Airplane General Flashcards

1
Q

What does a white striped bar mean?

A

• Indicates it is not in its normal position.

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2
Q

What emergency equipment is located on the flight deck?

A
  • Crash Axe
  • Escape Rope (2)
  • Flashlight (2)
  • Oxygen Masks (3)
  • Life Vests (3)
  • Halon Fire Extinguisher
  • PBE
  • Heat Resistant Gloves
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3
Q

What lights does the annunciator test button not check?

A

• Fire lights, GPU button, and parking brake ON light

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4
Q

How long will the emergency lights last once illuminated?

A

Approximately 10 minutes

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5
Q

How are the emergency lights powered?

A

Dedicated Emergency Lights Power Units (ELPU).

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6
Q

When will the emergency lights automatically illuminate?

A

Provided the switch is ARMED, when the airplane loses its electrical power.

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7
Q

What are 3 ways the emergency lights can be turned on or automatically illuminate?

A

Loss of electrical power, Flight attendant panel, or flight deck EMER LT switch

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8
Q

Where is door information presented?

A

MFD STATUS page

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9
Q

When will the reinforced flight deck door latch automatically open?

A

30 seconds after the EMERG ENTRY pushbutton is pressed if the INHIB pushbutton is not
pressed.

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10
Q

What happens if the flight crew pushes the “INHIB” button?

A

Inhibits the EMERG ENTRY command from the flight deck door control panel in the
passenger cabin for 500 seconds (8 minutes 20 seconds).

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11
Q

Press and holding the cabin EMER ENTRY button for a short time initiates what?

A

EMER entry in to the flight deck sequence starts.

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12
Q

What is the purpose of the internal door handle vent flap?

A

Relieves residual cabin pressure prior to opening the door.

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13
Q

What happens if a Pilot selects EMER on the audio panel?

A

A triple HI/LO chime sounds

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14
Q

What happens if a Pilot selects EMER on the audio panel?

A

A triple HI/LO chime sounds

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15
Q

Are door warnings provided for all doors and hatches in the pressurized vessel?

A

Yes.

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16
Q

Will the escape slide deploy when opened from the outside?

A

No

17
Q

What pressurizes the potable water storage tank?

A

Bleed air or the potable water compressor.

18
Q

During initial aircraft power up what displays are available?

A

DUs 2 & 3.

19
Q

What is the wingspan of the Embraer 170/175?

A
  • 170 & 175 - 85’ 4”

* 175 enhanced wingtip - 93’ 11”

20
Q

When does the DVDR Flight data recording automatically operate?

A

First engine start

21
Q

What are you checking for when you press the DVDR test button?

A

• Honeywell: Press and hold the test button for 3 seconds and verify no fail messages
displayed on EICAS.
• Universal: Press and hold test for 2 seconds. Verify no fail messages displayed on EICAS
and observe the following test result:
- FDR 1 and CVR 1 PASS/FAIL lights flash during 10 seconds. After 10 seconds the FDR
1 and CVR 1 PASS/FAIL light illuminate steady in green, indicating the completion of a
successful test.
- After DVDR 1 test finishes, the DVDR 2 test will automatically start. Verify the following
result: FDR 2 and CVR 2 PASS/FAIL lights flash during 10 seconds. After 10 seconds
the FDR 2 and CVR 2 PASS/FAIL light illuminate steady in green, indicating the
completion of a successful test.

22
Q

How many DVDRs are installed?

A

2.

23
Q

Can the CVR be erased?

A

Yes, when the aircraft is on the ground and the parking brake is set.

24
Q

Can the CVR be erased?

A

Yes, when the aircraft is on the ground and the parking brake is set.

25
Q

How many PBEs do we have?

A

4