SkyWest ERJ 175 – KV Question Bank with
Verified Correct and Detailed Answers (Latest
Update 2025)
Introduction:
This document provides the complete SkyWest Airlines ERJ 175 KV question
bank with verified, up-to-date, and detailed correct answers for 2025. It
covers technical systems, limitations, memory items, SOPM procedures, flight
operations, and aircraft performance. Each question includes the precise and
correct response used for knowledge validation and airline check preparation.
Perfect for SkyWest pilots and trainees studying for KV assessments and
systems checks on the Embraer 175.
Exam Questions and Answers
What is the purpose of the DC fuel pump? --- correct precise answers
---Provides pressurized fuel for APU and engine start when AC power or AC
fuel pump is not available.
When will the AC fuel pump automatically activate? --- correct precise
answers ---Engine start, backup of main ejectors
what is the max fuel imbalance? when does an EICASS message appear? ---
correct precise answers ---794, 800
,How does the pilot correct a fuel imbalance? --- correct precise answers ---
crossfeed using the Low 1/2 switch.
what happens when you move fuel crossfeed switch to low 1? --- correct
precise answers ---AV Fuel pump 2 turns on, crossfeed valve opens, feeds
engine #1, residual gas not burned dumps into tank 1.
During single engine operation how do you fix a fuel imbalance? --- correct
precise answers ---Low into the good engine
When do you declare min fuel? Emergency fuel? --- correct precise answers
---2250, 1500
Are you allowed to land with a fuel imbalance? --- correct precise answers
---not while indicated on EICASS
When will fuel imbalance EICASS message extinguish? --- correct precise
answers ---within 100 lbs
,Is it possible to get a fuel low message without being in a low fuel
situation? --- correct precise answers ---Yes if scavenge pumps come
uncovered
When do emergency lights come on? --- correct precise answers ---
When loss of AC power and switch is "armed" or when switch is "on"
How long do emer lights remain illuminated? --- correct precise answers --
-10 min
how are the emer lights charged? --- correct precise answers ---DC bus 1
What happens when you pull the fire handle? --- correct precise answers --
-Close bleed air valve, fuel valve, and hydraulic valves
Are you able to restow the fire handle after you pull it? --- correct precise
answers ---Yes
, Why are we required to push the cargo smoke button an additional time to
discharge the low rate bottle on the ground? --- correct precise answers ---
So you don't have to use it when the trucks are likely rolling and the halon
is very toxic. The bottle will continue to discharge for 70 minutes.
According to SOPM how long should we delay APU start before pushback? --
- correct precise answers ---10 min
If Batt 1 is inop can you start the APU? --- correct precise answers ---
No, Batt 1 is required, batt 2 can be inop by utilizing a DC GPU.
Min temp to start the APU? --- correct precise answers ----54C
Whats the difference between using the APU emer stop button and
turning the APU master switch off? --- correct precise answers ---1
minute cool down period
If takeoff requires ECS off, what operational requirements exist with
respect to the APU? --- correct precise answers ---Max alt 330?
How long can the aircraft be left unattended with the APU on? --- correct
Verified Correct and Detailed Answers (Latest
Update 2025)
Introduction:
This document provides the complete SkyWest Airlines ERJ 175 KV question
bank with verified, up-to-date, and detailed correct answers for 2025. It
covers technical systems, limitations, memory items, SOPM procedures, flight
operations, and aircraft performance. Each question includes the precise and
correct response used for knowledge validation and airline check preparation.
Perfect for SkyWest pilots and trainees studying for KV assessments and
systems checks on the Embraer 175.
Exam Questions and Answers
What is the purpose of the DC fuel pump? --- correct precise answers
---Provides pressurized fuel for APU and engine start when AC power or AC
fuel pump is not available.
When will the AC fuel pump automatically activate? --- correct precise
answers ---Engine start, backup of main ejectors
what is the max fuel imbalance? when does an EICASS message appear? ---
correct precise answers ---794, 800
,How does the pilot correct a fuel imbalance? --- correct precise answers ---
crossfeed using the Low 1/2 switch.
what happens when you move fuel crossfeed switch to low 1? --- correct
precise answers ---AV Fuel pump 2 turns on, crossfeed valve opens, feeds
engine #1, residual gas not burned dumps into tank 1.
During single engine operation how do you fix a fuel imbalance? --- correct
precise answers ---Low into the good engine
When do you declare min fuel? Emergency fuel? --- correct precise answers
---2250, 1500
Are you allowed to land with a fuel imbalance? --- correct precise answers
---not while indicated on EICASS
When will fuel imbalance EICASS message extinguish? --- correct precise
answers ---within 100 lbs
,Is it possible to get a fuel low message without being in a low fuel
situation? --- correct precise answers ---Yes if scavenge pumps come
uncovered
When do emergency lights come on? --- correct precise answers ---
When loss of AC power and switch is "armed" or when switch is "on"
How long do emer lights remain illuminated? --- correct precise answers --
-10 min
how are the emer lights charged? --- correct precise answers ---DC bus 1
What happens when you pull the fire handle? --- correct precise answers --
-Close bleed air valve, fuel valve, and hydraulic valves
Are you able to restow the fire handle after you pull it? --- correct precise
answers ---Yes
, Why are we required to push the cargo smoke button an additional time to
discharge the low rate bottle on the ground? --- correct precise answers ---
So you don't have to use it when the trucks are likely rolling and the halon
is very toxic. The bottle will continue to discharge for 70 minutes.
According to SOPM how long should we delay APU start before pushback? --
- correct precise answers ---10 min
If Batt 1 is inop can you start the APU? --- correct precise answers ---
No, Batt 1 is required, batt 2 can be inop by utilizing a DC GPU.
Min temp to start the APU? --- correct precise answers ----54C
Whats the difference between using the APU emer stop button and
turning the APU master switch off? --- correct precise answers ---1
minute cool down period
If takeoff requires ECS off, what operational requirements exist with
respect to the APU? --- correct precise answers ---Max alt 330?
How long can the aircraft be left unattended with the APU on? --- correct
