AS 411 TEST 1QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What's the wingspan of the CRJ-700 - Answers -76 feet and 3 inches
Which one is shorter? The CRJ 700 or 900, in terms of "overall height" according to the
AFM? - Answers -CRJ-900
What's the exhaust danger for a CRJ-700 (same for the -900) at IDLE thrust? ____ feet.
- Answers -100
What's the approximate temperature (F) of a CRJ-700's (same for the -900) exhaust at
FULL thrust on the ramp, right at the end of the vertical stab? - Answers -440
What's the OVERALL length of the CRJ-700? - Answers -106 feet, 8 inches
What's the maximum taxi/ramp weight of the CRJ-700, in pounds? - Answers -75,250
Why there is a CRJ-900 "EP" on the Mesa slides? - Answers -The EP is "Enhanced
Performance," and Mesa Airlines only bought a few. These are NOT the numbers we
will reference for this course.
What is the danger zone for the radar if it is not operating? - Answers -N/A it's not
dangerous if it is off.
What is the radar (operating) danger zone? - Answers -2
The CRJ-700 steering angle is 80 degrees, and when nosewheel steering is engaged,
you will have ____ feet to complete a 180 degree turn: - Answers -118
What's the maximum takeoff weight for the CRJ-700? (not taking into account any
further limiting runway or meteorological conditions) ____ lbs. - Answers -75,000
For all CRJ variants, the maximum load capacity for the passenger door (air stairs) is:
____lbs. - Answers -1,000
Following from the previous question...the max number of people permitted on the
stairway, (assuming they're not over 250lbs apiece) is: ______ - Answers -4
What is a "plug" type door? - Answers -a plug type door uses air pressure to fully seal.
If opened it would pop out completely into the fuselage.
The passenger door is a plug-type door. (True/False) - Answers -False
The forward cargo doors are: - Answers -Semi-plug type doors on fuselage left side
, The overwing exit doors are _____ type doors - Answers -plug
According to new FAA regulations, the flight deck door must: - Answers -be able to lock
from both sides with a code, and able to withstand a 50 cal. shotgun blast
Why are there two DIFFERENT max speeds for landing gear extension and retraction?
- Answers -retraction speed is slower because the gear is coming up against the
slipstream
Go to your course modules and open the file titled "CRJ_700_MEL" or "CRJ-900 MEL"
(for this one, they are the same). On the final Mesa slide in Aircraft General, there is an
MEL listed for discussion. Look it up using CTRL+F, and be sure to reference the
"DISPLAY MESSAGE" listing.
What is the EICAS message indication listed in this particular MEL, and what does it
mean? - Answers -AFT CARGO DOOR, and it means the aft cargo door is unsafe.
Following from the last question, with the displayed message you just looked up, can
you dispatch the aircraft or not? (assume you have the MEL listed) - Answers -Yes
What is the purpose of a "bus" in an aircraft electrical system? - Answers -safety - to
reduce wiring
What supplies the power for the entire 28 Volt Direct Current system? - Answers -
Transformer Rectifier Units (TRUs)
What is the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) battery rating? - Answers -24 Volts rated at 43
ampere hours
What is the main battery rating? - Answers -24 volts 17 ampere hours
Why is the APU battery bigger and more powerful than the main battery? - Answers -it
needs that cranking power to start turning the APU
What is the ADG, and what does it provide? - Answers -Air Driven Generator- in the
case of a full AC electrical failure, it provides power for the 3B hydraulic pump, ESS AC
bus, slats/flaps, and STAB TRIM CH2
The Main and APU batteries are kept in a charged condition by battery chargers, which
are powered by: - Answers -AC BUS No. 1 and AC Service bus
Where is the external AC power receptacle located on the aircraft? - Answers -forward
right side
Electrical warning and caution messages are displayed (normally) on: - Answers -the
EICAS primary page
What's the wingspan of the CRJ-700 - Answers -76 feet and 3 inches
Which one is shorter? The CRJ 700 or 900, in terms of "overall height" according to the
AFM? - Answers -CRJ-900
What's the exhaust danger for a CRJ-700 (same for the -900) at IDLE thrust? ____ feet.
- Answers -100
What's the approximate temperature (F) of a CRJ-700's (same for the -900) exhaust at
FULL thrust on the ramp, right at the end of the vertical stab? - Answers -440
What's the OVERALL length of the CRJ-700? - Answers -106 feet, 8 inches
What's the maximum taxi/ramp weight of the CRJ-700, in pounds? - Answers -75,250
Why there is a CRJ-900 "EP" on the Mesa slides? - Answers -The EP is "Enhanced
Performance," and Mesa Airlines only bought a few. These are NOT the numbers we
will reference for this course.
What is the danger zone for the radar if it is not operating? - Answers -N/A it's not
dangerous if it is off.
What is the radar (operating) danger zone? - Answers -2
The CRJ-700 steering angle is 80 degrees, and when nosewheel steering is engaged,
you will have ____ feet to complete a 180 degree turn: - Answers -118
What's the maximum takeoff weight for the CRJ-700? (not taking into account any
further limiting runway or meteorological conditions) ____ lbs. - Answers -75,000
For all CRJ variants, the maximum load capacity for the passenger door (air stairs) is:
____lbs. - Answers -1,000
Following from the previous question...the max number of people permitted on the
stairway, (assuming they're not over 250lbs apiece) is: ______ - Answers -4
What is a "plug" type door? - Answers -a plug type door uses air pressure to fully seal.
If opened it would pop out completely into the fuselage.
The passenger door is a plug-type door. (True/False) - Answers -False
The forward cargo doors are: - Answers -Semi-plug type doors on fuselage left side
, The overwing exit doors are _____ type doors - Answers -plug
According to new FAA regulations, the flight deck door must: - Answers -be able to lock
from both sides with a code, and able to withstand a 50 cal. shotgun blast
Why are there two DIFFERENT max speeds for landing gear extension and retraction?
- Answers -retraction speed is slower because the gear is coming up against the
slipstream
Go to your course modules and open the file titled "CRJ_700_MEL" or "CRJ-900 MEL"
(for this one, they are the same). On the final Mesa slide in Aircraft General, there is an
MEL listed for discussion. Look it up using CTRL+F, and be sure to reference the
"DISPLAY MESSAGE" listing.
What is the EICAS message indication listed in this particular MEL, and what does it
mean? - Answers -AFT CARGO DOOR, and it means the aft cargo door is unsafe.
Following from the last question, with the displayed message you just looked up, can
you dispatch the aircraft or not? (assume you have the MEL listed) - Answers -Yes
What is the purpose of a "bus" in an aircraft electrical system? - Answers -safety - to
reduce wiring
What supplies the power for the entire 28 Volt Direct Current system? - Answers -
Transformer Rectifier Units (TRUs)
What is the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) battery rating? - Answers -24 Volts rated at 43
ampere hours
What is the main battery rating? - Answers -24 volts 17 ampere hours
Why is the APU battery bigger and more powerful than the main battery? - Answers -it
needs that cranking power to start turning the APU
What is the ADG, and what does it provide? - Answers -Air Driven Generator- in the
case of a full AC electrical failure, it provides power for the 3B hydraulic pump, ESS AC
bus, slats/flaps, and STAB TRIM CH2
The Main and APU batteries are kept in a charged condition by battery chargers, which
are powered by: - Answers -AC BUS No. 1 and AC Service bus
Where is the external AC power receptacle located on the aircraft? - Answers -forward
right side
Electrical warning and caution messages are displayed (normally) on: - Answers -the
EICAS primary page
