ERJ175 SKYWEST CA QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Give an example of a threat that has a dedicated memory item but does not trigger an
EICAS message? - ANSWER Fumes
ENG AbnormalStart
Flight control / jam malfunction
Trim runaway
What must not occur when more than dispays 2 and 3 are available - ANSWER the
airplane must not be dispatched
if AC power is lost what is the procedure for reestablishing AC power
SOPM ch4 s1 - ANSWER power down the airplane using he leaving the airplane
checklist then perform power up utilizing the safety and power up checklist
External walk around
What must be ON to have a valid check on the brake wear indicators?
SOPM c4 s1 - ANSWER Parking Brake to inspect gear pins
Inspection of the ADSPs show ice and snow contamination, what is the procedure?
SOPM c4 s1 - ANSWER ADSP Heater Switch ON
Completed during FO originating checklist
Spurious AFCS and ADS EICAS messages may be an indication of what in regard to
the ADSPs
SOPM c4 s1 - ANSWER snow/ice/contamination/if not cleared call mx
the PREFLIGHT section of the SOPM uses the phrase "clear of ice" repeatedly for each
section of the airplane, what is Sky West's philosophy regarding ICE and
contamination?
GDPM c2 - ANSWER -to ensure an aircraft does not takeoff when frost, ice, or snow is
adhering to the
-wings, control surfaces, engine inlets, and other critical surfaces of the aircraft
What is a Cold Weather Preflight Inspection
When is a cold weather preflight inspection required
GDPM c2
SOPM c4 s1 - ANSWER tactile and/or visual check of the aircraft's critical surfaces for
frozen contamination
must be performed when
-OAT is 5C or less
-icing conditions exist
, -RON with potential frozen contaminants due to exposure to frost or precipitation
-cold soak suspected
-any flight where ice from inbound might accumulate
-wing fuel temp is 0C or less
If it's 5 degrees or colder, the preflight inspection must take place within what timeframe
- ANSWER 30 minutes before pushback
Describe preflight action for nose landing gear - ANSWER -wheel chocks IN
-wheels and tires CONDITION *** clear of ice
-Up lock hook UNLOCKED
-downlock springs CONDITION
-strut/wheel well/doors CONDITION AND NO LEAKS
-ground locking pin REMOVED
-landing and taxi lights CONDITION clean and undamaged
what unique piece of electrical emergency equipment resides in the right forward
fuselage? Describe the external preflight
SOPMc4s1 - ANSWER RAT (ram air turbine)
RAT safety lock pin REMOVED
what does the oxygen discharge indicator look like in its normal condition?
SOPM c4s1 - ANSWER GREEN DISC
the rwy report has been updated to contaminated, what does this mean?
ph s2.0TO - ANSWER -25% or more of the runway is covered in
-1/8" standing water, slush, ice or snow
what does TALPA stand for
FOM c7 - ANSWER Take off and Landing Performance Assessment
TALPA uses RCAM to assess runway conditions, describe the difference in runway
condition between an RCC of 6 and 1
FOM c7 - ANSWER -6 is Dry, no reported braking action
-1 is Ice, poor braking action reported
-braking deceleration is reduced for the
-wheel braking effort applied or directional control is reduced
where can the RCAM/Braking action table be found - ANSWER EFB Wx Tile
FOM c7
what is the maximum crosswind component for takeoff with a WET runway - ANSWER
31 knots
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Give an example of a threat that has a dedicated memory item but does not trigger an
EICAS message? - ANSWER Fumes
ENG AbnormalStart
Flight control / jam malfunction
Trim runaway
What must not occur when more than dispays 2 and 3 are available - ANSWER the
airplane must not be dispatched
if AC power is lost what is the procedure for reestablishing AC power
SOPM ch4 s1 - ANSWER power down the airplane using he leaving the airplane
checklist then perform power up utilizing the safety and power up checklist
External walk around
What must be ON to have a valid check on the brake wear indicators?
SOPM c4 s1 - ANSWER Parking Brake to inspect gear pins
Inspection of the ADSPs show ice and snow contamination, what is the procedure?
SOPM c4 s1 - ANSWER ADSP Heater Switch ON
Completed during FO originating checklist
Spurious AFCS and ADS EICAS messages may be an indication of what in regard to
the ADSPs
SOPM c4 s1 - ANSWER snow/ice/contamination/if not cleared call mx
the PREFLIGHT section of the SOPM uses the phrase "clear of ice" repeatedly for each
section of the airplane, what is Sky West's philosophy regarding ICE and
contamination?
GDPM c2 - ANSWER -to ensure an aircraft does not takeoff when frost, ice, or snow is
adhering to the
-wings, control surfaces, engine inlets, and other critical surfaces of the aircraft
What is a Cold Weather Preflight Inspection
When is a cold weather preflight inspection required
GDPM c2
SOPM c4 s1 - ANSWER tactile and/or visual check of the aircraft's critical surfaces for
frozen contamination
must be performed when
-OAT is 5C or less
-icing conditions exist
, -RON with potential frozen contaminants due to exposure to frost or precipitation
-cold soak suspected
-any flight where ice from inbound might accumulate
-wing fuel temp is 0C or less
If it's 5 degrees or colder, the preflight inspection must take place within what timeframe
- ANSWER 30 minutes before pushback
Describe preflight action for nose landing gear - ANSWER -wheel chocks IN
-wheels and tires CONDITION *** clear of ice
-Up lock hook UNLOCKED
-downlock springs CONDITION
-strut/wheel well/doors CONDITION AND NO LEAKS
-ground locking pin REMOVED
-landing and taxi lights CONDITION clean and undamaged
what unique piece of electrical emergency equipment resides in the right forward
fuselage? Describe the external preflight
SOPMc4s1 - ANSWER RAT (ram air turbine)
RAT safety lock pin REMOVED
what does the oxygen discharge indicator look like in its normal condition?
SOPM c4s1 - ANSWER GREEN DISC
the rwy report has been updated to contaminated, what does this mean?
ph s2.0TO - ANSWER -25% or more of the runway is covered in
-1/8" standing water, slush, ice or snow
what does TALPA stand for
FOM c7 - ANSWER Take off and Landing Performance Assessment
TALPA uses RCAM to assess runway conditions, describe the difference in runway
condition between an RCC of 6 and 1
FOM c7 - ANSWER -6 is Dry, no reported braking action
-1 is Ice, poor braking action reported
-braking deceleration is reduced for the
-wheel braking effort applied or directional control is reduced
where can the RCAM/Braking action table be found - ANSWER EFB Wx Tile
FOM c7
what is the maximum crosswind component for takeoff with a WET runway - ANSWER
31 knots
