Aircraft Description Flashcards
(28 cards)
Maximum operating altitude
41,000
TUC @ 43,000ft
5-17 seconds
Passenger capacities
186 or 189 Pax
Different power sources used on the A/C (either on ground or inflight) (4)
2 Engines
APU
GPU
Battery
Two different types of electricity
AC Power 115 Volt
DC Power 28 Volt
What does the APU provide power for? (5)
Engine start Pressurization Electrical Power Hydraulic pressure supply Backup in flight above 17,000 ft.
What can you explain about the cargo compartments?
Two compartments, one FWD and one AFT
Both are pressurized
Only FWD is climate controlled; pets are only allowed in FWD
AFT has sliding carpet to assist loading cargo
What are the two types of oxygen systems onboard?
F/D
Cabin
How long does the O2 last for drop down masks?
12 mins
Three ways the oxygen masks can be deployed?
Automatically- when cabin altitude reaches 14,000ft
Flight Deck Switch
Manually- with pen/pin or credit card. Starting the flow by pulling on the tube.
Total cabin exits
8 total
4 Floor level exits
4 O.W. Exits
Flight deck door modes of operation
Electrical
Manual (With deadbolt & key)
Emergency access code to the F/D
“3312 Enter”
Flight Deck Door keypad light: RED
Door is locked
Flight Deck Door keypad light: Amber
Emergency code has been entered, 30 second delay until access is granted or denied
Flight Deck Door keypad light: Green
Flight Deck Door is opened for only 5 seconds.
If denied access to F/D, how long is the waiting period before trying to re-gain access?
5 mins
Normal procedure to access the F/D
Call first, state name and purpose
Stand in front of the door, and pilots will open
What are the purposes of the panels for the F/D door?
Blow out: during a rapid decompression
Egress: if the door is jammed on in the event evacuation
Emergency Light Switch location
AFT panel, 2L door
What is the name of the tube that the sinks drain out of?
Heated Drain Mast
Below 16,000 ft, the toilet uses_____ ______ ______ to flush.
Vacuum flush system
Above 16,000 ft, the toilet uses_______ ______ to flush.
pressure difference
The toilet flush cycle lasts for __ _____, and has a delay of ___ _______ until the next possible flush.
7 Second flush cycle,
15 second delay.
