Taxi

Question 1

When would you get a LOAD SHED EICAS message on the taxi out?

Answer 1

When on 1 ac Power source and taxi sped greater than 50kts

Question 2

You want to limit N1 to how much during taxi?

Answer 2

40%

Question 3

What is the best technique to use the brakes

Answer 3

Less applications with stronger pressure, don’t ride the brakes.

Question 4

When would you not use single engine taxi?

Answer 4

1. Contaminated Ramps, taxi ways,
2. Takeoff less than 5 minutes
3. Airport restrictions
4. Chances of blowing ramp personnel
5. Small Maneuvering area

Question 5

What do you do if you get a STEER FAIL message

Answer 5

1. Press and hold Steer Disc Switch
2. Press and release Nosewheel Steering Handle
3. Release Steer Disc Switch

• You can do this procidure on the ground when stopped and parking brake on.
• Once in the Air
• Call Mx is this does not clear up

Question 6

During ground operations of more than 30 minutes in icing conditions or increased Fan Vibration do to ice accumulation. What procedure can you do?

Answer 6

Increase N1 to 54% for 30 seconds or until fan vibrations returns to normal.

Question 7

When will the windshields be heated?

Answer 7

When you have 2 AC power sources.

Question 8

During a single engine taxi, which probes/TAT’s are being heated?

Answer 8

All Probes

Question 9

What is HOLD Mode on takeoff for the Auto Throttles?

Answer 9

It locks in the takeoff setting between 60kts and 400 feet to prevent auto throttle changes specially during a rejected takeoff.