Test 7 - Low Visibility Operations, Fire Protection, Emergency Equipment, Oxygen, Ice & Rain, Performance, Flight Planning & Loading

1.

1 point

What is the minimum dispatch oxygen pressure for both 2 & 3 crew operating

2 crew - 1600 psi, 3 crew - 1850 psi

2 crew - 1300 psi, 3 crew - 1750 psi

2 crew - 1100 psi, 3 crew - 1500 psi

2.

1 point

What does the EICAS message OXYGEN LOW PRESS mean

Oxygen cylinder pressure below 1100psi, sufficient for 15 minutes of oxygen with 3 crew

Oxygen cylinder pressure below 400psi, sufficient for 15 minutes oxygen with 2 crew

Oxygen cylinder pressure below 400psi, sufficient for 12 minutes oxygen with 3 crew

3.

1 point

What is the normal minimum runway width for CAT II

45 meters

40 meters

30 meters

4.

1 point

How are engine fire bottles discharged

Turning the fire handle after it has been pulled

Automatically, when the fire handle is pulled

Automatically on detection of a fire

5.

1 point

How can proper operation of the thermal anti-icing system be confirmed

When OPEN inscription illuminates in the switches

When override selector knob is to ENG

When visible moisture is present and OAT is less than 10 C

6.

1 point

With the override switch in the AUTO position when will the thermal anti-ice system activate

If moisture is detected outside

If OAT is below 10 C

If one of the ice detectors detects ice

7.

1 point

What are the indications of a thermal discharge of the oxygen cylinder

Green discharge disc, indication on MFD ECS page & EICAS message

Red discharge disc & indication on MFD ECS page

Amber discharge disc, indication on RMU backup page & EICAS message

8.

1 point

Give the number & location of the hand held fire extinguishers

Two, 1 in forward wardrobe, & bulkhead behind rear seat

Four, 2 in flight deck, 1 in forward wardrobe, & 1 on the bulkhead behind rear seat

Three, 1 in flight deck, 1 in forward wardrobe, & 1 on the bulkhead behind rear seat

9.

1 point

To perform the full ice detection test on the ground

The aircraft must have attained 25 kt ground speed

The engines must be running

The APU must be running

10.

1 point

What emergency exits are available to you from the cockpit

Cockpit (DV) windows

Main door, service door & overwing exits

Service door & overwing exits

11.

1 point

What must be done during the fire system detection test to ensure that the BAGG EXTG button does not remain illuminated after the test

Press the test button for more than 6 seconds

Press the test button for more than 10 seconds

Press the test button for more than 2 seconds

12.

1 point

For normal operations, what is the maximum distance the aircraft may be from land

550 nm, or 120 mins at one engine inoperative cruise speed

550 nm, or 120 mins at normal cruise speed

275 nm, or 60 mins at one engine inoperative cruise speed

13.

1 point

During a CAT II approach, the autopilot will normally remain engaged down to what height

200 ft

100 ft

80 ft

14.

1 point

Briefly describe what fire detection and extinguishing is provided for the baggage compartments

Two smoke detectors & 1 fire bottle, discharging immediately

Two smoke detectors & 2 fire bottles fired by a single switch in the overhead panel, 1 discharging immediately and 1 discharging over at least 50 minutes

One smoke detector & 2 fire bottles, 1 discharging immediately and 1 discharging over at least 50 minutes

15.

1 point

What constitutes icing conditions for the Embraer 145

Precipitation with OAT below 0 C

0.5mm thickness of visible ice

OAT +10 C or less & visible moisture

16.

1 point

Describe the lighting requirements for a CAT II runway

Centre line lighting, all white for the last 1000 meters; all red for the last 300 meters

Centre line lighting, alternate red & white with 1000 meters remaining; all red for the last 300 meters

Centre line lighting, all red for the last 1000 meters

17.

1 point

For the EMB 145 EP, the MLW; Max Ramp Weight & MZFW are

18,700 kgs - 21,090 kgs - 17,100 kgs

18,700 kgs - 19,990 kgs - 17,100 kgs

19,700 kgs - 20,090 kgs - 18,700 kgs

18.

1 point

What is the final fuel reserve

440 kgs

330 kgs

660 kgs

19.

1 point

In the timer position, what is the cycle of windshield wiper

Intermittent, 2 strokes every 8 seconds

Intermittent, 6 strokes every 4 seconds

Intermittent, 4 strokes every 6 seconds

20.

1 point

If an APU fire is detected in flight

The APU will automatically shut down and extinguisher will automatically discharge

The APU will automatically shut down

Associated warnings will be given but the APU will not automatically shut down

21.

1 point

The maximum allowable crosswind component, max tailwind for take off & landing; and the maximum head wind that can be taken into account for performance calculations are

30 kts, 10 kts and 30 kts respectively

20 kts, 10 kts, and 30 kts respectively

20 kts for all

22.

1 point

If the thermal anti-icing system is activated below 25,000 ft, what effect is there on the air conditioning system

Pack 1 automatically shuts down

Pack 1 & 2 both shut down

Pack 2 automatically shuts down

23.

1 point

What is the maximum allowable weight for a piece of hand luggage and what are the maximum permitted weights & floor loading allowable in the baggage compartment

6 kgs - 1200 kgs & 390 kgs/sq.m

5 kgs - 1000 kgs & 390 kgs/sq.m

6 kgs - 1000 kgs & 420 kgs/sq.m

24.

1 point

What are the pilot experience requirements to maintain the qualification

One practice, or actual CAT II approach every 60 days

One practice, or actual CAT II approach every 30 days

One practice, or actual CAT II approach every 90 days

25.

1 point

What are the basic aerodrome requirements for CAT II

Certified CAT II ILS & CAT II Lighting or better

Certified CAT II ILS, CAT II Lighting or better & serviceable approved runway

Certified CAT II ILS, CAT II Lighting or better & serviceable approved runway & LVPs in force

26.

1 point

What indication would you expect to see on the PFD during normal CAT II operation

Green CAT II indicator all through the procedure

Amber CAT II indicator, until all parameters are met, then Green CAT II indicator

Amber CAT II indicator all through the procedure

27.

1 point

What is the maximum allowable distance for a takeoff alternate

150 nm

250 nm

275 nm

28.

1 point

The PFD indications for an excessive GS deviation during a CAT II approach

Glideslope caution appears on the MFD & PFD

GS pointer changes to amber. GS scale changes to amber & flashes

Aural warning "glideslope" & flashing red GS pointer

29.

1 point

What happens as a consequence of pulling the fire handle

When pulled, closes the fuel, hydraulic and discharges the extinguisher bottle

When pulled, it closes the fuel, hydraulic, bleed air and lip anti-icing shutoff valves of the associated engine

When pulled, closes the fuel shut-off valve and discharges the extinguisher bottle

30.

1 point

Once triggered, what control do the crew have over the passenger oxygen system and what is the duration of the supply

Can be controlled by selecting the passenger oxygen selector knob to manual and lasts for approximately 12 minutes

Can be controlled by selecting the passenger oxygen selector knob to manual and lasts for approximately 15 minutes

Cannot be controlled and lasts for approximately 12 minutes

31.

1 point

Where is the least risk location on the Embraer 145

Third overhead bin from front of cabin

Lavatory right ceiling panel

The catering trolley beside the service door

32.

1 point

How many fire/smoke detector units are there

Each engine, the baggage compartment and the forward galley

Each engine, the APU, the baggage compartment and the toilet

Each engine and the APU

33.

1 point

What fuel load is required on board before the baggage compartment is loaded above 1,000 kgs

807 kgs

907 kgs

1,000 kgs

34.

1 point

If one engine fails during a CAT II approach what should you do

Carry on as single engine CAT II is acceptable

Revert to CAT 1, if weather permits & has been briefed

Immediately go-around

35.

1 point

Having dispatched with all brake indicators unserviceable and exceeded the max quick turnaround weight limit on landing. What minimum time interval must be observed, if it is not possible to check the thermal plugs

33 mins

22 mins

25 mins

36.

1 point

What is the taxi fuel allowance

100 kgs

150 kgs

50 kgs

37.

1 point

What factor should be applied to the LDR with a failure of the No. 2 hydraulic system

1.43

1.73

1.53

38.

1 point

If the cabin altitude climbs above the normal level what indications would you expect and when would this occur

Voice message CABIN at 10,000 ft & RED cabin alt no.s on EICAS

Voice message CABIN at 14,000 ft & RED cabin alt no.s on EICAS

Voice message CABIN at 10,000 ft & AMBER cabin alt no.s on EICAS

39.

1 point

Describe the crew's actions at DH

P2 calls "100 above" & captain calls "land" or "go-around"

P2 calls "decide" & captain calls "looking" or "visual"

P2 calls "decide" & captain calls "land" or "go-around

40.

1 point

What are the indications in the cockpit in the event of an engine fire

Master warning, EICAS warning message flashing, fire handle illuminates & aural fire bell

Master caution, EICAS caution message flashing, fire handle illuminates & aural fire bell

Master warning, EICAS warning and caution, fire handle illuminates & aural fire bell

41.

1 point

If an APU fire is detected on the ground, what happens

The APU automatically shuts down after 10 seconds

An aural warning & EICAS message are given and the APU extinguisher is automatically discharged

An aural warning and EICAS message only

42.

1 point

In case of a ditching, what floatation aids are available to the passengers

Lifejackets & floating seat cushions (not official)

Lifejackets only

Adult & Infant Lifejackets, Babycot & floating seat cushions (not official)

43.

1 point

How many sets of smoke goggles are there & where are they situated

Two, 1 set for each pilot

Three, 1 set for each pilot and 3rd for observer

Three, 1 set for each pilot and 1 in front of wardrobe for cabin crew

44.

1 point

Some of the conditions required to make a CAT II approach valid are

Radio Altitude between 2500 ft & 0 ft, flaps 22, no reversion modes selected on either PFD

Radio Altitude between 200 ft & 80 ft, flaps 45, no reversion modes selected on either PFD

Radio Altitude between 2500 ft & 80 ft, flaps 22, no reversion modes selected on either PFD

45.

1 point

How do the ice detectors work

Nickel Alloy tube heated at a constant temperature and cooled by ice build up

Vibrating probe operating at constant frequency, slowed by ice build up

Electro optical sensor

46.

1 point

At what temperature is a windshield overheat detected

65 C

45 C

55 C

47.

1 point

In terms of SOP, what is the major difference between CAT 1 & CAT II

Rad. Alt is used for CAT II DH & Cpt. always handles CAT II

None, apart from the captain always handles CAT II

No differences, except Rad. Alt is used for CAT II DH