ERJ Systems validation

Standard weight - SkyWest 175 FA

196 Source: WEIGHT AND BALANCE OPS MANUAL SP 4100 p.03.11

Maximum flap speeds are...

1: 230 kt 2: 215 kt 3: 200 kt 4 or 5: 180 kt FULL: 165 kt Source: ERJ Flight Controls/ Stall Protection CBT slide 38

A DC GPU can replace battery ___ in the event it is inoperative for APU starts.

2. Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 91

Standard weight - Adult (summer/winter)

200/205 Source: WEIGHT AND BALANCE OPS MANUAL SP 4100 p.03.10

Standard weight - SkyWest 175 pilot

215 Source: WEIGHT AND BALANCE OPS MANUAL SP 4100 p.03.11

Standard weight - infant/ service animal (summer/winter)

22/23 Source: WEIGHT AND BALANCE OPS MANUAL SP 4100 p.03.10

What type of hydraulic pumps are in system 3?

2x AC Motor Pumps (ACMPs). Source: ERJ Hydraulic Systems CBT Slide 8

All pilot commands are limited to ___ seconds before the trim cuts out.

3 Source: ERJ Flight Controls/ Stall Protection CBT slide 32

How long does the Electrical PBIT take to complete?

3 minutes. Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 121

Standard weight - Standard bag

34 Source: WEIGHT AND BALANCE OPS MANUAL SP 4100 p.03.10

Standard weight - heavy bag

58 Source: WEIGHT AND BALANCE OPS MANUAL SP 4100 p.03.10

List all items that are part of the fire extinguisher panel test.

6, 5, 2, 2, 2 · 6 overhead lights · 5 EICASS Messages · 2 Aural tones · 2 Master warning lights · 2 FIRE messages on the ITT gauges - Aural warning - Fire handles illuminated - CARGO SMOKE FWD / AFT buttons illuminated - APU button illuminated - Upper half of the APU Emergency Stop Button illuminated - WARNING lights flashing - "CARGO FWD (AFT) SMOKE" EICAS message - "APU FIRE" EICAS message. - "ENG 1 (2) FIRE" EICAS message - "FIRE" warning annunciation displayed inside ITT indicators Source: SOPM 04-01.8

Standard weight - Child (summer/winter)

77/80 Source: WEIGHT AND BALANCE OPS MANUAL SP 4100 p.03.10

Standard weight - ticketed bag (summer/winter)

77/80 Source: WEIGHT AND BALANCE OPS MANUAL SP 4100 p.03.10

What does the Electrical PBIT check?

Provides detection of out-of-tolerance conditions and failures in the FCMs, P-ACEs, and SF-ACEs. Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 121

Will the APU automatically shut down for fire? If so, when?

Yes, on ground after 10 seconds. Source: ERJ Fire Protection CBT, Slide 11

Flaps are ___ actuated through the SF-ACE.

electrically Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 114

Speed brakes are ___ activated and ____ actuated.

electronically; hydraulically Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 115

When will the APU automatically turn off? In flight? On the ground?

memory aid: UFO SHELF In Flight: Underspeed FADEC fault Overspeed On Ground: Underspeed FADEC fault Overspeed Sensor fail High oil temp EGT overtemp Low oil pressure Fire Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 232

When should the Before Start BTL flow begin?

• Manifest is complete and Takeoff Data has been computed • "Below the line" tasks and flows are complete • FA reports "ready to taxi" • All doors are closed Source: ERJ 175 SOPM 04-02.3

When is a Landing Performance Assessment required?

• When conditions at the destination are different from those planned (e.g., runway surface condition, runway braking capability, runway to be used, winds, airplane landing weight/configuration/speed/deceleration devices); or • The flight deck crew needs to know the absolute performance capability of the airplane in emergencies or abnormal and irregular configurations of the airplane, such as an engine failure or flight control malfunctions. In these circumstances, the flight deck crew needs to know the absolute performance capability of the airplane in emergencies or abnormal and irregular configurations of the airplane, such as an engine failure or flight control malfunctions. In these circumstances, the flight deck crew must know the actual landing distance (without an added safety margin) when making such an evaluation. The crew must know the actual landing distance (without an added safety margin) when making such an evaluation.

How many fire detectors are in each cargo bin? Smoke detectors?

No fire detectors. Smoke Detectors: 3 - FWD; 2 - AFT. Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 72; AOM Vol 2 sec 14-07-20 pg 1

Will the PTU run on the ground in AUTO?

No. Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 132

Does the ERJ have a stick pusher?

No; Stall protection is provided through the FCM AOA limiting function. Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 113

Does LAV SMOKE mean the halon bottle has discharged?

No; temperature inside waste container must exceed a certain limit and the bottle will automatically discharge. Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 78

Briefly explain the signal path for a pitch change from control column to elevator in normal mode. Direct mode?

Normal mode: through the P-ACE, with higher level functions modulated by the FCM direct: directly through the P-ACE

If ECS is ON for takeoff, APU will be ___.

Off Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 475

When will ACMP2 turn on automatically?

On Ground (SE Taxi): - Only engine 1 running - Parking brake released or set within last 6 minutes (turns off after 6 minutes) Takeoff: - Flaps > 0° AND: - 50 kts ground speed OR thrust levers at TOGA In Flight: - Flaps > 0° OR - EDP (Engine Driven Pump) failure OR - Engine failure Source: ERJ Hydraulic Systems CBT Slide 19

If ECS is OFF for takeoff, APU will be ___.

On, if available. Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 476

When will EDP1 begin pumping hydraulic fluid? Is this automatic?

Once engine is running; yes. Source: ERJ Hydraulic Systems CBT Slide 16

When will EDP2 begin pumping hydraulic fluid? Is this automatic?

Once engine is running; yes. Source: ERJ Hydraulic Systems CBT Slide 16

How many halon bottle(s) serve APU fire suppression?

One. Source: AOM Vol. 2 pg. 14-07-10 p2

How do you know your DVDR test is a "good test?"

Press the TEST button and verify no fail messages display on EICAS. Source: SOPM 04-01.30

According to the SOPM, when should the APU be turned on?

"Approximately 10 minutes prior to departure, start the APU and give the command/signal when ready to disconnect the air and/or ground power." Source: ERJ 175 SOPM 04-02.3

Under what three scenarios will the speed brakes automatically retract in flight?

- Airspeed less than 180 kts - Thrust near TOGA (70° TLA) - Flaps 2 or greater Source: ERJ Flight Controls/ Stall Protection CBT slide 31

When will the PTU run in flight (knob in AUTO)?

- ENG 2 fails or EDP 2 fails AND: - (Flaps =/= 0 OR gear not up and locked) AND: - Weight not on wheels AND: - EDP 1 not failed AND: - Hyd reservoir 2 qty >12% Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 131

What are the three ways to generate a manifest?

- Everything works: Enter PIN/CLR/RWY in FliteView, submit through iPad, manifest comes back through iPad and ACARS. - ACARS but no iPad data: Get release from station personnel, Enter PIN/CLR/RWY in MCDU, submit through ACARS, manifest comes back through ACARS. - No ACARS or iPad data: Request dispatch to add TLR to release, get release from station personnel, enter PIN/CLR in iPad to generate manual manifest. Get TO data from release. Call dispatch to relay manifest data.

What are the "functions" of multifunction spoilers?

- Roll Control: deployed asymmetrically for roll augmentation as commanded by the pilots control wheel. Displacement angle is proportional to control wheel displacement. - Speed Brakes: deployed symmetrically during flight by speed brake handle to increase aerodynamic drag to reduce airspeed or increase rate of descent. Panel displacement is proportional to speed brake handle position. - Ground Spoilers: deployed symmetrically during landing roll to increase wheel braking efficiency and aerodynamic drag to reduce the stopping distance. Panels are fully and automatically extended when ground spoiler deployment conditions are met. Source: AOM Vol 2, sec. 14-08-35, p.1

What conditions must be met for a green light to illuminate on the nose wheel?

- Steering disengaged through the external steering disengage switch and - Parking brakes not applied and - Main brakes not applied. Source: AOM Vol 2, sec. 14-13-05 p.15

What type of hydraulic pumps are in system 1?

1 EDP; 1 ACMP Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 129

What type of hydraulic pumps are in system 2?

1 EDP; 1 ACMP Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 129

How many halon bottle(s) serve Cargo fire suppression?

1 high rate; 1 low rate. Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 72

How long does the hydraulic PBIT take to complete?

1 minute. Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 124

What interrupts the Electrical PBIT test?

1) Any hydraulic pump is running 2) The Flight Control Mode Panel switches are cycled 3) AC Power supply is interrupted Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 122

After turning Batteries 1 and 2 to "ON" and "AUTO," what three things are we looking for?

1) Screens 2 and 3 illuminate with a status page and EICAS 2) IESS is aligning 3) Battery 1 and 2 voltage > 22.5V Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 59-60

What is "Electrical Power Priority?"

1- Respective IDG (Onside) 2- APU Gen (Inside) 3- AC GPU (Outside) 4- Opposite IDG (Cross-side) Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 94

How does one correctly open and close the MCD and Service doors?

1. OPEN THE LINING COVER. 2. GRAB BOTH ESCAPE SLIDE AND VENT FLAP LEVERS AND LIFT THEM UP. ENSURE THAT ALL THE FINGERS ARE FIRMLY HOLDING BOTH LEVERS. CLOSE THE LINING COVER 3. CHECK ESCAPE SLIDE INDICATION (DISARMED) AND GIRT BAR WITH NO RED INDICATION. 4. LIFT THE MAIN HANDLE ALL THE WAY UP. 5. HOLD THE E ASSISTANCE HANDLE 6. PUSH THE DOOR OUT. 7. FULLY OPEN THE DOOR TO LOCK IT OPEN.

In an electrical emergency, the batteries will provide at least ___ minutes of electrical power.

10. Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 89

Standard weight - valet bag (planeside loaded bag)

18 Source: WEIGHT AND BALANCE OPS MANUAL SP 4100 p.03.10

What button do I press to discharge halon to the APU?

APU Fire Extinguisher pushbutton. Note: Will illuminate once APU EMER STOP button is pressed, OR 1m after fire is detected. Source: Source: ERJ Fire Protection CBT, Slide 9

After starting the left engine with the APU on, what generator will power AC BUS 2?

APU GEN Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 97

What happens during the APU cooldown period?

APU pneumatic power is removed immediately and the electrical power is removed at the end of a 1 minute cooldown period. Source: AOM Vol 2, sec. 14-04-10 p.2

What tolerance does the target N1 have to fall within compared to the Manifest Projected N1?

After second engine start, verify the EICAS N1 target value is within +0.5% to -0.1% of the ACARS or release N1 value. For example, if the ACARS / release N1 value is 90.0, then the N1 target on the EICAS must be 89.9 to 90.5. Source: ERJ 175 SOPM 04-03.5

What interrupts the hydraulic PBIT test?

Any flight control surface is moved while test is in progress. Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 125

What is the primary purpose of the PTU?

Assist in landing gear extension and retraction in event that: - EDP 2 fails - ENG 2 fails Source: ERJ Hydraulic Systems CBT Slide 9

What is the purpose of the FCM? What are some of the important high level functions?

Augments pilot inputs for different airspeeds and provides high level functions: - Elevator control laws scheduling with airspeed. - Elevator Thrust Compensation > reduces pitching movement produced by increasing or decreasing thrust. - Angle-of-Attack (AOA) limiting with elevator offset (stall protection). > Reduces nose up authority after stick shaker activation - Rudder airspeed gain scheduling and stroke limiting. > Reduces rudder authority at high airspeed, protecting rudder structure - Yaw damper and turn coordination via AFCS. > Automatically turns on when HYD system 1 or 3 is powered - Rudder flight authority. - Roll spoiler scheduling with airspeed and speedbrake deployment (multifunction spoiler operation mode). - Configuration change compensation with horizontal stabilizer due to speed brakes actuation. Source: AOM Vol. 2, 14-08-10, p.3; ERJ Initial Ground Slide 112-113

How does the CA "Copy" the flight plan?

NAV > SEC FLT PLN MENU > COPY ACT SEC 1 OR SEC 2 Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 204

What does pressing the APU EMER STOP button do?

Closes APU Fuel SOV. Source: Source: ERJ Fire Protection CBT, Slide 11

Pulling the fire handle does what?

Commands the following valves to close: Fuel shutoff valve Hydraulic shutoff valve Bleed air shutoff valve Source: ERJ Fire Protection CBT, Slide 5

All primary flight controls except for the ailerons are ____?

Controlled electronically using Fly-by-wire technology. Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 109

What is the primary purpose of a TRU?

Convert AC to DC power. Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 89

What does pressing SYS 1 CUTOUT and SYS 2 CUTOUT buttons do?

Disables pitch trim channels 1 or 2. Source: ERJ Flight Controls/ Stall Protection CBT slide 36

Rotating the fire handle does what?

Discharges engine fire bottle A (left) or B (right) Source: ERJ Fire Protection CBT, Slide 10

List all Flight Deck emergency Equipment

Doorway • PBE (1) .........Check for seal integrity • Halon Fire Extinguisher (1) .........Pressure in green, pin installed • Crash Axe (1) ......... Stowed Captain's Side • Flashlight .........LED flashing • Life Vest (1) ......... Installed in seat back pocket • Jumpseat Life Vest (1) ......... Installed in seat back pocket • Circuit Breakers ......... Closed or collared • Escape Rope ......... Check First Officer's Side • Flashlight ......... LED flashing • Circuit Breakers ......... Closed or collared • Life Vest (1) ......... Installed in seat back pocket • Escape Rope ......... Check • Landing Gear and RAT Safety Pins ......... Onboard Observer Seat • Observer Seat ......... Check Secure • Observer O2 ......... Check • Observer Headset ......... Check Condition Source: SOPM 04-01.5

What test begins when AC power is applied to the aircraft?

Electrical PBIT. Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 121

List a few important items on HOT BAT BUS 1 and 2.

Engine fire extinguishing - HOT BATT BUS 1 & 2 (AOM Vol 2, 14-07-10 p1) Refueling panel - HOT BATT BUS 2 ((AOM Vol 2, 14-07-5 p9)

How do you know the Electrical PBIT is running?

FLT CTRL TEST IN PROG status message is displayed. Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 121

What is the difference between Flaps 4 and Flaps 5?

Flaps 4 is a takeoff setting; flaps 5 is a landing setting. Source: ERJ Flight Controls/ Stall Protection CBT slide 38

Where do I find the ADSB Code to enter in FLT ID on RTE page 1?

Flight Release Source: ERJ SOPM 04-02.8

What is the difference between Ground Spoilers and Multifunction Spoilers?

Ground spoilers only deploy on ground during landing roll to dump lift (inboard 2 panels). Multifunction spoilers additionally work as speed brakes and roll assist in the air. Source: AOM Vol 2, sec. 14-08-35, p.1-3

What test begins when all three hydraulic systems are pressurized in the order 3A, 1, 2?

Hydraulic PBIT. Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 124

Sources of AC power include...

IDG 1/2, APU GEN, GPU, RAT Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slides 90-93

Under what voltage must a "battery recharge procedure" be accomplished?

If Battery voltage is between 21.0 and 22.5 volts. Source: SOPM 04-01.7

When will ACMP 3B turn on automatically?

If Hyd Pump 3A fails IN FLIGHT. Source: ERJ Hydraulic Systems CBT Slide 22

Briefly explain how a LAV SMOKE EICAS message would appear.

If smoke is detected in either lavatory by one of the lav smoke detectors. Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 77

What is meant by "Bug It?"

In Before Start to the line tasks, ""Bug"" the flight instruments (CASSH): - Course (HSI) - Altitude preselect - Source (AP Source) - Speed (FMS) - Heading (Runway) Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 170

What does the hydraulic PBIT check?

It is a functional test of the flight control actuators. Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 124

Will any cargo bottle automatically discharge at any time?

Low rate bottle will automatically discharge one minute after discharging high rate bottle in flight. Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 74

How do I discharge the low-rate bottle for a non-annunciated forward cargo fire on the ground?

Push FWD Cargo Fire Extinguisher button three times. Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 74

APU Starter Duty Cycle Limits

Start Attempt 1 & 2 60 Seconds OFF Third Attempt 5 Minutes OFF Source: ERJ 175 SOPM 02-04.4

Standard weight - jumpseater (summer/winter)

Summer - Male: 216 Female: 187 Winter - Male: 221 Female: 192 Source: WEIGHT AND BALANCE OPS MANUAL SP 4100 p.03.11

Briefly explain the purpose of the RAT

Supplies AC power in emergencies. Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 90

Which hydraulic system controls nosewheel steering? Landing gear?

System 2; system 2. Source: ERJ Hydraulic Systems CBT Slide 13

When will ACMP1 turn on automatically?

Takeoff: - Flaps > 0° AND 50 kts ground speed OR - thrust levers at TOGA In Flight: - Flaps > 0° OR - EDP (Engine Driven Pump) failure OR - Engine failure Source: ERJ Hydraulic Systems CBT Slide 19

What flap settings are used for takeoff? Landing? Go around?

Takeoff: 1,2, 4. Landing: 5, FULL. GA: Flaps 5 approach -> GA Flaps 2; Flaps FULL approach -> GA Flaps 4. Source: ERJ Flight Controls/ Stall Protection CBT slide 38

Where does the APU receive fuel from? Which pumps?

Tank 2; - APU Start with only DC Power available: DC Fuel pump. - APU Start/run with AC power and no engines on: ACMP 2. - APU Start/run with engine 2 running: right ejector pump Source: ERJ Fuel system CBT slide 6,7, Fuel synoptic page

What is the purpose of the ACE?

The ACE units connect the control column electronically to the respective control surface, providing direct analog control of the surface. There are four different ACE units: PRIMARY CONTROL ELECTRONICS (P-ACE): The P-ACE units control the rudder and the elevator surfaces. SLAT/FLAP ACTUATOR CONTROL ELECTRONICS (SF-ACE): The SF-ACE units control the slat and flaps surface. HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ACTUATOR CONTROL ELECTRONICS (HS-ACE): The HS-ACE unit controls the horizontal stabilizer surface. SPOILER ACTUATOR CONTROL ELECTRONICS (S-ACE): The S-ACE is used to control the multifunction spoilers. Source: AOM Vol. 2, 14-08-10, p.1-2

How do you know the hydraulic PBIT is running?

The FLT CTRL TEST IN PROG Status message is displayed while hydraulic PBIT is in progress. Source: AOM Vol 2, 14-08-10 p.8

What type(s) of circuit breakers do(es) the E170 have? How do I access them?

Thermal - located in cockpit (""non-remote"" - checked by crew) and in electronics bays (""remote"" - checked on MCDU) Electronic - all located in electronics bays. Always checked on MCDU. Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 88

Why is it important to wait approximately 30 seconds after energizing the batteries before running the fire extinguisher panel test?

To verify there are no fire protection fail messages displayed on the EICAS after power up Source: SOPM 04-01.8

How do I shut the APU off?

Turn APU Selector Knob to OFF. Source: ERJ APU CBT slide 7

How many halon bottle(s) serve engine fire suppression?

Two. Source: AOM Vol. 2, 14-07-10, 1-2

What would cause a BRK LH FAULT or BRK RH FAULT EICAS message?

Under normal procedures - Pushback speeds > 5 kts. Source: ERJ Initial Ground Slide 242

When will ACMP 3A begin pumping hydraulic fluid? Is this automatic?

When switch is on; No. Source: ERJ Hydraulic Systems CBT Slide 21

Is there an APU cooldown period?

Yes, 1m. Source: AOM Vol 2, sec. 14-04-10 p.2

Can the APU cooldown period be canceled systematically or operationally?

Yes, In the event the APU emergency stop button has been selected, the APU fuel shutoff valve closes and the APU shuts down without a cooldown period. Source: AOM Vol 2, sec. 14-04-10 p.3

Can I turn the APU back ON during the cooldown period?

Yes, Turning the APU selector knob back to ON position during the shutdown sequence cancels the shutdown. Source: AOM Vol 2, sec. 14-04-10 p.3

Can I turn the APU back ON during the spooldown period?

Yes, Turning the APU selector knob back to ON position during the shutdown sequence cancels the shutdown. Source: AOM Vol 2, sec. 14-04-10 p.3