Checkride Questions

Question 1

The cabin emergency lighting system is powered by the ___ ___.
Power supplied by what 3 sources?

Answer 1

EMER BUS

Main DC - Indefinite
Main batteries only - 60 minutes
Emergency lighting packs only - 10 minutes

Question 2

EMER LTS - ARM

Emergency lighting is automatically activated in any of the following events:

Answer 2

Loss of main DC power
Impact force of 5g
Pax Safety - ON

Question 3

What happens when you push an ENG FIRE pushbutton?

Answer 3

1. Fuel firewall shutoff valves closes
2. Hydraulic firewall shutoff valve closes
3. Engine generator is deactivated
4. TR is disabled
5. Both fire bottles are armed

Question 4

Wingspan

Answer 4

72’4”

Question 5

How many BLE’s and Stall Strips per wing?

Answer 5

7 BLE’s

2 Stall Strips

Question 6

Accessory Gearbox Driven Systems

Answer 6

Starter / Generator
Oil Pump
Alternator
PMA
Fuel Pump
Hydraulic Pump

Question 7

Service Air uses:

Answer 7

1. Low Limit Valve - ACM outlet temp to remain above freezing
2. Holds Cabin Recirc Valve Open

Question 8

When does the Fuel Pump come on automatically?

Answer 8

Engine Starts
Crossfeed
APU operating w/ RH Engine OFF
Low Fuel Pressure

Question 9

Hydraulically Actuated Systems

Answer 9

Brakes 
Landing Gear 
Thrust Reversers
Speedbrakes 
Spoilers
Nose Wheel Steering

Question 10

What is the purpose of the TRU and how many amps does it provide?

Answer 10

Transformer Rectifier Unit

Converts alternator produced AC power to DC power to provide power to its respective Emer Bus in the event of a generator failure.

TRU’s must be selected. They are not automatic.

With a TRU in use, the alternator can not power the windshield heat.

100 amps per unit

Question 11

Which anti ice protection systems are heated electrically?

Answer 11

Windshields
Pitot Static System
Standby Pitot Static System
AOA Probe and Case
RAT Probes

Question 12

Which anti ice protection systems are heated with bleed air?

Answer 12

Engine Nacelle Inlet
Stator Vanes
Nose Cone
Wing Leading Edges (incl. first 36” of winglet)
Horizontal Stabilizer

Question 13

What are the RED CAS Messages?

Answer 13

APU FIRE
AT HOLD FAIL
BAGGAGE FIRE
BATTERY O’TEMP L or R
CABIN ALTITUDE
DC GENS OFF
EMERGENCY DESCENT
ENGINE FAILED L or R
ENGINE FIRE L or R
ENGINE VIBRATION L or R
NO TAKEOFF
OIL PRESSURE LOW L or R
T/R DEPLOY L or R

Question 14

List the ways the autopilot can or will be disengaged.

Answer 14

AP/TRIM/NWS Disconnect Button
TO/GA Button
Manually trim the aircraft
AP Button on the AFCP
System failure
Invalid sensor data
PITCH/ROLL Disconnect
Stall Warning
Secondary trim activation
Inability to compute default FD     
    modes

Question 15

When will the Emergency Descent Mode activate (EDM)?

When activated, what actions happen automatically if there is no pilot intervention?

Answer 15

EDM activates if:
Aircraft altitude above 30,000’
Autopilot engaged
Cabin Altitude exceeds 14,500’

Once activated:
Aircraft is initially pitched down
Altitude preselector changed to 15,000’
A 90 degree left turn from present heading
Autothrottle reduces thrust to idle
Speed is maintained at Vmo / Mmo

Question 16

DUMP MODE / Cabin Dump button sends a signal to the outflow valve to fully open.

What altitude will the cabin dump to in Auto Mode and Manual Mode?

Answer 16

Auto 13,700

Manual 14,200