Aircraft General Flashcards
Wheel Base
42’ 4” (12.9 m)
Turning Radius (wing tip) Min width of pavement for 180° turn
- 9’ (46.3 m)
157. 4” (48 m)
Don’t attempt to turn away from an obstacle within ___ of the Wing tip or within ___ of the nose.
15’ (4.6 m) / 55’
Door flight locks engage/disengage at
Accelerating/decelerating through 80 knots
Oxygen mask automatically deploy at
13,500’ cabin altitude
ETOPS
Max diversion time
Max diversion distance
Speed used for calculation
180 minutes
1,307 NM (@ 435 x 3)
0.84 MACH / 320 KIAS
Tail Height
62’ 4” (18.99 m)
Wingspan
212’ 7” (64.8 m)
Length
209’ 1” (63.73m)
Max operating altitude?
43,100 feet MSL
What is the purpose of the master bright switch?
Which light does it control?
Limits control of individual light dimmers to the mid range and allows control of all light intensity from one switch.
Controls the brightness of all panel lights and displays that are identified with a white dot at the mid-range position.
ILS critical area needs to be protected for what?
All auto lands
This is automatic for airports when weather is < 800’
Ask (early) if weather is > 800’
What is the max speed to exit the runway?
Taxi speed (30 kts).
What is the min clearance from an object before initiating taxi?
Why is this required?
15’
Rear two wheels turn in the opposite direction of the turn so back of airplane and wing tip move opposite to turn direction briefly.
How many gear pins?
7
One in the nose gear
Two in each main gear and another in the rear wheel lockout
