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- Pilot (Captain)
- Co-pilot (First Officer)
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| This aircraft meets the airworthiness requirements of what FAR Parts? |
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| This aircraft is approved to fly under what conditions? |
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- Day and Night
- VFR and IFR
- Icing Conditions
- RVSM
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| Between what altitudes is RVSM? |
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| What equipment must be operational to be RVSM capable? |
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- Autopilot with Altitude Hold Mode
- Altitude alerting system
- 1 Altitude reporting transponder
- 2 Primary altimeters (on PFDs)
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| Maximum cabin differential pressure? |
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| Maximum cabin differential pressure in auto mode? |
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| Maximum cabin negative differential pressure? |
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| Maximum operating altitude after an inflight depressurization? |
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10,000 ft MSL
*Unless MEA or other constraints require a higher altitude |
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| Maximum operating altitude when dispatched for unpressurized flight? |
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| When airspeed limitations are given in KIAS and Mach number, What is the limiting value? |
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| Maximum operating allowable airspeed (VMO/MMO)? |
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| Maximum operating airspeed between 8,000 and 10,000 ft. MSL? |
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Red line
*Vmo/Mmo increase linearly from 250 KIAS At 8,000 ft. to 320 KIAS At 10,000 ft. |
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| Maximum operating airspeed up to 8,000 and 10,000 ft. MSL? |
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| Maximum turbulence penetration airspeed? (VB/MB) |
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- 250 KIAS or .63 Mach
- 200 KIAS at or below 10,000 ft
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| Maximum maneuvering airspeed? (VA) |
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Definition
200 KIAS.
*Full application of rudder and ailerons, and maneuvers involving angle of attack near stall, must be confined to speeds below VA |
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| Maximum landing gear extension airspeed? (VLOE) |
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| Maximum landing gear extended airspeed? (VLE) |
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| Maximum landing gear retraction airspeed? (VLOR) |
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| Maximum flap placard airspeeds for 9, 22, and 45 degrees (Vfe)? |
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Definition
- 9: 250 KIAS
- 22: 200 KIAS
- 45: 145 KIAS.
- Momentary excursions due to wind gusts or turbulence are allowed up to 155 KIAS
- Steady state operations over 145 KIAS is not allowed and must be entered into the AML.
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| Maximum wiper operating airspeed? |
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| Maximum operating altitude? |
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| Maximum takeoff and landing pressure altitude? |
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| Minimum takeoff and landing pressure altitude? |
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| Minimum takeoff and landing temperature limit? |
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| What must be done after landing below -40C SAT? |
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Definition
| The aircraft may not takeoff without further MTX inspection |
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| Maximum takeoff and landing temperature (-1,000 ft. pressure alt)? |
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| Maximum takeoff and landing temperature (8,000 ft. pressure altitude)? |
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| Minimum SAT at 37,000 ft? |
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| Definition of icing conditions for ground and takeoff? |
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- Icing conditions exist when OAT is 10C or below and visible moisture exists such as clouds, fog with visibility < 1 mile, rain, sleet, snow or ice crystals.
- Icing conditions also exist when OAT is 10C or below when operating on ramps, taxiways or runways where standing water, slush, snow, or ice may be ingested by the engines, or freeze on engines, nacelles or engine sensor probes.
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| Definition of icing conditions in flight? |
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| Icing conditions exist whenever TAT is 10 deg. C or below and visible moisture exists such as clouds, fog with visibility < 1, rain, sleet, snow, or ice crystals. |
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| When is the crew responsible to activate the anti-ice system manually? |
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| Notwithstanding ice detector monitoring, the crew remains responsible for monitoring icing conditions and for manual activation of the ice protection system if icing conditions are present and the ice detection system is not activating the ice protection system. |
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| Minimum and Maximum temperature for manual anti-icing operation? |
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-40C. to 10C. SAT for ground and TAT for flight.
*There is no temperature limit for automatic anti-icing system operation |
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| When is takeoff prohibited as it concerns icing conditions? |
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Definition
When frost, slush, snow, ice is adhering to the: wings, control surfaces, stabilizers, pitot static ports or AOA vanes.
*Takeoff with frost on the fuel tank under wing surfaces is permitted, provided it does not exceed 1/8th inch. |
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| When is a runway considered contaminated? |
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Definition
When more than 25% of the required field length, within the width being used, is covered by:
- More than 1/8th inch (3 mm) of:
- Standing water
- Slush
- Wet snow
- More than 3/4 inches (19 mm) of dry snow
- Compacted snow
- Ice
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| If the runway is contaminated, what limitations apply? |
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Definition
The Automated Performance Analyst procedures must be applied.
*Found in AOM Vol.1 Performance section |
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| What is a pre-takeoff tactile check? |
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Definition
| Feeling the leading edge and upper surface of the wing |
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| When is a pre-takeoff tactile check required? |
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Definition
- When the holdover time is exceeded.
- Also whenever OAT is 5°C or below and:
- There's visible moisture; or
- Water on the wing; or
- Difference between the dew point and the OAT is 3°C or less; or
- The atmospheric conditions have been conducive to frost formation
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| Minimum altitude for autopilot during a CAT 1 ILS approach? |
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| Minimum height for autopilot engagement after takeoff? |
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| Can you descend below MDA on a non-precision approach with autopilot engaged is? |
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| Can you couple the autopilot to a single engine go-around? |
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| During localizer capture, when is approach mode selection allowed? |
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Definition
| When the aircraft is inbound. |
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| A coupled go-around height loss up to how many feet is authorized with the autopilot engaged? |
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| What is required by the FAA AD concerning the localizer and glide slope? |
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- When crossing the Outer Marker on glideslope, the altitude must be verified with the published procedure.
- With 1 operating glideslope receiver, the approach may be flown to Localizer Only MDA.
- With 2 operating glideslope receivers, approach can be flown to published minimums if:
- Both receivers are tuned to the approach; and
- Both crew members are monitoring the approach using independent data and displays.
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| When is yaw damper operation not authorized? |
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Definition
- Takeoff to 500 ft. AFL
- Landing
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| APU maximum operation altitude? |
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| APU maximum altitude for start? |
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| APU maximum continuous EGT? |
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| APU minimum start temperature |
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| APU minimum battery temperature for start? |
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| The APU continuous EGT may be exceeded up to how many degrees for how many minutes. |
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| The APU will automatically shut down at what percentage rotor speed? |
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| What is the APU starter limit cooling period? |
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Definition
- Between 3 consecutive attempts: 1 min. OFF
- Between 2 series of 3 consecutive attempts:30 min. OFF
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| If the AHRS is in the initialization mode and attitude and heading information is not yet displayed on the PFD, what limitation must be observed? |
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Definition
| The aircraft must not be moved. |
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| Can the aircraft be operated anywhere on the planet? |
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Definition
No. The aircraft may not be operated within the North and South Magnetic Polar cut-out Regions of 70°N and 60°S.
*Remember North is "above" South |
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| What must happen before the AHRS-900 will complete its alignment? |
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Definition
| It must receive a valid position (latitude and longitude). |
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| Can the terrain awareness display feature of the EGPWS be used for navigation? |
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| May a pilot deviate from their current Air Traffic Control (ATC) clearance to the extent necessary to comply with an EGPWS warning? |
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| Does the EGPWS database include manmade obstructions? |
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| When should a pilot inhibit the terrain awareness alerting and display feature of the EGPWS? |
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First select TERR/OVRD when:
- The FMS is in dead reckoning mode.
- The airport is not in the database
- Before takeoff or landing within 15 NM of an airport with:
- A runway less than 3,500 ft.; or
- No Instrument Approach Procedure.
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| What should a pilot do if the terrain alerting display sweeping movement is frozen? |
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| The MFD terrain indication must be deselected on MFD bezel panel. |
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| Maximum load on a main generator? |
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Definition
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| Maximum load on the APU generator? |
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Definition
- 300A Above 30,000 ft
- 400A Below 30,000 ft
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| Maximum battery temperature? |
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Definition
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| Minimum battery temperature for APU start? |
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| If you are taking off in an EMB 135 or 140 aircraft, which takeoff modes require ATTCS to be armed? |
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| If you are taking off in an EMB 145 aircraft, which takeoff modes require ATTCS to be armed? |
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| After landing or high power runs how long should an engine be run at idle or taxi thrust before shutdown? |
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| Minimum dispatch engine oil quantity? |
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- 8 quarts before start
- 7 quarts after start
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| What engine is installed in the EMB 145? |
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| What engine is installed in the EMB 135 and 140? |
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| Engine Operating Limits for ALT T/O-1, T/O-1, T/O, and T/O RSV (5 min. limit)? |
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- 948C ITT
- 100% N1
- 57%-102.4% N2
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| Engine Operating Limits Max Contiuous Thrust (OEI or Emergency only)? |
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Definition
- 900C ITT
- 100% N1
- 57%-102.4% N2
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| Engine Operating Limit for Engine Start? |
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| For the purpose of the engine warm up period, an engine is considered cold if it has been shutdown for how many minutes? |
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| How many minutes should a cold engine be run at idle or taxi thrust prior to selecting takeoff thrust? |
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| How many minutes should a warm engine be run at idle or taxi thrust prior to selecting takeoff thrust? |
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| Minimum oil temperature to exceed 83% N2? |
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| In lieu of the minimum oil temperature limit it is acceptable to: Run the engine at idle or taxi thrust for at least ____ minutes prior to increasing N2 above 83% |
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| In stead of waiting 8 minutes, in lieu of the minimum oil temperature limit, it is ALSO acceptable to? |
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In addition to the minimum warm up time (2 or 4 minutes);
- Advance thrust levers 88% N2; and
- Ensure oil pressure is 83 psi or less
- Release the brakes and set thrust.
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| Limitations for operating an engine with an oil pressure in the amber range? |
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- No more than 2 minutes between 115 and 155 psi.
- No more than 5 minutes total in the amber range.
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| Minimum oil temperature for engine starting? |
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| Minimum oil temperature for engine takeoff? |
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| Time limits for dry motoring? |
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| 5 minutes ON, 5 minutes OFF |
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| On the ground, what are the time limits for the first 4 engine start cycles? |
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| 1 minute ON, 1 minute OFF |
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| On the ground, after the first four engine start cycles, what are the time limits for following engine start cycles? |
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| 1 minute ON, 5 minutes OFF |
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| In flight, what is the maximum continuous starter operation time? |
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5 minutes ON.
*No cool down time is required |
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| Maximum altitude for flap extension? |
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| Flap configuration for takeoff? |
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Every time the gust lock is unlocked, it must be checked by:
- Fully unlocking the gust lever
- No sooner than 10 seconds later, move the Control column full:
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| Maximum airspeed after takeoff during climb without re-trimming? |
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| Maximum duration of ISIS when operating on batteries? |
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Definition
- 40 minutes
- 45 minutes if Pitot 3 is turned off when not in icing conditions
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| During FMS navigation,what manual must be immediately available to the flight crew? |
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| Is PVOR outbound function authorized? |
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| If flying to an airport where GPS stand-alone is the intended and only suitable approach, what must the flight crew verify prior to dispatch? |
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| Predictive RAIM at the destination ETA +/- 15 minutes |
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| When navigating with FMS and an alternate airport is required, that airport must have what? |
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| An approach other than GPS. The navaids and aircraft equipment must be operational and capable. |
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| What FMS line operations are authorized? |
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Definition
- SIDs
- Enroute
- STARs
- Approach transitions
- Intermediate segments
- Final segments (for enabled approaches only)
- Missed approach segments
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| When the FMS is in the dead reckoning mode, can you use it for instrument approaches? |
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| How should the pilot ensure that the correct procedure and transition is selected prior to activation? |
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| The pilot must compare the way points and altitudes on the FMS with the ones on the published procedure. |
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| What PFD annunciations must be displayed at the final approach fix? |
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Definition
- Blue APP annunciator; and
- Amber INTEG annunciator
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| When using the FMS for approaches that DON'T have "GPS" in the title, what must be done? |
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- The navaids and equipment are operational
- Conventional NAV on PM's PFD
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| Should a pilot retrieve a message from the FMS CDU once the aircraft is fully configured for an FMS approach? |
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| Where should a pilot look to be advised of a loss of RAIM or a loss of required approach scaling tolerances? |
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| Which types of approaches are prohibited to be flown using FMS guidance? |
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*Transition segments to an ILS can be flown using FMS guidance |
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| What must a pilot check for accuracy before using the FMS for enroute or terminal navigation? |
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- The database is current; and
- All waypoints for accuracy
*If the database is expired an AML entry is required. |
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| Are pilot defined approaches authorized? |
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| Should a pilot rely on FMS information to determine fuel flow and fuel used? |
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| No they are supplementary. The MFD and EICAS are primary. |
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| What kind of geographic limits to using the FMS? |
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- Oceanic navigation in DR mode.
- Non-precision approaches in countries within FAA jurisdiction.
- 70N and 60S latitudes.
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| What is the proper way to sequence the missed approach segment in the FMS? |
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The go-around buttons on the thrust levers
*Using the CDU Mode Select Buttons is prohibited. |
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| Should a pilot rely on FMS VNAV information for altitude reference? |
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| No. VNAV is advisory only, altimeter is primary source. |
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| Can a pilot couple the autopilot to an FMS approach? |
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| Lateral guidance only. The flight guidance controller can be used for vertical control. |
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| What are the acceptable fuels to be used? |
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Definition
- JET A
- JET A-1
- JP8
- Brazilian QAV1
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| If fuel does not contain an icing inhibitor, the temperature of fuel leaving FCOC must be above what? |
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| XFEED shall be ______ during takeoff and landing during normal operations. |
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| Total unusable fuel quantity? |
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| When an electric fuel pump is inoperative, how much is usable fuel decreased? |
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| If fuel is indicated to the pilot is it considered usable? |
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| When pressure refueling, how much is total wing tank capacity reduced? |
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| Acceptable pressure for re-fueling? |
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| Acceptable fuel tank temperature? |
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- Landing gear - UP
- Flaps - UP
- Airspeed 200 KIAS min in Icing conditions
- Non-icing conditions, see the EMB Performance Manual
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| What should the pilot consult when operating with secondary airframe or engine parts missing? |
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| When should a pilot use the Direct Vision windows? |
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| When should the pilot NOT operate the radar? |
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- During refueling
- Near fuel spills
- Near people
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| May thrust reversers be used for power-back or during taxi? |
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| When MAY thrust reversers (IDLE) be used? |
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- Dry runways 7,000 ft. or less
- Wet runways when braking action is reported as "Good"
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| When MUST thrust reversers (MAX) be used? |
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- When stopping distance is deemed critical to prevent a runway excursion
- Braking action reported as "Fair" or "Poor"
- Unless the landing distance penalty is applied [Flip Cards]
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| May thrust reversers be used in the intermediate range between IDLE and MAX? |
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| Is reverse thrust authorized for use in an emergency to prevent a runway excursion? |
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| After reverse thrust has been initiated is the pilot committed to continue the landing? |
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| How many crewmembers are required to be in the cockpit during all phases of flight? |
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2.
- If one of the pilots leaves, they must be replaced by another crewmember.
- Positive ID must be obtained
- The security cockpit door must be locked and closed at all times during flight except to permit access and egress.
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| When are circling approaches not authorized? |
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| Weather less than 1,000 and 3 |
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| Max demonstrated crosswind? |
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| Flight Maneuvering Load Acceleration Limits? |
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- Flaps up +2.50g to -1.0g
- Flaps down +2.0g to 0g
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| Takeoff and landing +2% to -2%. |
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| Maximum tailwind component? |
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