Oral Questions

Question 1

When do you call for and accomplish non-memery emergency procedures?

Answer 1

When at or above ESA

Question 2

What’s the difference between high and intermediate pressure bleed air?

Answer 2

High pressure bleed air is regulated at 36 psi ±3
Intermediate pressure is regulated at 50 psi ±3

Question 3

What are HP/IP bleed air used for?

Answer 3

• HP is used for eng/wing anti ice
• IP is used for everything else (environmental, pressurization, cross bleed starts)

Question 4

What are the trim air limitations?

Answer 4

• Can’t use it on the ground
• Max alt 35,000 ft

Question 5

What is the maximum delta P?

Answer 5

9.4

Question 6

How many pressurization modes are there?

Answer 6

3. Two auto modes (IASC 1&2) and one manual mode

Question 7

When do we use EMER depress?

Answer 7

QRC/QRH directed. Evacuation and Smoke/Fire/Fume

Question 8

What are the EMER depress modes?

Answer 8

• Auto pressurization: depresses up to 14,000ft CA ±100ft at 2500 fpm
• Manual pressurization: depresses up to 14,500 ft CA ±500ft at 3000 fpm

Question 9

What is the difference between pax oxygen when deployed in auto vs manual deployment?

Answer 9

• When deployed in auto pax oxygen flow is regulated by the EPAV
• When manually deployed pax oxygen flow is unregulated

Question 10

When are crew masks automatically in EMER (forced breathing) functionality?

Answer 10

Cabin altitude at/above 35,000ft

Question 11

How many PBE’s do we carry?

Answer 11

2

Question 12

Are there any precautions for discharging a fire extinguisher inside the aircraft?

Answer 12

Wear a mask

Question 13

With the pitch or roll disconnect activated, what does each side control?

Answer 13

• Left: Left elevator / roll spoilers
• Right: Right elevator / ailerons

Question 14

What’s the procedure for the ground spoilers failing to deploy on landing?

Answer 14

Pull the spoiler lever to EMER

Question 15

Which hydraulic system(s) operate the flaps and alternate flaps?

Answer 15

• Normal flaps: Right side
• Alternate flaps: Left side

Question 16

What is the runaway stab trim procedure?

Answer 16

Press and hold the MSW switch, call for the STAB TRIM RUNAWAY QRC

Question 17

What does AOB 23-03 review?

Answer 17

Important information regarding stab trim issues

Question 18

What should you ensure during the first flight of the day stab trim check?

Answer 18

Ensure the trim doesn’t skip any numbers from 1.0 to 3.0

Question 19

Where do you go when you see an avionics flag (ALT, HDG, etc)?

Answer 19

QRH2 Section 2 (avionics) PFD/MFD flags

Question 20

How can you recognize an unreliable airspeed condition?

Answer 20

• EFIS MISCOMPARE
• Abnormal power settings
• Abnormal airspeed indications
• Abnormal sounds (is it quiet or loud when it shouldn’t be)

Question 21

Do we ever use CAT D minimums on an approach?

Answer 21

Yes, when our approach airspeed is 140+ (circling)

Question 22

What is the difference between GPS spoofing and jamming?

Answer 22

• Spoofing is the GPS displaying an inaccurate location
• Jamming is total loss of GPS signal

Question 23

Is the autopilot available after pulling the pitch or roll disconnect?

Answer 23

No

Question 24

What does EMER on the audio panel do?

Answer 24

Bypasses the panel and connects the left side to COM1 and the right to COM2

Question 25

Does the 'COM1 121.5' selection on the reversionary panel affect COM2?

Answer 25

No

Question 26

When do you use anti ice on the ground?

Answer 26

* Visible moisture and * For engines: OAT <10 C * For wing: OAT <5 C (unless anti ice fluid is applied)

Question 27

When do you use anti ice in the air?

Answer 27

* ICE DETECTED displayed or * Visible moisture and * SAT < -40 C and * For engines: TAT <10 C * For wing: TAT <10 C and airspeed < 210 kts

Question 28

When is a runway considered contaminated with water?

Answer 28

Depth of water is ⅛ inch +

Question 29

When is the T2 probe heated?

Answer 29

With eng cowl anti-ice on

Question 30

If an engine fails in icing conditions, can it be heated?

Answer 30

No

Question 31

What condition do the eng anti ice valves fail in?

Answer 31

Open

Question 32

Are there any mutable aural warnings?

Answer 32

Yes. An example is the 'GEAR' warning you sometimes get on departure with an early power reduction

Question 33

Explain what CAS messages require immediate vs. prompt action.

Answer 33

* Warning messages require immediate action * Caution messages require prompt action

Question 34

When are some CAS messages inhibited?

Answer 34

* Takeoff: 80 kts to 400ft agl * Landing: 400ft agl to 40 kts

Question 35

If you power down the aircraft and notice the EMER lights are on, can you simply flip the switch to off?

Answer 35

No. You have to turn a battery on, then turn the EMER lights off

Question 36

When do the EMER lights come on automatically?

Answer 36

When power to the right main bus is lost

Question 37

How long do the EMER lights stay on?

Answer 37

10-15 minutes