General Flashcards
Wingspan of the 300/350?
300 = 63’10”
350 = 69’
Minimum pavement width for a 180 degree turn?
58’
with a 5’ safety margin
Wingtip clearance for a 180 degree turn?
300 = 95’5”
350 = 101’
Max rotational travel each side of center of nose gear while towing?
120 degrees without disconnecting torque links.
At what degree of nose angle might the nose, landing gear swivel pins share? 
Beyond 123 degrees
With torque links disconnected what minimum nose gear strut extension is required in order to rotate the nose gear beyond the travel limits?
3.5 inches
How is the main entry door normally closed?
Electrically by inside switch or external switch
How is the main entry door closed if the electric switch or door motor is inoperative
Manually by ratcheting pull handle on the lower left side of the entry door
On the ground, you notice an amber cargo Door Caution CAS displayed. What condition has caused this?
The cargo door is not fully closed and Left Engine Switch is in Run.
What condition causes an amber PAX Door (Caution) CAS Message display when the aircraft is in flight?
Passenger door rollers, not fully engaged into fitting guides, door handle not down and locked or vent flap not closed.
On the ground?
Door is not closed and the Left Engine Run switch is placed to RUN.
What is the purpose of the vent flap in the cabin door?
To equalize cabin pressure before the door locks are released
What doors are monitored by the door warning system?
Main passenger, emergency, exit, cargo, aft, equipment, and battery bay 
How many static dischargers are there on the CL 300? CL 350 ?
300 = 24
350 = 26
What emergency equipment is required to be in the cockpit?
Axe, fire extinguisher, oxygen, masks, smoke, goggles, PPE, and life vests.
What is the weather radar transmit danger zone?
5 feet
There are over 400 CAS messages that display in various colors. What are the colors and how are they prioritized?
Read - warning
Amber - caution
Cyan – advisory
White - status
What color denotes normal status of a component or no flow through a line?
White
What color denotes, component failure (no flow, energy, or pressure)?
Amber
What ICAS messages require immediate action?
Warnings (red)
On the synoptic page display, a parameter that exceeds the established limits changes the indications to what color?
Red
What ICAS messages are accompanied by a single chime and a flashing master caution light?
Caution (Amber)
Warning messages are always accompanied by what?
Triple chime, flashing master warning lights, red on the EICAS or synoptic page
A takeoff inhibit feature is active when?
Begins as the aircraft accelerates through 80 kts and ends at 400 feet or 60 seconds
A landing inhibit feature is active when?
Begins as the aircraft descends through 400 feet and ends at 40 knots or 60 seconds 
The aural warning channel mute panel is located where?
Above the circuit breaker panel over the copilot seat
What items trigger a takeoff configuration warning?
Auto pilot, 3-trim axis, spoilers, flaps, parking brake, disconnects.
If the left MFD fails, where does the EICAS transfer to?
It automatically transferred to the right MFD
Can we silence GS/flaps/terrain warnings?
Yes press the corresponding PBA on the landing gear panel
What synoptic buttons are pushed to display the maintenance diagnostic computer (MDC)?
Press Anti-Ice, ECS and FUEL buttons simultaneously 
What synoptic buttons are pushed to display the stall test diagnostic page?
Press Anti-ICE, ECS and HYD buttons simultaneously.
What engines are installed on the challenger 300/350?
CL 300 = AS907 HTF7000-1–1A
CL 350 = AS907 HTF7350-2-1A
What is the normal thrust rating?
CL 300 = 6,826 lbs at SL to ISA +15°
CL 350 = 7,323 lbs at SL to ISA +15°
APR provides rated thrust up to what temperature?
ISA +20°C
What is the minimum N2 ground idle?
46%
The FADEC is DC electrically powered during engine start. As N2 increases above 45%, how is the FADEC powered?
Permanent Magnet Alternator [PMA] takes over 
What is the takeoff thrust time limit?
Five minutes
When is auto APR armed?
Auto APR switch is on, thrust levers placed in TO detent.
Auto APR time limit?
10 minutes after which exceedances are recorded
Manual APR time limit?
Five minutes after which exceedances are recorded
List the three ways you can start an engine on the ground
APU, cross, bleed, and external air source
What are the two ways that APR can be activated?
Manually by selecting the thrust levers into the APR detent.
Automatically when there is an N2 mismatch in excess of 15%, or FADEC stops cross-communicating, and the throttle’s are in TO detent.
What type of oil is approved for our power plants?
Oils conforming to EMS–53110 type 2 turbine oil [ FlexJet recommends Eastman/Exxon/BP 2380].
What will happen if a Thrust Reverser becomes un-stowed in Flight?
The FADEC will come in the engine to idle
When is engine sync available?
Cruise or Climb power and and N1s within 5%
When is Mach Hold available?
Cruise thrust, ALT or ALTS mode, synch on - automatically adjusts N1 +/-3%
What components are mounted on the engine accessory gearbox?
Oil pump, oil reservoir, hydraulic pump, generator, Hydro, mechanical fuel, metering unit (HFMU), air turbine starter, permanent magnetic alternator (PMA).
What engine functions does the FADEC control?
Two channels;
fuel scheduling,
bleed air extraction,
ignition, engine starting, limits for N1/N2/ITT, overspeed protection, idle for ground/Flight/reverse, APR, engine sync and thrust annunciations
How is the engine oil cooled?
Fuel/oil heat exchanger
When should the oil be checked after engine shut down?
5 to 30 minutes
When checking the oil level on the ROLS, what does an amber Check Oil light indicate?
Oil is below the full level 
What should be done prior to Dispatch if oil level is below full?
You must visually check the site gauge to determine if the oil is below the No Dispatch Level
What type of oil is approved for use in our power plants
Oils conforming to
EMS–53110 Type 2 Turbine Oil (flexJet recommends Eastman/Exxon/BP 2380)
What are the minimum oil temperature limits for operation?
-40°C for engine start, 5°C for idle power,
15°C for takeoff (as long as cold weather operational procedures are followed)
above 27°C =green indication
How many Firex bottles are installed?
2
Where can the fire bottles be discharged into?
Number one into either engine, number two into either engine and APU.
Which Firex bottle provides protection for the APU?
Firex bottle number two 
Describe how the fire detection system recognizes a leak or fire
As the temperature increases the resistance in the fire detection loop decreases below a certain limit. When the Firex Control Unit detects this current increase, a warning indication is generated. 
What areas of the aircraft are monitored for leaks and/or fire?
Engine nacelles/core/pylon/gearbox, main landing gear bay, baggage compartment, bleed air supply, wing anti-ice supply, and APU 
Which areas have fire extinguishing?
Engine and APU
Is there a baggage compartment fire extinguishing system?
No
Is there a Lav smoke detector? 
No baggage compartment detector through vents
What does pushing the engine fire PBA do?
Closes the fuel/bleed/HYD SOVS, arms EXT 1 & 2 squibs, deactivates the Generator, FADEC commands engine, shut down.
Do we normally test the fire detection system?
No test only during abnormal situations when prompted by the checklist or MX 
What extinguishing agent is used in the fire extinguishing systems
Halon, 1301 
SPPR fuel quantity?
14,150 lbs total
7075 pounds per side [2100 gallons total/1050 gallons per side.] 
Over wing/gravity fuel quantity?
13,000 LBS 
Fuel tanks are divided into how many sections
Three sections main tank, collector tank, and surge tank
What ways are there to lateral transfer fuel between wing tanks?
Power transfer XFER via DC boost pumps and gravity transfer XFLOW 
How do you transfer a fuel from the left-wing to the right wing?
Left DC pump on, XFER open 
Fuel transfer with the right engine off and APU running
Left DC pump on, XFER open, right pump off.
How is the fuel heated to prevent fuel sludging/freezing? 
Fuel/oil heat exchanger
Do you need battery power to fuel the aircraft via the SPPR system?
Yes, fuel SOV are powered by the right battery bus
Is mixing of fuel types approved
Yes
What part of the fuel tank supplies fuel to the engine?
Collector tanks
What is the function of the surge tank at the outer tip of the fuel tanks?
To provide additional expansion volume for the vent system
How do the main ejectors and scavenge ejectors operate?
Converts high-pressure motive flow from the engine driven pumps into lower pressure/high volume fuel flow