Systems & Limitations Flashcards
What is /the basic operating weight of a B727-200
104,500 lbs
What does ‘certificated’ mean in the phrase certificated weight?
Structural
What is ‘zero fuel’?
Weight of plane with no usable fuel.
When over limit, reducing payload is the only fix
What is the standard landing degree setting for flaps on a B727-200?
Flaps at 30º
What is the fuel capacity?
51,500 lbs
What are the dimensions of a B727?
Length - 153’2”
Wingspan - 108’
What does the APU provide?
- Electricity
- Air for engine start
- Air for air conditioning
Can you dispatch aircraft with APU inoperative?
Yes, provided external power cars are available at ALL airports
Can you dispatch aircraft with APU missing?
Yes. Weight and balance must be adjusted
How are you alerted of a APU fire?
- Bell/light in the Flight Deck
- Warning horn in nose wheel well
- Flashing red light in left wheel well
What is the altitude limitation with both air conditioning packs inoperative (unpressurized)?
≤ 10,000’ MSL
What is ‘CPD’?
Cabin Pressure Differential
Cabin Pressure - Ambient Pressure = CPD
What is the max normal CPD?
8.6 PSI
What is the max pressure differential for takeoff/landing?
.125 PSI
What is the typical flight length?
150-1800nm
What is the max cruise speed?
Mach .90
What is the max cruise altitude?
42,000’
What is the max payload?
31,500 lbs
What is the max pax capacity?
136 (14 First Class, 122 coach)
What is the max cargo capacity?
21,000 lbs
What is an “APU’?
Auxiliary Power Unit. Designed to be used on the ground only.
The gas turbine engine for the APU is located in the _____ wheel well.
Main
APU provides _____, _____, and _____ .
Electricity, Air for engine start, air for air conditioning
APU power start comes from _____.
NICAD Battery
APU fuel flow is _____ lbs/hr.
270
The air conditioning has _____ units (packs).
Two separate, identical
The left pack controls the _____.
Cockpit
The right pack controls _____.
Everything else
An aircraft may be dispatched with ______ air conditioning pack inoperative with _____.
1, altitude limitations
An aircraft may be dispatched with both air conditioning packs _____ at or below 10,000’ MSL
unpressurized/inoperative
The _____ valve controls the temperature coming into the cabin
Air mix
How is pressure regulated?
Two outflow valves
What happens when the CPD > 8.6 psi (lbs/sq. in.)
The outflow valves open automatically
Two _____ safety valves open automatically when/if CPD = 9.6 psi
Positive pressure
Electricity is provided by _____
Three engine-driven generators
Transformer rectifier converts _____ AC to _____ DC
115v AC to 28v DC
Stepdown transformer converts _____ AC to _____AC
115v AC to 28v AC
_____ power is required for safe flight
Essential
How many vent-surge tanks are there and where are they located?
2, located in wing tips
What are vent-surge tanks used for?
Prevention of internal damage due to fuel expansion or over-fueling