Atlas Air B747 Oral Review with
Complete Solutions
A single main tank 2 or 3 override/jettison pump can provide sufficient fuel to how many
engines? - ANSWER-Two engines at takeoff and cruise conditions.
A single main tank fuel pump can provide sufficient fuel to how many engines? -
ANSWER-One engine at takeoff thrust.
Two engines at cruise thrust.
After engine start, until shutdown at the completion of the flight, what is the primary
means of alerting crews to non-normal conditions, or improper configuration? -
ANSWER-EICAS Alert Messages
An Engine Bleed Air System (SYS) FAULT light indicates what? - ANSWER-Bleed air
overheat
Bleed air overpressure
HP bleed valve open when commanded closed
PRV open when commanded closed
Are LNAV and VNAV available in alternate navigation? - ANSWER-No
Are operations allowed when the reported braking action is NIL? - ANSWER-No
At acceleration height, what speed commands are established by pitch as the flaps are
retracted? - ANSWER-5 knots below the placard speed of the commanded flap position
At liftoff, with TO/GA as the roll mode, what roll command is maintained? - ANSWER-
Ground track
At what altitude are the autopilot systems powered by separate sources with three
autopilots engaged? - ANSWER-Below 1,500 feet radio altitude
At what altitude is minimum oxygen quantity supply for each occupant determined? -
ANSWER-25,000 feet cabin altitude
At what EGT limit does the EEC abort an inflight start through the autostart system? -
ANSWER-The takeoff limit
At what two altitudes will runway alignment occur during multi A/P approaches during
crosswinds, with all engines? - ANSWER-500 feet and 200 feet, depending on crab
angle
,Can amber alert messages be cancelled or recalled? - ANSWER-Yes, by pushing the
CANC switch or RCL switch
Can ATC monitor airplane position on the ground when the transponder is in STBY or
OFF? - ANSWER-No
Can clear air turbulence be sensed by weather radar? - ANSWER-No, turbulence can
only be sensed when there is sufficient precipitation
Can either outflow valve maintain cabin altitude and full ventilation? - ANSWER-Yes.
One pack is selected off to ensure cabin doors may be opened regardless of the
position of the outflow valves if an emergency evacuation is required immediately after
landing.
Can fuel be manually transferred from any tank to another tank? - ANSWER-Yes, there
is a Main Tank 1 and 4 Transfer switch on the overhead panel.
Fuel can transfer from the outboard to the inboard main tanks, to approximately 3,200
kgs remaining in each outboard main tank.
Can the airplane be stopped with normal accumulator pressure? - ANSWER-No, the
accumulator is not designed to stop the aircraft
Can the APU be operated in flight? - ANSWER-Yes, when left running for takeoff it can
be operated in flight up to 20,000 feet.
Can the autothrottles be reactivated if the FMC Master switch is switched? - ANSWER-
Yes
Can the FMC display engine out performance limitations based on two engines out? -
ANSWER-Yes
Can the glideslope be captured prior to Localizer intercept? - ANSWER-No, glideslope
capture is inhibited until localizer capture and the intercept angle is within 80 degrees of
the localizer course.
Can the main tank 2 or 3 override/jettison pumps operate when the related Main tank is
below 3,200 kgs (standpipe level)? - ANSWER-No
Can the taxi light (if installed) and rwy turnoff switches be illuminated in flight? -
ANSWER-No, the lights extinguish when air/ground sensing system is in air mode.
Can warning messages be canceled by pushing the CANC switch? - ANSWER-No
Can you make manual entries to RNP or ACTUAL values? - ANSWER-Manual entries
can be made to RNP (displays in large font)
,Can you manually apply more thrust, when conditions are necessary during an
assumed temperature thrust reduction takeoff? - ANSWER-Yes, because the assumed
temperature thrust setting is not considered a limitation
Can you operate the wing anti-ice system on the ground? - ANSWER-No, on the
ground, the system is off and the wing anti-ice valves are closed.
Can you shut down the APU from outside the airplane? - ANSWER-Yes, by using the
APU Ground Control Fire Protection Panel, located in the right body gear well.
There is an APU stop switch, an APU Fire Control Switch, and an APU Extinguisher
Discharge Switch, located on the panel.
Complete a manual weight and balance for A/C 409MC, two crewmembers, no SWA,
payload 0 kgs, ramp fuel load 75.0 kgs, taxi fuel 1.2 kgs
(Use WT & Balance manual, VOL 1, to find operating weight and restrictions/limits) -
ANSWER-Zone 2 plot should reflect aft cg, low gross weight takeoff required.
ZFW = BOW = 160,522 kgs
TOGW = 234,322
ZFW Index = 73
TOGW index = 80
ZFW = 31.9% MAC
TOGW = 30.6% MAC, Zone 2
Complete a manual weight and balance for A/C 409MC, two crewmembers, no SWA,
payload 120 kgs, index minus 6, with a takeoff fuel load of 75.0 kgs, taxi fuel 1.2 kgs.
(Use WT & Balance manual, VOL 1, to find operating weight and restrictions/limits) -
ANSWER-Zone 4 plot should reflect new max gross weight for ramp and takeoff.
BOW = 160,522 kgs
ZFW = 280,522 / TOGW = 255.522 / ramp wt = 356,522
ZFW Index = 67 / TOGW index = 74
ZFW = 24.9% MAC (approx.)
TOGW = 25.8% MAC (approx.)
MTOGW Limit = 384,455 kgs, using the "281000" value
MRWT Limit = 385,815 kgs, using the same 281000 value
Describe a momentary action switch and give some examples. - ANSWER-Spring
loaded to the extended position.
They activate or deactivate systems or reset system logic.
Examples are the zone reset switch, pack reset switch, and CARGO FIRE
Depressurization / Discharge switch.
Describe flap load relief. - ANSWER-If airspeed limit is exceeded with flaps 30
extended, the flaps retract to 25.
If airspeed is excessive at flaps 25, the flaps retract to 20.
Flap load relief is not available in secondary or alternate mode.
, Describe flight deck window heating systems. - ANSWER-Flight deck windows are
electrically heated.
Forward windshields have anti-ice protection on the exterior surfaces.
Forward windshields have anti-fogging on the interior surfaces.
Side windows have controlled anti-fogging heating on the interior surfaces.
Describe flight envelope speed protection. - ANSWER-Overspeed protection prevents
exceeding the maximum operating,
Gear extended, or
Flap placard speeds
Describe how the fuel quantity indication changes upon termination of fuel Jettison. -
ANSWER-The fuel to remain quantity changes from magenta to white.
The fuel to remain quantity flashes for 5 seconds.
Describe the Alternate Mode Expanded Flap Position Indicator. - ANSWER-All flap
positions displayed.
Flap position index marks at 5 and 25.
Indicator motion is continuous between flap detents.
Describe the APU Fire/Overheat detection system. - ANSWER-A dual loop fire detector
is installed in the APU compartment.
There is no overheat detection in the APU compartment.
Either loop detecting a fire activates an APU fire warning, which shuts down the APU.
Either loop detecting a fire on the ground discharges the APU fire extinguisher bottle
(certain aircraft).
Describe the APU shutdown sequence. - ANSWER-Rotating the APU selector to OFF
begins the shutdown cycle.
APU bleed air valve closes.
APU continues running unloaded for a 60-second cooldown period.
When the cooldown period finishes, the APU shuts down.
Describe the Cargo Compartment Fire Detection systems. - ANSWER-The forward and
aft lower compartments have 4 dual loop detectors.
The main deck has 16 dual loop detectors.
Sample air from throughout each compartment is drawn through the detectors by center
bleed duct air. Both loops in a detector must sense smoke to activate the cargo fire
warning.
Describe the condition that would cause VNAV ALT to display as the pitch mode? -
ANSWER-A conflict occurs between the VNAV profile and MCP altitude.
Describe the difference between normal and alternate anti-skid braking systems. -
ANSWER-Normal brake antiskid provides each main gear with individual antiskid
protection.
Complete Solutions
A single main tank 2 or 3 override/jettison pump can provide sufficient fuel to how many
engines? - ANSWER-Two engines at takeoff and cruise conditions.
A single main tank fuel pump can provide sufficient fuel to how many engines? -
ANSWER-One engine at takeoff thrust.
Two engines at cruise thrust.
After engine start, until shutdown at the completion of the flight, what is the primary
means of alerting crews to non-normal conditions, or improper configuration? -
ANSWER-EICAS Alert Messages
An Engine Bleed Air System (SYS) FAULT light indicates what? - ANSWER-Bleed air
overheat
Bleed air overpressure
HP bleed valve open when commanded closed
PRV open when commanded closed
Are LNAV and VNAV available in alternate navigation? - ANSWER-No
Are operations allowed when the reported braking action is NIL? - ANSWER-No
At acceleration height, what speed commands are established by pitch as the flaps are
retracted? - ANSWER-5 knots below the placard speed of the commanded flap position
At liftoff, with TO/GA as the roll mode, what roll command is maintained? - ANSWER-
Ground track
At what altitude are the autopilot systems powered by separate sources with three
autopilots engaged? - ANSWER-Below 1,500 feet radio altitude
At what altitude is minimum oxygen quantity supply for each occupant determined? -
ANSWER-25,000 feet cabin altitude
At what EGT limit does the EEC abort an inflight start through the autostart system? -
ANSWER-The takeoff limit
At what two altitudes will runway alignment occur during multi A/P approaches during
crosswinds, with all engines? - ANSWER-500 feet and 200 feet, depending on crab
angle
,Can amber alert messages be cancelled or recalled? - ANSWER-Yes, by pushing the
CANC switch or RCL switch
Can ATC monitor airplane position on the ground when the transponder is in STBY or
OFF? - ANSWER-No
Can clear air turbulence be sensed by weather radar? - ANSWER-No, turbulence can
only be sensed when there is sufficient precipitation
Can either outflow valve maintain cabin altitude and full ventilation? - ANSWER-Yes.
One pack is selected off to ensure cabin doors may be opened regardless of the
position of the outflow valves if an emergency evacuation is required immediately after
landing.
Can fuel be manually transferred from any tank to another tank? - ANSWER-Yes, there
is a Main Tank 1 and 4 Transfer switch on the overhead panel.
Fuel can transfer from the outboard to the inboard main tanks, to approximately 3,200
kgs remaining in each outboard main tank.
Can the airplane be stopped with normal accumulator pressure? - ANSWER-No, the
accumulator is not designed to stop the aircraft
Can the APU be operated in flight? - ANSWER-Yes, when left running for takeoff it can
be operated in flight up to 20,000 feet.
Can the autothrottles be reactivated if the FMC Master switch is switched? - ANSWER-
Yes
Can the FMC display engine out performance limitations based on two engines out? -
ANSWER-Yes
Can the glideslope be captured prior to Localizer intercept? - ANSWER-No, glideslope
capture is inhibited until localizer capture and the intercept angle is within 80 degrees of
the localizer course.
Can the main tank 2 or 3 override/jettison pumps operate when the related Main tank is
below 3,200 kgs (standpipe level)? - ANSWER-No
Can the taxi light (if installed) and rwy turnoff switches be illuminated in flight? -
ANSWER-No, the lights extinguish when air/ground sensing system is in air mode.
Can warning messages be canceled by pushing the CANC switch? - ANSWER-No
Can you make manual entries to RNP or ACTUAL values? - ANSWER-Manual entries
can be made to RNP (displays in large font)
,Can you manually apply more thrust, when conditions are necessary during an
assumed temperature thrust reduction takeoff? - ANSWER-Yes, because the assumed
temperature thrust setting is not considered a limitation
Can you operate the wing anti-ice system on the ground? - ANSWER-No, on the
ground, the system is off and the wing anti-ice valves are closed.
Can you shut down the APU from outside the airplane? - ANSWER-Yes, by using the
APU Ground Control Fire Protection Panel, located in the right body gear well.
There is an APU stop switch, an APU Fire Control Switch, and an APU Extinguisher
Discharge Switch, located on the panel.
Complete a manual weight and balance for A/C 409MC, two crewmembers, no SWA,
payload 0 kgs, ramp fuel load 75.0 kgs, taxi fuel 1.2 kgs
(Use WT & Balance manual, VOL 1, to find operating weight and restrictions/limits) -
ANSWER-Zone 2 plot should reflect aft cg, low gross weight takeoff required.
ZFW = BOW = 160,522 kgs
TOGW = 234,322
ZFW Index = 73
TOGW index = 80
ZFW = 31.9% MAC
TOGW = 30.6% MAC, Zone 2
Complete a manual weight and balance for A/C 409MC, two crewmembers, no SWA,
payload 120 kgs, index minus 6, with a takeoff fuel load of 75.0 kgs, taxi fuel 1.2 kgs.
(Use WT & Balance manual, VOL 1, to find operating weight and restrictions/limits) -
ANSWER-Zone 4 plot should reflect new max gross weight for ramp and takeoff.
BOW = 160,522 kgs
ZFW = 280,522 / TOGW = 255.522 / ramp wt = 356,522
ZFW Index = 67 / TOGW index = 74
ZFW = 24.9% MAC (approx.)
TOGW = 25.8% MAC (approx.)
MTOGW Limit = 384,455 kgs, using the "281000" value
MRWT Limit = 385,815 kgs, using the same 281000 value
Describe a momentary action switch and give some examples. - ANSWER-Spring
loaded to the extended position.
They activate or deactivate systems or reset system logic.
Examples are the zone reset switch, pack reset switch, and CARGO FIRE
Depressurization / Discharge switch.
Describe flap load relief. - ANSWER-If airspeed limit is exceeded with flaps 30
extended, the flaps retract to 25.
If airspeed is excessive at flaps 25, the flaps retract to 20.
Flap load relief is not available in secondary or alternate mode.
, Describe flight deck window heating systems. - ANSWER-Flight deck windows are
electrically heated.
Forward windshields have anti-ice protection on the exterior surfaces.
Forward windshields have anti-fogging on the interior surfaces.
Side windows have controlled anti-fogging heating on the interior surfaces.
Describe flight envelope speed protection. - ANSWER-Overspeed protection prevents
exceeding the maximum operating,
Gear extended, or
Flap placard speeds
Describe how the fuel quantity indication changes upon termination of fuel Jettison. -
ANSWER-The fuel to remain quantity changes from magenta to white.
The fuel to remain quantity flashes for 5 seconds.
Describe the Alternate Mode Expanded Flap Position Indicator. - ANSWER-All flap
positions displayed.
Flap position index marks at 5 and 25.
Indicator motion is continuous between flap detents.
Describe the APU Fire/Overheat detection system. - ANSWER-A dual loop fire detector
is installed in the APU compartment.
There is no overheat detection in the APU compartment.
Either loop detecting a fire activates an APU fire warning, which shuts down the APU.
Either loop detecting a fire on the ground discharges the APU fire extinguisher bottle
(certain aircraft).
Describe the APU shutdown sequence. - ANSWER-Rotating the APU selector to OFF
begins the shutdown cycle.
APU bleed air valve closes.
APU continues running unloaded for a 60-second cooldown period.
When the cooldown period finishes, the APU shuts down.
Describe the Cargo Compartment Fire Detection systems. - ANSWER-The forward and
aft lower compartments have 4 dual loop detectors.
The main deck has 16 dual loop detectors.
Sample air from throughout each compartment is drawn through the detectors by center
bleed duct air. Both loops in a detector must sense smoke to activate the cargo fire
warning.
Describe the condition that would cause VNAV ALT to display as the pitch mode? -
ANSWER-A conflict occurs between the VNAV profile and MCP altitude.
Describe the difference between normal and alternate anti-skid braking systems. -
ANSWER-Normal brake antiskid provides each main gear with individual antiskid
protection.
