SV Prep Flashcards
Prior to takeoff, the first officer performs the Before Takeoff flow and presses the Takeoff Configuration Button. Which conditions are being checked?
Slat/Flap position agrees with position selected in the MCDU.
Spoilers not deployed.
Pitch Trim in the green range.
Parking Brake not set
Looking at the EICAS, What is the memory item for this warning message? (BATT 1 OVERTEMP)
Associated Battery - OFF
Where will the escape guidance be displayed during a wind-shear Warning?
PFD
(T/F) The Terrain Awareness Display on the MFD is a great tool for situational awareness, but should NOT be used as the primary source of navigation.
True
The Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) provides _____ warnings to help avoid terrain and detected wind-shear guidance.
Aural and Visual
What color are WARNING messages displayed as on the EICAS?
Red
When landing at an airport that is not in the aircraft’s database, pressing the GND PROX TERR INHIB….
Inhibits EGPWS and thus avoids unwanted terrain alerts in airports not covered by EGPWS database
(T/F) If too many EICAS messages are being displayed at any given time, the pilot can scroll through the EICAS to see any hidden messages (except for warning messages)
True
Which of the following is associated with a triple chime aural alert?
Master Warning
When deciding which EICAS message to work through first, what is the likely result if you chose a root message first?
If dealt with first, it will likely solve other related messages.
On the EICAS, what is the meaning of a Cyan Advisory Message?
Indicates operational or airplane conditions that require crew awareness. Subsequent or future crew action may be required.
While complying with a Resolution Advisory (RA), the crew simultaneously receives a “TERRAIN, TERRAIN” aural alert. What should the crew do?
Abandon the RA maneuver and execute the appropriate CFIT escape maneuver.
(T/F) When shown simultaneously on the EICAS, messages with higher priority display above other messages.
True
(T/F) The primary purpose of the EGPWS is to give aural visual alerts and warnings in the avoidance of controlled flight into terrain and to give the flight crew detected wind-shear warnings.
True
On the airspeed indicator, what does Green Dot represent?
1.3G above shaker with 40° bank protection.
Flap extension speed
Green Dot +10 knots is used to retract the flaps if the “F-bug” disappears.
If ADS1 fails, what is the system automatic reversionary logic?
Reversion to ADS 3
Looking at the PFD, the “F-BUG” for flap retraction has disappeared. What speed can be referenced for flap retraction?
Green Dot +10
(T/F) The ADS provides the data for the altimeter and airspeed indicator
True
While flying at cruise altitude, one engine flames out and FADEC is unable to relight the engine. What would be the most appropriate speed for drift-down?
Green Dot
Following the systems reversionary logic, where will the EICAS information be displayed if DU 3 has failed?
DU 2 and 4
Looking at the HSI, there is an amber X in the center of the display. What does this mean?
There is no course to be displayed, might be expecting a Radar Vector departure
(T/F) In the event of an engine failure, the use of FMS speeds is prohibited.
False
During the safety and power up checklist, you turn BATT 1 and BATT 2 to ON and AUTO. Which screens should turn on?
DU 2 and 3
If IDG 1 is running and the APU is ON, what is powering AC BUS 2?
The APU generator only
You encounter an ELEC EMERGENCY in flight. Which EICAS message will be extinguished once the RAT has successfully deployed?
BATT DISCHARGING
With the APU ON, what will happen if both IDGs fail while flying?
Nothing because the APU will still be providing AC power
(T/F) BATT 1(2) Overtemp is a memory item
True
What is the cause sfo the ELEC EMERGENCY EICAS message?
Loss of normal AC power to AC BUS 1 and AC BUS 2
When an AC power source is not available, the ____ will power the STBY AC BUS, providing power to the ____?
Inverter, Engine Igniters
What do the TRUs convert?
AC power to DC power
There are multiple sources of AC power available for the aircraft. Which is not an AC source?
Battery 1 and 2
What is a true statement regarding total loss of AC power in flight?
The RAT should automatically deploy and provide limited AC power
(T/F) An engine can be started without an AC power source
True
With the aircraft powered down, which items are provided power through the HOT BATT BUS?
Pressure refueling, Engine Fire extinguishing
In order to disconnect the IDG, the selector knob must be in what position?
DISC
The ERJ-175 has what type(s) of circuit breakers?
Thermal and Electronic
The pilot must reference the battery recharging table in the SOPM when the batteries is at which voltage?
21.0 - 22.5 Volts
Once the RAT has fully deployed, what is the minimum speed that the aircraft must fly to allow the RAT to supply power to the AC ESS BUS?
130 knots
While performing the Leaving the Airplane Checklist, you shut down the APU. According to SOPM, what indications are you looking for prior to switching BATT 1 and BATT 2 to OFF?
APU FUEL SOV CLOSED EICAS message has populated.
Wait until the APU indicates OFF
What is the purpose of the inverter?
Converts DC to AC power
The batteries in the emergency lights power units (ELPU) are charged to supply all emergency lights with power for approximately….
10 minutes
When must a fire detection system test be performed?
The crews first flight of the day in a particular airplane
What areas of the aircraft have built-in fire protection?
APU, Engines, Cargo Compartments
If the fire detection system detects a fire in the AFT cargo compartment, what does the system automatically do?
High and low rate fire extinguishing bottle arm and the associated cargo fire button illuminates.
Which valves will close when the fire extinguisher handle is pulled?
Fuel SOV, Hydraulic SOV, Bleed SOV
Prior to selecting the TEST button on the FIREX panel, what should the pilot verify?
No fire protection fail messages displayed on the EICAS
The engines and APU use fire detector loops for fire detection. The LAV and cargo use what type of detectors?
Smoke detectors
While in flight, you suspect a non-annunciated AFT cargo fire. You proceed to the appropriate QRH procedure and are directed to push the AFT CARGO EXT button on the fire panel. The first time you push this button, what happens?
Neither bottle is used, but the high rate extinguishing bottle is armed.
You are conducting the external inspection. During the inspection, the APU shuts down unexpectedly and you notice smoke exiting the tail cone. You return to the flight deck more than 60 seconds later. What indications will you see?
The APU fire extinguisher push button is illuminated.
If the APU FADEC detects a fire in flight, how much time will pass before it automatically shuts down the APU?
The APU will not automatically shut down for an in-flight fire.
You have arrived early to the airplane and have not established any power. A ramper gets your attention and signals that the right engine is on fire. Without applying power to the airplane, can you discharge the engine fire bottles and try to attempt to control the fire?
Yes.
You experience a NON-ANNUNCIATED AFT cargo fire on the ground. While following the guidance of the QRH, how many times do you need to press the AFT cargo button to get the low rate fire bottle to discharge?
Three
(T/F) A total of two fire extinguisher bottles named A and B are installed in the airplane to serve either or both engines.
True
in flight you receive a “CARGO FWD SMOKE” EICAS message. After pressing the FWD CARGO SMOKE push button, how long will the low rate bottle discharge for?
75 minutes
(T/F) The ERJ-175 can be refueled without power being established to it
True
If AC ground power is not available and both engine are OFF, which fuel pump will provide fuel pressure to the APU during an APU start?
The DC fuel pump
When the cross feed selector is set to LOW1 or LOW2, what is the best way to describe how the system balances fuel?
Both engines are burning fuel from the same tank to balance fuel
(T/F) In the event of an engine fire or other severe engine damage, the only way to close the engine fuel SOV is by turning off the AC and DC fuel pumps.
False
With only battery power applied to the airplane, which fuel pumps will operate?
DC Fuel pump
Looking at the fuel synoptic page, what fuel pumps are in the LEFT collector tank?
Ejector pump, AC fuel pump
(T/F) The maximum fuel capacity of the ERJ-175 is 69,886 lbs.
False
While sitting at the gate with the APU running, you receive a “FUEL IMBALANCE” EICAS message. After push back and taxi, your fuel quantities for tanks 1 and 2 read 6,000lbs and 6,790lbs respectively. The EICAS message is still populated. Are you legal for takeoff?
Yes
Which fuel pump needs to remain submerged in the collector tank to maintain constant fuel flow to its respective engine during normal operations?
Ejector Pump
You are starting Engine 1 with the APU ON. Which fuel pump will be providing fuel to the engine?
AC fuel pump
For takeoff and landing, the XFEED selector knob must be set to ___ and the fuel imbalance must be less than ___ lbs.
OFF, 794
On the ERJ, the maximum fuel capacity is ___ lbs. and the minimum operating fuel temperature is ____.
20,935, -37°C
A FUEL IMBALANCE caution message populated on the EICAS when a fuel imbalance of _____ lbs or more between the two main tanks.
800 lbs.
Who is allowed to be on the airplane during refueling with engines running?
Pilots and Flight Attendants (no PAX)
With AC fuel pump 1 knob set to AUTO, when will system logic turn the pump ON?
XFEED selected to LOW2, Main ejector pump failure, Starting Engine 1
With AC fuel pump 2 knob set to AUTO, when will system logic turn the pump ON?
XFEED set to LOW1, Starting the APU, Main ejector pump failure, Starting engine 2
(T/F) Will the DC fuel pump provide pressurized fuel for normal APU start and right engine start when AC power is not available?
True
(T/F) Pulling the fire handle on the overhead panel will shutoff the fuel
True
For each individual fuel tank, when does the fuel tank quantity indication on the EICAS turn Amber?
1320 lbs
If you anticipate landing with less than _____ of fuel, you should declare emergency fuel.
1,500 lbs
Why does the pilot still perform the ENGINE ABNORMAL START memory item even if FADEC automatically aborts the failed engine start attempt?
The SCV must be manually closed to ensure that the starter limitation will not be exceeded.
Dry motoring duty limit for the 1st cycle is
90 seconds ON, 5 minutes OFF
FADEC will automatically abort an engine start for:
HOT start, HUNG start, NO LIGHT OFF
The use of Flex thrust takeoff is prohibited for which conditions?
Contaminated runway, Reported or forecasted wind-shear, When a special departure procedure specifies full thrust for takeoff.
The CON thrust rating can be automatically set by FADEC or manually selected under the TRS menu on the MCDU
True
With the thrust levers set to TO/GA, when will ATTCS command RSV thrust?
Difference between both engines N1 values exceeding 15%, Engine failure during takeoff or go-around, Wind-shear detection
On final approach you notice that “GA” mode is displayed between the N1 gauges, what airplane configuration will generate this mode?
Landing gear down and flaps greater than 0
Prior to takeoff, how long should the engines be at or near idle before selecting higher thrust settings?
2 minutes
On landing, thrust revers should be MIN by ___ kts and stowed by ___ kts.
60, 30
According to the SOPM, when should the thrust reversers be used?
Wet, slippery, or contaminated runway
What is the proper pilot action after FADEC aborts an engine start attempt?
Perform the “Engine Abnormal Start” memory item
When would you select the engine ignition to OVRD?
As directed by the QRH