Q400 SYSTEMS VALIDATION QUESTION BANK
EXAM LATEST UPDATE
What is the Q400's maximum operating ambient
temperature limit? - ANSWER +50C (or ISA +35C,
whichever is less)
What is the Q400's minimum operating ambient
temperature limit? - ANSWER -54C
What is the maximum operating altitude of the aircraft? - ANSWER 25,000' ASL
What is the maximum operating altitude for takeoff? - ANSWER 10,000' ASL
What is Severe Turbulence Speed? - ANSWER 210 KIAS
What is Maneuvering Speed (VA)? - ANSWER 204 KIAS
What is Maximum Flaps Extended Speed (VFE) for
Flaps 5 degrees? - ANSWER 195 KIAS
What is Maximum Flaps Extended Speed (VFE) for
Flaps 10 degrees? - ANSWER 175 KIAS
What is Maximum Flaps Extended Speed (VFE) for
Flaps 15 degrees? - ANSWER 165 KIAS
What is Maximum Flaps Extended Speed (VFE) for
Flaps 35 degrees? - ANSWER 155 KIAS
What is Landing Gear Operating Speed (VLO)? - ANSWER 195 KIAS
What is Landing Gear Extended Speed (VLE)? - ANSWER 215 KIAS
What must the temperature be (OAT) on the ground for
icing conditions to exist? - ANSWER 10C or below (with precip, fog, or moisture
on the
ground like ice, slush, etc that could be ingested by the engines)
What must the temperature be (SAT) in flight for icing
conditions to exist? - ANSWER 5C or below (visible moisture present)
True or False: The engine intake bypass doors shall be
,open for engine operation in icing conditions. - ANSWER True
What is the maximum crosswind component approved
for takeoff and landing on a hard, dry, or wet runway? - ANSWER Max crosswind
is 32 KTS
What is the maximum fuel imbalance between contents
of main fuel tanks in flight? - ANSWER 600 pounds
True or False: Tank 1 and Tank 2 auxiliary fuel pumps
are required to be on for landing but not for takeoff. - ANSWER False, they must
be on for both
What is the maximum loadmeter reading for takeoff off
the Standby battery, Auxiliary battery, and the Main battery? - ANSWER Max
loadmeter reading for takeoff is 0.1
What is the minimum battery temperature for takeoff? - ANSWER -20C
What is the maximum operating altitude with the
landing gear and/or flap extended? - ANSWER 15,000'
Setting takeoff power prior to brake release, with the
nose of the airplane more than 45 degrees out of wind, is prohibited for wind
speeds greater than _____ kts. - ANSWER 8 KTS
True or False: Inflight operation of the POWER levers
aft of the FLIGHT IDLE gate is prohibited. - ANSWER True
What is the maximum cabin pressure differential limit? - ANSWER 5.95 PSI
What is the maximum cabin pressure differential limit
during takeoff/landing? - ANSWER 0.5 PSI
Bleed air must be off for takeoff whenever _____. - ANSWER -Tailwind > 10KTS
-Takeoff is done with MTOP selected
-Suspected windshear
For landing, bleed air must be off whenever _____. - ANSWER -Tailwind > 10KTS
-Reported OAT > 39C (100F)
-Suspected windshear
True or False: Takeoff in the BASIC mode (AHRS) is
prohibited, but takeoff in DG mode is allowable. - ANSWER False
Unless the forward and aft baggage compartments are
,empty, the airplane shall not be operated farther than _____ from a suitable
airport for landing. - ANSWER 1 Hour
True or False: HOT MIC select switches on the Captain
and First Officer ARCDU shall be OFF and the INT/RAD switch on the observer's
Audio Control Panel shall
be centered, when using the flightdeck speakers. - ANSWER True
True or False: The APU is approved for GROUND
OPERATIONS ONLY. - ANSWER True
True or False: The APU shall be shutdown prior to
takeoff unless it is needed airborne. - ANSWER True, but it is not approved for
airborne use
True or False: The APU may be operated unattended
with passengers on board if OAT exceeds 30 degrees C. - ANSWER False
True or False: The APU shall not be operated during
gravity (overwing) refueling. - ANSWER True
True or False: The APU shall not be started during
refueling. - ANSWER True
What are the APU ambient temperature limitations? - ANSWER - +50C (or ISA
+35C, whichever is less)
- -54C
- If APU has been off in below -35C OAT for more
than 1 hour, it must be preheated
True or False: The APU Bleed Air shall be selected off
when the aircraft is being deiced/anti-iced. - ANSWER True
What are the APU starter cranking limits? - ANSWER -Start 1=Max 60 seconds
ON, then 5 minutes OFF
-Start 2=Max 60 seconds ON, maintenance action if not started
True or False: During autopilot operation, the pilot shall
be seated at the controls with harness secured. - ANSWER True
Autopilot (coupled) and Flight Director (manual)
approaches are approved from a nominal glideslope angle of _____ to maximum
of _____. - ANSWER 2.5 to 4 degrees glideslope angle
AFCS is approved for autopilot coupled approaches to
_____. - ANSWER CAT 1 Limits Only
, Autopilot coupled approaches are approved for all flap
configurations except _____. - ANSWER 35 Degree flaps with 1 engine
inoperative
Autopilot coupled approaches have been demonstrated
in crosswind components up to _____ kts. - ANSWER 18 KTS
The minimum height for autopilot engagement after
takeoff/go-around is _____ feet AFE. - ANSWER 1,000' AFE
Autopilot shall be disengaged at or above _____ feet
AFE for HGS approaches flown in AIII mode, approaches flown with an
inoperative engine, or approaches flown with Flaps 0 degrees. - ANSWER 1,000'
AFE
For coupled approaches (non-CAT III), the autopilot
shall be disengaged at or above _____ feet AFE. - ANSWER 200' AFE
True or False: The autopilot shall be disengaged in
severe icing and severe/extreme atmospheric turbulence. - ANSWER True
PRESSURIZATION - ANSWER PRESSURIZATION
True or False: The aircraft's pressurization is provided
by engine bleed air? - ANSWER True
Which valve is primarily manipulated to control the
pressurization in the cabin of the aircraft? - ANSWER AFT Outflow Valve
How many safety valves are there in addition to the
Outflow Valve? - ANSWER There is a FWD and an AFT safety valve
How many different modes are there on the
pressurization system? - ANSWER There are four control modes
-AUTO
-MANUAL
-EMERGENCY/SMOKE REMOVAL
-PRESSURE DUMP
Manual mode is used on the pressurization system for
what reason? - ANSWER Used if AUTO mode is inoperative
Holding the spring-loaded toggle switch to the DECR
side accomplishes what? - ANSWER -Opens the AFT outflow valve
-Decreases cabin pressure
EXAM LATEST UPDATE
What is the Q400's maximum operating ambient
temperature limit? - ANSWER +50C (or ISA +35C,
whichever is less)
What is the Q400's minimum operating ambient
temperature limit? - ANSWER -54C
What is the maximum operating altitude of the aircraft? - ANSWER 25,000' ASL
What is the maximum operating altitude for takeoff? - ANSWER 10,000' ASL
What is Severe Turbulence Speed? - ANSWER 210 KIAS
What is Maneuvering Speed (VA)? - ANSWER 204 KIAS
What is Maximum Flaps Extended Speed (VFE) for
Flaps 5 degrees? - ANSWER 195 KIAS
What is Maximum Flaps Extended Speed (VFE) for
Flaps 10 degrees? - ANSWER 175 KIAS
What is Maximum Flaps Extended Speed (VFE) for
Flaps 15 degrees? - ANSWER 165 KIAS
What is Maximum Flaps Extended Speed (VFE) for
Flaps 35 degrees? - ANSWER 155 KIAS
What is Landing Gear Operating Speed (VLO)? - ANSWER 195 KIAS
What is Landing Gear Extended Speed (VLE)? - ANSWER 215 KIAS
What must the temperature be (OAT) on the ground for
icing conditions to exist? - ANSWER 10C or below (with precip, fog, or moisture
on the
ground like ice, slush, etc that could be ingested by the engines)
What must the temperature be (SAT) in flight for icing
conditions to exist? - ANSWER 5C or below (visible moisture present)
True or False: The engine intake bypass doors shall be
,open for engine operation in icing conditions. - ANSWER True
What is the maximum crosswind component approved
for takeoff and landing on a hard, dry, or wet runway? - ANSWER Max crosswind
is 32 KTS
What is the maximum fuel imbalance between contents
of main fuel tanks in flight? - ANSWER 600 pounds
True or False: Tank 1 and Tank 2 auxiliary fuel pumps
are required to be on for landing but not for takeoff. - ANSWER False, they must
be on for both
What is the maximum loadmeter reading for takeoff off
the Standby battery, Auxiliary battery, and the Main battery? - ANSWER Max
loadmeter reading for takeoff is 0.1
What is the minimum battery temperature for takeoff? - ANSWER -20C
What is the maximum operating altitude with the
landing gear and/or flap extended? - ANSWER 15,000'
Setting takeoff power prior to brake release, with the
nose of the airplane more than 45 degrees out of wind, is prohibited for wind
speeds greater than _____ kts. - ANSWER 8 KTS
True or False: Inflight operation of the POWER levers
aft of the FLIGHT IDLE gate is prohibited. - ANSWER True
What is the maximum cabin pressure differential limit? - ANSWER 5.95 PSI
What is the maximum cabin pressure differential limit
during takeoff/landing? - ANSWER 0.5 PSI
Bleed air must be off for takeoff whenever _____. - ANSWER -Tailwind > 10KTS
-Takeoff is done with MTOP selected
-Suspected windshear
For landing, bleed air must be off whenever _____. - ANSWER -Tailwind > 10KTS
-Reported OAT > 39C (100F)
-Suspected windshear
True or False: Takeoff in the BASIC mode (AHRS) is
prohibited, but takeoff in DG mode is allowable. - ANSWER False
Unless the forward and aft baggage compartments are
,empty, the airplane shall not be operated farther than _____ from a suitable
airport for landing. - ANSWER 1 Hour
True or False: HOT MIC select switches on the Captain
and First Officer ARCDU shall be OFF and the INT/RAD switch on the observer's
Audio Control Panel shall
be centered, when using the flightdeck speakers. - ANSWER True
True or False: The APU is approved for GROUND
OPERATIONS ONLY. - ANSWER True
True or False: The APU shall be shutdown prior to
takeoff unless it is needed airborne. - ANSWER True, but it is not approved for
airborne use
True or False: The APU may be operated unattended
with passengers on board if OAT exceeds 30 degrees C. - ANSWER False
True or False: The APU shall not be operated during
gravity (overwing) refueling. - ANSWER True
True or False: The APU shall not be started during
refueling. - ANSWER True
What are the APU ambient temperature limitations? - ANSWER - +50C (or ISA
+35C, whichever is less)
- -54C
- If APU has been off in below -35C OAT for more
than 1 hour, it must be preheated
True or False: The APU Bleed Air shall be selected off
when the aircraft is being deiced/anti-iced. - ANSWER True
What are the APU starter cranking limits? - ANSWER -Start 1=Max 60 seconds
ON, then 5 minutes OFF
-Start 2=Max 60 seconds ON, maintenance action if not started
True or False: During autopilot operation, the pilot shall
be seated at the controls with harness secured. - ANSWER True
Autopilot (coupled) and Flight Director (manual)
approaches are approved from a nominal glideslope angle of _____ to maximum
of _____. - ANSWER 2.5 to 4 degrees glideslope angle
AFCS is approved for autopilot coupled approaches to
_____. - ANSWER CAT 1 Limits Only
, Autopilot coupled approaches are approved for all flap
configurations except _____. - ANSWER 35 Degree flaps with 1 engine
inoperative
Autopilot coupled approaches have been demonstrated
in crosswind components up to _____ kts. - ANSWER 18 KTS
The minimum height for autopilot engagement after
takeoff/go-around is _____ feet AFE. - ANSWER 1,000' AFE
Autopilot shall be disengaged at or above _____ feet
AFE for HGS approaches flown in AIII mode, approaches flown with an
inoperative engine, or approaches flown with Flaps 0 degrees. - ANSWER 1,000'
AFE
For coupled approaches (non-CAT III), the autopilot
shall be disengaged at or above _____ feet AFE. - ANSWER 200' AFE
True or False: The autopilot shall be disengaged in
severe icing and severe/extreme atmospheric turbulence. - ANSWER True
PRESSURIZATION - ANSWER PRESSURIZATION
True or False: The aircraft's pressurization is provided
by engine bleed air? - ANSWER True
Which valve is primarily manipulated to control the
pressurization in the cabin of the aircraft? - ANSWER AFT Outflow Valve
How many safety valves are there in addition to the
Outflow Valve? - ANSWER There is a FWD and an AFT safety valve
How many different modes are there on the
pressurization system? - ANSWER There are four control modes
-AUTO
-MANUAL
-EMERGENCY/SMOKE REMOVAL
-PRESSURE DUMP
Manual mode is used on the pressurization system for
what reason? - ANSWER Used if AUTO mode is inoperative
Holding the spring-loaded toggle switch to the DECR
side accomplishes what? - ANSWER -Opens the AFT outflow valve
-Decreases cabin pressure
