP
A Simple Special EFP requires a turn to NAVAID or heading prior to 1000 AFE.
If following a Special EFP and Radar Vectors are not available, at what altitude can the crew proceed on course
3000 AFE
Takeoff in IMC (ceiling < 1000’ and < 3SM) and ATC provides a radar vector, no turns shall be commenced below what altitude
1000 ft AFE
Can a Pilot Turn the airplane with the above conditions if an Instrument or Special Departure procedure requires it
YES
The RWY is reported as WET, what does this mean
Wet Runway - A runway is considered wet when more than 25% of the runway surface area, within the length and the width being used, is covered by any visible dampness or water 1/8 in (3 mm) or less in depth.
The RWY report has been updated to “contaminated”, what does this mean –
A runway is considered contaminated when more than 25% of the runway surface area (whether in isolated areas or not), within the reported length and the width being used, is covered by more than 1/8 in (3 mm) of standing water or its equivalent in slush, wet snow, dry snow or any depth of ice or compacted snow.
What is a Simple Special Procedure
Simple-Special: The Simple-Special Procedure differs from Standard Procedures in that a turn to a NAVAID or heading is required before reaching 1,000’. FRA remains at 1,000’ AFE unless otherwise specified in the FLAP RETRACT box. Simple-Special Procedures are mandatory in IMC. They are also mandatory in VMC until reaching 1,000’ AFE. The turn to the NAVAID or heading is to be made at the highest bank angle appropriate for aircraft speed. In IMC, if radar vectors are not available, comply with the special procedure until 3,000’ AFE at which time you may proceed on course (as applicable)
Are Simple Special Procedures mandatory
In IMC Yes.
In VMC YES, until reaching 1000 AFE.
When can you proceed on course with a Simple Special Procedure?
In IMC, if radar vectors are not available, comply with the special procedure until 3,000’ AFE at which time you may proceed on course (as applicable)
What does TALPA stand for –
Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment
TALPA uses RCAM (RCCs) to assess runway conditions, describe the difference in runway condition between an RCC of 6 and RCC of 1
RCC 6 - Dry
RCC 5 - Good Braking - Wet or contamination 1/8 inch or less of slush snow
RCC 4 - Good to Medium Braking - Compacted Snow
RCC 3 - Medium Braking - Slippery when wet or dry snow over compacted snow or contamination greater than 1/8 inch.
RCC 2 - Medium to Poor Braking - Water / Slush greater than 1/8th inch.
RCC 1: Poor Braking due to ice.
Where can the RCAM/Braking action table be found
Weather Tile on the EFB
FOM Chapter 7 - Runway Assessments
What is the maximum crosswind component for takeoff with a WET runway
31 KTS
What does the T mean on the MEL
A bold symbol (T) (Tracking) is a flag to the flight crew that any of the following conditions exist:
* An MEL requires a tracking (or time) restriction.
* A repair interval Category A of one day.
* Procedures that must be performed, tested, or checked before each flight, prior to the first flight of the day, once each flight day, or at a certain number of hours, landings, cycles, etc.
What does the D mean on the MEL
A bold symbol (D) (Dispatch) is a flag to Dispatch, Maintenance Control, and the flight crew that restrictions and/or configurations exist affecting aircraft performance and/or operational procedures. These restrictions or procedures must be applied to properly dispatch under the deferral.
What is Category C mean for the MEL
Must be repaired within 10 consecutive calendar-days (240 hours, recorded in UTC or local time) excluding the day the malfunction was recorded in the aircraft maintenance record.
What is Category D mean for the MEL
Must be repaired within 120 consecutive calendar-days (2,880 hours) excluding the day the malfunction was recorded in the aircraft maintenance record.
How does the pilot know that this added fuel burn from the MEL has been applied to the Flight Release
Included in the remarks section of the release.
Why is the HYD fluid temperature checked during the originating flow
Engine start cannot be accomplished if the hydraulic reservoir temperature is below -18°C. The hydraulic system warm up procedure must be accomplished prior to engine start if reservoir temps are below -18°C
During an ECS ON takeoff the APU will be ON or OFF
OFF
If ACARS takeoff performance dictates ECS ON takeoff and the crew fails to shut down the APU, the EICAS will generate an ENG REF ECS DISAGREE message, if this happens, what do you do
accomplish the appropriate QRH procedure and either re-enter takeoff data or shut down the APU
Per the FOIB:
When this message posts on EICAS, crews are instructed to ensure:
* ECS is setup correctly,
* BLEED 1 / 2 Buttons are Pushed IN,
* PACK Buttons are Pushed IN, and
* Increase manifold pressure above 13 PSIG by slightly advancing thrust.
With an OAT of 4°C and light rain, how will the Takeoff Data Pages be configured for Anti-Ice
WET and Anti Ice to ALL
When there is any possibility of encountering visible moisture up to1,700 ft AFE
What are the starter Cranking Limits on Ground
Starts 1 and 2
90 seconds on 10 seconds off
Starts 3-5
90 seconds on 5 minutes off
While programming the FMS a BATT 1 OVERTEMP message populates on the EICAS with an associated triple chime and Master Warning light, what do you do
QRC Memory Item
When it is necessary to perform an engine start with tailwind, monitor N1 indication. When there is no positive increase of N1 indication within… ??
When there is no positive increase of N1 indication before starter cutout (50% N2), the engine start must be manually aborted.