airplane general

Question 1

what is the 737 wing span ?

Answer 1

34.40m

page 1.10.1

Question 2

what is the 737 length ?

Answer 2

31.20m

page 1.10.1

Question 3

what is the 737 high from bottom to top of the fin ?

Answer 3

12.50m

page 1.10.1

Question 4

when on NORMAL at what cabin altitude will the passenger mask drop and oxygen system activate ?

Answer 4

14000ft cabin altitude

page 1.30.14

Question 5

what does a yellow cross indicate in the oxygen flow indicator ?

Answer 5

oxygen is flowing

page 1.30.15

Question 6

if you push the RESET/TEST button with the OXY ON FLAG not display what happens to the oxygen flight crew system ?

Answer 6

turns oxygen and mask microphone on momentarily to test the regulator

page 1.30.15

Question 7

if you push the RESET/TEST button with the OXY ON FLAG displayed what happens to the oxygen flight crew system ?

Answer 7

will turn oxygen off and disable the mask microphone and enable the boom microphone

page 1.30.15

Question 8

what type of oxygen does the NORMAL mode provide ? is it on demand?

Answer 8

air/oxygen mixture on demand

page 1.30.16

Question 9

what type of oxygen does the 100% mode provide ? is it on demand ?

Answer 9

100% oxygen on demand

page 1.30.16

Question 10

if you turn the EMERGENCY OXYGEN switch to EMERGENCY mode what does the system supplies ?

Answer 10

100% oxygen under positive pressure at all cabin altitudes to protect again smoke and harmful vapours

page 1.30.17

Question 11

does the use of EMER mode depletes oxygen supply at higher rate than 100% or NORM mode ?

Answer 11

yes

page 1.30.17

Question 12

how are the communications with the oxygen EMERGENCY mode ?

Answer 12

it maybe difficult

page 1.30.17

Question 13

what is the location and purpose of Retractable Landing lights ? are they speed limited ?

Answer 13

• are installed in the lower airplane fuselage
• designed to extend and shine forward, parallel to the waterline of the airplane
• the lights may be extended at any speed

page 1.40.1

Question 14

what is the location and purpose of Runway Turn Off lights ?

Answer 14

• in each wing root
• illuminate the area in front of the wing

page 1.40.1

Question 15

what is the location and purpose of LOGO lights ?

Answer 15

• on the top of each horizontal stabiliser surface
• to point light on both sides of the vertical stabiliser

page 1.40.2

Question 16

what is the location and colour of Position Lights ?

Answer 16

• left (red + white)
• right (green + white)

page 1.40.2

Question 17

what is the location and colour of Strobe Lights ?

Answer 17

3 white lights, L/R + tail cone

page 1.40.2

Question 18

what is the the location and colour of Anti-Collision Lights ?

Answer 18

2 red anti–collision strobe lights are located on the top and bottom of the fuselage

page 1.40.2

Question 19

what is the location of Wing Illumination lights ?

Answer 19

on fuselage

page 1.40.2

Question 20

what is the location of Wheel Well ?

Answer 20

nose gera and main gear

page 1.40.2

Question 21

in Auto Select what are the Pax Cabin Sign controlled by ?

Answer 21

reference to landing gear and flap position

page 1.40.4

Question 22

if electrical power to DC bus n1 fails or if AC power is off what happens to the Emergency Lights ?

Answer 22

they will illuminate automatically

page 1.40.4

Question 23

which places around the plane do the interior emergency lights illuminate ?

Answer 23

• aisle
• door exits
• area of the exits

page 1.40.4

Question 24

which places around the plane do the exterior emergency lights illuminate ?

Answer 24

• escape slide
• over wing escape route
• ground contact area

page 1.40.5

Question 25

where are the oxygen cylinder for emergency use usually found ?

Answer 25

forward and aft area of passenger cabin page 1.40.6

Question 26

the flight crew pressure breathing of the oxygen system occurs ?

Answer 26

above 27000 ft page 1.40.7

Question 27

what is the highest flight crew oxygen system pressure ?

Answer 27

1850 psi page 1.40.7

Question 28

does the flight crew oxygen system have a pressure reducing regulator ?

Answer 28

yes from high pressure to low pressure page 1.40.7

Question 29

where are the PBE/Smoke hood usually found ?

Answer 29

forward and aft area of passenger cabin page 1.40.8

Question 30

how many minutes of oxygen does the PBE/Smoke Hood provide? does it depend on the use ?

Answer 30

15-20 min depending on the use page 1.40.8

Question 31

What is the passenger oxygen system is supplied by ?

Answer 31

individual chemical oxygen generators located at each Passenger Service Unit (PSU) page 1.40.8

Question 32

how many oxygen masks are connected to each generator ?

Answer 32

Four continuous flow masks are connected to each generator page 1.40.8

Question 33

how many oxygen masks are connected to each generator above each attendant station and in each lavatory ?

Answer 33

2 page 1.40.8

Question 34

how is the passengers oxygen generator activate ?

Answer 34

by pulling at least of the masks attached to it page 1.40.9

Question 35

how long does the oxygen flows from the passengers oxygen generator ? can it be stopped once it start ?

Answer 35

12 min and it can't be stopped page 1.40.9

Question 36

why is it not advised to use passenger oxygen with cabin altitude below 14,000 feet when smoke or an abnormal heat source is present ?

Answer 36

The use of passenger oxygen does not prevent the passengers from inhaling smoke. Air inhaled is a mixture of oxygen and cabin air. page 1.40.10

Question 37

describe the passenger portable oxygen characteristics ?

Answer 37

- 1800 psi - 21ºC - 311 liters page 1.40.10

Question 38

how many different mode of flow does the passengers portable oxygen have ?

Answer 38

2 modes - 2 litres/min use for walk around - 4 litres/min use for first aid page 1.40.10

Question 39

what is the best fire extinguisher agent ?

Answer 39

HALON (BCF) page 1.40.11

Question 40

what are the primarily type of fires that the HALON can fight ?

Answer 40

is good on any fire but especially of Electrical, Fuel and Grease fires page 1.40.11

Question 41

can any window be opened in the flight deck ?

Answer 41

number 2 L/R page 1.40.19

Question 42

can the 2 windows in the flight deck be opened both in flight and on the ground ?

Answer 42

yes page 1.40.21

Question 43

can both the 2 windows in the flight deck be opened from outside ?

Answer 43

not only the FO side page 1.40.21

Question 44

at what wind door wind speed should the cabin door not be opened and left opened ?

Answer 44

- not above 40 kt - not left open above gusting 65 kt page 1.40.19

Question 45

describe the characteristics of the Lower Cargo Compartment ?

Answer 45

- can contain fire - sealed and pressurised - have no fresh air circulation - have no temperature regulation page 1.40.21

Question 46

can the overwing emergency exit door be opened from both outside and inside ?

Answer 46

yes page 1.40.26

Question 47

what is the volt of the flight lock system of the overwing emergency exit door ?

Answer 47

28Volts page 1.40.26

Question 48

when does the overwing emergency exit door lock ?

Answer 48

- when 3 of the 4 entry/service doors are locked - either engine is running - a/c in the air or both thrust levers are advanced page 1.40.26

Question 49

when does the MASTER CAUTION light illuminates for the LEFT and RIGHT OVERWING ?

Answer 49

- not fully closed and locked - flight lock not engaged either during take off roll or flight page 1.40.26

Question 50

what is the Galley electrical power ?

Answer 50

115V AC page 1.40.26

Question 51

What is the potable airplane water system supplied from ?

Answer 51

single tank located behind the aft cargo page 1.40.30

Question 52

What is the Water System pressurised by ?

Answer 52

- engine bleed air or - water system compressor page 1.40.30