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Major interior components

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Flight deck, forward flight attendant station, closet, galley, passenger cabin, aft flight attendant station and lavatory.

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How many Puritan oxygen masks are in the flight deck?

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Where are the crew oxygen masks located?

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The stowage boxes on both side consoles

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Where is the observer oxygen mask located?

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In the stowage box behind the FO’s seat on the right aft console

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What opens the oxygen shutoff valves?

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They open when the stowage boxes are opened

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What other purpose do the stowage boxes serve?

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They provide a means to test the oxygen system

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What capability do the oxygen masks have?

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Quick downing due to an inflatable harness that expands under pressurized air when the harness inflation button is pressed and then collapses around the head when the button is released.

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When do the flight deck oxygen masks provide pure oxygen?

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In the normal position above 33,000ft, in the 100% position and in the emergency position.

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Does diluted oxygen or pure oxygen last longer?

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Diluted oxygen lasts longer

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When is pure oxygen best used?

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High altitude, rapid decompression, and when smoke is present.

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What forces oxygen into the lungs and ventilate the smoke goggles through he purge valve?

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Positive pressure oxygen

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What provides oxygen to all 3 crew masks?

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An oxygen cylinder stored behind the FO’s seat in a partitioned compartment

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What is the maximum pressure of the crew oxygen tank?

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1850psi

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What should you check on the oxygen tank when you enter the aircraft?

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Make sure that it is on. The pressure must also be checked by referencing the Performance Information Guide (PIG) or the chart on the inside of the oxygen service panel to ensure there is adequate oxygen for the amount of people in the flight deck.

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What else should you use when checking the oxygen supply?

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Use the flight deck temperature from the MFD Environmental Control system (ECS) since the oxygen is stored near the flight deck. This page also shows oxygen pressure.

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When does the “Oxygen Lo Press” caution message appear on the EICAS?

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When the tank pressure falls below 400psi

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Where is the oxygen cylinder filled?

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Through an exterior oxygen service panel on the right side of the aircraft nose.

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What protects the flight deck oxygen system from high pressure?

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A pressure burst disc above the service panel. In the event that the cylinder pressure is too high, the disc will burst to protect the system.

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Crew Oxygen Mask Test

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  1. Deselect the BOOM/MASK to MASK
  2. Select the ST SPKR OFF
  3. Turn up the speaker volume
  4. Set the yoke PTT switch to HOT
  5. Push TEST on the oxygen mask stowage box
  6. Return the audio controls to their normal positions
  7. Ensure the mask is set to the 100% position
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Observer Oxygen Mask Test

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  1. Select MASK on the observer and captain or FO audio panels
  2. Select observer microphone switch to HOT
  3. Select EMERGENCY setting on the observer mask.
  4. Return the audio controls to their normal position.
  5. Ensure the mask is set to the 100% position
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What provides the cabin with emergency oxygen?

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Chemical oxygen generators and continuous-flow masks.

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Where are the mask dispensing units located for the cabin?

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In the right and left overhead panels and the forward flight attendant station

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How much time of oxygen do the cabin oxygen generators create?

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12 minutes

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What is a by product of the oxygen generators making oxygen?

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It generates a lot of heat

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Where is the passenger oxygen control panel located?
On the right side console in the flight deck
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What does the passenger oxygen “ON” light mean?
It means the signal to deploy the masks was sent to the system, it does not mean the masks have been deployed or that the oxygen generators have been activated.
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What are the 3 positions of the passenger oxygen switch?
1. CLOSED - Disables mask deployment and resets the ON indicator and cabin signs after system activation 2. AUTO - The masks will deploy automatically when cabin altitude exceeds 14,000ft (14,500ft for XR models), the NO SMOKING and FASTEN SEAT BELTS signs illuminate when the system is activated. 3. MANUAL - Masks deploy regardless of the cabin altitude
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How many cabin oxygen masks are installed?
58
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Which seat rows have masks for lap children?
Rows 3, 7, 11, 16, and 19 have three masks on the right side for lap children.
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What is the maximum amount of lap children in a full aircraft?
5 with the aft flight attendant jump seat occupied, or 6 of it is unoccupied.
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What indicated rows with extra oxygen masks?
Placards or grey seats
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Describe the oxygen displacement tool
Used to deploy the passenger oxygen masks in case some fail to deploy.
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How many oxygen displacement tools are onboard the aircraft?
2
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Describe the portable oxygen cylinder
Located at all flight attendant stations, they are equipped with 2 continuous-flow masks. For therapeutic use only.
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What is the minimum pressure for dispatch for the portable oxygen cylinder?
1200 psi
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How much oxygen does the portable oxygen cylinder provide?
At least 30 minutes.
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How many portable oxygen cylinders are on board the aircraft?
2
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How many halon fire extinguishers is the aircraft equipped with?
3
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How does the halon fire extinguisher work?
It uses halon gas that interrupts the chemical process of fire.
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When should the halon fire extinguisher be used?
On class B and C fires
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What should be worn when using a halon fire extinguisher?
PBE
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How does the water fire extinguisher work?
A CO2 cartridge powers it. When the cartridge is punctured, water is expelled out the nozzle.
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What is the range of the water fire extinguisher?
20ft
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What is the endurance of the water fire extinguisher
30-45 seconds
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What prevents the water fire extinguisher from freezing?
It is mixed with anti freeze to prevent it
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When should the water fire extinguisher be used?
On class A fires
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How many water fire extinguishers is the aircraft equipped with?
1
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What does Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE) provide?
Protection from smoke and gas from the neck up.
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How much oxygen does PBE provide?
15 minutes as soon as it is opened
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What does a green indicator on top of a PBE container mean?
It means the PBE is still vacuum sealed
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What does a red indicator on top of a PBE container mean?
It means the bag has been punctured and the unit must be replaced.
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Where are the PBE masks located?
Near every halon fire extinguisher
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How many PBE masks are there?
3
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How many smoke goggles are in the flight deck?
3
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What prevents and removes smoke from the smoke goggles?
A purge valve. When the EMERGENCY position of the oxygen switch is activated it activates the purge valve.
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How are the rechargeable flashlights charged?
By shred bus 2
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How much duration does a fully charged flashlight provide?
45 minutes
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How many rechargeable flashlights does the aircraft have?
4
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What does an LED indicator on the rechargeable flashlights mean?
It means it’s charging in its bracket.
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Why must the flashlight be turned off prior to placing it back into the bracket?
To prevent the battery from overheating while it recharges.
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How many crew life vests is the aircraft equipped with?
5
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How many infant life vests is the aircraft equipped with?
6
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Where are the infant life vests located?
In the last overhead bin
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How are the crew life vests inflated?
2 CO2 cylinders for rapid inflation. Oral inflation tubes serve as a backup.
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What else is installed on the crew life vests?
A water activated survivor locator light
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Where is the first aid kit located?
In the galley
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Where is the medical kit located?
In the galley
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When can the Emergency Medical Kit (EMK) be opened?
When directed to by a qualified medical professional
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Where is the Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) located?
In the galley
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When is the Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) used?
In cases of life threatening cardiac arrhythmias.
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When is the ELT automatically triggered?
By a 5G impact
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Where is the ELT installed?
In the lavatory ceiling
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How long does the ELT transmit for?
72 hours
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What frequency does the ELT transmit on?
121.5 and 243.0 for 72 hours, and on 406.025 for 24 hours
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What is the ELT status LED powered by?
Hot bus 1
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How do you turn off the ELT?
Select the remote panel to ON for 1 second and then select it back to ARM
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How many hours of data can the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) record?
25 hours
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When does the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) begin recording?
When the beacon is turned on or the aircraft is airborne
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When does the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) stop recording?
When the beacon is turned off, after a 5G impact, or when the DFDR is submerged in water.
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What happens when the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) is submerged in water?
It turns off and turns on a locator beacon that lasts for 30 days
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Where is the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) stored?
In the rear electronic compartment
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How would you know if the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) fails?
The “DFDR FAIL” caution message will be displayed on the EICAS
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What is the floor load limit of the closet?
77 lbs
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What can be done to prevent overweighting the closet floor load limit?
Hang a bag on the coat rod
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When does the “MAIN DOOR OPN” message display on the EICAS?
When the door is opened or not properly locked with engine 1 running or anytime in flight.
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When does the “SERVICE DOOR OPN” message appear on the EICAS?
When the door is open or not properly locked with engine 1 running or anytime in flight.
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When does the “EXIT OPN” message display on the EICAS?
When the exit is open or not properly locked.
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What is the weight capacity of the baggae compartment?
2,646lbs
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When does the “BAGGAGE DOOR OPN” message display on the EICAS?
When the baggage door is open or not properly locked.
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What does the forward electronic compartment access hatch house?
The ADCs, AHRSs, PA system, autopilot, and lead acid battery.
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When does then”ACCESS DOORS OPN” caution message display on the EICAS?
When the door to the under cockpit access hatch or rear electronic compartment access hatch is open or not properly locked
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When does the “FUELING DOOR OPN” message appear on the EICAS?
When it is open or not properly locked
93
What does the under cockpit access hatch (rigging bay) house?
Mechanisms to connect the control columns
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What does the refueling panel access door house?
The refueling panel
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What does the rear electronic compartment access hatch house?
The rudder autopilot servo, rudder control cables, Horizontal Stabilator Control Unit (HSCU), elevator control cables, DFDR, CVR, and all 5 FADECs.
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What can ground personnel use to communicate with the flight deck?
The GPU receptacle
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What houses the 2 main batteries?
The battery compartment access panel.
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What houses the number 1 hydraulic system accumulator?
The hydraulic compartment access panel
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What does the oxygen service panel house?
The flight deck oxygen cylinder
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What is the purpose of the external air conditioning access panel?
To provide conditioned air on the ground
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What’s the purpose of the hydraulic bay access panel?
It allows mechanics to service the hydraulic system
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What is the purpose of the portable water service panel?
This is where the potable water tank is refilled
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What is the purpose of the aft ramp hail communication panel?
It allows a headset to be connected to the flight deck intercom system to allow communication with the flight deck
104
What is the purpose of the ground air start access panel?
If the APU is not available to provide bleed air to start an engine, a portable air start can be connected to start engine 2
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What do green symbols for doors mean on the MFD?
They indicate the associated door is closed.
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What do red symbols for doors mean on the MFD?
They indicate the associated door is open

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