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Q

To ensure obstacle clearance while taxiing in a turn:
What is the minimum obstacle clearance required by the wingtip?

A

4,6 meters

1
Q

What is the minimum width of pavement for a 180 degree turn?

A

787-8 42,2 meters
787-9 47 meters

2
Q

To ensure obstacle clearance while taxiing in a turn:
What is the minimum obstacle clearance required by the nose?

A

16,8 meters

3
Q

What is the maximum steering angle when using the tiller?

A

70 degrees

4
Q

What is the maximum steering angle when using the rudder pedals?

A

8 degrees

5
Q

When and how can the flight deck overhead door be opened?

A

Only on the ground with the airplane depressurized

6
Q

What is used to emergency egress from through the flight deck overhead door?

A

Descent devices

7
Q

When is the flight deck overhead vent door used? How is it opened?

A

Used to ventilate the flight deck in non-normal situations.
Opened by pulling on the overhead vent handle.

8
Q

What is the aircraft wingspan?

A

60,1 meters

9
Q

What is the aircraft length?

A

787-8 - 56,7 meters
787-9 - 62,8 meters

10
Q

What is the aircraft height?

A

16,9 meters

11
Q

How many units comprise the CCS?

A

Two CCR cabinets

12
Q

Are there any controls or indications associated with the normal operation of the CCS.

A

No

13
Q

Loss of all displays is an indication of the failure of what system?

A

CCR fault

14
Q

Where would you find the “LOSS OF ALL DISPLAYS” checklist?

A

Unannunciated non-normal checklist in the QRH

15
Q

Can the CCR’s be restarted in flight? If so, how long does a restart cycle take?

A

Yes.
Restart cycle takes approximately 1 minutes for the CCR to begin running.

16
Q

If the CCR’s do not restart, what two system failures will affect operational performance of the flight?

A

Landing gear normal extension
Auto speedbrake

17
Q

If only the battery power is selected on for airplane start-up, which CCR powers up?

A

Left CCR

18
Q

How long does the CCR take to power up?

A

Approximately 2-3 minutes

19
Q

If the CCR is in the middle of its start up sequence on battery power, and external power becomes available, what happens to the CCR start up sequence?

A

The right CCR start up cycle is enabled

20
Q

With forward external power available and with the battery switch OFF, which CCR’s begin the start up sequence and for how long?

A

Left CCR will begin start up sequence for 2-3 minutes, followed by the right CCR.

21
Q

What is the cockpit indication when both CCR’s are online?

A

All displays and HUD combiners show their default formats.

22
Q

Which lights illuminate when STORM lights are selected on?

A

All illuminated indicator lights
Glareshield flood lights
Instrument panel flood lights
Aisle stand flood lights
Forward dome lights

23
Q

Which individual lighting controls operate with the Master Brightness control systems?

A

All panel lights and displays
(Not dome lights, flood lights, area lights, HUD, standby compass, handset and annunciators)

24
Q

Are the individual controls still effective when the master brightness system is working?

A

Yes, but only with limited adjustment capability.

25
Q

If normal electrical power is lost, which lighting continues to operate?

A

-Standby electrical power is automatically provided to the primary displays.
-Aisle stand flood, forward panel flood, glareshield flood and dome lights illuminate automatically at a fixed brightness.

26
Q

When the FASTEN SEAT BELTS sign is in auto, which conditions will illuminate the sign?

A

Landing gear not up and locked
Flap lever at 5 or greater
Airplane below an airline defined altitude
Cabin altitude above 10,000’
Passenger oxygen on

27
Q

How many oxygen systems are fitted to the aircraft?

A

Two.
One for the flight deck and one for the passenger cabin.

28
Q

Where is crew oxygen displayed?

A

Status display

29
Q

What causes the passenger oxygen masks to deploy?
Automatically and manually?

A

Masks deploy automatically prior to:
-cabin altitude reaching 14,500’
-origin airfield altitude +1,500’
-destination airfield altitude +1,500’
Mask deploy manually by pushing the PASS OXYGEN switch ON.

30
Q

Are the flight deck oxygen mask smoke goggles removable?

A

Yes

31
Q

How long does the passenger oxygen system last?

A

Approximately 60 minutes.

32
Q

How can the boom microphone be reselected and the oxygen flow to the mask shut off after use?

A

By closing the left door of the stowage box and pushing and releasing the TEST/RESET switch.

33
Q

How is oxygen flow indicated on the crew oxygen stowage box?

A

An OXYGEN ON flag appears in the mask compartment near the left hand door.

35
Q

What is the maximum duration for which a fully charged remote battery will provide power to the emergency lighting system?

A

10 minutes

36
Q

With the “EMER LIGHTS” switch in the armed position, what causes the emergency lights illuminate?

A

If airplane electrical power fails or is turned off.

37
Q

When do the entry door handles automatically lock? Unlock?

A

Locks when groundspeed is >80kts
Unlocks when groundspeed is <70kts or if electrical power is removed or failed.

38
Q

What emergency equipment is located on the flight deck?

A

-2 torches
-4 lifejackets
-4 Descent devices
-1 BCF
-1 crash axe
-1 fire gloves
-1 PBE