Random Oral Questions

Question 1

On a Go-Around, what engine thrust mode is active, and when does it change?

Answer 1

The thrust mode is GA RSV

Once flaps are selected to Zero GA Thrust goes to climb 1

Question 2

What systems are load shed when the RAT is supplying power?

Answer 2

???

Question 3

On what page can you verify that the RAT is connected and powering the AC ESS BUS?

Answer 3

You can’t.
With only screens 2 and 3 available, it is not possible to reference any synoptic pages. Therefore, the only way to verify that the AC ESS BUS is being powered is by the absence of the Red BATT DISCHARGING warning message

Question 4

What does the RAT deploy handle accomplish

Answer 4

It deploys and physically connects the RAT to the AC ESS BUS

Question 5

When does the CABIN HIGH warning EICAS message come on?

Answer 5

Cabin pressure altitude reaches 9700

Question 6

What systems and items are available during an electrical emergency?

Answer 6

Dome Light at half intensity
Compass back light
Captains display control unit
Screens 2 and 3 - Screen 2 is a PFD, Screen 3 is EICAS
Glare shield lights
Reversionary panel
PFD and EICAS
IESS 
Clock
MCDU 2
Captains CCD - Cursor Control Device
Both Audio Control Panels - but only Com 1 and Nav 1
PA buttons
Exciters for Engine 1 - 1a and Engine 2 - 2A

Question 7

What start malfunctions does the FADEC protect for?

Answer 7

HOT start
Hung start
No Light Off

Question 8

What start malfunctions does the FADEC NOT protect for?

Answer 8

No positive oil pressure within 10 seconds
Tail wind - N1 must register before starter cutout
No ITT / light off within 30 seconds
Start Valve remains open

Question 9

When does the AT mode GA appear?

Answer 9

With the gear down and flaps 3

Question 10

What are the tiller speed limits?

Answer 10

76 degrees 10 kts and below
20 degrees 26 kts
7 degrees above 89 kts

Question 11

When is the windshield heat on?

Answer 11

Both are on if there are two AC sources
If only one AC source, Windshield Heat is turned off on the ground. If in the air, the captains windshield is heated with only one AC source. If the captains windshield heat fails, the First Officers windshield will be heated with only one AC source

Question 12

What is the FMA show during the Takeoff sequence?

Answer 12

White TO Green ROLL and TO
at 50 deg TLA, AT mode jumps to Green TO
at 60 kts green HOLD for the auto throttles. This lasts till 400 ft agl. The servos are de energized.
At 100 Kts Green TRACK lateral mode from ROLL
at 400 ft AGL Green Track can be replaced by LNAV or HDG if selected

Question 13

Explain the 3 different ROLL modes

Answer 13

0 to 6 degrees of bank, the aircraft will roll wings level
6 to 35 degrees of bank, the aircraft will hold that bank
above 35 degrees of bank, the aircraft will return to 35 degrees of bank

Question 14

Explain what speeds are commanded during a go-around

Answer 14

The aircraft will initially pitch for 8 degrees
Once a speed is established, the aircraft will pitch for
Vref + 20
If it is a single engine go around, the aircraft will command Vac - approach climb

Question 15

What is the bank angle limit when BANK is selected

Answer 15

17 degrees

Question 16

What is the default Vertical Mode?

Answer 16

Initial default is FLCH

turn it off and next default mode is FPA

Question 17

Explain Method 1

Answer 17

A takeoff weight that ensures an engine failure anytime after V1 and clear all obstacles by 5 NM and 1000 ft with a net gradient of 1500’ at the destination

Question 18

What is net altitude??

Answer 18

It is the altitude at which the aircraft can maintain a 1.1% climb gradient, the actual climb capability is about 5000 ft higher.

Question 19

Explain Method 2

Answer 19

Begins at cruise altitude and ensures aircraft can divert to a suitable airport and clear obstructions 5 SM and 2000 ft. Airport can be no further than 130NM from abeam point.