777 Tech Quiz
what is the maximum takeoff and landing altitude?
8,400ft
without LAND 2 or LAND 3 annunciated, the autopilot MUST be disengaged below...?
200ft AGL
what is the minimum glideslope angle for an automatic landing?
2.5 degrees
prior to takeoff, what is the maximum allowable difference between the captains (or first offices) altimeter and the field elevation?
75ft
what is the maximum crosswind limit for an automatic landing?
25kts
what is the maximum operating altitude?
43,100ft
for which flap settings can automatic landings be made with one engine inoperative?
20 and 30
what is the minimum auto pilot engagement height after takeoff?
200ft AGL
what is the maximum fuel temperature?
+49C
what is the maximum allowable tailwind for an automatic landing?
15kts
which type of message is normally displayed on the lower MFD?
Status
onto which display screen(s) can ALL synoptics be selected?
Any selected MFD
with an inboard display selector selected to the EICAS position, what DSP selections are available to that screen?
ENG, FUEL an AIR
if page 1 of EICAS alerts is being displayed, how would you view the next page?
Press the CANC/RCL switch
when you press the master caution reset switch, what is cancelled?
master caution lights only
which FIRE indications are inhibited during a portion of the takeoff?
Bell and master warning lights
how can warning messages be cleared from the EICAS display?
by correcting the fault which caused the warning
what is the significance of an advisory message being at the top of its list?
It is the most recent
which of the following EICAS alerts has priority in the queue of checklists?
Warning
what automatically resets the electronic normal checklist?
Go around, airborne, TOGA selected, gear not up
if a checklist, or an item, is overridden, to which colour will it change?
cyan
how are unannunciated checklists accessed?
CHKL switch, non-normal menu selection
where will the PFD move to if an in board display unit fails?
Automatically moves to the inboard display unit, regardless of the position of the inboard display selector
how many cursors can be in use at the same time?
two, on different displays on different screens
if an EFIS control panel fails, how can the displays be controlled? Through The…?
Related CDU menu
when an inboard display selector is in the PFD position, can any other display be shown?
No, they are all inhibited
where is the current MACH displayed on the PFD airspeed indication?
Bottom
in what form is the selected altitude displayed on the PFD altitude indication?
Bug against scale and in digits
when will the vertical speed be shown digitally on the VSI?
More than 400 FPM
which of these conditions will cause the pitch limit indicator to be displayed?
Slow speeds with flaps up
above what bank angle do the Bank pointer and slip/skid indicator turn Amber?
35 degrees
what does "TIME TO ALIGN/XXXX" on the NDs indicate?
Time remaining for the ADIRU to align
how would you remove accumulated ADIRU errors with the ADIRU switch?
Switch it OFF for 30 seconds, then ON
following the EICAS advisory message 'NAV AIR DATA SYS', what information is being displayed to you?
The left PFD displays ADIRU air data; the right PFD displays SAARU air data
what function is NOT available on ROUTE page 2 only when flying a SID or STAR?
OFFSET
on which CDU page are waypoint altitude constraints entered?
LEGS
what entry is required in the scratch pad to create a new waypoint situated 20 miles along the 280° radial from Brecon (BCN)?
BCN280/20
how can the ILS receivers be tuned for a PVD takeoff?
Manually on the NAV RAD pages
during cruise, which key(s) would you press to display the DESCENT page?
VNAV and NEXT PAGE
you are more than halfway to your destination; which page will be displayed when you press the INIT REF key?
APPROACH REF
which CDU page can be used to enable the off path descent?
ACT ECON DES
on a normal takeoff, what will be the autothrottle mode after 80kts?
HOLD
if armed, what height will VNAV engage during takeoff?
400ft
during a VNAV climb, the aircraft levels off at an intermediate altitude that has been selected on the MCP. What will the FMA pitch mode annunciation be?
VNAV ALT
when will the VNAV mode disengage?
If FLCH is selected
if the auto pilot is in V/S mode, what is the auto throttle FMA annunciation?
SPD
what does the V/S window display on V/S engagement?
Current V/S
what is the auto throttle FMA annunciation during a VNAV SPD climb?
THR REF
when is the go around function of TO/GA mode armed?
On G/S capture
during a twin engine autoland, when does the initial runway alignment manoeuvre begin?
500 RA
which control surfaces are locked out at high speed?
the ailerons and spoilers 5 and 10
which flap settings can be used for takeoff?
5, 15 and 20
in which flight control mode do you have flight envelope protection?
Normal
in which flight control mode does rudder manual trim cancel switch work?
In both normal and secondary
what does the EICAS message STAB GREENBAND indicate?
The nose gear pressure switch disagrees with the FMCG CG
how will the flaps be affected if the centre hydraulic system fails?
The secondary mode is selected automatically
in normal mode, up to what speed is the wheel to Rudder cross tie operative?
210kts
in which modes is Bank angle protection available?
Normal mode only
in which flap positions is flap load relief armed?
15 to 30 inclusive
which surfaces move when extending the flaps using the alternate mode?
Slats and flaps simultaneously
in primary mode, what happens if the aircraft approaches a stall with flaps 5 selected?
The slats automatically extend from the mid range (sealed) to the down (gapped) position
how can an EGT exceedence be recalled?
By pressing the CNL/RCL button on the display select panel
following an in-flight engine shutdown, where is the in-flight start envelope displayed?
On the EICAS display
when will auto relight operate?
When rapid N2 deceleration is sensed
following an engine start, what does the EICAS caution message ENG STARTER CUTOUT L indicate?
The start valve is open when commanded closed
why are the thrust levers moved to the mid position before selecting alternate mode on the EEC? To prevent…?
Thrust over boost
during a normal auto start, placing the fuel control switch to RUN will do what?
It opens the fuel spar valve and arms the engine fuel valve and the igniters
how is approach idle selected?
Automatically with flaps selection of 25 or more
if the engine START/IGNITION control switch is at CON, when will the igniter operate?
Continuously, if the fuel control switch is at RUN
during fuel jettison, where is the jettison time displayed?
Fuel synoptic
where is the fuel tank temperature indicated?
The EICAS and fuel synoptic
during flight, what do the fuel totaliser and calculated quantities represent on FMC progress page 2?
Current fuel quantity in the tanks, and the FMC calculated fuel remaining
when will the expanded fuel indications automatically appear?
With one or both crossfeed valves open
during which phase of flight can fuel balancing be carried out?
In any phase of flight
during pushback, on APU power before engine start, with all fuel pumps ON, you noticed the centre tank R pump PRESS light is illuminated. What action is required?
None, this is normal
why would the fuel balance pointer flash when carrying out fuel balancing?
The fuel balancing is going in the wrong direction
how is fuel balancing completion indicated?
FUEL BALANCED replaces FUEL QTY on the expanded fuel quantity display, and flashes for five seconds
an APU can be used in flight for which of the following?
Pneumatics up to 22,000 feet, and electrics up to the aircraft Max certified altitude
which tank provides fuel for the APU when the fuel pumps are off?
Main tank left
in flight, the APU has started automatically. How would you shut the APU down?
By positioning the APU selector to ON then OFF
which of the following conditions is required to start the APU?
The battery switch must be ON
when is the APU in attended mode?
When an engine is starting or running, or when the aircraft is in flight
after first engine start, the APU oil temperature rises above a certain limit. Which EICAS alert will be displayed?
APU LIMIT caution
how are the centre hydraulic system primary pumps driven?
electrically only
how is the hydraulic normal fluid level indicated?
1.00
when will a hydraulic pump FAULT light illuminate?
Associated pump selected OFF
with the C1 demand pump switch at ON, when will the pump run?
Any time the pneumatic manifold is pressurised
what type of hydraulic pumps are used in the left hydraulic system?
Engine driven and an electric demand pump
RTO is selected on the auto brake system. What will happen if the takeoff is rejected at 70kts?
Nothing
Alternate gear extension is initiated…
Electro-hydraulically
which braking systems are fitted with antiskid protection?
Normal, alternate/reserve and accumulator braking
where are auto brakes selections made?
Buy a switch on the centre forward panel
which hydraulic systems pressurise the brake accumulator?
right
when does heating of the pitot probes commence?
After the first engine is started
when are the total air temperature sensors heated?
When the aircraft is in flight
for how long is automatic wing anti-ice operation inhibited after takeoff with takeoff power set?
10 minutes
when the wing anti-ice is selected to ON, the wing anti-ice valves are signalled to open immediately when;
In the air and the TAT is below 10°C
when icing is no longer detected by the automatic detection system, how is wing anti-ice turned off?
Automatically
what is the primary power source for the first offices flight instrument bus?
C2 TRU
What is the primary source of power for the flight control buses?
The PMGs