Systems Knowledge Flashcards
FWD Cargo can be heated what is it’s range?
Low?
High?
Low 15-20
High 20-25
What are the settings for the temperature control knob in auto mode?
C
12 o’clock
H
C - 18*
12 - 24*
H - 30*
What and where are the outflow, 2 safety, Neg press, 4 equalizing valves?
Outflow valve - fwd wing root
2 safety valves - rear bulk head
Neg press relief - rear bulk head
4 press equalizing valves - between cabin and cargo
When is emergency return pressurization mode occur?
Return below 5,000 ft within 10 min
What does the guarded EMER DEPRESS on the pressurization panel do?
Outflow opens depressurization A/C to 15,000ft or aircraft altitude whichever is less
What does the the ditching push button do on the pressurization panel do? (4)
Opens the outflow valve then closes it
Closes:
- pack control valves
- trim air valve
- avionics exhaust valves
What are the three modes of the two FMS (3 S’s)
Synchro - talk to each other
Split - independent
Single - only 1
What does H14/R16 on PERF/ARR page?
Headwind 14 Kts
Cross wing from the Right 16 Kts
When selecting NADP what do each of
NADP 1
NADP 2
Mean?
Standard ICAO NADP2 (Acel/Thr Red/EO Acel Height)
NADP 1 - is used when close in noise reduction is the priority and requires the aircraft to be flown at a lower speed, higher angle of climb, and maintaining the take-off flap/slat configuration for a longer period (3000/1500/1000).
NADP 2 - is used when it is desirable to reduce noise further from the airport. Acceleration to flap/slat
retraction speed and transition to climb configuration begins earlier in the departure (1000/1000/1000).
(Must notify ATC clearance if using NADP1)
What does the 1/2 bank button under HDG do?
Reduces bank to 15*
Arc on roll scale
(Auto > 31,500 ft)
At what lateral distance does VNAV not work?
X track of >10 nm
What occurs when Red CABIN ALT (>14,500) and alt is >25,000ft? (5)
EDM auto (FMA EDM X2)
Seatbelt on,
7700,
Vmo-10,
Alt preselect 15,000,
(Auto if cabin alt is <14,500ft, EDM must be manually selected and transponder does not auto fill; seatbelts; pax O2; VMO-10)
(Cannot select if <25,000)
How do you turn off EDM? (4)
Press
AP
AT
EDM
AP on side stick
What are the ways to disengage the AP?
(7)
AP FCP
AP side stick
Trim side stick
TOGA
Side stick move
Rudder move
Tiller move
What auto land levels are there and what is the equivalent Cat I-III level?
Land 3 = Cat IIIb or Cat IIIa,
Land 2 = Cat IIIa,
APPR2 = Cat II,
APPR1 = Cat II,
(APPR 1&2 require manual landings)
What makes up the communication systems? (5)
3 VHF
2 HF
1 SAT
CPDLC
ACARS
(CNS button stands for Communication Navigation and Surveillance)
What makes up the electrical system? (5)
3 VFG (2 Eng 1 APU)
3 TRU
2 NiCad batteries
APU
RAT
What is the AC bus priority? (4)
Eng Generator
EXT Pwr
APU
Opposite side gen
Which two busses don’t display on the synoptic page?
Battery direct bus 1 & 2
When is the battery being charged?
Batt 1 or 2 must be AUTO and the AC Bus is powered (Ext)
(The battery chargers are turned on during
external power ground service mode
operation, regardless of the position of the
BATT switches)
What does the CDC do? (3)
Control and Distribution Cabinets
Manage electric loads
Distribute power
Monitor CB’s
1&2 masters 3,4,5 slaves
What happens if only one battery is in auto and is powering the system?
What busses get power?
Battery powers DC Ess 1,2,3
Discharges after 5 min
( EICAS message)
When does “APU off” Illuminates?
When APU is operating but not selected
(Same with the GEN)
What does the button Cabin Pwr on the electrical panel do?
Load sheds Pwr from the major systems in the cabin to conserve energy
What does the L DISC or R DISC switch do?
Mechanically disconnects Eng VFG from engine gear box
Irreversible
(Variable frequency Generator on ENG)
What is FIDEX?
What does it control?
Fire protection and Extinguishing control unit
Dual channel controller
Uses EICAS
Each channel has its own DC Bus
What do we have fire Detection and Protection for? (4)
What do we just have detection for? (2)
Engine
APU
Cargo
Lav
Detection only for
Gear
Equip bay
What does the amber band on the BTL 1 switch mean? (3)
Bottle discharged
Bottle pressure low
Squib failure
What happens with APU FIRE on the Grd? (3)
APU shuts down
Horn sounds
Bottle discharges automatically
(Not in flight)
What makes up the Fire Det/Prot for the cargo?
4 class C detectors/suppressors in each compartment ceiling and 1 Hight Rate bottle and 1 Low rate bottle.
What happens when you press the illuminated guarded Cargo FWD/AFT FIRE switch? (3)
Arms the HRT and LRT extinguishers
Recirc fan off
Ventilation shuts off
What class of extinguisher bottles do we have for cargo compartments and how do they work?
Class C
1 HRT halon blows immediately
1 LRT halon slowly releases for 60 min
(Optional bottle for ETOPS)
What is done for equipment bay fire or gear fire?
Nothing, there is just detection.
How can you tell where the lav fire is?
MW caution
EICAS - LAV SMOKE
FA CMS panel (cabin management system)
(Extinguisher under sink discharges in waste basket)
How do you do a fire test?
Systems
Avionics
AVIO
FIRE
(Says Done beside fire if passed)
What makes up the secondary flight controls?
Front to back (5)
8 slats (leading edge),
8 spoilers,
2 Grd spoilers (Inbd),
4 flaps,
1 horizontal Stabilizer,
What happens when all 10 REU’s fail
(Remote Electronic Units - transmit commands from PFCC to HYD PCU power control units)
AFCU kicks in
(Alternate Flight Control Unit sends the signal)
Which control surfaces does the fly by wire system control?
All surfaces but flaps and slats
In a turn, at what bank angle does aft side stick pressure need to be applied to maintain alt?
> 33* bank
What is Trim Speed?
Trimming the HSTAB to maintain speed set by pilot
(Displayed as a cyan triangle when auto pilot is off)
What is the bank limit?
80* bank
(>= 30 bank maintained w neutral side stick)
What mode is available if FBW sys can’t operate in normal mode?
Direct mode
(Direct on FLT Control synoptic)
What are characteristics of direct mode of FBW system? (3)
Loss of AP
Aileron and Rudder trimmed manually
No dampening does side stick
(Direct on PFD in Yellow
EICAS - FLT CTRL DIRECT)
Red DIRECT on PFD mean with a EICAS - FLT CTRL DIRECT
What has failed?
REU failure (Remote Electronic Unit Failure)
PCU’s
Describe the ailerons
Which HYD?
Elec controlled HYD actuated
2 PCU’s each
OTBD HYD2
INBD HYD3
(Direct mode HYD 3 active)
PCU’s
Describe how the Elevators are controlled?
What HYD?
Elec controlled HYD actuated
2 PCU’s
Left HYD1 + HYD3
Right HYD2 + HYD3
(Direct mode Inbd HYD3 is active)
PCU’s
Describe how the rudder is controlled
HYDs
Electric controlled HYD actuated
3 PCU’s
HYD 1,2,3
(Direct mode lower HYD 3 is active)
What is the only control surface that is not electric controlled and HYD actuated?
HSTAB
Elec/elec
How can you tell quickly if rudder trim is neutral?
Green triangle
(On ground only)
What happens when you operate both side sticks at the same time
Signal is added together and you get a
“Dual Imput”
Red DUAL on PFD
What Is the side stick priority and how do we activate it?(2)
How long does it last?
Momentary short period - red button on side stick (45s)
Latched priority as long as latched- glare shield guarded switch
What control surfaces deploy on touchdown?
MFS - Multi Function Spoilers 8
GS - Ground Spoilers (inbd ones) 2
Ailerons 2
Describe the slats
Type
Power/control
Range
Flower type
Elect controlled HYD actuated
2 SFECU’s per surface
Extension in/out/mid/full
What does the alternate flap switch below the slat/flaps do?
Norm - lever controls
DPLY - deploys flaps/slats to level 3 (lever overridden)
Which fuel tanks vent to which?
L Main and Center to L Surge
R Main to R Surge
(Vents out NACA Scoop)
(Tanks are integral type wet wing design)
What system is in place to help reduce the risk of fumes ingniting in the tank?
Inerting System provides nitrogen enriched air in tanks to lower the risk of ignition.