Ch.1 (General) Flashcards

Airplane General

1
Q

Which lights indicate conditions requiring immediate attention of the flight crew?

A

Red warning lights: Fires in engine, wheel wells, cargo, or APU.

AP/AT disconnect, LG unsafe.

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2
Q

Which lights indicate condition requiring timely attention of the flight crew?

A

Amber caution lights: Low quantity/pressures, faults, overheats

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3
Q

Does a dim or bright blue light indicate a disagreement exists between component position
and switch position?

A

A continuous bright blue light indicates a disagreement

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4
Q

What causes and illuminated MASTER CAUTION light to extinguish?

A

When the condition no longer exists or the crew cancels the MASTER CAUTION

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5
Q

What are the indications of a single or simple fault in a dual channel system?

A

No indication other than when recalled through the master caution system accomplished by pressing either master caution system annunciator panel. This
illuminates the system caution light, system annunciator and master caution light

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6
Q

How do you recall (refresh) fault annunciations stored in the master caution system?

A

Push either system annunciator panel

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7
Q

What actions are performed by pushing either MASTER CAUTION light?

A

A master caution reset: Both Master caution lights extinguish, all system annunciator lights extinguish, master caution is reset for future cautions

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8
Q

When may the flight crew use the FLT DK DOOR lock selector UNLKD position?

A

When granting access to a Flight Deck Access system (FDAS) request to enter.

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9
Q

What happens when he FLT DK DOOR lock selector is placed in DENY?

A

Deactivates keypad and keeps door locked for 5 minutes

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10
Q

When does the cabin crew use the Flight Deck Access System (FDAS)?

A

During an emergency. Requires full coordination of the cabin crew

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11
Q

How does the FDAS work when the correct code is entered?

A

Initiates a 60 second sequence of chimes to alert the flight crew of attempted entry. The
last 20 seconds is constant chimes with a flashing AUTO UNLK light. If not denied, door
unlocks for 5 seconds.

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12
Q

How is the potable water tank pressurized?

A

Bleed air when the APU or either engine is running provides a max of 35 PSIG. A 115VAC
compressor, supplied by Main Bus 1, is available for when the pneumatic system is
insufficient and the following conditions exist: Pressure in the tank is less than 30 PSI,
The water service panel door is closed, and the CAB/UTIL switch is positioned ON.

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13
Q

What is nominal flight crew oxygen system pressure at 21C (70F)?

A

1850PSI is nominal. Frangible disc brakes at 2600PSI

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14
Q

When is 100% oxygen at positive pressure supplied to the flight crew oxygen mask?

A

When placed in the EMER mode

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15
Q

What does the OXY ON Flag (white tab) on the flight crew (full-face) Oxygen Mask stowage
container mean?

A

Oxygen shut off valve is open allowing oxygen to the crew o2 mask

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16
Q

What provides passenger oxygen?

A

Chemical oxygen generators at each PAX service unit.

17
Q

How are the Passenger Service Unit (PSU) oxygen masks deployed?

A

Automatically at 14,000’ Cabin altitude when the PASS Oxygen switch is in NORMAL position, or manually by switch. Can also be deployed by a tool.

18
Q

How long does the Passenger Service Unit (PSU) oxygen flow?

A

Approximately 12 minutes

19
Q

What precautions should you use prior to discharging a fire extinguisher in the flight deck?

A

All crew should don o2 masks, 100% oxygen with EMER selected

20
Q

Does the AFT Attendant Emergency Exit Lights switch override the Flight Deck switch?

A

Yep

21
Q

When do the overwing Exit locks engage?

A

On take off when: A minimum of three of the four entry/service doors are closed and either engine is running, the Air/ground logic indicates the aircraft is in the air or both thrust levers are advanced.