Systems 1 Exam Flashcards
How are the windshields cleared?
Polymer coating for rain
4x de-icing mats for ice
How do the primary flying controls move?
Cables, pulleys and mechanical linkages to the primary flying controls
Why have a rod for the aileron?
Cables can’t push
How do the secondary flying controls move?
Electronically commanded, electromechanical actuators
How do the spoilers operate?
Electronically commanded, hydraulically actuated
Which trim provides the autopilot autotrim?
Normal pitch trimmer (NPT)
Max speed for selecting flap 1?
200kts IAS
Max speed for selecting flap 4?
145kts IAS
What is the function of quick disconnect?
Disables all trim channels and autopilot.
How is rudder gust lock disconnected
pull back on stick
How long is any trim command
3 secs
Why are t tailed swept wing ac at risk of deep stall.
Masks effectiveness of elevator by stalled airflow from the ing
How many Aoa vanes What if 1 indicates stall condition but other doesn’t
2
All bells and whistles work but no stick pusher
When should swps be tested
Before each flight
Toga limit per sortie
5mins
Max limit per sortie
10 mins
What colour will ATR be when setting T/O thrust
Green is armed (white is enabled)
Off/fail colours and who pilot or fafdec
OFF - Pilot (black and yellow)
Fail - FADEC (red and white)
How to shutdown an engine
Throttle then switch stop
During normal eng operation what powers FADEC
Permanent magnetic alternator. (PMA)
Where does fire warning appear
ITT gauge
T and red line
TOGA
N1 Limit
Max fuel cap
Max usable
Stop transferring fuel
Max fuel imbalance, CAS message ‘fuel imbalance’
Collector tank
Cas message will go away
Fuel equal white on black
1292 – max fuel cap
1272 – max usable
165 – stop transferring fuel
100 – max fuel imbalance, CAS message ‘fuel imbalance’
100 – collector tank
60 – Cas message will go away
40 – Fuel equal white on black
Fuel <6PSI
Cas message and DC pumps in the respective collector tank
When do DC pumps run under normal conditions
Run on start up to 44% N2.
