Systems Flashcards
Length Overall
(-700): 111’
(-800): 130’
(-900): 140’
Wingspan (all types)
118”
The emergency exit lights monitor what power source?
DC Bus No. 1
STERILE light switch in “OFF” position:
Extinguishes a blue light above cockpit door and enables passenger seat electrical outlets.
Emergency Exit Lights “NOT ARMED” light:
Indicates switch is not in armed position.
“ELT” light:
ELT has been activated and is simultaneously broadcasting on 121.5, 243.0 and 406.0 MHZ.
With FASTEN BELTS sign in AUTO, when do FASTEN BELTS and RETURN TO SEAT signs illuminate?
When flaps or gear are extended.
When will O2 masks automatically deploy?
When cabin altitude reaches 14,000 ft.
Engine thrust
700 - 24,200#
800,900 - 26,300
Tail skid?
There is a tail skid on the -800 and -900, but not on the -700.
Amber GPS light?
Both GPS receivers have failed. If only one fails, GPS light illuminates upon recall only.
PASS OXY ON light?
Passenger oxygen system is operating and masks have dropped.
Wind limits for cargo doors?
Do not operate with more than 40 kts of wind. Do not keep doors open with more than 65 kts of wind.
Power source for cockpit door and associated security system?
DC Bus No. 1 and DC Bus No. 2. Either bus can power the entire system.
The overwing emergency exits lock when:
3 of 4 service doors closed AND
Either engine is running AND
aircraft is airborne or both thrust lever advanced.
UNLKD button on Flt deck door panel illuminated steady?
UNLOCK switch held down OR
Both solenoids failed, door unlocked.
UNLKD button on Flt deck door panel flashing?
Fault in door system or status lights and door security unknown.
EMRG ENTRY ACTIVE light flashing (red):
The FLIGHT DECK DOOR EMERGENCY ENTRANCE switch has been pressed. The light will flash and “door, door, door” message heard for 30 seconds, or until HARD LOCK or UNLKD switch pushed.
HARD LOCK switch pressed:
- illuminates status light
- extinguishes flashing EMRG lt
- stops “door, door, door”
- system stays in HARD LOCK mode for 30 minutes.
- mode can be disabled by turning knob
If UNLKD light illuminated, pushing the HARD LOCK switch will:
- extinguish the UNLKD light
- NOT engage HARD LOCK mode
- NOT illuminate HARD LOCK light
- NOT ensure the door is locked
OPEN light on flight deck door panel illuminated?
Flight deck door is not closed against the jamb.
How do you engage LNAV?
Press the LNAV button on the MCP. The LNAV will engage if a FD or autopilot is engaged and the aircraft is within 3 miles of the active route.
OVERWING lights on overhead panel:
Indicate overwing exit not closed and locked OR
Related flight lock failed to engage when commanded.
When does the approach phase begin for the FMS?
2 miles from the first waypoint of a published approach or approach transition selected from the arrivals page.
Altitude intervention switch?
later -800s and -9ERs
Used during climb or descent to delete altitude restrictions between the current altitude and the MCP altitude.
Power source(s) for IRUs?
Left IRS normally powered by AC standby bus, and the right IRU from AC transfer bus #2. Both IRUs backup power source is the switched Hot Battery Bus, although the right IRU will only last 5 minutes on DC power.
ALIGN light flashing?
Significant difference between last position and entered position.
No present position entry.
ON DC light illuminated:
Related IRS is operating on DC power from switched hot battery bus.
If on ground, ground-call horn sounds, providing alert.
DUAL BLEED light?
APU bleed air valve is open and engine bleed switch positions and isolation valve position would permit back pressure of APU. Thrust limited to idle.
ISOLATION VALVE switch in AUTO position:
Closes ISO valve if both ENG bleed switches ON and both pack switches in AUTO or HIGH.
Opens ISO valve automatically if either engine bleed switch or pack switch turned off.
Left WING-BODY OVERHEAT light?
Overheat in: Left engine strut Left inboard wing leading edge Left air conditioning bay Keel beam APU bleed air duct
Right WING-BODY OVERHEAT light?
Leak in:
Right engine strut
Right inboard wing leading edge
Right air conditioning bay
BLEED TRIP OFF light?
Excessive temp or pressure in associated bleed duct.
Associated engine bleed valve closes automatically.
DUCT OVERHEAT light? (-700)
Overheat senses downstream of associated pack.
Appropriate valves drive full cold.
If temp drives higher still, pack valve will close and PACK TRIP OFF illuminates.
ZONE TEMP light? (-800,-900)
Overheat condition downstream of packs and mix manifold.
Zone temp control selector to OFF
Failure of primary or standby control.
Appropriate trim air valve will close.
Describe operation of (-700) recirc fan.
Operates anytime recirc fan switch in AUTO except with both packs ON and either pack on HIGH.
Describe operation of recirc fan system on (-800 and -900).
Each fan only operates if in AUTO.
In flight, left fan operates if both packs on unless either pack switch on HIGH.
In flight, right fan operates if both packs on unless both packs on HIGH.
On ground, left fan runs unless both switches on HIGH, and right fan runs regardless.
PACK switch in AUTO:
If both packs, both in low flow.
If one pack operating, in high flow in flight with flaps up.
If one pack operating from APU, in high flow.
TRIP RESET switch:
Resets BLEED TRIP OFF, PACK TRIP OFF and DUCT OVERHEAT lights
Opens closed valve.
PACK light? (-800,-900)
Pack trip off or failure of both primary and standby pack controls.
If during recall, either primary or standby pack control failed.
When are both MA lights on?
TO mode engaged and below 400 feet.
APP mode engaged with LOC and GS captured
GA mode engaged and below 400 feet
What will cause VNAV to disengage?
Deselect it G/S capture A different MCP pitch mode selected Wing flaps extended beyond 15 deg. LNAV disengaged w/o LOC capture
To disengage APP mode:
Press a TO/GA switch
Turn off both FDs
Retune a NAV receiver
What happens if you press ALT HOLD during a climb or descent?
Aircraft will immediately reverse climb or descent and return to altitude at which switch was pressed.
When is altitude alerting disabled?
With flaps 25 or greater, or with GS captured.
What conditions will disengage the autopilot?
Press AP disengage switch TOGA switch w/single AP engaged Pressing illuminated AP engage switch Pushing down the AP disengage bar Control wheel trim Stab trim cutout switch to cutout Loss of respective hydraulic system Loss of input to autopilot
TO/GA can be engaged for takeoff with the FD switches off if:
A TO/GA switch is pressed after 80 kts IAS below 2000 feet and prior to 150 seconds after liftoff.
In CWS if control pressure released and bank angle less than 6 degrees, aircraft will roll wings level unless:
Below 1500 feet RA with gear down
FD VOR capture with < 250 kts TAS
FD LOC capture in the APP mode
Does autothrottle require EECs in ON position?
No. Switches can be in either ON or ALT.
Arming and engaging second autopilot:
APP mode armed enables the second autopilot. Second autopilot will engage after LOC and GS capture and below 1500 RA. Second autopilot must be selected prior to 800 feet.
Describe FD function during TO/GA in a windshear event.
Initially provides command to maintain target speed, until climb decreases to 600 fpm. FD then commands 15 degree nose up. If stick shaker is reached, FD will command intermittent stick shaker until climb increases, then will command a pitch to accelerate back to target speed.
STAB OUT OF TRIM light?
Operates only with autopilot engaged. Autopilot not trimming properly.
A/P disengage light on steady?
Stab out of trim below 800 ft on dual channel approach.
ALT ACQ mode inhibited during AP go-around if stab not trimmed for single AP operation.
Disengage light test switch held pos. 2
Automatic ground system test failed.
A/T LIM indication on upper EICAS display?
FMC not providing A/T with N1 limit values. A/T using degraded N1 thrust limiting from related EEC.
Operation of overboard exhaust valve?
On ground and in flight with low pressure differential, valve is open and E&E air discharged overboard.
Normally closed at altitude.
OEV driven open if either pack switch in HIGH and recirc off (-800,-900: right recirc off). This allows for increased ventilation in smoke configuration.
OFF SCHED DESCENT?
Aircraft descending without reaching cruise altitude.
If returning to field, TO elevation is stored unless FLT ALT changed.
Pressurization AUTO FAIL light?
Loss of DC power Controller fault Outflow valve fault Excessive differential press: >8.75 PSI Excessive cabin rate (2000 fpm) High cabin altitude (above 15,800 ft)
Control transfers to alternate controller (want to see green ALTN light)
When does cabin altitude horn sound?
10,000 feet cabin altitude.
High altitude landing switch?
Reprograms cabin altitude warning annunciation to 12,650 ft.
COWL ANTI-ICE light?
Illuminates due to excessive pressure in the duct.
ENG ANTI-ICE switch?
Allows bleed air into duct to cowl lip
Sets stall warning logic for icing conditions. Logic returns to normal as long as WING ANTI-ICE has not been used.
What does the WING ANTI-ICE heat?
The 3 inboard leading edge slats.
Power source for ENG ANTI-ICE?
WING ANTI-ICE?
ENG ANTI-ICE powered by DC motors.
WING ANTI-ICE valve powered by AC motors.
WING ANTI-ICE ground operation?
Both valves open if thrust below takeoff warning setting and thermal sensors in ducts less than thermal activation temp. Valves close if thrust/temp increase, will reopen if decrease below. WING switch will remain in ON position if on ground. Trips off at liftoff.
WING ANTI-ICE on in flight?
Opens both control valves
Sets stall warning logic
Stall warning logic adjusts stick shaker and min maneuver speed bars. FMC displayed VREF not adjusted automatically
Logic remains set for remainder of flight.
What anomaly does the standby airspeed have?
The pitot probe for standby airspeed is not heated when aircraft is on standby power.
Window heat OVERHEAT light?
Overheat condition detected
Power has been removed from affected window
Will also illuminate if power interruption
Window heat ON lights?
If illuminated, power is being applied
If extinguished, Switch is off Overheat detected System failure System at correct temperature
Windshield WIPER selector in INT?
Seven second intermittent operation
If on standby power, do probe heat lights indicate system status?
No.
PROBE HEAT switches in AUTO (as installed)?
Power is supplied to both A and B systems when either engine is running
Degraded audio system description?
ACP cannot control REU any longer Pilot can only communicate on one radio Only the associated radio is heard, and only through the headset at a preset level FLT INT and SVC INT are inop Hand mic not usable Audio warnings inop PA inop through ACP (handset works)
HF tuning?
Tone may last as long as 7 seconds
If system fails to tune, tone will last more than 7 seconds, up to 15 seconds
Data stored for last 100 freqs
Tuning will be very short and may not be noticeable for these freqs
Ka system limitation?
Do not operate KA GND TX ENABLE switch in OVERRIDE position during:
Deicing
Maintenance in vicinity of dome
In hangar
Flight Deck recorder erase switch?
Erases all 4 channels
Operative only on ground with parking brake set
What happens if we take off with APU powering both busses?
If APU shut down or fails, the engine generators are automatically connected to their related transfer bus. This occurs only in flight and only under these circumstances.
Automatic load shedding sequence?
Galleys and main bus on transfer bus 2
Galleys and main bus on transfer bus 1
IFE buses
Auto laid restores as more power comes on line
Manual restore can be attempted by cycling CAB/UTIL switch
APU load shedding?
In flight, if APU sole power source, all galley and main buses shed.
If power still inadequate, IFE buses shed
On ground, APU will attempt to carry full load. If inadequate, galley and main buses shed
IDG DRIVE light illuminated?
Low oil pressure sensed in IDG
Caused by: IDG failure Engine shutdown IDG disconnect due to high oil temp Disconnect through switch
ELEC light on electrical panel?
A fault exists in DC power system or standby power system.
ELEC light only armed on ground, inhibited in flight.
Cross bus tie relay normal condition?
Normally closed, allowing TR1 and TR2 to both power DC 1, DC 2 and DC Standby Bus, with TR 3 as a back up.
What would cause Cross Bus Tie Relay to open?
G/S capture during FD or AP ILS approach. This isolates DC busses.
Bus transfer switch in OFF position.
What busses powered by battery in standby configuration?
Hot battery bus Switched HBB (bat switch ON) Battery bus DC standby bus AC standby bus through inverter
BAT DISCHARGE light illuminated?
Excessive battery discharge detected
Power source for battery charger?
Ground service bus 2
Purpose of TR 3?
TR3 normally powers the battery bus and provides backup for TR1 and TR2
STANDBY PWR OFF light?
AC standby bus unpowered
DC standby bus unpowered
OR
Battery bus unpowered
TR UNIT light?
On ground, any TR has failed
In flight:
TR 1 failed
OR
TR 2 and TR 3 failed
GRD POWER AVAILABLE light?
Ground power available, and meets quality standards
Break before make
TRANSFER BUS OFF lights?
Associated transfer bus unpowered.
SOURCE OFF lights?
No source has been selected to power related transfer bus
OR
Source has been disconnected
If source has been selected to power opposite bus, both buses unpowered.
Easier: respective Transfer Bus powered through bus tie system.
GEN OFF BUS lights?
IDG is not powering related transfer bus
BUS TRANS switch in OFF position?
Isolates AC transfer bus 1 from AC transfer bus 2
DC cross tie relay opens to isolate DC bus 1 from DC bus 2
BUS TRANS switch in AUTO?
Bus tie breakers operate automatically to maintain power to AC transfer buses from any generator or external power.
DC cross tie relay automatically provides normal or isolated operation as required.