B787 Flashcards
(102 cards)
1
Q
What is the number of required crew on the 787?
A
8
2
Q
What is the door formation of the 787?
A
CC
AA
CC
AA
3
Q
What component on the type C doors makes it a single lane slide/raft?
A
Extended hinge cover
4
Q
What is the function of the pressurisation vent?
A
It opens when the handle moves towards open- it releases residual pressure. When the door is closed and locked the vent closes.
5
Q
What is the purpose of the pressurisation vent?
A
Equalises cabin and outside air pressure before the door opens.
6
Q
When does the flight lock activate?
A
When the aircraft reaches a speed of 92mph.
7
Q
If there is a power failure what happens to the flight lock?
A
It automatically releases.
8
Q
What is meant by EDW?
A
Electronically Dimmable Window
9
Q
When the EDW shows a blue LED light- what does this mean?
A
The window is darkened.
10
Q
When the EDW shows a flashing LED what does this mean?
A
The window shade is transitioning.
11
Q
When the EDW shows no LED what does this mean?
A
The window is clear
12
Q
When does the EDW need to be clear?
A
On the ground, taxi, take-off, and landing.
13
Q
If one side of the EDW switch fails how can it be reset?
A
By holding the opposite switch for 10 seconds.
14
Q
What are the five pre flight checks of all doors on the 787?
A
- Doors closed with operating handle all the way down.
- Mode selector set to manual and mode light illuminated.
- Green locked indicator illuminated.
- Viewing window set to clear.
- Visual check to ensure nothing is stuck in frame or sill.
15
Q
How do you set a 787 door to automatic?
A
- Slide cover to open
- Pull mode selector down to automatic
- Check the automatic mode light illuminated
- Slide cover to close
- Cross check with the opposite door
16
Q
How do you set a 787 door to manual?
A
- Slide cover to open
- Push mode selector up to manual
- Check manual mode light is illuminated
- Slide cover to close
- Cross check with the opposite door
17
Q
If the mode selector is not in automatic or manual and it is stuck what will happen?
A
The mode lights will flash
18
Q
If there are any problems with the door who should you speak to?
A
The FSM
19
Q
How can the FSM check that all doors are set to manual or automatic?
A
On the MASP the appropriate light will illuminate
20
Q
If all doors are set to automatic what colour will the MASP indicator light be?
A
Blue
21
Q
If all doors are set to manual what colour will the MASP indicator light be?
A
White
22
Q
What is important to note about the door indicator light on the MASP?
A
It will be shut off when engine power is applied
23
Q
Where is the MASP?
A
L1
24
Q
What must be done with the barrier strap when closing a door?
A
It should be stowed away properly.
25
What is the primary exit of the flight deck?
The flight deck door
26
What is the secondary exit of the flight deck?
the decompression and evacuation panel
27
What is the tertiary exit of the flight deck?
The escape hatch in the ceiling
28
Which way does the door to the flight deck open on the 787?
Into the cabin
29
What are the security features of the flight deck door?
1. Bullet resistant coating
2. Three door locks fitted to an electrical door release system
3. Spyhole
4. Keypad access system
5. CDSS
30
When you enter the emergency access code to the flight deck what happens?
An amber light illuminates, after 30 seconds it turns green
31
What does the CDSS consist of and where is the footage projected?
Three cameras in the area outside the flight deck- images can be seen on the electronic bag screens located to the side of the Captain's and FO's seats.
32
When only two flight crew members are operating the flight and the CDSS is unserviceable what additional measure needs to be taken?
A CCM must be present on the flight deck to visually verify any request for access
33
During which flight phases must a CCM sit in the flight deck when the CDSS is unserviceable?
1. From pushback until top of climb
2. From top of descent until parking at the gate
3. Whenever a flight crew member has to leave the flight deck for whatever reason.
34
What else must be done when the CDSS is not working?
A crew member must remain in Galley 1 at all times.
35
What switch is located in the flight deck which will control cabin power? What is notable about this?
The IFE/PASS SEATS switch- if activated the CDSS will also be cut off.
36
How is the flight deck decompression evacuation panel opened?
1. Pull open the red cover over the lock
2. Press the button
3. Pull the door open into the flight deck.
37
Where is the flight deck escape hatch located?
Above the observer's seat
38
How is the flight deck escape hatch opened?
1. Pull strap to remove the acoustic cushion
2. Rotate the interior handle to the OPEN position
3. Pull hatch inwards and downwards
39
All doors should be considered useable in what scenarios?
1. Ditching
2. Belly landing
3. Nosewheel failure
4. Main gear failure
5. Partial main gear failure
6. Normal attitude
7. Aircraft tips on its tail
40
What are the components of the Cabin Service System (CSS)?
1. Cabin Attendant Panels (CAP)
2. Attendant Switch Panel (ASP)
3. Master Call Lights (MCL)
4. Interphone Handsets
41
Where are the CAPs located?
L1, L4, and the Upper Class bar.
42
Where are the ASPs located?
At each crew station and inside each crew rest area.
43
Where are the MCLs located?
At each door station, Galley 2, and Galley 4.
44
Where are the interphone handsets located?
At each crew station and inside each crew rest area
45
How are failures to CSS relayed to crew?
Pop-up messages on the CAPs.
46
If you find a system failure pop up message what in your PFC who needs to be notified immediately?
Captain, Engineers, FSM.
47
If a system failure cannot be remedied before a flight or occurs inflight- what should be done?
It should be recorded in the ELB
48
What switches are on the ASP?
1. Evacuation initiation switch
2. Evacuation warning light
3. Horn shut off
4. Work light switches
49
What switches do the MASPs have?
1. Door status
2. Turn on emergency exit lights
3. Test the emergency lights (maintenance only)
4. Check and turn on/off status of ground service power- maintenance use only
50
What 3x sections is the main memnu of the CAP divided into?
1. Cabin controls (used by cabin crew)
2. Cabin maintenance (used by engineering)
3. Cabin applications (not in use)
51
What are the CAPs used to control?
1. EDWs
2. Cabin lighting
3. Attendant calls
4. Cabin temperature, galley heaters and chillers.
5. Check the status of the door
6. Check the status and control of portable water and waste tanks
7. Set the number of cabin occupants to optimise airflow through cabin
52
What area of the cabin do the CAPs control and what happens when one CAP fails?
Their respective area- if one fails another CAP can be overridden by pressing 'Panel Override' on the top right of the screen.
53
What urgent messages will pop up on the CAP
1. Smoke detector activated
2. Waste tank full or inoperative
3. Chiller failure
4. Chiller too warm
5. Potable water level empty
6. Reduced electrical power
54
What is the password for the CAP?
2789 or 7879
55
At what height do cabin windows automatically clear during descent?
10,000ft
56
If a door is invalid what colour will it be on the CAP?
Red
57
If a door is closed and locked what colour will it be on the CAP?
Green
58
If a door is closed and unlocked what colour will it be on the CAP?
Amber
59
What information about the doors will the CAP not tell you? Where will you find this information?
Whether they are armed or disarmed- found on the MASP at L1
60
What colour will the MCL illuminate when the flight deck is busy?
Steady, white
61
What colour will the MCL illuminate when the a passenger calls?
Steady, blue
62
What colour will the MCL illuminate when there is a toilet call?
Steady, amber
63
What colour will the MCL illuminate when there is smoke detected in the toilet or crew rest?
Flashing, amber
64
What colour will the MCL illuminate when there is an interphone call from the cabin crew?
Steady, pink
65
What colour will the MCL illuminate when there is a conference call?
Flashing, pink
66
What colour will the MCL illuminate when there is an interphone call from the flight crew?
Steady, green
67
What colour will the MCL illuminate when there is an interphone call from the flight crew to all cabin crew?
Flashing, green
68
What number on the interphone is to call the flight deck?
31
69
What number on the interphone is to call the FCR?
32
70
What number on the interphone is to call the CCR?
33
71
What number on the interphone is to initiate a conference call in the cabin?
54
72
What number on the interphone is to initiate a conference call including the flight crew?
55
73
What is pressed to make an emergency interphone call to the flight deck?
**
74
Where is the interior emergency lighting located?
Seats, Low Aisle, Bulkheads
75
Where is the external emergency lighting located?
Integrated lights on the slide/rafts nad on the fuselage at head height.
76
How are the interphone handsets pre-flight checked?
The left side crew member at each set of doors will call the right-hand side crew member, who will then return the call.
77
How can a call be answered at a different door to where the call is being directed to?
Enter the dial code of the door which was dialled- the cabin light will be redirected.
78
How do you add another party to a call?
Enter the door code which you want to add, once third has joined the call a fourth may join if necessary.
79
What is the chain of command with the interphone handsets?
1. Flight deck
2. FSM (L1)
3. Other handsets
80
Each cabin crew member is required to make a test PA when conducting pre flight checks- how is this done?
By dialling 40 and then pressing PTT on the handset
81
What are the different PA codes for the different areas of the cabin?
Upper Class: 41
Premium: 42
Economy: 43
CCR:44
FCR:45
All cabins: 46
82
What is the dial code for an emergency PA?
40
83
When would the no PED sign illuminate?
When the flight crew advise that electromagnetic interference is suspected or during low visibility take-off or landing.
84
How would you turn on the FSB and No PED signs on when doing a pre-flight check?
On the CAP:
1. Select CABIN CONTROLS
2. Select INFORMATION SIGNS
3. Select ON/OFF as required
85
When must the galley chilling system be switched off?
Top of Descent
86
Where is cabin lighting controlled?
The relevant CAP.
87
How is the WiFi manually switched off?
By pressing the 'Connectivity Power' switch in the VCC.
88
If a crew seat is unuseable what placard will be placed on it?
DO NOT USE
89
Where are the airbag seatbelts required?
All upper class suites when in bed mode
90
How is power isolated?
Press the IFE power button on the VCC located at L1
91
Where are the inertia reels located?
In the flight deck overhead of the observer's seat
92
What is an inertia reel?
A lead used to descend to the ground when using the flight deck escape hatch.
93
How many inertia reels are there?
4
94
How do you open the flight deck escape hatch?
1. Slide descent device stowage compartment latch to the open position.
2. Grasp a descent device and remove it from stowage
3. Hold reel over shoulder and climb through escape hatch
4. Hold descent device with both hands and lower yourself down the fuselage
5. Unreeling will automatically adjust according to your weight
6. Reel will not retract so can only be used once
95
How would you locate the water shut off for the toilet?
1. Open the amenities drawer
2. Open waste bin compartment
3. Locate and pull release latch on the side of amenities drawer
4. Release and lift amenities drawer out of its stowage
96
How is the water shut off in the toilets?
After locating the water shut off switch:
1. Rotate lever to FAUCET (taps on only)
2. Rotate lever to TOILET (only the toilet on)
3. Rotate lever to CLOSE (both toilet and taps off)
97
Where are the water heaters located in the toilets?
Under each seat adjacent to the waste bin
98
How would you know whether the TAFE has been extinguished?
The black seals over the nozzles are no longer there.
99
How would you know that a high temperature has been reached from the temperature indicator?
They will change colour
100
What are the different colour indications seen on the smoke detector?
Green steady= power available and operating normally
Green flashing= maintenance required
Red flashing= Smoke detector failure
101
What are the indications that there is a decompression?
1. Cabin lights to 100%
2. PA volume to maximum
3. FSB signs on
4. Five lo chimes sound throughout the cabin
5. Continuous horn sounds in crew rest areas
102
If the oxygen masks fail to automatically drop what should be done?
1. Push one of the circular ends of the PSU, causing the other to drop.
2.Turn the button 180 degrees anticlockwise
