E145 Systems Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Aircraft General - Correct answer-Capabilities: day, night, IFR, VFR, RVSM, CAT
I & II, anti-icing
1. What is the maximum passenger seating capacity of the Embraer 145?
Embraer 140? - Correct answer-- 50 pax
- 44 pax
What are the exterior dimensions of the Embraer 145?
Embraer 140? - Correct answer-- 98 x 66 x 22
- 94 x 66 x 22
What is the minimum pavement width for an 180 degree turn in an Embraer 145? -
Correct answer-70 ft.
Can the height of the pilot seats be adjusted manually? - Correct answer-Yes
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,When the Cockpit Direct Vision Windows are not properly locked in the closed
position, what indication will be present? - Correct answer-- A yellow pin
protruding from flat plate linkage near opening
- "WINDOW NOT CLOSED" inscription visible
Is the Baggage Compartment pressurized? - Correct answer-Yes
Name the three compartment hatches that share the EICAS caution message,
"ACCESS DOOR OPEN" - Correct answer-- Forward Electronic compartment
access hatch
- Rear Electronic compartment access hatch
- Under Cockpit access hatch/rigging hatch
Where is the Emergency Locater Transmitter located? - Correct answer-In the
Lavatory, above the toilet
When does the CVR begin to operate? - Correct answer-When Essential DC Bus 2
is engergized
How many hours does the CVR record? - Correct answer-2 hours
When does the FDR begin to record operational data? - Correct answer-- When the
Red Beacon switch is ON or
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,- When the aircraft is airborne
How many hours does the FDR record? - Correct answer-25 hours
Oxygen / Emergency equipment - Correct answer-
What system pressure will cause the "OXYGEN LO PRESS" EICAS caution
message to be presented? How many minutes will that be sufficient for? - Correct
answer-400 psi, 12 minutes
What is the difference between the pilot's oxygen masks and the observer's mask? -
Correct answer-- No venting valve
- Flow indicator installed in the supply hose
Once a chemical oxygen generator is activated, can it be shut off? - Correct
answer-- No
Where is the Least Risk Bomb location in the EMB-145/140? - Correct answer-- In
the first overhead bin, over row three. (Right side)
What happens if the TEST/RESET button is pressed with the flight deck oxygen
masks not stowed? - Correct answer-- Stops flow of oxygen.
What are the different modes of the cockpit quick donning O2 mask? - Correct
answer-- Emergency Setting - Pure oxygen with positive pressure.
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, - 100% Setting - Pure oxygen at all altitudes.
- Normal Setting - Oxygen/Air mixture (ratio depends on cabin altitude)
During preflight, how would you know if the cockpit crew oxygen had been over
pressurized? - Correct answer-- The green blowout disc would be missing on the
forward right side of the fuselage.
What is the oxygen duration of an oxygen chemical generator? - Correct answer-12
minutes
With the Passenger Oxygen Selector in AUTO, what cabin altitude will cause the
Passenger Oxygen masks to automatically deploy? - Correct answer-- Cabin
altitude of 14,000 MSL.
How long does the PBE provide protection from smoke or toxic gas inhalation? -
Correct answer-15 minutes
What is the Portable Oxygen Cylinder exclusively used for? - Correct answer--
Therapeutic first aid
List the Emergency Equipment that is located in the Cockpit: - Correct answer-- 1
Fire Extinguisher, PBE, Crash Axe
- 2 Flashlights, 2 Escape Ropes
- 3 O2 Masks, 3 Smoke Goggles, 3 Life Vests
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Answers Graded A+
Aircraft General - Correct answer-Capabilities: day, night, IFR, VFR, RVSM, CAT
I & II, anti-icing
1. What is the maximum passenger seating capacity of the Embraer 145?
Embraer 140? - Correct answer-- 50 pax
- 44 pax
What are the exterior dimensions of the Embraer 145?
Embraer 140? - Correct answer-- 98 x 66 x 22
- 94 x 66 x 22
What is the minimum pavement width for an 180 degree turn in an Embraer 145? -
Correct answer-70 ft.
Can the height of the pilot seats be adjusted manually? - Correct answer-Yes
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,When the Cockpit Direct Vision Windows are not properly locked in the closed
position, what indication will be present? - Correct answer-- A yellow pin
protruding from flat plate linkage near opening
- "WINDOW NOT CLOSED" inscription visible
Is the Baggage Compartment pressurized? - Correct answer-Yes
Name the three compartment hatches that share the EICAS caution message,
"ACCESS DOOR OPEN" - Correct answer-- Forward Electronic compartment
access hatch
- Rear Electronic compartment access hatch
- Under Cockpit access hatch/rigging hatch
Where is the Emergency Locater Transmitter located? - Correct answer-In the
Lavatory, above the toilet
When does the CVR begin to operate? - Correct answer-When Essential DC Bus 2
is engergized
How many hours does the CVR record? - Correct answer-2 hours
When does the FDR begin to record operational data? - Correct answer-- When the
Red Beacon switch is ON or
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,- When the aircraft is airborne
How many hours does the FDR record? - Correct answer-25 hours
Oxygen / Emergency equipment - Correct answer-
What system pressure will cause the "OXYGEN LO PRESS" EICAS caution
message to be presented? How many minutes will that be sufficient for? - Correct
answer-400 psi, 12 minutes
What is the difference between the pilot's oxygen masks and the observer's mask? -
Correct answer-- No venting valve
- Flow indicator installed in the supply hose
Once a chemical oxygen generator is activated, can it be shut off? - Correct
answer-- No
Where is the Least Risk Bomb location in the EMB-145/140? - Correct answer-- In
the first overhead bin, over row three. (Right side)
What happens if the TEST/RESET button is pressed with the flight deck oxygen
masks not stowed? - Correct answer-- Stops flow of oxygen.
What are the different modes of the cockpit quick donning O2 mask? - Correct
answer-- Emergency Setting - Pure oxygen with positive pressure.
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, - 100% Setting - Pure oxygen at all altitudes.
- Normal Setting - Oxygen/Air mixture (ratio depends on cabin altitude)
During preflight, how would you know if the cockpit crew oxygen had been over
pressurized? - Correct answer-- The green blowout disc would be missing on the
forward right side of the fuselage.
What is the oxygen duration of an oxygen chemical generator? - Correct answer-12
minutes
With the Passenger Oxygen Selector in AUTO, what cabin altitude will cause the
Passenger Oxygen masks to automatically deploy? - Correct answer-- Cabin
altitude of 14,000 MSL.
How long does the PBE provide protection from smoke or toxic gas inhalation? -
Correct answer-15 minutes
What is the Portable Oxygen Cylinder exclusively used for? - Correct answer--
Therapeutic first aid
List the Emergency Equipment that is located in the Cockpit: - Correct answer-- 1
Fire Extinguisher, PBE, Crash Axe
- 2 Flashlights, 2 Escape Ropes
- 3 O2 Masks, 3 Smoke Goggles, 3 Life Vests
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