B-787 Systems and Operations Pilot Review

Vocabulary practice flashcards based on the B-787 E-learning initial question bank for pilots, covering aircraft systems, limitations, and operational procedures.

Maximum Takeoff and Landing Pressure Altitude

$$14,000\,ft$$

Alternate Pitch Trim Switches Location

Aft aisle stand

Wing Lights Function

To illuminate the wing leading edges

Passenger Oxygen Supply

Chemical generators

Flight Deck Door Decompression Mechanism

The decompression panel in the bottom part of the flight deck door swings in

Automatic APU SHUTDOWN Notification

An advisory EICAS message indicating the start has failed and the APU has been shutdown automatically

APU Immediate Shutdown Faults (Attended Mode)

Overspeed

Wait Time Following Automatic APU SHUTDOWN

$$5\,min$$

PFD and ND Display Unit (DU) Failure Handling

Switching of the display to another DU is automatic

ADRS Major Components

Air data modules, static ports, pitot probes, angle-of-attack vanes, and a total air temperature probe

Mach Number Digital Display Threshold

Below the airspeed tape when current mach is $0.4\,mach$ or above

Rising Runway Symbol Activation

Appears below $2,500\,ft$ radio altitude; starts rising toward the airplane symbol at $200\,ft$ radio altitude

Electrical Ground Handling Mode Entry

When one forward receptacle is energized

Flight Control Primary Power Source

Three Permanent Magnet Generators (PMGs)

HF Radio Antenna Configuration

The radios use a common antenna

APU Fuel Supply Prior to AC Power

The left main tank has a DC fuel pump to operate the APU

Fuel Jettison Capability

Allows jettison from all fuel tanks

Engine Control System

Electronic Engine Control (EEC)

Transient Bleed System Purpose

Unload the compressor during engine acceleration for increased engine stall margin

Humidification System Automatic Shutdown

Approximately $1\,hr$ prior to touchdown

Power Electronics Cooling System (PECS)

A liquid cooling system for the large motor power distribution system located in the aft E/E equipment compartment

Default Cruise Altitude (FMC AUTO Unavailable)

$$43,000\,ft$$

Maximum Cabin Altitude (Normal Flight)

$$6,000\,ft$$

Engine Anti-Ice Bleed Air Protection

Provided to each engine cowl

Hydraulic System Primary Pump Type

Engine-driven

Center Hydraulic System Normal Power Source

Two electrically-driven pumps

Ram Air Turbine (RAT) Primary Flight Control Indication

The PRESS light illuminates when center system primary flight control hydraulic pressure is greater than $1,000\,psi$

Landing Gear Retraction/Extension Power Source

Center hydraulic system

Air/Ground Sensing System Data Source

Landing sensors located on each main landing gear beam

Alternate Landing Gear Extension Method

An AC powered hydraulic pump and fluid from the center hydraulic system

Flap/Slat Extension Inhibit Speed and Altitude

Speed greater than $250\,KIAS$ or altitude above approximately $20,000\,ft$

Master WARNING/CAUTION Reset Switch Exception

Does not extinguish the fire

Vertical Speed Arrow Indicator (TCAS)

Displays if the intruder is climbing or descending at a vertical speed greater than +/-$500\,ft/min$

FLARE Mode Arming Sequence

Arms when LAND 3 or LAND 2 is annunciated

FMC Mach Digital Display Visibility

Digitally displayed below the airspeed tape starting at $0.4\,mach$

B787-8 Flap Configuration Settings

1, 5, 15, 20, 25, 30

Total System Error (TSE)

The difference between the centerline of the route of flight programmed in the navigation system and the true position of the aircraft

RNP 10 Navigation Performance Requirement

$$10\,nm$$

RNP AR Approach Deviation Discontinuance Threshold

Vertical deviation exceeds +/-$75\,ft$ during the final approach segment

RVSM Airspace Flight Levels

FL290 – FL410

Minimum RVSM Vertical Separation

$$1,000\,ft$$

Maximum Difference Between Primary Altimeters (In Flight)

$$200\,ft$$

Recommended Vertical Speed Reduction Near Level-off

$1,000\,ft/min$ when within $1,500\,ft$ of cleared level

Autokinetic Illusion

Impression of a stationary object moving caused by staring at a single fixed point of light in total darkness

ADS-C Reporting Contracts

Initiated by the ground station in all situations except emergencies

EDTO Area Definition

Twin-engine operations over routes with points further than $60\,min$ flying time from an adequate airport

Maximum Operating Altitude (B787)

$$43,100\,ft$$

GPWS WARNING Evasion Pitch Maneuver

$20^{\circ}$ nose up

Windshear Escape Pitch Maneuver

$15^{\circ}$ nose up

Hydraulic System Operating Pressure

$$5,000\,psi$$

Maximum Cruise Fuel Tank Temperature (Takeoff)

$$49^{\circ}C$$

Holdover Time (HOT) Commencement

The commencement of the final application of de-icing / anti-icing fluid