Cockpit Safety Inspection

Question 1

Purpose:

Answer 1

Determine if airplane systems are configured to safely place AC power on the busses

Question 2

When should this check be executed?

Answer 2

If AC power removed from airplane; or

at discretion of safety

Question 3

What should the AML match?

Answer 3

aircraft registration N number

Question 4

Should unknown circuit breakers be reset?

Answer 4

No. Only after maintenance has determined the cause of the trip & deems it safe to reset.

Question 5

What is the minimum cool-down time before a CB may be reset?

Answer 5

2 minutes

Question 6

When turning on the Battery Master, what is the minimum volts that should read out on the DC Synoptic Page?

Answer 6

22 volts

Question 7

When is the EICAS displa cooling not available?

Answer 7

• battery bus powered & AC power is off…or

- battery bus powered & APU in service configuration

Question 8

What should be done if Battery Master will be on for over 5 minutes?

Answer 8

EICAS display cooling CB’s should be opened

Question 9

When should the Fire Detection Systems Test be done?

Answer 9

First flight of the day only

Question 10

What needs to be off prior to APU start in order to not get a BLEED MISCONFIG caution message?

Answer 10

Wing & Cowl Anti-Ice Switches

Question 11

When should the FIRE DETECTION/FIREX MONITOR test be done?

Answer 11

Prior to starting the APU on the first flight of the day

Question 12

To ensure a successful FIRE DETECTION/FIREX MONITOR test, BATTERY MASTER switch should be on for a minimum of ___?

Answer 12

30 seconds

Question 13

When doing the Fire Detection System Test, how many glareshield switchlights illuminate? How many total switchlights illuminate? Is there an advisory message?

Answer 13

8 glareshield.
11 total.
FIRE SYS OK advisory message

Question 14

Below what % rpm should the APU START light & APU START status message extinguish?

Answer 14

<60%

Question 15

When will the APU AVAIL light come on?

Answer 15

99% + 2 seconds

Question 16

When APU starts, what is checked in the AC & DC electrical synoptic page?

Answer 16

voltage, frequency, & load (in green)

Question 17

How long can AHRS take to initialize after APU start?

Answer 17

30-70 seconds

Question 18

For aircraft with IRS installed, how long after APU start can it take to initialize?

Answer 18

7-16 minutes

Question 19

When must the Emergency Equipment check be done?

Answer 19

First flight of the day, or if aircraft has been left unattended

Question 20

What is the oxygen mask psi minimum that will satisfy any crew number & altitude?

Answer 20

1680 psi

Question 21

COCKPIT SAFETY INSPECTION

Answer 21

1) AML
2) Aircraft Documents
3) Circuit Breakers
4) N/W STRG Switch
5) LDG Gear Lever
6) Spoiler Lever
7) Crew O2 Flow & Quantity (checked now only if aircraft powered)
8) Hydraulic Pumps
9) Slats/Flaps Lever
10) Radar
11) ADG Manual Release
12) EMERG FLAP Switch
13) Battery Master Switch
14) APU/AC Electrics
- –) FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM TEST (first flt only)
- –) STARTING THE APU
15) FMS/IRS/ACARS/AHRS
16) Emergency Equipment
17) Crew O2 Masks
- –) Hydraulic 3A Pump Switch