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  • Where are taxi lights installed on the aircraft?
  • How many stages does the N2 compressor consist of?
  • What happens to flaps if slat travel stops?
  • What happens when the LH/RH ENG FIRE PUSH switchlights are selected?
  • What is the purpose of the bypass air in the engine?
  • What happens to other transmissions when the pilot utilizes the PA system?
  • What is required to ensure the Cockpit Voice Recorder operates?
  • Upon detecting an APU fire in flight, what action does the APU automatic fire protection take?
  • How is the secondary bulb activated if one wing tip navigation light bulb fails?
  • The _____ modulates to regulate the bleed air pressure to about 45 psi?
  • What is the primary means of navigation indicated in the cockpit?
  • Which EICAS messages cannot be removed?
  • How many pumps power hydraulic systems 1 and 2?
  • What is the primary purpose of the APU?
  • Can individual satellites be deselected from use on the FMS GPS Control Page?
  • What mechanism is responsible for the illumination of seatbelt signs in the cockpit?
  • What is the status of the claim that Pitot tubes P1 and P2 are pitot static tubes while P3 is only a pitot tube?
  • What part of the system directly cools the avionics in the flight deck?
  • When low pressure is detected in a left engine fuel feed line, which boost pump activates?
  • Loss of hydraulic system _____ will cause the nosewheel steering to go into free castoring mode.
  • What component is primarily responsible for regulating the temperature during wing anti-icing?
  • What triggers the automatic start of a hydraulic pump when the switch is set to AUTO?
  • What is the normal hydraulic reservoir quantity range?
  • What happens when either TOGA switch is pressed while airborne?
  • Which hydraulic system powers the landing gear?
  • What are the adopted VFE speeds for GoJet regarding selected flap settings?
  • What typically happens to the main cabin door when it is opened from the inside?
  • What is the minimum oxygen pressure required for dispatch with two cockpit crewmembers?
  • Engine synchronization is enabled at:
  • What is the primary use of bleed air from the APU?
  • Which of the following is a correct statement regarding the load capacity of cabin doors?
  • Which condition will cause the APU to shut down automatically?
  • What type of fan does N1 consist of?
  • How is fuel in the center tank transferred to the wing tank?
  • What do the safety valves regulate in the pressurization system?
  • When is the Cockpit Voice Recorder powered on?
  • What is the fire detection method used in the aft cargo compartment?
  • What is the maximum altitude for starting the APU?
  • When can caution messages be paged and boxed?
  • Is the APU capable of supplying bleed-air to the anti-ice system?
  • In the event of an emergency, how long must you wait between APU start attempts?
  • What is the minimum air temperature in flight set at?
  • What is the purpose of the roll disconnect T handle?
  • What does the flight abort mode of the automatic pressurization system assume?
  • What action is required to manually transfer fuel from the center tank to the wing tank?
  • How many outflow valves does the pressurization system incorporate?
  • What does HALF BANK limit concerning the Flight Director?
  • ________ powers the DC SERV BUS.
  • What functionality allows for the FMS to manage the navigation system?
  • What method is used for fire detection in the lavatory?
  • When in an unsafe condition for flight, which door(s) will show a red indicator on the synoptic page?
  • What is the maximum altitude for single pack operation?
  • Which of the following is true?
  • The DC EMER BUS powers the ________.
  • To preserve the power supply to the DC power buses when a TRU fails, ________ causing power to be routed to the affected buses.
  • The maximum air temperature for takeoff is what value?
  • Extinguishing an APU fire is achieved with which of the following?
  • How long do photoluminescent floor strips require exposure to interior lighting to be sufficiently charged?
  • Which unit can be used to tune the VHF navigation radios?
  • What happens when a cabin pressure control panel fails?
  • At what pressure is the bleed air regulated for the potable/wash water system?
  • How is cabin pressure maintained during flight?
  • What is the maximum speed for the windshield wipers?
  • What nominal pressure do hydraulic pumps pressurize each system to?
  • What is the maximum speed for turbulent air penetration?
  • During what conditions is engine synchronization disabled?
  • What component is generally used to control the APU operation?
  • Which source supplies bleed air to the PACKS?
  • What type of power is applied to the controller for the drain masts to heat?
  • The APU is started using what mechanism?
  • What maneuver can enhance the transfer when utilizing gravity crossflow in flight?
  • How are primary flight control surfaces typically moved?
  • Which component primarily manages the outflow valve operation in the pressurization system?
  • What is the purpose of the Air Conditioning System Controller (ACSC)?
  • How can the status page be displayed after the failure of EICAS display ED1?
  • How many primary functions does the VHF navigation system perform regarding transmission and reception?
  • Which cockpit light is powered by the battery bus and can drain the battery even when the master switch is OFF?
  • What aspect of the FMA is crucial for pilots during flight operations?
  • What is the purpose of the rudder limiter?
  • What is the ENG Ignition powered by?
  • In case of an emergency, which of the following doors provides crew a direct escape route?
  • At what temperature is the hydraulic high temperature caution message displayed?
  • What is the classification of the turbine connected to the N2 compressor?
  • Under what conditions do the seatbelt signs automatically illuminate when the SEAT BLTS switch is set to AUTO?
  • At touchdown, wheel lock-up is prevented by the ______.
  • What powers hydraulic system 3?
  • What is the rated output of the TRUs in the DC electrical system?
  • Nosewheel steering may be accomplished using rudder pedals _____.
  • What is the maximum allowable ground speed for turbulent air penetration?
  • What function does the RTU primarily serve in aircraft communication?
  • What tailwind component is the same for both takeoff and landing?
  • How long do oxygen generators provide oxygen to crew members?
  • What is the role of the controller regarding the drain masts heating?
  • What is the time interval between subsequent APU start attempts?
  • When the Captain's NORM/EMER switch on the Audio Control Panel is selected to EMRG, what happens?
  • What is the purpose of photoluminescent strips installed along the floor?
  • What occurs when both crossflow push buttons are selected during manual crossflow operations?
  • How many fire bottles are included in the APU fire protection system?
  • How is fire detection achieved in the forward cargo compartment?
  • What will occur if the APU detects a fire during flight?
  • What component cools hydraulic systems 1 and 2?
  • How many independent systems provide hydraulic power?
  • How many safety valves are used to ensure the cabin pressure differential does not exceed limits?
  • From where does the Air Data Computer receive static air pressure measurements?
  • What are the FADECs powered by?
  • What prevents the extension of the nose gear during an alternate gear extension procedure?
  • What method is used to cool the flight deck avionics?
  • Which door is specifically not displayed on the DOORS synoptic page?
  • What happens to the oxygen generator after 13 minutes?
  • The ADG powers ________.
  • When the TOGA switch is activated on the ground, what is one effect?
  • Where are the reference speeds, minimum descent altitude, decision height, and barometric altimeter settings entered?
  • When the cabin altitude is above what height does the crew oxygen mask supply pure oxygen?
  • Which component is primarily responsible for providing visual indications related to the oxygen system?
  • How is fuel manually transferred?
  • What is the minimum altitude for engaging the autopilot?
  • What occurs when the pitch disconnect T handle is used?
  • How long must AC power be applied to the aircraft to provide cooling for the EFIS tubes?
  • The isolation valve is an electric motor-controlled shutoff valve which _____?
  • What information does the Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA) in the PFD display?
  • At what cabin altitude do the passenger oxygen masks automatically deploy?
  • What is the minimum bleed air pressure required for engine start?
  • What does the term "declutter" refer to on the PFD?
  • The primary source of AC electrical power is the ________.
  • Which system can be affected by a hydraulic pump failure?
  • Which types of information does the Attitude and Heading Reference System provide?
  • What is the primary method for moving fuel from the collector tanks to the engines?
  • Selecting the AFT CARGO SMOKE PUSH button activates which of the following?
  • In which position should the DSPLY FAN switch be placed to allow conditioned air to cool the flight deck CRT displays?
  • What does the DME hold function allow a pilot to do?
  • Which switch is pressed to turn on both Flight Directors and disengage the autopilot when airborne?
  • During what phase of operation may the APU be used for engine starting?
  • In which mode does the pitch reference change by 1/2 degree with each click of the VS wheel?
  • Which of the following is NOT a function of the PA system in the aircraft?
  • What is the minimum amount of pavement required to complete a 180 degree turn?
  • What is the general maximum air temperature allowed for takeoff?
  • What happens to the emergency lights during a total power failure?
  • The Main battery is rated at ________ amp/hour and the APU battery is rated at ________ amp/hour.
  • At what RPM does the APU starter cut out?
  • What does the discharge indicator signify in relation to the oxygen cylinder?
  • The AC ESS XFER switchlight is used to ________.
  • On which side of the aircraft are the oxygen overboard indicator and service panel located?
  • What percentage of thrust is produced by the ducted air around the engine?
  • DC power is supplied by ________.
  • How can an overheat condition of the main landing gear be resolved?
  • The electrical load placed on the APU generator must not exceed ________.
  • Does the heating of the drain masts depend on the controller ON/OFF state?
  • What type of data does the Air Data Computer provide to the Primary Flight Display?
  • True or False: Both RTUs monitor and control COM 1 and COM 2.
  • Which instrument displays glide slope and localizer information?
  • When are the drain masts heated?
  • What is the maximum altitude for using APU bleed air?
  • What triggers the bi-directional XFLOW pump to deactivate?
  • What powers the emergency lighting system and when are they illuminated?
  • How does the APU contribute to environmental comfort in the aircraft?
  • What is the maximum load capacity of the main cabin door?
  • Which hydraulic system does the LG AUX EXT system use to extend the landing gear?
  • What happens to the APU if it exceeds its operational limits?
  • Which of the following is NOT a function of the APU?
  • Where is the slip indicator located in relation to the roll pointer?
  • What type of actuation does pitch trim utilize?
  • What does the "DOOR" aural warning indicate when an engine is running?
  • What is required for ground spoilers to deploy automatically?
  • What happens to the display when DME hold mode is selected?
  • In PITCH mode, how much does one click of the VS wheel change the pitch reference?
  • What does SPEED mode cause the Flight Director to maintain?
  • Where is the APU LCV located?
  • Which valve fails in the closed position?
  • How does the bleed air system impact cabin pressurization?
  • What mode maintains the commanded pitch attitude by ensuring selected airspeed?
  • How long does AHRS initialization take on the ground in magnetic mode?
  • What do the standby static ports supply static pressure to?
  • What is the primary power source for the potable/wash water system (PWS)?
  • Which door is not shown on the DOORS synoptic page?
  • For what purpose is APU bleed air primarily used?
  • What is the minimum oil temperature required for engine start on the ground?
  • How does the aircraft ensure navigation accuracy during satellite failure?
  • What is the minimum air temperature in flight?
  • What type of air is primarily used to cool the PACKS?
  • Each hydraulic system is powered by how many hydraulic pumps?
  • What type of air is ducted around the engine to produce thrust?
  • From which source is fuel obtained for the APU?
  • What is the oxygen pressure required for dispatch with three cockpit crewmembers?
  • How many stages of turbine is N1 connected to?
  • After takeoff, what causes the bleeds to transfer from APU to engines?
  • What is the maximum tailwind component permitted for takeoff?
  • In the lavatory, which device is used to automatically extinguish a fire?
  • How is pitch trim accomplished in an aircraft?
  • How many times can the APU start sequence be attempted in one hour?
  • The ACPC power distribution priority is ______.
  • What feature of the cockpit light can be a cause of battery drainage?
  • The N2 compressor is connected to how many stages of the turbine?
  • For approximately how long will emergency lights be powered during an emergency?
  • Which hydraulic systems must be powered when checking brake wear?
  • During a windshear warning, what should be done with the pitch according to recommended procedures?
  • To make a cabin announcement using the Public Address System, what is the first step?
  • How many wing anti-ice schedules are there?
  • Bleed air leaks are detected by _____?
  • What is the maximum tailwind component permitted for landing?
  • When does the bi-directional XFLOW pump activate?
  • How much does the one click of the VS wheel adjust in PITCH mode?
  • What happens if a Cowl Anti-icing Duct ruptures?
  • After an EICAS Control Panel failure, which buttons remain operative?
  • What must pilots ensure regarding oxygen supply when the cabin altitude exceeds 14,000 feet?
  • How many minutes of flight can the Cockpit Voice Recorder capture?
  • Nosewheel steering can only be accomplished by the Captain using the tiller wheel, meaning the aircraft can only be taxied straight ahead if the Captain becomes incapacitated.
  • What is the function of the EMER FLAP switch when moved to the DEPLOY position?
  • What action is taken if a bleed air leak is detected?
  • What is the maximum positive cabin pressure differential in the aircraft?
  • If the APU electric fuel pump fails while the APU is running, what will happen?
  • When is the roll limit reduced to half the normal value?
  • Which condition will prevent the nose gear from extending in a hydraulic system?
  • The ACARS system sends and receives communications through which channel?
  • What can result from a failure of the primary navigation's consistency?
  • What is the purpose of the EICAS status page?
  • What is the function of the APU fire protection system in flight?
  • What is the maximum fuel imbalance permissible for takeoff?
  • What adjustment does the PFD make during extreme pitch or bank attitudes?
  • What function does the Engine PRSOV perform?
  • How many hydraulic pumps does the CRJ utilize?
  • How often should the standby static ports be checked for accuracy?
  • The manufacturer VFE speeds are defined for which of the following?
  • What are the cabin pressure controllers responsible for?
  • Which EICAS messages cannot be paged?
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