Airplane General

Question 1

What is the wingspan of the 400F/-8?

Answer 1

213’ (64.9 meters) -400
224.5’ (68.4 meters) -8

Question 2

With body gear steering what is the minimum width of pavement for a 180 degree turn of the 400F/-8?

Answer 2

153’ (46.6 m) -400
172’ (52.4 m) -8

Question 3

What happens when you rotate the oxygen mask emergency/test selector to emergency?

Answer 3

Supplies 100% oxygen under positive pressure at all cabin altitudes and protects against smoke and harmful vapors

Question 4

With the emergency (EMER) lights switch ARMED, when do the emergency lights illuminate?

Answer 4

If airplane electrical power (DC) fails or is turned off

Question 5

What is the electrical power source for the emergency lighting system, and for what duration?

Answer 5

Remote batteries, for 15 minutes.

Question 6

Where is the portable ELT located on the -400 Freighter?

Answer 6

Upper deck lavatory exterior wall

Question 7

Give examples of immediate action items on the quick reference checklist.

Answer 7

1. CABIN ALTITUDE - Rapid Depressurization
2. ENG 1,2,3,4 AUTOSTART - Aborted Engine Start
3. Engine Limit Surge or Stall
4. IAS DISAGREE - Airspeed Unreliable
5. FIRE ENG 1,2,3,4 - Engine Severe Damage or Separation
6. Multiple Engine Flameout or Stall

Question 8

What is the maximum takeoff and landing tailwind component for the -400/-8 and LCF?

Answer 8

15 Knots (LCF-10Kts)

Question 9

What is the maximum headwind component for autoland?

Answer 9

25 kts

Question 10

What are maximum and minimum glideslope angles for ILS Autoland?

Answer 10

3.25 degrees / 2.5 degrees

Question 11

What VNAV limitation applies to level-off within 2,000’ after changing the altimeter setting from QNE to QNH or QNH to QNE?

Answer 11

Do not use VNAV for level-off if the QNH is less than 29.70 / 1006 hPa

Question 12

Without LAND 2 or LAND 3 annunciated, the autopilot must not remain engaged below what RA altitude?

Answer 12

100’ RA

Question 13

What is turbulent air penetration speed -400/-8?

Answer 13

290-310 KIAS / 0.82-0.85 Mach, whichever is lower (-400)

310 Kts/0.83 Mach -8

Question 14

What is the minimum in-flight fuel temperature for the -8?

Answer 14

-48C

Question 15

What is the maximum altitude for flap extension?

Answer 15

20,000’

Question 16

Are operations allowed when the reported braking action is NIL?

Answer 16

No

Question 17

Name some places you can find the maximum takeoff and landing weights for the aircraft you’re operating.

Answer 17

Page one of the OFP
FCOM Vol 1 Limitations

Question 18

What is the difference in the basic operating weight (BOW) on the Operation Flight Plan (OFP) and the Sable Loadsheet?

Is there a difference between the Sable and OFP final Calculated ZFW and TOGW?

Answer 18

BOW(OFP)-Includes weight of all cockpit and cabin crew

BOW(Sable) - Basic operating weight (aircraft basic weight + 2 crew)

Question 19

What are pitch attitude and N1 for flaps up, level flight cruise, at 35,000’, gross weight 300.0 kgs?

Answer 19

Pitch 2.5 degrees
N1: 91.3%

Question 20

What BTMS number on the GEAR synoptic display will cause an EICAS advisory message of BRAKE TEMP?

Answer 20

5 or more

Question 21

What is VREF for flaps 30, 300T gross weight?

Answer 21

157 KIAS

Question 22

What is flap maneuvering speed for flaps 10 gross weight 300T?

Answer 22

177 KIAS

Question 23

On the 400F, 400C and -8, the final upper deck/cockpit procedure requires the FO to do what with the smoke barrier door?

Answer 23

Ensure the door is closed an all three security locks are moved to the locked position