Aircraft Limitations

Question 1

When powering-up the aircraft, what minimum voltage is required? When would you need to perform the SOPM charging procedure?

Answer 1

22.5 Volts, if voltage is between 21V-22V.

(AOM1 3-05,SOPM CH4.Saftey and Power up)

Question 2

After the EICAS is powered, how long must we wait before APU start?

Answer 2

• After verifying there are no fire protection fail messages
  (AOM1 3-05, SOPM CH4.Saftey and Power up).
• 30 seconds after EICAS is energized .
  (SOPM CH2.APU LIMITS)

Question 3

Can takeoff/landing occur with the “FUEL IMBALANCE” EICAS message?

Answer 3

Yes, as long as it’s less than 794 lbs

(SOPM CH2.FUEL)

Question 4

What’s the minimum fuel tank temperature?

Answer 4

-37deg C

(SOPM CH2.FUEL)

Question 5

What is the starter cranking limit for start attempts 1 and 2?

Answer 5

90 Seconds

(SOPM CH2 ENGINES-POWERPLANT)

Question 6

Minimum time between starts 1 and 2?

Answer 6

10 Seconds

(SOPM CH2 ENGINES POWERPLANT)

Question 7

How do the starter cranking limits change in flight?

Answer 7

For in-flight starts, the maximum cumulative starter run time per start attempt is 120 seconds (motoring plus start time).

(SOPM CH2 ENGINES POWERPLANT)

Question 8

During an engine start, we must see N1 rotation by what N2?

Answer 8

POSITITIVE N1 BY (50% N2)

(SOPM CH2 ENGINES-POWERPLANT)

Question 9

A taxiway is NOTAM’d closed to aircraft with wingspan over 100’. What is the wingspan of the ERJ-175?

Answer 9

Wingspan of 93ft 11 in

(SOPM CH2 STRUCTURAL DIMENSIONS)

Question 10

For takeoff, what is the maximum brake temperature?

Answer 10

MUST BE GREEN

(SOPM CH2 HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE)

Question 11

What is maximum tailwind component allowed for takeoff?

Answer 11

15KTS

(SOPM CH2 MAX ALTITUDE AND TEMPERATURE LIMITS)

Question 12

Are static takeoffs recommended with a crosswind component greater than 25 kts. Why?

Answer 12

No, due to engine compressor stall possibility,

(SOPM CH2 MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED
CROSSWIND)

Question 13

After takeoff, when can the autopilot be engaged?

Answer 13

400 ft AFE

(SOPM CH2 AUTO FLIGHT CONTROL
SYSTEM)

Question 14

What is the minimum runway width allowable?

Answer 14

100FT

(SOPM CH2 STRUCTURAL LIMITATIONS)

Question 15

ATC reports moderate and possibly greater turbulence ahead. What’s the turbulent air penetration speed? Is it a target or a maximum speed?

Answer 15

Vb 270/.76M (whichever is lower) target speed.

(SOPM CH2 SPEED LIMITS)

Question 16

An IDG fails in flight, and the QRH instructs you to start the APU. What is the maximum start altitude?

Answer 16

30,000FT

(SOPM CH2 APU OPERATIONAL LIMITS)

Question 17

Minimum OAT for APU start and operation?

Answer 17

-54°C

(SOPM CH2 APU OPERATIONAL LIMITS)

Question 18

Maximum APU operation altitude (after start)?

Answer 18

33,000 ft

(SOPM CH2 APU OPERATIONAL LIMITS)

Question 19

What is the maximum crosswind (crew limit) for a dry runway?

Answer 19

38 kt

(SOPM CH2 MAXIMUM CROSSWIND)

Question 20

What is the maximum crosswind (crew limit) for a wet runway?

Answer 20

31 kt

(SOPM CH2 MAXIMUM CROSSWIND)

Question 21

What is the maximum gear extension/retraction/operation speed?

Answer 21

VLOEXT/RET=250

(SOPM CH2 SPEED LIMITS)

Question 22

If flying a CAT II approach, what flap setting is required?

Answer 22

Flaps 5 mandatory

(SOPM CH2 FLIGHT CONTROLS)

Question 23

What is the maximum wiper speed?

Answer 23

V wiper ops max=250

(SOPM CH2 SPEED LIMITS)

Question 24

True/False: We can use RNAV (GPS) LP minima.

Answer 24

FALSE

(SOPM CH2 FMS LIMITATIONS)

Question 25

When approaching flaps full, what is the go-around flaps setting?

Answer 25

Flaps 4 (SOPM CH2 FLIGHT CONTROLS)

Question 26

Can you attempt a go-around after deployment of the thrust reversers?

Answer 26

No (SOPM CH2 THRUST REVERSES)

Question 27

True/False: Precision approaches are recommended, when available.

Answer 27

True (SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

Question 28

Do the controls and throttles need to be guarded during all phases of the approach and landing when the auto-flight system is engaged? Why?

Answer 28

Yes, the pilot must be prepared to manually land or initiate a go-around anytime it is necessary. (SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

Question 29

Is it permissible to turn the Landing lights off while on an approach in IMC if they pose a distraction?

Answer 29

Yes (SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

Question 30

Is it recommended that the PM call out any observed deviations while on approach?

Answer 30

No, it is Mandatory (SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

Question 31

What is the PF’s verbal response after immediately correcting a deviation on approach to landing?

Answer 31

"Correcting" (SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

Question 32

What is the PM’s deviation callout with a descent rate \>1,000 ft/min on approach to landing?

Answer 32

SINK RATE (SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

Question 33

What magnitude of deviation from glide path requires a call out by the PM? What is the SOPM callout?

Answer 33

\>one dot, GLIDE PATH (SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

Question 34

When are speed deviation callouts required on approach to landing? What is the callout?

Answer 34

Target -5, or any speed less than Vref, whichever is higher, "SPEED" (SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

Question 35

On an approach, what bank angle would be considered a deviation? What is the PM’s callout?

Answer 35

\>25 degrees, BANK (SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

Question 36

What is the responsibility of the PM if the EGPWS fails to make callouts automatically?

Answer 36

Perform the expected callouts (SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

Question 37

It is critical to a safe operation that pilots meet stabilized approach criteria by what altitude.

Answer 37

1,000 ft (SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

Question 38

What is the maximum speed allowed above target on approach at 1,000 ft? What would the PM callout if the PF exceeds this speed?

Answer 38

+15, "SPEED" (SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

Question 39

What is the latest position on the approach to plan for landing gear down? Is there a planned speed at this position as well?

Answer 39

By 1,500 ft or the FAF whichever occurs first, Yes 180 kias (SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

Question 40

What speed is mandatory by 500’ on approach to landing? What thrust setting?

Answer 40

Airspeed within the bug, thrust above idle (SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)

Question 41

If any of the planned parameters are not met on approach to landing at or below 500’ AGL, what is the PM required to do?

Answer 41

Direct a Go-around (SOPM Ch. 4 Approach Conduct)