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Q

How would the flight deck crew command an evacuation?

A

Utilize the PA

1
Q

The CAPT and PURS switch should always be in which position?

A

CAPT

2
Q

With the RCDR GND CTL pb in AUTO, when do the CVR and Digital Flight Data Recorder energize?

A

For five minutes after electrical power application, when one engine is running, and continuously in flight

3
Q

In order to test the CVR, the parking brake must be in what selected position?

A

Parking brake on

4
Q

When will the digital flight data recorder operate?

A

On the ground with one engine running and continuously in-flight

5
Q

How would you erase the data on the CVR?

A

On the ground, with the parking brake set, pressing the CVR ERASE switch for two seconds causes erasure of the cockpit voice recorder

6
Q

When the MECH push button is pushed, what signals are received in the landing gear bay?

A

Blue light and horn. Horn will sound as long as button is held.

7
Q

What can you expect if you push the EMER pushbutton?

A

Three High-low chimes and commencement of the flight attendant emergency procedures

8
Q

The audio switching selector allows us to replace a failed ACP with the third occupants ACP. After switching, is the third occupant’s ACP still operational?

A

The third occupant’s acoustic equipment is no longer usable and the crewmember with the failed ACP will have to use the ACP located overhead

9
Q

How should the PA button be positioned on the #3 ACP?

A

Selected out in the 3 o’clock position

10
Q

How do we make a PA using the ACP?

A

Press and hold the PA pushbutton

11
Q

How is the ATT or MECH flashing lights extinguished after a call?

A

Press the reset key

12
Q

How is a flight attendant call answered?

A

Press the ATT transmission key, press and release the CAB reception knob and adjust the volume

13
Q

Can any communications radio be controlled from any RMP?

A

Yes. All communications radios can be controlled from any one of the three RMPs.