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04/21/2012

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Term
During preflight procedure the trim air switch is left in the OFF position and only one pack is selected ON for air conditioning. What is the consequence?
Definition
With the TRIM AIR selected OFF, the pack attempts to produce an air temperature to satisfy the average temperature demands of all three zones
Term
When pressing Master Caution Recall the CONT CAB amber ZONE TEMP light illuminates. What is correct?
Definition
Due to failure of the primary flight deck temperature control, automatic switching to the backup system has occurred
Term
When will the descent mode be activated in the pressurization system?
Definition
When descending 0.25psi below the selected flight altitude
Term
Due to a malfunction you are required to return to the airport of departure. To avoid the OFF SCHED DESCENT warning you reset the FLT ALT. What can you expect?
Definition
The automatic abort capability for the departure airport is lost
Term
From where does the Cabin Auto Controller get its inputs.
Definition
From the ADIRU’s
Term
Where are the bleed trip sensors installed?
Definition
Sensors are positioned on both sides of the engine bleed air valve
Term
The right WING-BODY OVERHEAT light is illuminated, what area is affected?
Definition
Right engine strut
Term
What is the purpose of the recirculation fans?
Definition
To decrease the air conditioning system pack load
Term
The wing-body overheat light comes on. What is the related master caution warning?
Definition
AIR COND
Term
One PACK light illuminates on recall only. What is the situation?
Definition
The primary pack control has failed and the pack is now controlled by the standby pack control
Term
The Recirculation Fan:
Definition
Reduces air conditioning pack load
Term
Cruising at FL 370. The motorized Overboard Exhaust valve will open if:
Definition
Either pack switches are in HIGH and recirculation fan is OFF
Term
The amber OFF SCHEDULE DESCENT light illuminates. What does it indicates?
Definition
The aircraft has descended before reaching the planned cruise altitude set in the altitude window
Term
In MANUAL pressurization mode the outflow is driven by?
Definition
A motor supplied from DC standby bus
Term
What is the primary source of conditioned air for the cockpit?
Definition
The Left pack
Term
During descent when the descent mode is activated:
Definition
Aircraft descends 0.25 psi below the selected FLT ALT
Term
The maximum differential pressure is:
Definition
9.10 psi
Term
What are the causes of an Amber AUTO FAIL light?
Definition
Loss of DC power Excessive rate of cabin press change or cabin altitude above 15800 ft
Term
Given the scenario that the expected cruise level of FL310 was selected into the FLT ALT selector during preflight, but subsequently the A/C climbed to FL390, would you expect:
Definition
A differential pressure of 9.1 psi maintained by the positive pressure relief valve
Term
The cabin will automatically pressurize to 0.125 PSID on the ground when:
Definition
Engine thrust is increased towards takeoff thrust
Term
AUTO mode active. The AUTO FAIL light illuminates when:
Definition
The cabin altitude exceeds 15,800ft
Term
When both the AUTO FAIL light and the ALTN light illuminate:
Definition
Pressurization has automatically switched to the ALTN system
Term
Where do the AUTO mode controllers receive their barometric information from?
Definition
The ADIRUs
Term
Loss of airflow due to failure of an equipment cooling fan results in illumination of the related equipment cooling OFF light. Selecting the alternate fan should restore airflow and extinguish the OFF light within approximately _____.
Definition
5 seconds
Term
Where is the forward outflow valve located?
Definition
There is no forward outflow valve
Term
Why should livestock (animals) be transported in the FWD cargo holds?
Definition
Because they are heated by air from the E&E bay
Term
If a flight is aborted, and a return to the field of departure is made, the crew:
Definition
Should do nothing to the pressurization panel, as the system will automatically return to the field of departure
Term
What is the flight level limitation for DISPATCH with one pack INOP?
Definition
FL250
Term
True/False
Takeoff is allowed with Pack switches in HIGH, but landing is not permitted:
Definition
False
Term
The Altitude Warning Horn is:
Definition
An intermittent warning horn.
Term
On hearing the Altitude Warning Horn the pilot's first action should be to:
Definition
To don oxygen masks.
Term
An amber AUTOFAIL indication will illuminate if one or more of the followingconditions occur:
Definition
A single controller failure when 'ALTN' light is also illuminated.
Term
A decompression of the cabin will result in the following:
Definition
An Altitude Warning Horn at 10,000 ft. At 14,000 ft (approximately) a 'Master Caution', plus an 'Overhead' indication on the light/glare shield will illuminate. The overhead panel will illuminate with 'PAX OXY ON' amber indications.
Term
A flight deck ZONE TEMP light which remains illuminated after the master caution system is reset indicates:
Definition
A flight deck duct overheat A failure of the standby or primary flight deck zone controller.
Term
True/False
A ZONE TEMP light may be reset by the trip reset switch on the Bleed Panel.
Definition
True
Term
In Cruise the air conditioning ram air doors are:
Definition
Modulate between open and closed as required for pack temperature control
Term
If a PACK light can be reset by the TRIP RESET switch then:
Definition
The fault was caused by an overheat trip or by a controller fault
Term
The ram air system provides cooling air for:
Definition
The heat exchangers
Term
Deflector doors are installed forward of the ram air inlet doors to prevent slush ingestion prior to liftoff and after touchdown. Deflector doors extend when activated:
Definition
Electrically by the air-ground safety sensor
Term
If all zone controls and primary pack controls fail, the standby pack controlscommand the packs to produce air temperatures which will satisfy the averagetemperature demand of the two cabin zones. The trim air modulating valves will:
Definition
Close
Term
If all Temperature Selectors are positioned OFF, the pack controls will cause the Left pack to maintain a fixed temperature of ____ and the Right pack to maintain ____ as measured at the pack temperature sensor.
Definition
24°C (75°F) and 18°C (65°F)
Term
Overheat detection is provided by temperature sensors located:
Definition
Downstream of the packs and the mix manifold
Term
True/False
The recirculation fan system circulates air from the passenger cabin around thelining of the forward cargo compartment. When the overboard exhaust valve isclosed, exhaust air from the equipment cooling system is also diffused to the lining of the aft cargo compartment for additional inflight heating.
Definition
False
Forward cargo compartment only
Term
The cabin pressure controller controls cabin pressure in the following modes: AUTO (automatic) - ALT (alternate) - MAN (manual).
Definition
All three modes use DC motor
Term
Cabin altitude is normally rate-controlled by the cabin pressure controller up to a cabin altitude of ____ feet at the airplane maximum certified ceiling of ____feet.
Definition
8000 ft and 41,000 ft
Term
The air data inertial reference units (ADIRUs) provides ambient static pressure,baro corrected altitude, non corrected altitude and calibrated airspeed to bothautomatic controllers. The ADIRUs receive barometric corrections from the captain's and first officer's BARO reference selectors. The automatic controllers also receive:
Definition
Throttle position from both stall management computers and signals from the air/ground sensors
Term
True/False
Cabin air outflow is controlled by the outflow valve and the overboard exhaustvalve. A small amount is also exhausted through toilet and galley vents,miscellaneous fixed vents, and by seal leakage.
Definition
True
Term
If both the primary and the standby pack controls fail for the same pack, thePACK, MASTER CAUTION, and AIR COND System Annunciator lightsilluminate.
Definition
The pack will continue to operate without control unless excessive
Term
True/False Manual Mode Operation: a separate DC motor, powered by the DC standby system, drives the outflow valve at a slower rate than the automatic modes. Outflow valve full range of motion takes up to 2 minutes.
Definition
False
Outflow valve full range of motion takes up to 20 seconds only
Term
A DUCT OVERHEAT light only will cause:
Definition
The temperature mix valves to drive full cold
Term
What systems need pneumatic power for operation?
Definition
Engine starting, air conditioning, pressurization, wing & engine anti-ice, hydraulic reservoirs and water tank pressurization
Term
Engine bleed air is obtained from:
Definition
5th and 9th stage of the compressor section
Term
Illumination of the amber BLEED TRIP OFF light indicates what valve has automatically closed?
Definition
Engine Bleed Air valve
Term
How are the Engine Bleed Air valves powered?
Definition
They are DC activated and pneumatically operated
Term
An illuminated BLEED TRIP OFF light indicates:
Definition
Too high temperature or pressure in bleed air duct and bleed air valve stays closes
Term
What is the position of the isolation valve when the ISOLATION VALVE switch is in AUTO?
Definition
Open when any Engine Bleed Air switch or Air Conditioning pack switch is positioned OFF
Term
What happens when the WING BODY OVHT TEST switch is pressed?
Definition
The amber WING-BODY OVERHEAT Lights illuminate
Term
When does the amber DUAL BLEED Light illuminate?
Definition
When the APU bleed valve is open and the No.1 engine bleed switch is ON
Term
In the PACK TRIP OFF Non Normal Check-List, the crew selects a warmer temperature in order to:
Definition
Reduce the workload on the affected air conditioning pack
Term
The amber DUAL BLEED Light is illuminated before starting engines. What should you do?
Definition
Nothing. This is a normal condition before engine start
Term
The motorized Exhaust valve:
Definition
Allows for increased ventilation in the smoke removal configuration Serves as backup to the outflow valve if the outflow valve fails Is normally open in pressurized flights above 8,000 feet
Term
True/False
The amber DUAL BLEED light indicates apossible APU back pressure condition and thrust must be limited to IDLE.
Definition
True
Term
What happens to engine fan air that is used to cool engine bleed air?
Definition
It is discharged overboard
Term
What causes the amber PACK TRIP OFF Light to illuminate?
Definition
Main distribution duct temperature has exceeded limits Compressor outlet duct temperature has exceeded limits Turbine inlet duct temperature has exceeded limits
Term
The ram air system deflector doors:
Definition
Extend on the ground only
Term
True/False
If any individual zone is switched OFF, the Temperature Selector setting will be ignored by the temperature control system.
Definition
True
Term
The Equipment Cooling Supply or Exhaust OFF light illuminated indicates a loss of airflow from the selected cooling fan. You position the EQUIPMENT COOLING SUPPLY/EXHAUST switch on ALTERNATE
Definition
No further action is necessary in flight if the equipment cooling OFF light does not extinguish
Term
A leak in the APU Bleed Air Duct will be indicated by:
Definition
Left WING‐BODY OVERHEAT light illuminates
Term
On the Bleed Air Duct pressure indicator the L pressure indicates 40psi, the R pressure indicates 50psi:
Definition
As long as there is sufficient air for cabin pressurization, this is normal
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