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| How many Digital Acquisition Units (DAUs) does the EMB have? |
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Definition
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| How many channels doeseach DAU have? |
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Definition
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| What systems send information to DAU 1? |
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Definition
- Forward airplane systems
- The #1 Engine.
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| What systems send information to DAU 2? |
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Definition
- Aft airplane systems
- The #2 Engine.
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| What are the indications of a DAU channel A failure? |
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Definition
- EICAS caution message.
- The digital engine readouts are replaced with dashes on the failed DAU side.
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| What action would you take after a DAU channel A failure? |
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Definition
| Select channel B by pressing the DAU 1 button on the EICAS reversionary panel |
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| What is the indication of a DAU channel B failure? |
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Definition
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| If a DAU channel A fails, will channel B automatically be selected? |
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Definition
| No. Must press the DAU button on the EICAS reversionary panel. |
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Term
| What is the purpose of the tuning backup control head (TBCH)? |
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Definition
| It is a backup means by which to tune COM#2 and NAV#2 if the RMU is inoperative. |
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| What is being checked when the TO CONFIG Button is pressed? |
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Definition
- Parking brake off
- Flaps set for takeoff
- Spoilers closed
- Pitch trim in green range
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| What conditions must be met in order for the Ground Spoilers to deploy? |
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Definition
- Aircraft on ground
- Thrust levers retarded
- Wheel speed above 25 kts.
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| What conditions must be met in order for the Speed Brakes to deploy? |
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Definition
- Flaps 0° or 9°
- Thrust levers retarded
- Speed brake lever OPEN
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| What might be the reason for a Speed Brake Lever Disagree caution message on the EICAS? |
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Definition
- Speed brake lever OPEN with:
- Thrust levers advanced; or
- Flaps set above 9
- Speed brake lever CLOSED;
- Taxi speed faster than 25 kts.
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Term
| How many emergency brake uses are available with the emergency brake accumulator? |
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Definition
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| How many emergency brake uses are remaining if the EMERG BRK LO PRESS caution message is presented on the EICAS? |
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Definition
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| How long will the pressure last in the parking brake accumulator? |
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Definition
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Term
| What flight director guidance is provided when the go-around buttons are pushed? |
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Definition
- ROL GA mode commanding a pitch attitude of 10°; then
- ROL IAS mode commanding 170 knots; then
- ROL IAS mode commanding the blue airspeed bug if unable 170 knots.
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| What effect does pressing the go-around buttons have on the FMS during an approach? |
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Definition
| It sequences the missed approach in the FMS |
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Term
| When will the stall protection test light be illuminated? |
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Definition
- After initial power up
- After an unsuccessful test
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| How often must the stall protection system be performed? |
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Definition
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| What systems are lost if one of the stall protection cutout buttons are pressed? |
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Definition
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| What would be disabled if you pressed the main pitch trim cutout button? |
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Definition
- Autopilot
- Main trim switches on yoke
- Speed brake auto-trim
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| What lateral mode is entered when the roll control knob is turned? |
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Definition
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Term
| Can a heading be selected when the ROLL knob is not centered? |
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Definition
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| What happens when the DUMP button is pressed? |
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Definition
| Both outflow valves open and cause a rapid decompression. Only works in AUTO mode. |
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Term
| How many outflow valves are active in the AUTO mode? |
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Definition
2.
- The electo-pneumatic outflow valve is commanded by the pressure controller
- The pneumatic outflow valve is slaved to follow it.
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Term
| How many outflow valves are active in the manual mode? |
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Definition
| 1. The pneumatic outflow valve. |
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Term
| What might happen if the manual selector knob on the pressurization panel is not in the DN position while in the AUTO mode? |
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Definition
| The pneumatic outflow valve could unslave from the electro-pneumatic outflow valve. |
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Term
| How would you know if the auto pressurization system completed a successful power up test? |
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Definition
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Term
| What happens if a landing field elevation is not entered into the auto pressurization controller? |
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Definition
| The system assumes an 8000 ft landing elevation. |
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Term
| If it became necessary to return to the departure airport, would it be necessary to enter its field elevation? |
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Definition
No. The cabin altitude is kept at the departure airport field elevation until:
- Theoretical cabin altitude increases; or
- 15 minutes.
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Term
| If you noticed a single PFD,MFD, or EICAS CRT go blank, what would you suspect has happened? |
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Definition
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Term
| If the captain's PFD went dark, what action would you take? |
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Definition
| Turn the MFD knob on the captain's reversionary panel to the PFD position. |
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Term
| How would you know if an air data computer(ADC) has failed? |
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Definition
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Term
| If the captain's ADC has failed, what action would you take? |
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Definition
| Press the ADC button on the captain's reversionary panel. |
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| What would you see after pressing the ADC button on the reversionary panel? |
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Definition
| Amber ADC 2 label in upper left corner of Captain's PFD. |
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Term
| How would an AHRS failure appear on the PFD? |
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Definition
- Blue horizon
- Red X over the Heading indicator
- ATT FAIL
- HDG FAIL
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Term
| How would you fix a FO's AHRS failure? |
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Definition
| Press the AHRS button on the FO's reversionary panel. |
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Term
| What would be seen after pressing the AHRS button on the reversionary panel? |
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Definition
- Amber ATT1 in the lower left corner of the FO's PFD.
- Amber MAG1 above the FO's Heading indicator.
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Term
| What is indicated by a large red X covering the Captain's PFD, MFD, and EICAS? |
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Definition
| The #1 IC 600 has failed. |
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Term
| How could you fix a #1 IC 600 failure? |
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Definition
| Press the SG button on the Captain's reversionary panel. |
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Term
| What labels would be seen after pushing the SG button on the Captain's reversionary panel? |
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Definition
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Term
| How do you test the IC 600? |
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Definition
| On the ground, press and hold the RA button for more than 6 seconds |
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Term
| What is indicated by a CAS MSG on your PFD? |
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Definition
| The CAS message count is different in both IC 600s. |
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Term
| What action would you take after a CAS MSG? |
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Definition
- Select both (CA's and FO's) MFD reversionary knobs to EICAS
- Determine which IC 600 is accurate.
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Term
| How long will a blue advisory EICAS message flash? |
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Definition
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Term
| How long will the standby attitude indicator be reliable after it loses power? |
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Definition
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Term
| When would you use the magnetic compass calibration card? |
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Definition
| In an electrical emergency. |
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Term
| How do you know if you are flying an aircraft with an AHRS-800? |
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Definition
- AHRS panel
- Flux valve in wing
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Term
| What does the SLVD position on the AHRS command? |
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Definition
| The DG is slaved to the flux valve. |
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Term
| What does the DG position on the AHRS command? |
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Definition
| The DG operates as a pure (non slaved) directional gyro. |
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Term
| What happens when the emergency button is pressed on the Digital Audio Panel (DAP)? |
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Definition
- Captain hard wired to COMM 1 and NAV 1.
- FO hard wired to COMM 2 and NAV 2.
- Observer loses radio communication.
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Term
| How is the WX radar displayed on the PFD? |
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Definition
| By pressing the FULL/WXbutton on the Display Control Panel (DCP). |
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Term
| What happens to the EHSI display when the FULL/WX button is pressed? |
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Definition
| The EHSI display changes from a full compass rose to a 180° arc format. |
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Term
| What happens when the NAV or FMS button on the DCP is pressed twice? |
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Definition
- Cross-side NAV or FMS navigation source is selected.
- CDI display changes to yellow
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Term
| What is the range of the radar? |
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Definition
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Term
| What does the RCT button on the radar control panel command? |
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Definition
| The radar automatically increases sensitivity when rain echo attenuation is present. |
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Term
| What does the blue color in RCT mode represent? |
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Definition
| Radar has automatically reached its maximum gain. These areas should be considered to be very dangerous. |
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Term
| What does the TGT button on the radar control panel command? |
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Definition
| The radar monitors for returns beyond the selected range and 7.5 deg on either side of the aircraft's heading. |
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Term
| What does the SECT button on the radar control panel command? |
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Definition
| It selects between 60 deg radar sweep (faster refresh rate) and 120 deg of radar sweep (normal refresh rate). |
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Term
| What does the STB button on the radar control panel command? |
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Definition
| It selects the stabilization mode. |
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Term
| What happens if the radar is not turned off prior to landing? |
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Definition
| The radar enters forced standby (FSB) due to weight on wheels logic. |
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Term
| How can forced standby be de-selected on the ground? |
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Definition
| Press the STAB button 4 times in 3 seconds. |
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Term
| What is the maximum radar tilt range? |
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Definition
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Term
| How do you manually adjust radar receiver gain? |
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Definition
- Pull the gain knob out.
- Amber VAR flag on the PFD's and MFD's.
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Term
| What airspeeds will be commanded in a climb by selecting the FLC button on the flight guidance controller? |
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Definition
- 240 KIAS below 10,000 ft
- 240-270 KIAS between 10 - 12,000 ft
- 270 KIAS below 18000 ft
- .56 MACH below FL 370
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Term
| What vertical speeds will be commanded in a descent by selecting the FLC button on the flight guidance controller? |
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Definition
- 2000 fpm above 12,000ft
- 2000-1000 fpm between 12,000-10,000 ft
- 1000 fpm below 10,000 ft
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Term
| When is low bank mode automatically selected? |
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Definition
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Term
| In what vertical mode is the pitch control wheel effective? |
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Definition
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Term
| How would you know if the ELT was ON? |
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Definition
| A flashing red light on the ELT remote panel. |
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Term
| How would you reset the ELT? |
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Definition
- Select TEST/RESET
- Then ARM.
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Term
| How many Gs are required to activate the ELT? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where is the ELT physically located? |
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Definition
| In the right side of the lavatory compartment, above the toilet. |
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Term
| When would you press the EGPWS terrain system override button? |
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Definition
- Operating in dead reckoning mode
- Taking off or landing within 15NM of an airport that has a runway which:
- Is less than 3,500 feet long
- Is not in the database
- No IAP
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Term
| What is accomplished when the EGPWS terrain system override button is pressed? |
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Definition
| The "enhanced" feature of the EGPWS is inhibited, thus avoiding unwanted terrain alerts in airports not covered by the EGPWS database. |
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Term
| When will the MFD automatically display terrain information? |
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Definition
| Within 10 nm of a terrain threat. |
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Term
| When will the "landing gear" aural warning be heard? |
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Definition
- Below 1200ft RA and Gear NOT down and locked; with
- Thrust levers retarded; or
- Flaps 45°
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Term
| How can the "landing gear" warning aural alert be silenced? |
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Definition
- Press landing gear warning cutout button; with
- Flap lever less than 22 deg
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Term
| Pressing the landing gear warning cutout button causes the amber bar in the button to illuminate. How can the landing gear warning be reset extinguishing the amber bar? |
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Definition
- Thrust levers advanced; or
- Flap lever set above 22 deg; or
- Landing gear down and locked
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Term
| What does the ON inscription mean on the passenger oxygen control panel? |
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Definition
| The electric latches for the cabin O2 masks are energized. |
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Term
| What else happens when the electric latches are energized? |
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Definition
- Fasten Seat Belts Signs illuminated
- No Smoking Signs Illuminated
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Term
| After the masks have presented is there any way to turn the No Smoking and Seatbelt signs off? |
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Definition
| Yes. Select the passenger O2 selector knob to the OFF position. |
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Term
| With the passenger O2 selector knob in the AUTO position, when will the cabin O2 masks be presented? |
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Definition
| Cabin altitude reaches 14,000 feet. |
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Term
| How many minutes will the passenger O2 generators last? |
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Definition
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Term
| When the oxygen for the crew reaches 400 PSI, how many minutes of oxygen remain for three crewmembers? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the minimum O2 pressure required for the walk-around O2 bottle? |
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Definition
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Term
| How many hours does the CVR record? |
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Definition
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Term
| How do you erase the CVR? |
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Definition
| Push ERASE with the Parking brake set |
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Term
| What is the first flight of the day check for the CVR? |
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Definition
| Press the TEST button and observe the light for 1 second. |
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Term
| When do the engine driven generators come online? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the output of an engine driven generator? |
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Definition
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Term
| What does GPU AVAIL mean? |
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Definition
| GPU power is detected. Not necessarily acceptable power. |
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Term
| What is the output of the APU generator? |
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Definition
| 400 Amps; 28 Volts. (300 Amps above 30,000 ft) |
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Term
| What type of main batteries are installed ? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the output of each main battery? |
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Definition
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Term
| How long will the main batteries last in an electrical emergency? |
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Definition
40 minutes.
Note: Can be increased to 45 minutes if you shut-off PITOT 3 heat |
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Term
| How many APU start attempts are assumed in the 40 minutes of main battery power? |
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Definition
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Term
| If a main battery temperature exceeds +70C will it drop offline? |
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Definition
| No, You will get an EICAS message. |
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Term
| What does the ESSENTIAL POWER button do? |
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Definition
| It forces the "electrical emergency" configuration. The main batteries are connected to the essential busses. |
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Term
| When would you press the ESSENTIAL POWER button? |
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Definition
When directed by a checklist.
Example: ELEC ESS TFR FAIL procedure |
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Term
| What is the definition of an electrical emergency? |
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Definition
| Loss of all 5 generators in flight. |
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Term
| What would the PFD, MFD and EICAS look like in an "electrical emergency?" |
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Definition
- PFDs and MFDs - dark
- EICAS and RMUs - lit.
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Term
| What is an "electric essential transfer failure" (ELEC ESS XFER FAIL)? |
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Definition
| The EDL failed to configure for an electrical emergency when required. The DC buses aren't isolated from the batteries and since it's an electrical emergency the batteries aren't being charged! |
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Term
| What would the PFDs, MFDs and EICAS look like during an "electric essential transfer fail" (ELEC ESS XFER FAIL)? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the main purposes of the central DC bus? |
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Definition
| To connect the GPU and APU to the electrical system and to allow load sharing between the busses. |
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Term
| How many generators need to be online to automatically power the shed busses? |
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Definition
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Term
| How can you power the shed busses with less than 3 generators online on the ground? |
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Definition
| SHED BUSSES knob to OVRD. |
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Term
| Can you power the shed busses with less than 3 generators online while in flight? |
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Definition
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Term
| What happens if you turn BUS TIES knob to the OFF position? |
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Definition
| It opens the bus tie contactors regardless of any command from the electrical system logic. |
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Term
| What happens when the BUS TIES knob is in the AUTO position? |
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Definition
| The EDL controls the bus tie contactors. |
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Term
| What happens when the BUS TIES knob is in the OVRD position? |
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Definition
| The bus tie connectors close regardless of EDL unless one of the GCUs detects an over-current condition. |
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Term
| What is an "electric emergency abnormal"? |
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Definition
| The EDL configured for an electrical emergency when not required. The DC busses are isolated. Batteries supplying Central & Essential Busses and not being charged! |
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Term
| In the case of an "electrical emergency abnormal" can you reconnect the 3 networks? |
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Definition
| No. But you can start the APU to keep the batteries charging while they power the Central and Essential busses. |
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Term
| How is the AC inverter powered? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the purpose of the back-up battery? |
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Definition
| It provides stabilized power to the GCUs. |
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Term
| When is the back-up battery connected to the electrical system? |
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Definition
- BATT 1 - AUTO; and
- BACKUP button - in.
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Term
| Can external power charge the back-up battery? |
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Definition
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Term
| How much power does the back-up battery provide? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where is the back-up battery located? |
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Definition
| In the floor in front of the F/O. |
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Term
| Why do we deselect the back-up battery when "re-booting" the aircraft? |
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Definition
| The back-up battery powers the EDL (Electrical Distribution Logic). |
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Term
| When is the ground service bus powered? |
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Definition
- GPU Connected
- GPU button out
- BATT 1 & 2 knobs OFF
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Term
| If the Flight Attendant turns the emergency lights on from the F/A panel, can they be turned off from the cockpit? |
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Definition
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Term
| How long will the emergency light batteries last? |
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Definition
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Term
Pulling the handle does what?
[image] |
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Definition
It closes the following Shut Off Valves (H.A.L.F)
- Hydraulic Pump SOV
- Bleed Air SOV
- Engine Lip Anti-ice SOV
- Fuel SOV
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Term
When this handle is pulled, what EICAS messages will you see?
[image] |
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Definition
- FUEL SOV CLSD
- HYDR SOV CLSD
- BLEED SOV CLSD
* No message for engine inlet anti-ice valve |
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Term
When will this handle illuminate?
[image] |
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Definition
| When a fire signal is detected |
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Term
Can you cancel the visual warning of the Fire Handle?
[image] |
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Definition
| No, only the fire bell can be canceled. The Handle will remain lit as long as a fire signal is detected |
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Term
| How does the fire detection sensor detect a fire? |
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Definition
| It senses changes in gas (volume and pressure) |
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Term
| How many fire extinguisher bottles protect the engines? |
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Definition
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Term
| How does the LAV fire extinguisher bottle work? |
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Definition
| Heat in the LAV trash melts a fuse and the bottle is discharged |
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Term
| How do you know if the LAV fire extinguisher is discharged? |
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Definition
| It's part of the FA's preflight inspection |
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Term
| How will you know if there is a LAV fire? |
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Definition
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Term
What do these knobs do?
[image] |
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Definition
| Selects the fuel pump that will continuously operate for that engine |
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Term
What happens if the selected fuel pump fails?
[image] |
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Definition
| The remaining pumps would cycle causing a "clicking" sound. The cycling of the pumps can be verified on the MFD |
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Term
| What is the minimum fuel tank temperature? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where is the fuel tank temperature taken? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the minimum fuel temperature leaving the FCOC? |
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Definition
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Term
What buss(es) power the fuel pumps?
[image] |
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Definition
Pumps A,B - Essential Buss
Pump C - DC Buss |
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Term
When these knobs are in the off position?
[image] |
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Definition
| The selected fuel pump is de-energied |
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Term
When these knobs are in the ON position?
[image] |
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Definition
| The selected fuel pump is energized |
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Term
When this knob is in the OFF position?
[image] |
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Definition
| XFEED valve closes and electric fuel pumps return to normal operation |
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Term
When this knob is in LOW 1?
[image] |
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Definition
| Opens XFEED valve and shuts off the left selected fuel pump |
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Term
When this knob is in the LOW 2 position?
[image][image] |
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Definition
| Opens XFEED valved and shuts off right selected fuel pump |
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Term
| What is the purpose of the ejector pump? |
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Definition
| It helps keep the collector box filled |
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Term
What does this button do?
[image] |
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Definition
| Generates a cabin chime and allows communication between FA and Pilots |
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Term
| What does this button do?[image] |
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Definition
| Same as CABIN button except EMER PILOT is illuminated on the FA's panel |
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Term
What does this button do?
[image] |
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Definition
- Allows communication between FA and pilots if the normal mode fails
- Both CABIN AND CAB EMER illuminate on ICU
- Both PILOT AND EMER PILOT illuminate on FA panel
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Term
| Can the cabin interphone be deferred? |
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Definition
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Term
| How many NAV lights are ON at 1 time? |
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Definition
4 Total:
- 1 in each wing
- 2 in the tail
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Term
| How many NAV lights are there in total? |
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Definition
8 total:
- 2 in each wing
- 4 in the tail
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Term
| If one NAV light has failed, how do you selected the other one? |
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Definition
| A toggle switch in the relay box behind the Captain |
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Term
| When does the DFDR start recording? |
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Definition
- When RED BCN to ON; or
- Aircraft is airborn
[image] |
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Term
| How many hours does the DFDR hold? |
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Definition
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Term
What does this button do?
[image] |
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Definition
Remeber 4 things (EXTG has 4 letters)
- Sends stop signal to FADEC
- Closes APU SOV in Wing
- Closes Fuel valve on APU
- Discharges APU fire bottle
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Term
| Will the APU auto shutdown when a fire is detected? |
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Definition
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Term
What does this button do?
[image] |
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Definition
Tests the first detection system.
Should hear Fire bell and should see (Remember 3-4-5):
- 3 lights illuminated (2 fire handles, 1 BAGG EXTG button)
- 4 lights flashing (2 warning, 2 caution)
- 5 Messages (2 warn, 3 caution)
- APU FIRE
- ENG 1(2) FIRE
- BAGG SMOKE
- APU FIRE DET FAIL
- ENG 1(2) FIRE DET FAIL
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Term
When will this button illuminate?
[image] |
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Definition
| When smoke is detected in the baggage compartment |
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Term
What happens when this button is pushed?
[image] |
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Definition
- Both bottles discharged (High rate & Metered)
- Baggage compartment fans off
50 minutes of protection |
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Term
| How many smoke detectors are in the baggage compartment? |
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Definition
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Term
| Can the baggage smoke detectors be reset by the pilots? |
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Definition
| No, Maintenance must reset them |
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Term
What happens when this knob is selected OFF?
[image] |
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Definition
4 things (Remember OFF has 3 letters + 1):
- Sends a stop signal to FADEC
- Closes APU FUEL SOV in Wing
- Closes Fuel valve on APU
- Indications and alarms are disabled
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Term
What happens when this knob is selected ON?
[image] |
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Definition
4 things (Remember ON has 2 letters x 2):
- FADEC energized
- FADEC performs self-test
- Opens APU FUEL SOV in Wing
- Enables indications and alarms for APU
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Term
What happens when this knob is selected START?
[image] |
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Definition
| Initiates the start cycle |
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What happens when this button is pushed?
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Definition
2 things:
- Sends stop request to FADEC
- Closes fuel valve on APU
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What happens when this button is pushed?
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3 things (Remember 3 syllables in button name):
- Sends stop request to FADEC
- Closes APU FUEL SOV in Wing
- Closes fuel valve on APU
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| When is the APU able to provide power? |
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| 95% rotation speed + 7 seconds |
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| How many APU swing starts are permitted? |
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What happens when this knob is selected OFF?
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Auto-relight is disabled
* Doesn't actually turn off the ignitors |
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What happens when this knob is selected AUTO?
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Definition
Active FADEC controls ignition (A or B)
- 1 ignitor for ground start (14% N2)
- 2 ignitors for air start (10% N2)
- Auto-relight (above 53% N2)
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What happens when this knob is selected ON?
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| Both ignitors operate continuously |
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When would you select this knob to ON?
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Definition
- First flight of the day
- Cold engine start OR Oil < 5C
- Ext Air or XBLEED start
- Contaminated rwy AND OAT < 10C
- Moderate or greater turbulence
- Heavy precip
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What happens when this knob is selected RESET?
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| Resets FADEC and clears faults |
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What happens when this knob is selected ALTN?
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Alternates the FADEC in control
* Switch becomes inop if held for more than 3 seconds |
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What happens when this knob is selected STOP?
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| Commands FADEC to shut engine down if Thrust Lever is IDLE |
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What happens when this knob is selected RUN?
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Definition
| Allows normal engine operations |
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What happens when this knob is selected START?
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Definition
- Initiates start cycle
- Switches FADEC from the last one that succesfully started the engine
* Switch inop if held for 3 seconds. Can be reset by turning to STOP then reset FADEC |
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What happens if this button is held for more than 10 seconds?
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| During an APU start, what does Battery 1 do? |
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Definition
| It provies stable power to sensitive electrical equipment |
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| How long can the APU be run unattended? |
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| Describe the basic design of the engine |
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Definition
2 Spool High Bypass Turbofan
- High pressure spool
- 14 stage compressor
- 2 stage turbine
- Low pressure spool
- 1 high bypass fan
- 3 stage turbine
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| What is Compressor Variable Geometry? |
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Definition
| The first 5 inlet vanes are FADEC controlled to maximize compressor efficiency |
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| What moves the inlet guide vanes? |
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| What components are driven by the engine accessory gearbox? |
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Definition
- Hydraulic Pump
- Electrical Generators
- ATS (Air Turbine Starter)
- PMA (Primary Magnetic Alternator)
- Oil Pump
- FPMU (Fuel Pump Metering Unit)
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| What does the Permanent Magnet Alternator (PMA) power? |
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| When will the FADEC not protect the engine from excessive ITT? |
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| What does ATTCS stand for? |
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| Automatic Takeoff Thrust Control System |
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Term
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Definition
- FADEC receives engine inop signal; or
- Opposite engine thrust level is retarded; or
- Opposite engine does not arm within 2 seconds
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| When should T/O-1 thrust be used for takeoff? |
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Definition
- Windshear
- ATTCS inoperative
- Runway is contaminated
- Performance requires it
- Discretion of the Captain
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| Describe N2 events during a start cycle |
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Definition
10% - PMA powers ignition
14% - FADEC enables ignition
28% - Fuel flows
42%-48% - Possible hung start range
50% - PMA powers FADEC
53% - Start control valvle closes
57% - Ignition OFF, Generators online
64% - Ground Idle |
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When does Rudder SYS 1 automatically shutoff?
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| Speed greater than 135 kts. Reduces rudder authority at high speed. |
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| With Rudder SYS 1 automatically shutdoff and Rudder SYS 2 fails, what happens? |
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Definition
| Rudder SYS 1 comes back online and an EICAS message is displayed |
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| When would you see the EICAS message RUDDER OVERBOOST? |
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Definition
| If neither Rudder SYS shuts down past 135 kts |
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| When would Rudder Hardover Protection activate? |
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Definition
- Force on any pedal > 130 lbs; and
- Rudder deflected > 5o to opposite side; and
- Both engines running (N2 > 57%)
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| Is Rudder Hardover Protection inhibited with one engine operating? |
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What does this button do?
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Definition
| Closes HYD SOV. Engine Hydraulic Pump still runs, just valve is closed. |
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What happens when this knob is selected OFF?
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Definition
| Electric Hydraulic Pump is switched off |
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Term
What happens when this knob is selected AUTO?
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Definition
Electric Hydraulic pump turns on if:
- Hydraulic pressure falls below 1600 psi; or
- N2 < 57%
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What happens when this knob is selected ON?
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Definition
| Electric Hydraulic Pump turns on |
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| At what pressure would you see the HYD SYS 1 (2) FAIL message? |
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Definition
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| How much pressure does the engine driven hydraulic pump provide? |
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Definition
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Term
How much pressure does the electrical hydraulic pump provide?
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Definition
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| When would you see the E1 (2) HYD PUMP FAIL message? |
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Definition
- Hydraulic pressure < 1600 psi; or
- N2 < 57%
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| When would you see the HYD 1 (2) LO QTY message? |
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Definition
| Hydraulic reservoir < 1 liter |
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Term
| What is the hydraulic reservoir capacity? |
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Definition
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| What is the difference between hydraulic system 1 and 2? |
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Definition
| Hydraulic system 1 has a priority valve |
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| What is the purpose of the priority valve? |
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Definition
| It prioritizes flow of hydraulic fluid to the flight controls when the landing gear is actuated with the electric pump running |
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| Why is it necessary to prioritize fluid when only the electric pump is operating? |
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Definition
| Less volume of fluid is pumped by the electric pump |
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| What happens when you pull the landing gear free fall lever? |
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Definition
- Gear uplocks are mechanically released
- Landing hydraulic pressure is relieved
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| What happens when the electric gear override switch is selected GEAR/DOORS? |
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Definition
| The Landing Gear Electronic Unit is bypassed |
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| When is the DOME light connected to the HOT BATTERY BUSS? |
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Definition
| When courtesy lights are AUTO |
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| When are the FSTN BELTS and NO SMKG passenger signs turned on automatically? |
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Definition
| When the passengers O2 units open |
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| What EICAS messages will be presented when entering icing conditions? |
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Definition
- ICE CONDITION (blue)
- SPS/ICE SPEEDS (blue)
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| How can the SPS/ICE SPEEDS message be cancelled? |
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Definition
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| After closing the bleeds, why must you wait 10 seconds before performing the ice protection (electrical) test? |
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Definition
| To allow the valves to fully close. |
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| If the ice detection OVERRIDE knob is ENG, what ice protection is provided? |
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Definition
- ENGINE AIR INLET - When engine is running
- WING and STAB A/I - When icing detected and wheel speed > 25 kts.
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| If the ice detection OVERRIDE knob AUTO, what ice protection is provided? |
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Definition
- ENGINE AIR INLET - When icing detected
- WING and STAB A/I - When icing detected; and wheel speed >25 kts or airborne
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| If the ice detection OVERRIDE knob is ALL what ice protection is provided? |
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Definition
- In air, Everything regardless of ice detection.
- On ground, WING and STAB are inhibited if wheel speed < 25 kts
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Term
| When will the cross bleed valve open automatically if the XBLEED knob is AUTO? |
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Definition
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Term
| What condition would direct you to turn the XBLEED knob to OFF? |
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Definition
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| What happens if the PACK button is deselected? |
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Definition
- Pack valve closes
- Associated recirc fan is deactivated
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Term
| When does the left pack valve automatically de-energize? |
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Definition
| Below FL250 in icing conditions. |
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Term
| When would you be directed to deselect the RECIRC Button? |
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Definition
- Cabin/Cockpit Smoke or Fumes
- Hot soaked aircraft
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Term
| What components are cooled by the gasper fan system? |
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Definition
- Individual gasper outlets
- O2 bottle compartment
- Relay box
- Rear electronics compartment
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