Week 1 Flashcards
How often are A checks?
600 hrs +- 50
How often are C checks?
12 months +- 1 month
Are CB’s mandatory or advisory?
Advisory
Are alert CB’s mandatory or advisory?
Mandatory
How do we troubleshoot?
CMP diagnostics
Where is the CDL (config deviation list) found?
Appendix B of the AFM
If not in the MMEL, must an item be operative for flight?
Yes, unless can be found in CDL
What do arrows at the end of wires mean on WDM’s?
Wires are physically pinned on the aircraft (poke home)
What is the difference between how hard breakers are soft breakers are drawn?
Hard breakers have crosses on top
How are relays and switches always drawn?
In the relaxed (de-energised) position
What are cockpit clocks required for?
Timed flight manoeuvres
When engaged, what does the crew restraint system prevent?
Forward movement
How long does the pax seat ECU need prior to working?
20 mins
What type of hydraulic system do the pax seats have?
Closed
What colour wires are fibre optic?
Purple
What must be avoided when using fibre optic cables?
Exceeding bend radius
What frequencies are ELT transmitted on?
121.5, 243.0 MHz
When are ELT’s tested?
5 past the hour
What two things can flashing ELT’s mean?
- On indication
- Fault indication
In the MMEL, what does an M mean next to the resolution?
Maintenance action required prior to flight
What must customers use for part numbers?
The IPC
Where can’t crocodile clips be used for ESD grounding?
MAU’s and MRC’s
What is essential for a seat belt inspection?
Adequate lighting
What is to be pulled on the EBATT’s prior to maintenance or for down time of 5 days or greater?
CB1
How many primary control surfaces when on EBHA power?
7
Which BPCU’s control AC and DC power?
- Left - AC
- Right - DC
What is the UPS battery used for?
Flight control system
When do EBATT’s kick in?
20V DC or less from main batteries
When turning main batteries off, how long should you wait before reapplying power and why?
2 mins for CMC shut down
Which battery should be selected on first? EBHA or UPS?
EBHA prior to UPS?
When does the EBHA heater pad come on?
Below 60 degrees Fahrenheit
Where does the ON light for the batteries get it’s signal?
Battery contactors
What battery is required for APU start?
Left main
How many stick shaker operations during EBHA SPOST?
8
Where does the TRU overtemp discrete originate? What temp does it operate? And where does it travel on its way to CAS?
- TRU itself
- 310 degrees Fahrenheit
- Via the DGIO to CAS
How is the ground service bus powered? (Three ways)
- Right main DC bus
- External DC
- RH battery
Where does the only RED power fail CAS message originate?
RAT door switch
What can do not do with the GCU whilst the APU is running?
Reset or remove
When is RAT deployment effective?
Between 0.925 Mach and 172 knots
How is the RAT deployed? And stowed?
- Stored actuator pressure
- Hand pump
What is aircraft power system priority?
- Onside
- APU
- External
- Offside
Essential over main
Left over right
What must be ensured when stowing the rat?
Blade alignment lines are aligned
Where are power tiles loaded from? And where is the information kept?
MCDU and RIU’s
To pull SSPC breakers prior to powering aircraft, what mode must you be in? And to perform SSPC data loads, what mode must you be in?
- Standby
If overcurrent occurs from LEDC TRU, where is the power pulled from?
L BPCU
Where is external DC power monitored?
R BPCU