General Questions Flashcards

1
Q

The potable water system is pressurized by

A

The pneumatic system

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2
Q

FASTEN SEAT BELT signs illuminate when cabin altitude exceeds __________ feet, regardless of switch position

A

11,300

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3
Q

NO SMOKING and EXIT signs illuminate when cabin altitude exceeds _________ feet, regardless of switch position

A

11,300

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4
Q

In the AUTO position, the NO SMOKING switch causes the

A

NO SMOKING AND EXIT signs to illuminate when landing gear is extended, and extinguish when landing gear is retracted.

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5
Q

If normal electrical power is lost, the following lights remain available:

A

Captain’s instrument panel (powered by CRT and flood lighting)

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6
Q

what is the minimum flight deck oxygen pressure for dispatch (prior to applying adjustments)

A

850 psi

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7
Q

Use of the auto pilot is required for:

A

Autoland Approaches

PRM Approaches

Non-precision approaches with reported ceilings less than 1000’ or visibility less than 3 miles.

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8
Q

United’s operating priorities:

A

Safe

Comfortable

On Time

Efficient

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9
Q

Pilot Duty Station:

During takeoff and landing and during critical maneuvers, the pilot monitoring (PM), must be in the ready position at the flight controls, but not actually touching them.

A

N/A

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10
Q

Below __________ feet AGL, the pilot flying should keep his hands and feet on the aircraft controls. Additionally, the PM should be in a position to take the controls.

A

2,500 feet AGL

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11
Q

Flight Mode Annunciation (FMAs).

During all phases of flight, both pilots must be aware of the FMAs and ensure they reflect the intended auto flight modes.

Takeoff - from the application of ________ to __________ the pilot flying must announce all FMA changes.

Approach - the PF must announce approach mode FMA changes.

All other times - PF should announce all FMA changes as work load permits

A

Takeoff Power

3,000 Feet AGL

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12
Q

Use of the autopilot is required for:

A

Autoland approach

PRM approaches

Non-precision approaches when weather is less than 1000’/3

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13
Q

Pilots may not be scheduled or a pilot may not except an assignment or takeoff if the pilot’s flight time will exceed the following:

A

100 hours in in any 672 consecutive hours.

1000 hours in any 365 calendar days

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14
Q

Flight Attendant Non-Normal Cominication: TEST

A

T. Type of non-normal or emergency

E. Evacuation (to prepare or not prepare)

S. Special instruction

T. Time remaining

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15
Q

When must landing distance be checked

A
Landing at other than planned airport
Available runway less than 8,000'
Reported braking action less than good. (Code 5)
Non-Normal aircraft condition
Tailwind
Engine Inoperative
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16
Q

Holding:

How do you get to the holding page in the FMGC

A

Select F-PLN Key
Select LSK 1L
Select HOLD LSK 3L

17
Q

Holding:

What are the three types of Holding Patterns

A

DATABASE
COMPUTED
PPOS

18
Q

Holding:

If speed is Managed, when will the aircraft slow to holding speed.

A

It will slow at the DECEL point and will fly the lower of:

Inserted Speed
Green Dot Speed
ICAO Speed

19
Q

Holding:

Will the FMGC consider maximum FAA holding speeds?

A

NO… Only recognizes ICAO Speed

20
Q

Holding:

When in SEL Speed, when should you slow for the hold?

A

No earlier than 3 minutes prior.

21
Q

Holding:

When entering a hold at a fix, what information do you give ATC?

A

FIX
TIME
ALTITUDE

22
Q

Holding:

Four ways to exit a hold

A

IMM EXIT
Select HDG on the FCU
DIRECT TO any waypoint
Intercept LOC or ILS with the LOC or APPR button

23
Q

Holding:

Max FAA domestic holding Speeds

A

Min holding alt to 6,000’ 200 knots
Above 6,000’ to 14,000’ 230 knots
Above 14,000’ 265 knots

24
Q

Holding:

Max ICAO holding Speeds

A

Min holding Alt to 14,000 230 knots
Above 14,000 to 20,000 240 knots
Above 20,000’ 265 knots
Above 34,000’ .83 Mach