Taxi

Question 1

With the left engine and APU running, what powers the electrical system?

Answer 1

Both IDG1 and the APU

Question 2

What conditions would preclude a single engine taxi?

Answer 2

Contaminated rwy or taxiway
Marginal maneuvering room
Taxi time < 5min
Airport prohibits SE taxi
Risk of injury or damage
CA discretion

Question 3

During a single engine taxi with the left engine running, which hydraulic pumps are running?

Answer 3

EDP1, ACMP2, 3A

Question 4

With the right engine running on a single engine taxi, which hydraulic pumps are on?

Answer 4

EDP2, 3A

Hopefully ACMP1 because you manually turned it on too.

Question 5

What is the maximum taxi speed on a dry surface while taxiing straight ahead?

Answer 5

30kts

Question 6

What is the maximum taxi speed in a turn on a contaminated surface?

Answer 6

5kts

Question 7

If Hydraulic Pump 3A fails on the taxi out, what is the system logic for Pump 3B?

Answer 7

It will turn on automatically once airborn. 3B will never come on while on the ground

Question 8

Assuming a single engine taxi with the APU off, will you have windshield heat?

Answer 8

No. Need 2 separate AC power sources