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Emb Preflight Section
American Eagle preflight section questions
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02/09/2012

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Term
The recommended sequence for the preflight is?
Definition
  1. Exterior saftey inspection
  2. Cockpit saftey scan
  3. Establishing aircraft power
  4. FMS initialization
  5. Exterior preflight inspection
  6. Security search
  7. Cockpit documents/equipment
  8. Final cockpit scan
  9. Cabin inspection
Term
What is the exterior saftey inspection?
Definition
  • Chocks - Installed
  • Flight Controls - Clear
Term
Prior to completing the Cockpit Safety Scan, what should be checked?
Definition
The AML to make sure power can be applied to the aircraft
Term
When the batteries are first turned to AUTO, what must be heard?
Definition
"Aural Unit ... OK"
Term
When can battery voltage be verified?
Definition
When the GPU is not supplying power
Term
Min battery voltage for APU start?
Definition
23.5V
Term
Min battery voltage for starting the APU for the Main Battery Recharge Procedure?
Definition
19V
Term
If the battery voltage is less than 19V, why would you not want to try and recharge it?
Definition
Because its probably a dead battery with a voltage that low. So you'll just be charging nothing.
Term
Who can establish aircraft power?
Definition
Either cockpit crewmember
Term
Valid GPU voltage?
Definition
26 - 29 Volts
Term
When must the fire detection test be performed prior to starting the APU?
Definition
  • First flight of the day
  • First flight of the day items not signed off
  • Returned from maintenance
  • Aircraft condition in question
Term
What is significant about starting the APU when using an AH-900 AHRS system?
Definition
If the AHRS is NOT initialized, you must wait for the "AHRS 1-2 ALN" message on the EICAS
Term
If starting the APU using battery power, how should the Avionics Master buttons look?
Definition
  • Before start - Out and Striped
  • After start - In and dark AFTER (APU GEN OVLD) message is gone off the EICAS
Term
How long must you wait before opening the APU bleed valve?
Definition
3 minutes
Term
When must the "FMS Initialization" be accomplished?
Definition
Prior to EVERY flight
Term
When must a "Detailed Inspection" be accomplished?
Definition
  • First flight of the day
  • New aircraft
  • Significant maintenance
  • Aircraft condition in question
Term
What does a "Walk-around Inspection" consist of?
Definition
  • Chocks
  • FOD
  • Tires
  • Struts
  • Fluid leakage
  • Access panels
  • Structural damage
  • Bird strikes
Term
Can passengers board if the security search is not completed?
Definition
No
Term
Each pilot must check what in the flight deck security search?
Definition
  • Door
  • PBE and misc comparments
  • Seats and pockets
  • Lifevest pouches
  • Between sidewalls or pedestal
  • Smoke goggle pouches
Term
What are you looking for during a security search?
Definition
Items that don't belong
Term
What must be checked during an Exterior Security Search?
Definition
  • Landing gear wells
  • Battery door
  • Hydraulic accumulator door
  • 3 Hydraulic system 1 access panels
  • 3 Hydraulic system 2 access panels
Term
During the Exterior Security Search you notice a hydraulic filter bypass pin extended, what do you do?
Definition
You must make an entry in the AML
Term
What documents must be verified by both crewmembers prior to every flight?
Definition
From door to panel
  • Airworthiness
  • Registration
  • FCC Radio license
  • MEL/CDL
  • Spare AML pages
  • FMS Unilink manual
  • Spare ACARS paper
  • AML (and contained inside)
    • Air Operator Certificate
    • Insurance
    • Noise Certificate
  • Performance Manual
  • CG Calculator
  • Flip cards
  • EPC
Term
List the Cockpit Emergency Equipment 
Definition
From door to panel
  • PBE (sealed and has blue dot, pink is bad mmmkay)
  • Fire Extinguisher
    • Check ring pin
    • Check inspection sticker
  • Life vests (3)
  • Crash axe
  • Oxygen masks (3)
  • Smoke goggles (2)
  • Flashlights (2)
  • Escape Ropes (open the panel and verify condition)
Term
Can the FA flashlight be used for preflight duties?
Definition
No, only the cockpit flashlights
Term
When you put the flashlight back in the cradle, you should verify what?
Definition
That its OFF, or damage may occur
Term
List the cabin emergency equipment and locations (Emb-145)
Definition
  • FA Jumpseat Area
    • Flashlight 
    • Life vest 
  • RH Storage Space
    • O2 Tool
    • Emergency Med kit
    • First Aid kit
    • Defibulator
  • LH Storage space
    • Grab-n-Go kit
    • Portable O2 Bottle
    • PBE
    • Fire Extinguisher
  • G-2 Aisle Storage
    • ANC kit
    • 5 Infant life vests
  • Behind row 18A
    • O2 Tool
    • Fire extinguisher
    • PBE
  • Above row 18B
    • Flashlight
Term
When must the "Origionation" Checks be completed?
Definition
  • First flight of the day
  • First flight items not signed off
  • Return from maintenance
Term
What are the Captain's first flight items?
Definition
  • CVR
  • Fire detection
  • Flight controls
  • Autopilot
  • Oxygen system
Term
What are the First Officer's first flight items?
Definition
  • Ice protection (electrical)
  • Oxygen system
Term
How do you test the CVR? 
Definition
  • Press and hold CVR test button
  • Observe status led for 1 second
Term
How do you test the Fire Detection?
Definition
  • Press test button, hear fire bell and verify (3-4-5)
    • 3 Lights illuminated (Handles and BAGG EXTG)
    • 4 lights blinking (2 Warning, 2 Caution)
    • 5 Messages
      • ENG 1-2 FIRE
      • APU FIRE
      • BAGG SMOKE
      • E1-2 FIREDET FAIL
      • APU FIREDET FAIL
Term
How do you test the flight controls?
Definition
  • Verify hydraulic qty on MFD
  • Disengage nose wheel steering (STEER INOP) message
  • HYD sys 1 AUTO; verify on MFD
    • Pump on
    • Pressure adiquate
  • Operate ailerons and rudder
  • HYD sys 1 OFF
  • Repeat for HYD sys 2
Term
How do you test the autopilot?
Definition
  • Engage autopilot; observe AP/YD on PFD
  • Press Quick Disconnect button; observe AP/YD disengage and aural alert
Term
How do you test the Oxygen System?
Definition
  • Select MASK on audio panel
  • Select SPKR on audio panel
  • HOT MIC - ON
  • Slide TEST/SHUT - OFF; oberve blinker yellow momentarily and flow
  • Slide TEST/SHUT - OFF and press EMERGENCY button; observe blinker yellow (continuous) and flow
Term
How do you test the Ice Protection System (electrical)?
Definition
  • All Bleeds closed
    • Wait 10 seconds if closing a bleed)
  • Anti-ice buttons pressed in
  • Ice Detection Override knob - AUTO
  • Ice Detection Test knob - 1 then 2 (at least 10 seconds); verify
    • BLD 1 (or 2) LOW TEMP
    • ICE DET 1 (or 2) FAIL
    • ICE CONDITION
  • APU bleed - AS REQUIRED
Term
Do you need to slide the O2 lever and test the system if it's not first flight of the day?
Definition
No, books says to just "check" the Oxygen mask
Term
After the flight plan is loaded, what must be verified in the FMS?
Definition
Both pilots must verify ALL waypoints against the charts
Term
What must be verified on the FMS prior to flying and RNAV SID?
Definition
  • Ensure no MEL prohibits RNAV SID
  • NAV MODE - GPS or GPS/DME
  • Q value < 10
  • Verify SID name, departure runway, and first fix
  • FMS selected on PFD
  • PRCHDG is presented on PFD
Term
What is the max temperature variance the FADEC will accept to avoid an E1 (2) ATTCS NO MRGN warning?
Definition
+- 10C (+- 3C)
Term
When should REF A-ICE be selected ON and the Ice Detection Override knob set to ENG?
Definition
  • Ground icing conditions
  • Flight icing conditions prior to 1500
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