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1. GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................... 1


1.1. Purpose ..................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Restrictions on Use ................................................................................... 1
1.3. Feedback................................................................................................... 1
1.4. Knowledge Validation Policies & Procedures ............................................. 1

2. AIRCRAFT LIMITATIONS QUESTIONS ................................................................ 1


2.1. General Limitations Questions ................................................................... 1
2.2. Fuel Limitations Questions ........................................................................ 2
2.3. Navigation Limitations Questions ............................................................... 2
2.4. Power plant Limitations Questions ............................................................. 3
2.5. Air Systems Limitations Questions............................................................. 3
2.6. Airplane Structure Limitations Questions ................................................... 3
2.7. Communication Limitations Questions ....................................................... 3

3. MEMORY ITEM PROCEDURES QUESTIONS ...................................................... 1


3.1. Memory Items Questions ........................................................................... 1
3.2. General flight regulation Policies ............................................................... 4
3.3. Cockpit To Cabin Abnormal / Emergency Calls Questions ........................ 6

4. AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS QUESTIONS (SET 1) ........................................................ 1


4.1. General Questions..................................................................................... 1
4.2. EIS – EFIS Questions ................................................................................ 2
4.3. EIS – EICAS Questions ............................................................................. 3
4.4. Navigation System Questions .................................................................... 4
4.5. Fuel System Questions.............................................................................. 5
4.6. Power Plant Questions .............................................................................. 6
4.7. TCAS System Questions ........................................................................... 7

5. AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS QUESTIONS (SET 2) ........................................................ 1


5.1. Bleed Air Questions ................................................................................... 1
5.2. Air Conditioning Questions ........................................................................ 2
5.3. Fire Protection Questions .......................................................................... 3
5.4. Ice and Rain System Questions................................................................. 4
5.5. Pressurization System Questions .............................................................. 5

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6. AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS QUESTIONS (SET 3) ........................................................ 1


6.1. Autoflight Systems Questions .................................................................... 1
6.2 Hydraulic Systems Questions .................................................................... 2
6.3. Flight Controls System Questions .............................................................. 3
6.4. Landing Gear & Brakes Systems Questions .............................................. 4
6.5. TCAS System Questions ........................................................................... 4

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. PURPOSE
This document contains a list of appropriate questions for instructors to pose to Etihad Airways
trainees during the conduct of recurrent training events (EBT Day 2). It is an official Etihad
Airways Operations Training department document.
'Operational Knowledge' of all limitations and specifications is expected of Etihad pilots.
Certain limits are more 'time sensitive' than others, and the timely recall of these from memory
is required where:
1. The limit is a safety of flight item, OR
2. The urgency of the situation does not allow for reference to the FCOM or QRH, AND
3. The limitation does not have an associated placard, indicator marking, warning light,
or other indication located in the cockpit for immediate reference.
A sound working knowledge of aircraft systems is also expected, in particular where such
understanding is necessary for a timely and effective management of malfunctions and
abnormals.
The intention of this question bank is to assist with the assessment of the Knowledge
competency by instructors, although this assessment will also take into consideration relevant
observations of the trainee performance during the conduct of simulator training, and
discussions during the subsequent de-briefing. It is important that the validation is applied in
a manner consistent with a supportive learning environment, and that trainees perceive this to
be a part of the training process rather than as a pass/fail element.

1.2. RESTRICTIONS ON USE


The information contained in this document is not intended to be a source of information
relating to the conduct of any operation carried out by Etihad Airways. The answers listed in
this document are a representation of the information extracted from official Etihad Airways
operational documentation, but may not necessarily be up-to-date with the latest revisions to
those documents.

1.3. FEEDBACK
Where the reader believes there to an error in this document or wishes to suggest a change
to its content, please notify the training department via an email sent to
PilotTrainingPrograms@etihad.ae.

1.4. KNOWLEDGE VALIDATION POLICIES & PROCEDURES


In addition to the general policy in OM-D, the following applies:
1. For variant (B777/787) fleet flying crew, the questions asked must be confined to the
aircraft type used in the OPC.
2. Where this document states “As specified in/on”, the trainee is not expected to be able
to provide the answer from memory but must be able to state the reference/location in
the answer. For example, if asked the following question:

What is the Max demonstrated XWC for It is greater than 30 kts. Exact values are
T/O and LDG? as specified in the LIM Chapter.

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The trainee is expected to state that the information is located in FCOM and QRH: EY
SUPP.
3. Where this document states “ then accomplish the actions as per…”, the trainee is
expected to be able to state these memory actions without reference to the
QRH/FCOM. For example, if asked the following question:

What are the memory items associated Accomplish the actions as per the
with an Approach to STALL APPROACH TO STALL RECOVERY
RECOVERY? procedure in the QRH.

The trainee is expected to state the correct memory actions, in sequence for the
approach to stall recovery, as it is written in the QRH.
4. Where this document states “No limitation specified”, no limitation is published for
the particular aircraft type/variant.

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Section 2: Aircraft Limitations Questions

2. AIRCRAFT LIMITATIONS QUESTIONS


The limitation questions listed here represent all of the limitations that must be committed to
memory. In addition, other limitations are listed on placards in the cockpit or listed on other
operational documentation readily accessible to the flight crew. Moreover, Etihad Airways
pilots should be operationally familiar with the many other aircraft limitations listed in the
Operating Limitations Chapter of the applicable FCOM.

2.1. GENERAL LIMITATIONS QUESTIONS


GENERAL LIMITATIONS
B777 / B777F B787
QUESTIONS
1. What is the maximum slope
+/- 2%
for T/O & LDG?
15 kts
Maximum Unrestricted Takeoff/Landing Tailwind Component: 10 kts
Takeoffs and landings with tailwind components up to 15 kts are
permitted with the following restrictions:
Takeoff:
• OPT calculation performed
2. What is the maximum tail • Runway is clear and dry
wind component for Takeoff • Antiskid and thrust reversers are fully operational
& Landing? • Max takeoff rated thrust is used.
Landing:
• Aircraft performance landing weights are verified by OPT,
Performance, LANDING FIELD LIMIT WEIGHT
• Antiskid and thrust reversers are fully operational
• Flaps 30 landing
• Auto speed brakes are used
• No braking action reports less than GOOD
3. What is the Maximum
43,100ft Pressure Alt
Operating Altitude?
8,400ft Pressure Alt
4. What is the Maximum 14,000ft
777F: 9,800ft Pressure Alt
Altitude for T/O & LDG? Pressure Alt
777F: Max field elevation limited to 9,650ft
Below 25,000ft 270 kts 290 kts below
Above 25,000ft 280 kts/M0.82 (whichever 25,000ft
5. What are the Turbulent Air is lower) 310 kts/M.84
Penetration Speeds? (Maintain a minimum speed of 15 kts above 25,000ft
above min manoeuvring speed at all (whichever is
altitudes when airspeed is below M0.82) lower)
6. What is the Max EY
Crosswind Component for
Values are as specified in the EY QRH Chapter OI – Company
T/O and LDG on a wet
wind limitation
runway with Good Braking
action?

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GENERAL LIMITATIONS
B777 / B777F B787
QUESTIONS
7. What operational documents
list the aircraft maximum taxi
As specified in the FCOM
weight, takeoff weight,
landing weight, and ZFW?
8. What is the maximum
allowable difference between
Captain’s or First Officer’s The maximum difference between the Captain’s or First Officer’s
altitude display and field altimeter and field elevation for RVSM operation is 75ft
elevation for RVSM
operation?

2.2. FUEL LIMITATIONS QUESTIONS


FUEL LIMITATIONS
B777 / B777F B787
QUESTIONS
1. What is the Max tank fuel At takeoff 49°C
49°C
temperature? Inflight 65°C
2. What is the Minimum tank -40°C or 3°C above the fuel freezing point
-29°C
fuel temp prior to T/O? (highest)
3. Minimum tank fuel temp in 3°C above freezing point of fuel being used
flight is?
Main tanks must be scheduled to be full if Centre tank fuel loaded.
4. What are the fuel loading
Centre tank can contain 1,360kg (B787 -10,000kg) of fuel with less
restrictions if Center tank fuel
than full main tanks provided that Center tank fuel + actual ZFW do
is loaded?
not exceed MZFW and C of G limits are observed

2.3. NAVIGATION LIMITATIONS QUESTIONS


NAVIGATION LIMITATIONS
B777 / B777F B787
QUESTIONS
1. What are the limitations on Prohibited within 15nm of T/O, APP, LDG at any airport not
the use of the GPWS LOOK contained in GPWS database.
AHEAD TERRAIN
ALERTING system? Do not use for navigation

Do not use RAAS voice annunciations or


2. What are the operational alerts for navigation.
limitations on the use of
Do not use RAAS voice annunciations or N/A
Runway Awareness and
Advisory System? alerts as substitute for NOTAM or ATIS
information
3. What selection must be done
in the Flight Management
QFE SELECTION IS PROHIBITED BY ETIHAD’s ALTIMETER
System if QFE is used for
POLICY IN OM-A
PFD altitude reference
instead of QNH?

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2.4. POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS QUESTIONS


POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS
B777 / 777F B787
QUESTIONS
1. How are the maximum and
Power plant maximum and minimum limits are indicated by red
minimum power plant limits
engine limit display markings
displayed?
2. Is intentional use of reverse
Intentional use of reverse thrust in-flight is prohibited
thrust in-flight allowed?
3. Can the airplane be backed
using reverse thrust while on Backing the airplane with reverse thrust is prohibited
the ground?
4. What is the maximum EGT The maximum EGT during start is indicated by a red start limit line
for engine start? on the EGT indication display

2.5. AIR SYSTEMS LIMITATIONS QUESTIONS


AIR SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
B777 / B777F B787
QUESTIONS
1. What is the maximum cabin
differential pressure (positive 9.1 psi differential 9.9 psi differential
relief valves)?
2. What is the maximum
allowable cabin pressure
0.11 psi differential
differential for takeoff and
landing?
3. How is an excessive cabin
differential pressure indicated By a red digital readout on the EICAS display
on the EICAS display?

2.6. AIRPLANE STRUCTURE LIMITATIONS QUESTIONS


FLIGHT CONTROL
B777 / B777F B787
LIMITATIONS QUESTIONS
1. What precautions should be
Rapid and large alternating control inputs are to be avoided,
taken when making flight
especially in combination with large changes in pitch, roll and yaw
control changes or inputs?

2.7. COMMUNICATION LIMITATIONS QUESTIONS


FLIGHT CONTROL
B777 / B777F B787
LIMITATIONS QUESTIONS
1. Which of the ACP’s are not Captain’s or First
to be used for SATCOM / N/A Officer’s ACP are
CABIN conference? not to be used

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3. MEMORY ITEM PROCEDURES QUESTIONS


The questions listed here represent the Quick Reference Handbook and FCOM Memory Items
procedures that must be committed to memory. When asked these questions during a
knowledge validation event, Etihad Airways pilots must be able to immediately recite these
procedures, in the proper sequence, without errors. In addition, there are many other flight
operational procedures that must be carried out in a timely manner. Etihad Airways pilots
should be operationally familiar with the many other emergency and abnormal procedures
listed in the applicable QRH.

3.1. MEMORY ITEMS QUESTIONS

MEMORY ITEMS QUESTIONS B777 / B777F / B787

1. What are the actions for


1 FUEL CONTROL switch (affected side) .............. CUTOFF
Aborted Engine Start?
1 Autopilot disengage switch ......................................... Push
2 A/T ARM switches (both) ............................................ OFF
2. What are the actions for 3 FD switches (both) ...................................................... OFF
Airspeed Unreliable? 4 Set the following gear up pitch attitude and thrust:
Flaps extended ......................... 10 degrees and 85% N1
Flaps Up ..................................... 4 degrees and 70% N1
1 Don the oxygen masks
2 Establish crew communications
3 Check cabin altitude and rate
4 If cabin altitude is uncontrollable:
o PASS OXYGEN switch ..........................push to ON and
hold for 1 second
3. What are the actions for Cabin o ... Without delay, descend to the lowest safe altitude or
Altitude? 10,000ft, whichever is higher.
o To descend
 Move thrust levers to idle
 Extend speedbrake
 If structural integrity is in doubt, limit airspeed and
avoid high manoeuvring loads.
 Descend at Vmo/Mmo
4. What are the actions for Dual 1 FUEL CONTROL switches (both) ...... CUTOFF, then RUN
Engine Fail/Stall? 2 RAM air turbine switch ............ Push and hold for 1 second
5. What are the actions for Engine
1 FUEL CONTROL switch (affected side) ............. CUTOFF
Autostart?
1 A/T ARM switch
(affected side) ..................Confirm .............................. OFF
6. What are the actions for Engine
Limit (Exceed – 2 Thrust lever
B787)/Surge/Stall? (affected side) ..................Confirm .................. Retard until
engine indications stay within
limits or the thrust lever is at idle

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MEMORY ITEMS QUESTIONS B777 / B777F / B787

1 A/T ARM switch


(affected side) ..................Confirm .............................. OFF
2 Thrust lever
7. What are the actions for Engine (affected side) ..................Confirm .............................. OFF
Severe Damage/Separation? 3 FUEL CONTROL switch
(affected side) ..................Confirm ...................... CUTOFF
4 Engine fire switch
(affected side) ..................Confirm ............................... Pull
1 A/T ARM switch
(affected side) ..................Confirm .............................. OFF
2 Thrust lever
(affected side) ..................Confirm .............................. OFF
3 FUEL CONTROL switch
(affected side) ..................Confirm ...................... CUTOFF
8. What are the actions for Fire 4 Engine fire switch
Engine? (affected side) ..................Confirm ............................... Pull
5 If FIRE ENG message stays shown:
 Engine fire switch (affected side) ..... Rotate to the stop
…..and hold for 1 second
 If after 30 seconds, the FIRE ENG message stays shown:
Engine fire switch (affected side) ........... Rotate to the
other stop and hold for 1 second
9. What are the actions for 1 STAB cutout switches (both) .............................. CUTOUT
Stabilizer? 2 Do not exceed the current airspeed
10. What are the memory items
 Memory Actions as per the APPROACH TO STALL
associated with an Approach to
RECOVERY procedure in the QRH
STALL RECOVERY?
11. What are the Memory actions
for a Predictive Windshear  Manoeuvre as required to avoid the windshear
caution?
12. What are the Memory actions  Prior to V1, reject takeoff
for a Predictive Windshear
warning?  After V1, perform the Windshear Escape Manoeuvre

13. What are the Memory actions


 Memory actions as per the Windshear Escape Manoeuvre
for a Reactive Windshear
in the QRH
escape Manoeuvre?
14. What are the Memory actions
 Correct the flight path or the airplane configuration
for a GPWS Caution?
15. What are the Memory actions  Memory actions as per the GPWS warning response
for a GPWS Warning? procedure in the QRH

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MEMORY ITEMS QUESTIONS B777 / B777F / B787


If a go-around is initiated before touchdown and a touchdown
occurs continue with normal go-around procedure
If a go-around is inhibited after touchdown:
 Manually advance the thrust levers to go-around (TO/GA
switches are inhibited, Autothrottle is not available,
SPEEDBRAKE lever stows, CONFIG FLAPS warning will
occur)
16. How do you perform a go-
around after touchdown?  Maintain flaps configuration
 At Vref rotate normally
 Once safely airborne, press TO/GA switches
 Perform normal go-around
NOTE: If reverse thrust is selected, a full stop landing must
be made. If an engine remains in reverse, safe flight
is not possible
 When the pitch mode is in FLCH SPD or TOGA
 During a descent in VNAV SPD with A/T in HOLD mode
 When the airplane barometric altitude is below 400ft AAL
17. When will the Autothrottle wake- on takeoff or airplane altitude is below 100ft RA on
up feature be disabled? approach
 When thrust is at or above reference thrust limit
 The autothrottle will not support stall protection when the
A/T mode is HOLD

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3.2. GENERAL FLIGHT REGULATION POLICIES


The questions listed here are referenced to the OM-A and represent company limitations and
policies.

ETIHAD OPERATIONAL
ANSWERS
POLICIES
An aircraft speed shall not exceed 250 KIAS below 10,000ft AGL
or minimum clean speed, whichever is greater, unless a specific
1. What are the Company speed
speed has been assigned by ATC, in which case the speed shall
restrictions?
not be greater than 250 KIAS below 5,000ft AGL or minimum clean
speed, whichever is greater
 10 degrees below 300ft AGL
2. What are the maximum
 15 degrees at/above 300ft AGL
allowable bank angles?
 30 degrees at/above 500ft AGL
During climb or descent, the maximum vertical speed shall not
exceed:
 2,000 ft/min when within 2,000ft of the cleared flight
level/altitude
 1,500 ft/min when within 1,000ft of the cleared flight
level/altitude
 1,000 ft/min when operating within 5NM and +/- 2,000ft of
other aircraft
At no time must rates of descent exceed the following values:

3. What are the maximum  5,000 ft/min down to an altitude 5,000 ft AGL
permissible rates of  4,000 ft/min down to an altitude 4,000 ft AGL
climb/descent?  3,000 ft/min down to an altitude 3,000 ft AGL
 2,000 ft/min down to an altitude 2,000 ft AGL
 1,500 ft/min down to an altitude 1,000 ft AGL
 1,200 ft/min below 1,000 ft AGL for Cat D aircraft
 1,000 ft/min below 1,000 ft AGL for Cat C aircraft
Note: Adherence to published approach profiles may require, in
exceptional cases, (such as steep published glideslope or high
gross weights), higher rates of descent than specified above.
These cases must be specifically briefed during the approach
preparations
The following parameters must be met and maintained during final
approach:
1. The aircraft is on the correct path
2. Pitch is within + 8 and - 3 degrees (Boeing)
4. What is the Company 3. Bank is not more than 7°
stabilisation approach criteria? 4. Speed is within target speed + 10 kts and VREF/VLS,
excluding minor deviations due to gusty conditions on final
approach
5. The aircraft is in the correct and briefed landing
configuration

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ETIHAD OPERATIONAL
ANSWERS
POLICIES
6. Sink rate is not more than:
- 1,000ft per minute for CAT C aircraft, or
- 1,200ft per minute for CAT D aircraft
If a higher rate of descent is required by aircraft
configuration, approach procedure or other specific
conditions, it shall be briefed during approach
preparations
7. Power setting is appropriate for the aircraft configuration.
Significant changes are only allowed for gust
compensation. Brief reductions to idle power are
acceptable as long as all other stabilization criteria are met
8. All briefings and checklists have been completed
9. ILS approaches shall be flown within one dot of glide slope
and localizer. During Non-Precision approaches the
course deviation must stay within ½ dot or 2.5 degrees for
VOR approaches and 5 degrees (ADF) for NDB
approaches
5. What is the latest point at which
the stabilization approach Straight-in instrument approaches which are cleared to be
criteria must be met during a concluded visually must meet the Stabilized Approach Criteria at
straight-in instrument approach 1,000ft RA and adhere to the Stabilized Approach Criteria as
which is cleared to be described for standard Precision and Non-Precision Approaches
concluded visually?
6. What is the latest point at which
the stabilization approach
criteria must be met during 500ft AAL
circling approaches and visual
circuits?
Orbit on the approach segment, below 2,000ft AGL, is prohibited
7. What is Etihad’s policy regarding
for any purpose, including losing of height, speed or increasing the
orbits on final approach?
track miles, even when requested by ATC
 The desired touchdown zone lies between 300 to 600m from
the landing threshold
8. What is Etihad’s policy  If touchdown cannot be accomplished within the desired
regarding landing within the touchdown zone, a missed approach should normally be
touchdown zone? initiated with due regard to the remaining runway length
 Spool up of engines, aircraft speed and pitch attitude must be
considered carefully
 A decision to initiate a 'Go-around' rests with the Commander
9. What is Etihad’s policy regarding as long as the aircraft is higher than 1,000ft AAL
the decision to execute a go-  Below 1,000ft AAL, a 'Go-around' shall be executed as soon
around? as any active crew member calls out "GO-AROUND",
regardless of who is PF/PM

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3.3. COCKPIT TO CABIN ABNORMAL / EMERGENCY CALLS QUESTIONS


The questions listed here are related to cockpit / cabin communications in abnormal and
emergency situations.
When asked these questions during a knowledge validation event, pilots must be able to recite
these callouts without errors.

ABNORMAL/EMERGENCY CALLS
ANSWERS
QUESTIONS
1. What is the standard PA required
to summon the CM to the flight
“This is the Captain, Cabin Manager to the Cockpit Immediately”
deck for a NITS briefing, or in
case of pilot incapacitation?
Time Permitting:
“This is the Captain, Cabin Manager to the Cockpit Immediately”
2. What is the standard PA required After NITS briefing or if time not available:
to initiate a Rapid Deplaning? “This is the Captain, Attention, Attention. This is an important
announcement; all passengers must leave the aircraft via the
nearest boarding door, in a quick and orderly manner. Leave all
personal belongings behind and follow cabin crew instructions.”
3. What is the standard PA required
in the event of an abnormal
situation that is deemed to be “This is the Captain, Passengers and Crew remain seated”
under control (e.g. engine tailpipe
fire under control)?
4. What is the standard PA required
to warn the crew that an abnormal
“This is the Captain, Attention Crew at Stations, Attention Crew
event has arisen, or an
at Stations”
emergency evacuation may soon
be required?
5. What is the standard PA required
to inform that an Evacuation is
“This is the Captain, Normal Operations, Normal Operations,
NOT required after the “Attention
Passengers remain seated”
Crew at Stations” call has been
performed?
6. What is the standard PA required
“This is the Captain, Evacuate, Evacuate”
to command an Evacuation?
7. What is the standard PA required
to warn the cabin crew “This is the Captain, Attention Crew at Stations, Attention Crew
immediately after take-off that an at Stations”
abnormal event has arisen?
8. What is the standard PA required
2 minutes before impact (e.g. in
“This is the Captain, Attention Crew at Stations, Attention Crew
case of forced landing, landing
at Stations”
with abnormal L/G or ditching
situation)?

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ABNORMAL/EMERGENCY CALLS
ANSWERS
QUESTIONS

9. What is the standard PA required


30 seconds before impact (e.g. in
case of forced landing, landing “This is the Captain, BRACE, BRACE”
with abnormal L/G or ditching
situation?

10. What is the standard PA in the


“This is the Captain, Emergency descent, Emergency descent.”
event of an Emergency Descent?

11. What is the standard PA required


in case the cabin altitude remains
“This is the Captain, Passengers and Crew remain on oxygen
above 10,000ft during a level off
until advised.”
while conducting an Emergency
Descent?

12. What is the standard PA required


once the cabin altitude is at/below “This is the Captain, Emergency Descent completed, Emergency
10,000ft after completing an descent completed.”
Emergency Descent?

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Section 4: Aircraft Systems Questions (Set 1)

4. AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS QUESTIONS (SET 1)


The questions listed here represent a comprehensive sampling of aircraft systems questions
that are considered suitable for the purposes of validating a pilot’s general knowledge of the
aircraft systems.

4.1. GENERAL QUESTIONS


GENERAL SYSTEMS
B777 / B777F B787
QUESTIONS
1. What is the indication for
a Master Brightness A black ring on the side of the inner switch is visible when the Master
switch in the OFF Brightness switch is OFF
position?
2. When should the oxygen
The oxygen mask emergency position should be selected to protect
mask Emergency position
against smoke and harmful vapours
be selected?
EVAC COMMAND EICAS
When the evacuation command warning shows in the flight deck.
is switched ON, the red EVAC
light in the flight deck and EVAC lights flash at the
3. What happens when the
amber EVAC light at the flight designated flight attendant switch
evacuation command is
attendant panel flashes. panels.
switched ON?
An audio horn sounds at each An aural horn sounds in the cabin
flight attendant panel. at all flight attendant locations
with evacuation controls.
4. How is the fuselage
Selecting the ELT switch on the overhead panel to reset ends
mounted ELT
transmission on emergency locater signal
transmission stopped?
5. How long does a fully
A fully charged emergency lighting battery
charged emergency 10 min
provides at least 15 minutes of operation
lighting battery last?
6. What removable Safety
There is one crash axe, one pair of gloves, one fire extinguisher, one
Equipment is located in
PBE, 2 flashlights and four crew life vests
the cockpit?
7. When can the 777 upper The upper crew rest area can be occupied
crew rest area be when above 25,000ft and when the AIRFLOW N/A
occupied? OFF light is not illuminated
8. When can the 787 The OFAR can be
overhead flight attendant N/A occupied above
rest be occupied? 15,000ft
Door mode lever is in the unsafe yellow and Automatic mode is
9. What are the indications black band or in the armed red band and door in Armed (red)
for an armed entry door? girt bar indicator shows yellow flag in view Automatic mode
Indicator light is on
Seat should be adjusted until top of the glareshield appears as the
10. What is the correct pilot
edge of a plane and crosshairs on the top of the rudder pedal
seat adjustment position?
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4.2. EIS – EFIS QUESTIONS


EIS – EFIS QUESTIONS B777 / B777F B787
1. Where is the VNAV On the right side of the speed tape when flaps are up and it indicates
Speed band displayed? the acceptable speed range for VNAV path pitch mode
It is displayed as a digital readout below 2,500ft AGL. A round dial
2. When is the RA and the
displays below 1,000ft with the perimeter of the dial removed as RA
RA Round dial displayed?
decreases. Turns amber and flashes when below set RA minima
3. What does the
Anticipation Cue (Ghost
It indicates the relative position of the path for the selected and
Pointer) / Final Approach
activated approach
Course Pointer on the
PFD represent?
It indicates the difference / margin between ANP/RNP. The bars
4. What does the Navigation
represent ANP. The area between the bars represents the difference
Performance Deviation
between ANP and RNP. ANP equals RNP when bars meet and the
scale represent?
scale turns amber and UNABLE RNP EICAS displays
5. If the current EICAS
display processing
Select ALTN with the DSPL CTRL
channel fails, how do you N/A
instrument source select switch
select an alternate display
channel?
6. What is the background
colour of the altitude tape The background colour changes to green N/A
when QFE is selected?
7. What does the speed
trend vector arrow It indicates the predicted airspeed in 10 seconds
indicates?
8. How do you transfer By selecting SYS in
By the EFIS control select key on the CDU
control of the EFIS (to the any MFD then
EFIS/DSP Control Selection
CDU)? EFIS/DSP

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4.3. EIS – EICAS QUESTIONS

EIS – EICAS QUESTIONS B777 / B777F B787


1. What is the grouped
Warnings in red at the top, cautions next in amber, lastly advisories
priority level for multiple
indented one space
EICAS messages?
2. How is a red box for a
previously exceeded
It is cancelled by pushing the CANC/RCL switch
engine parameter
cancelled?
3. How do you know if more
than one page of A white Page Number indication will be displayed
messages exists?
4. When is an alert message
When a checklist with procedural steps, notes or other information of
preceded by a white
which the crew must be made aware exists for the respective message
Checklist Icon []?
5. When is the secondary When the lower MFD is failed,
engine indications unpowered or occupied with EICAS,
N/A
displayed in Compact and the secondary engine display is
Display Format? manually or automatically selected
6. What happens to the
lower MFD on the 777 or
the EICAS on 787 when
any of the following
occurs?
- Fuel control switch
moved to cut off in The secondary engine parameters are automatically displayed and
flight; cannot be cleared until the condition no longer exists
- Eng Fire Switch pulled
in flight;
- Secondary Eng
parameter exceeded or
- N2 below idle in flight.
7. What alerts the crew to a
new status message on A STATUS cue on the primary EICAS display indicates a new status
the blanked secondary message is displayed in the secondary EICAS display
EICAS display?

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4.4. NAVIGATION SYSTEM QUESTIONS


NAVIGATION SYSTEM
B777 / B777F B787
QUESTIONS
1. What is the alignment limit ADIRU alignment should not be
for the ADIRU on the 777, attempted at latitudes greater than 78 No limits
or the IRU on the 787? degrees 14.75 minutes.
The SAARU automatically supplies
attitude, heading and air data. Initial
heading is from ADIRU heading
2. What happens if the The FMC will continue to
before it failed and will be supplied for
ADIRU fails on the 777 or receive hybrid GPS inertial
three minutes. SAARU heading must
the IRU fails on the 787? position using the AHRU
be manually inserted three minutes
after the failure, and updated
periodically.
3. When does the ADIRU / It occurs when the airplane stops for an extended period and
IRU enter an automatic alignment is refined until airplane moves again. New position is able to
realignment mode? be entered when dashes appear in the POS INIT page.
IRU power can be selected
4. When in-flight, can the
off in flight and a complete
power source be removed System logic prevents the ADIRU
realignment in flight is
from the ADIRU on 777, from being unpowered in flight.
possible provided GPS
or IRU on 787?
data is available
5. If there is no other
electrical power available, The ADIRU continues to receive its
N/A
what provides power to power from the hot battery bus.
the ADIRU?
The ADIRS calculates airplane
attitude, airspeed, altitude, heading
6. What does the ADIRS and position data for the displays,
N/A
do? flight management system, flight
controls, engine controls and other
systems to use.
7. Should GPS position
updates be used at GPS updates should be inhibited for approach operations not based
airports not referenced to on WGS-84 standards.
WGS-84 standards?
8. What is indicated by the
The Position Trend Vector depicts the predicted position at the end of
Position Trend Vector in
the cumulative 30 Second segment displayed, based on actual Ground
Map mode, and what is
Speed/Bank.
the display logic?
The CDU can be used as an
9. What is the alternate alternative navigation system,
source for tuning the accessed through the CDU ALTN The TCP can be used to
Navigation radios if both NAV RAD page. The L CDU tunes the tune the ISFD ILS
FMCs fail? L radio-navaids and CTR ILS. The R
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4.5. FUEL SYSTEM QUESTIONS


FUEL SYSTEM QUESTIONS B777 / B777F B787
1. What does an amber
It indicates the fuel pump output pressure is low. The centre pump
PRESS light on the fuel
PRESS light is inhibited with the centre pump switch selected off
pump switch indicate?
2. What does a bar across
the cross feed switch It indicates the cross feed valve is open
indicate?
3. What does an amber
FAULT light on the fuel It indicates the fuel jettison system is inoperative or a system fault has
jettison arm switch occurred
indicate?
4. How many detents are The fuel to remain selector knob has
available on the fuel to two detents. The first detent provides
remain selector knob? a slow rate of fuel to remain selection. N/A
The second detent provides a fast rate
of fuel to remain selection.
5. When is the expanded The fuel indication is expanded when The fuel indication is
fuel to remain indication one or both cross feed valves are expanded when:
displayed? open, one or more fuel tank quantity  The cross feed is open 1
indications are inoperative, FUEL IN or more fuel tank
CENTER alert message is displayed indication inop
and centre tank quantity is amber,
FUEL QTY LOW and main tank  Fuel in centre alert
quantity is amber, FUEL IMBALANCE message is displayed
alert message is displayed, and when  Fuel quantity low alert
the airplane is on the ground and one message is displayed
or both engines are off.  Fuel low centre alert
message is displayed
 Fuel flow eng alert
message is displayed
 The insufficient alert
message is displayed
 The fuel imbalance alert
message is displayed
 The airplane is on the
ground and both eng off
 The balance system is
active
 The balance is on and
fuel is already balanced
6. When does an amber fuel
imbalance pointer appear The amber point appears when FUEL IMBALANCE message is
in the expanded fuel displayed
quantity indicator?
7. What does a flashing fuel
imbalance pointer It indicates that fuel balancing is going the wrong way
indicate?

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8. If the centre tank is Yes, the main tanks must be Yes, the main tanks must
loaded with fuel, must the scheduled to full if fuel in centre tank be scheduled to full if fuel in
main tanks be scheduled is more than 1,360 kilograms. The centre tank is more than
to be full? main tanks do not have to be 10,000 kilograms. The
scheduled to full if centre tank is less main tanks do not have to
than 1,360 kilograms provided centre be scheduled to full if
tank fuel weight plus actual zero fuel centre tank is less than
weight does not exceed maximum 10,000 kilograms provided
zero fuel weight and centre of gravity centre tank fuel weight plus
limits are observed. actual zero fuel weight
does not exceed maximum
zero fuel weight and centre
of gravity limits are
observed
9. What do you do to the
The centre fuel pumps are left in the
centre fuel pumps if there
OFF position for engine start and N/A just follow the fuel in
are less than 4,800
takeoff. Turn ON again after centre alert message
kilograms in the centre
established in the climb phase
tank before start?

4.6. POWER PLANT QUESTIONS


POWER PLANT
B777 / B777F B787
QUESTIONS
1. What parameters does It monitors eight parameters. They are It monitors 10 parameters.
the autostart monitor hot start, hung start, no EGT rise, They are loss of 1 starter,
during an engine ground compressor stall, starter shaft failure, loss of both starters, no N1
start? no N1 rotation, insufficient air rotation, no oil pressure,
pressure for starter operation and compressor stall, high
starter cycle exceeds the starter duty residual EGT, hot start,
cycle timer. hung start, no EGT rise and
starter cycle time
2. When is approach idle Approach is automatically selected in Approach is automatically
selected? flight if engine anti ice is operating, if selected in flight when
flaps are commanded to 25 or greater, The flaps are commanded
if flaps are out of the UP position and to 25 or greater
one hydraulic system air-driven
The landing gear is
demand is inoperative, and if the
selected down
opposite engine bleed air valve is
closed.
3. What happens when N1
EEC commands a reduced fuel flow and advisory message ENG RPM
or N2 approaches red line
LIMITED is displayed
limit?
4. Is thrust protection Thrust protection is not available in alternate EEC mode and maximum
available in alternate EEC rated thrust is reached at a thrust lever position less than full forward.
mode? N1 and N2 red line protection is available in alternate EEC mode.

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POWER PLANT
B777 / B777F B787
QUESTIONS
5. What information is
The In-Flight Envelope message displays the airspeed range for an in-
available when the In-
flight start at the current flight level or maximum flight level (whichever
Flight Start Envelope
is less)
message is displayed?
6. What does the EICAS During a ground start, the message
During a ground start, the
message “ENG will be displayed when autostart did
message will be displayed
AUTOSTART” identify? not start the engine or fuel control
when autostart did not start
switch is in RUN at low engine RPM
the engine
with the autostart switch OFF
7. What does the EICAS During Ground start, the Start/Ignition
message “ENG selector remains in the START The start selector stays in
STARTER CUTOUT” position, or the engine start valve START when commanded
identify? remains open when commanded to to NORM
close
8. What is the indication Low oil quantity is indicated by black numbers displayed on a white
when oil quantity is low? background and LO is displayed next to the quantity indication
9. What is Thrust N/A An automatic feature that
Asymmetry Protection provides protection against
(TAP)? asymmetric thrust during
TO or GA by limiting thrust
on the higher thrust engine

4.7. TCAS SYSTEM QUESTIONS


TCAS SYSTEM QUESTIONS B777 / B777F B787
1. Which control enables The inner TFC switch on the EFIS The TFC switch on the
TCAS traffic to be control panel when pushed displays EFIS control panel when
displayed on the ND? TCAS traffic on ND. pushed displays TCAS
traffic on ND and PFD mini
map.
2. What is the symbol for
Traffic Advisory traffic is indicated by a filled amber circle
Traffic Advisory traffic?
3. What is the symbol for
Resolution Advisory Resolution Advisory traffic is indicated by a filled red square
traffic?
4. What is the symbol for
Proximity traffic is indicated by a filled white diamond
proximity traffic?
5. What is the symbol for
Other traffic is indicated by an unfilled white diamond
other traffic?
6. What is the indication
A cyan TFC displayed on the ND indicates TCAS traffic display is
when TCAS traffic display
enabled
is enabled?

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7. When a RA occurs, what A white vertical speed indicator ensures RA traffic is avoided.
is the colour of the vertical A red vertical speed indicator indicates present vertical speed does not
speed indicator that ensure RA traffic is avoided.
ensures RA traffic is
avoided?
8. When are TCAS TA voice TCAS TA voice alerts are inhibited on TCAS TA voice alerts are
alerts inhibited? the ground and ends at approximately inhibited from ground until
500ft RA 600ft RA during takeoff and
from 400ft until Go-around
passing 600ft RA during
landing
9. When are TCAS RA voice TCAS RA voice alerts are inhibited on TCAS RA voice alerts are
alerts inhibited? the ground and ends at approximately inhibited on the ground and
1,000ft RA ends at approximately
1,100ft RA during takeoff
and 1,000ft RA during
landing

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5. AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS QUESTIONS (SET 2)


The questions listed here represent a comprehensive sampling of aircraft systems questions
that are considered suitable for the purposes of validating a pilot’s working knowledge of the
aircraft systems.

5.1. BLEED AIR QUESTIONS


BLEED AIR SYSTEMS
B777 / B777F B787
QUESTIONS
1. What are the sources of Bleed air can be supplied from APU, Bleed air can only be
bleed air? engines, and a ground air source. supplied by the engine
2. What is bleed air used Bleed air is used for; Bleed air is used for
for?  Air conditioning Engine anti-ice
 Air driven hydraulic pumps
 Pressurization
 Hydraulic reservoir
pressurization
 Wing and engine anti-ice
 Potable water tank
pressurization
 Aft cargo heat
 TAT probe aspiration
3. When are the engine The engine bleed valves close N/A
bleed valves closed automatically:
automatically?  During start
 For a bleed air duct leak
 For bleed source loss
 When an engine fire switch is
pulled
 For bleed air over-
temperature
 When a ground cart is
supplying air
 For bleed air overpressure
4. What is APU bleed air APU bleed air is used primarily during N/A
primarily used for during ground operation for pack operation
ground operation? and engine starting
5. What crew action is No crew action is required – a duct- N/A
required in the event of a leak is detected automatically and the
bleed duct leak? system automatically isolates the leak

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5.2. AIR CONDITIONING QUESTIONS


AIR CONDITION
B777 / B777F B787
QUESTIONS
1. What temperature is set Approximately 24°C
at the mid (12 o’clock)
position of the FLT DECK
and CABIN temperature
selectors?
2. To which zones is trim air Trim air from the left engine is added N/A
from the left engine added to conditioned air ducts for the flight
for temperature control? deck and 3 passenger cabin zones on
B777-300ER; on B777F it is added to
conditioned air ducts for the flight
deck, supernumerary cabin, forward
main deck cargo, and lower aft cargo
compartments.
3. To which zone is the right N/A The right trim heat is
trim air on the 787 connected to the flight
connected to deck, A and C zones
4. Can the target The cabin temperature zone may be modified manually plus or minus
temperature for each 6°C within the range of 18°C and 29°C
passenger cabin
temperature zones be
modified by a cabin crew
member?
5. What temperature is Pack outlet temperature is regulated to achieve either the last
produced if a flight deck temperature set or an average cabin temperature of 24°C
or cabin temperature
selector setting fails or is
unavailable?
6. On B777-300ER if the Bleed air heating system maintains N/A
AFT & BULK CARGO the compartment temperature
TEMP selector is set on between 18°C and 24°C. For the bulk
HIGH, what temperature compartment only, the bulk
is maintained in the cargo compartment ventilation fan operates
compartments? continuously.
7. On the 787 how is the N/A Air from the cabin run
bulk cargo heated through an inline electric
heater
8. How many temperature The B777-300ER is divided into 8 The B787 is divided into 7
zones are there on the temperature zones: the flight deck, 6 temperature zones: the FD
B777 or the 787? passenger cabin zones, and forward and 6 passenger cabin
cargo compartment. The B777 - zones.
200LR has 7 temperature zones.
The B777F is divided into 6
temperature zones: the flight deck,
supernumerary cabin, forward and aft
main deck cargo zones, and the
forward and aft lower cargo
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5.3. FIRE PROTECTION QUESTIONS


FIRE PROTECTION – EICAS
B777 / B777F B787
QUESTIONS
1. What does the EICAS It indicates that both rapid discharge cargo fire extinguisher bottle
advisory message pressures are low
BOTTLE DISCH CARGO
indicate?
2. What happens if the On the freighter, it configures N/A
MAIN DECK CARGO one pack off and the other to a
FIRE ARM switch is low flow mode
pushed (777 Freighter)?
3. On the freighter, what It initiates a controlled N/A
happens if the CARGO depressurization to a cabin
DEPR/DISCH switch is altitude of approximately 23,000ft
subsequently pushed with the airplane altitude at
(after pushing the MAIN 25,000ft
DECK CARGO FIRE
ARM switch)?
4. How many fire detector Both have to detect to produce an engine fire warning or overheat
loops/channels have to caution
detect a fire or overheat
condition to cause an
engine fire warning or
overheat caution?
5. When does the APU fire On the ground with both engines On the ground with both engines
extinguisher bottle off an APU fire signal from either off an APU fire signal from either
discharge automatically? APU fire detector loop causes APU fire detector loop causes
APU shutdown and extinguisher APU shutdown and extinguisher
bottle discharge bottle discharge. In flight, the
APU extinguisher bottle
automatically discharges after a
15 second delay to allow time for
the fuel valve to close.
6. Where is the fire
Each lavatory has a fire extinguisher located in the waste container
extinguisher bottle located
cabinet
in the lavatories?

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5.4. ICE AND RAIN SYSTEM QUESTIONS


ICE AND RAIN SYSTEM
B777 / B777F B787
QUESTIONS
1. When will the EAI valves After two ice/heat cycles of the When the Ice detection system
OPEN if the selector is in ice detector probe (ice detected senses ice
AUTO position? on either side) when icing
conditions exist
2. Can the EAI or WAI They cannot operate in the The EAI system cannot operate in
operate in the AUTO AUTO mode when on the the auto mode on the ground
mode when on the ground The WAI can operate on ground
ground? in auto when ice is detected and
speed is above 75 kts
3. When must EAI be When OAT (on the ground) or TAT (in-flight) is < 10°C and visible
selected ON if on the moisture is present (rain, snow, vis < 1 statute mile in fog)
ground? Must be selected ON manually after engine start & returned to AUTO
after airborne
4. Is there an EAI leak Yes, by a dual loop EAI leak Yes, by a duck leak detection
protection system? detection system. It closes only system
the associated EAI valve
5. When will WAI come ON AUTO and MAN is inhibited When ice is detected and
with selector in AUTO until 5 mins after takeoff if TAT airspeed above 75 kts
position? > 10°C.
AUTO inhibited with TO thrust
up to 10 mins.
When ice is detected.
6. If a WAI duct leak occurs In AUTO, both WAI will close to N/A
in one side (or if one WAI prevent asymmetric icing
valve fails to OPEN) what condition
will happen?
7. When should the EAI be It must be selected to ON or It must be selected to ON or
used in flight? AUTO when TAT is 10°C or AUTO when TAT is 10°C or less
less and icing condition exists and icing condition exists (except
(except when the SAT is below when the SAT is below -40°C)
-40°C) FCOMB Number ETI-6:
(For manual operations) EAI must
be selected ON in-flight when
TAT is 15°C or less and visible
moisture is present
8. How can window Turning the respective window heat off, wait 10 sec and turn it back
overheat be reset? on.
9. When would Wing A/I be N/A During high electrical loads (max
shed? 30 seconds)
10. How does the EAI and N/A With flaps out of UP, the stick
WAI affect the stick shaker and MIN manoeuvring
shaker logic? speeds are increased

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5.5. PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM QUESTIONS


PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM
B777 / B777F B787
QUESTIONS
1. What are the conditions
required to use the Door 5 The Amber Airflow Off light
Upper Crew Rest Area on must not be illuminated There is no ventilation below
the 777, or the OFAR on It must not be occupied below 15,000ft
the 787 for the purpose of 25,000ft
in-flight rest?
2. If the cabin altitude
controller is in cruise 6,000ft, during some degraded
8,000ft
mode, what is maximum mode cabin may climb to 8,000ft
cabin altitude?
3. When is APU Bleed Air
Below 22,000ft N/A
available in-flight?
4. Is automatic control of
cabin pressurization still
Yes, cabin pressurization is still able have full automatic control with
available if only 1 outflow
only one outflow valve in auto and the other in manual mode
valve is operating
automatically?
5. What happens to the
outflow valves if cabin
The Cabin altitude limiter closes both outflow valves
altitude exceeds
15,000ft?

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6. AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS QUESTIONS (SET 3)


The questions listed here represent a comprehensive sampling of aircraft systems questions
that are considered suitable for the purposes of validating a pilot’s working knowledge of the
aircraft systems.

6.1. AUTOFLIGHT SYSTEMS QUESTIONS


AUTOFLIGHT SYSTEMS
B777 / B777F B787
QUESTIONS
1. What happens when the  The autopilot disengages if it was engaged
autopilot disengage bar is  Prevents autopilot engagement
pulled down?
 NO AUTOLAND EICAS is displayed
 Disables bank angle protection control feedback
 Exposes the amber and black stripes
2. With the flight director
switch in the OFF
“Pop-up” steering information can be activated by pressing the
position, when can the
TOGA when airspeed is greater than 80 kts with the flaps out of UP
“pop-up” feature be
activated?
3. When does an LNAV LNAV occurs when above 50ft RA and within 2.5 NM of the active
capture occur? leg
4. How many degrees from
the inbound course is Localizer course capture is possible when the intercept track is
localizer course capture within 120 of the inbound course
possible?
5. Is glide slope capture
No, glide slope capture is inhibited before localizer course capture
possible before localizer
occurs
capture occurs?
6. How can a degraded A degraded autopilot mode is indicated by:
autopilot mode be  An Amber line is displayed through the affected active pitch/roll
identified? mode
 The respective F/D command bar being removed, and
 EICAS caution message AUTOPILOT being displayed

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6.2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS QUESTIONS


HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
B777 / B777F B787
QUESTIONS
1. Can the RAT be stowed in
flight once it has been The RAT cannot be stowed back once it has been deployed in flight.
deployed?
2. When does a hydraulic
In the AUTO position the demand pump operates when system
demand pump operate
and/or primary pump(s) pressure is low, or when control logic
when it is in the AUTO
anticipates a large system demand.
position?
3. What is the situation when
“LO” is indicated next to The reservoir quantity is low when “LO” is indicated next to the
the hydraulic quantity hydraulic quantity display.
indication?
4. What is the situation when
“OF” is indicated next to The reservoir quantity is over filled when “OF” is indicated next to the
the hydraulic quantity hydraulic quantity display.
indication?
5. What is the status when
“RF” is indicated next to The reservoir quantity requires refilling when “RF” is indicated next to
the hydraulic quantity the hydraulic quantity display.
indication?
6. Are the thrust reversers Yes, the thrust reversers are actuated by its respective hydraulic
hydraulically actuated? system (left or right).

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6.3. FLIGHT CONTROLS SYSTEM QUESTIONS


FLIGHT CONTROLS
B777 / B777F B787
QUESTIONS
1. How does the flight The ACES receive input signals from all pilot controls and sends the
control system operate in signals to the three PFC. The PFC verifies the signals in order to
normal mode during compute control surface commands and sends it back to the ACES.
manual flight? The ACES sends the enhanced signals to the flight control surface
actuators.
2. During high speed flight, During high speed flight the During high speed flight the
which flight control flaperons and operating spoilers flaperons assisted by the
surfaces are used in a provides turn control. Ailerons spoilers provides turn control.
turning manoeuvre? and spoilers 5 and 10 are locked
out during high speed flight.
3. What are the three flight The three flight control system modes are normal, secondary and
control system modes? direct mode.
4. What flight envelope Stall, over speed and bank angle protection.
protections are provided
in normal mode?
5. Can the autopilot be used The autopilot cannot be used when the flight control system is in
when the flight control secondary mode.
system is in the
secondary mode?
6. When are the pitch trim The control column pitch trim switches are inhibited when the
switches on the control autopilot is engaged.
column inhibited?
7. Should the alternate trim No, the alternate trim switches Alternate pitch trim switches are
switches be used with the should not be used with the inhibited when the autopilot is
autopilot engaged? autopilot engaged engaged
8. When does the TAC TAC automatically adds rudder to N/A
come into effect? minimize yaw when engine thrust
levels differ by 10% or more.
However, it does not fully
compensate for the failed engine.
9. When does the TAP N/A During ENG out TAP reduces
come into effect? thrust on the operating ENG to
ensure there is sufficient rudder
for directional control
10. How many modes of
There are three possible modes, primary (hydraulic), secondary
operation are possible for
(electric) and alternate (electric)
the flaps and slats?
11. Within which flap position
Flap load relief protection is Flap load relief protection is
range does flap load relief
available with the flaps in the 15 available with the flaps in the
provide flap over speed
through 30 position 10 through 30 position
protection?

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6.4. LANDING GEAR & BRAKES SYSTEMS QUESTIONS


LANDING GEAR & BRAKES
B777 / B777F B787
QUESTIONS
1. During a rejected takeoff,
when does the RTO The RTO function automatically applies maximum brake pressure
function apply aircraft when both the thrust levers are retarded to idle above 85 kts
braking?
2. Which hydraulic system The right hydraulic system N/A
supplies pressure to the supplies pressure to the normal
normal brake system? brake system
3. Which hydraulic system The centre/reserve hydraulic N/A
supplies pressure to the system supplies pressure to the
alternate brake system? alternate brake system
4. After landing when does
The auto brake begins applying brake pressure when both thrust
auto brake application
levers are retarded to idle and the wheels have spun up
begin?
5. What is the indication
The in transit condition is indicated by white crosshatch on the EICAS
when the landing gear is
landing gear indication display
in transit?
6. On the 787 how many N/A
The brake system uses 4
power supply unit does
power supply units
the brake system uses
7. What is the function of the The semi-levered gear improves N/A
semi-levered gear? airplane takeoff performance by
restricting the rotation of the main
gear truck to allow rotation about
the aft wheel axle.

6.5. TCAS SYSTEM QUESTIONS


Refer to TCAS questions in section 4.7

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