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| 91/135 Excel Sample Oral Exam Questions |
| QUESTIONS |
| Aircraft General |
| What is the approximate wing span of the XL/XLS? |
| What is the approximate height of the XL/XLS? |
| What are Vortex Generators, how many required for flight? |
| What indications do we have in the cockpit if a nose door is not secure? |
| APU |
| What things would you check before starting the APU on the ground? |
| What are the APU Gen amp limits on the ground? Inflight? |
| What is the maximum inflight airspeed for APU start? |
| What are the memory actions for APU fire? |
| Electrical System |
| What are the sources of DC power to the main electrical system? |
| What is the maximum number of battery starts in 1 hour? |
| What is the minimum battery voltage for engine start? APU? |
| What are the memory actions for a battery over temperature condition? |
| What are the engine driven generator amp limits? |
| If we lose all generator input how long will the battery supply power? |
| Hydraulic Systems |
| What is normal hydraulic system pressure? Maximum? |
| What aircraft items are operated off the main hydraulic system? |
| How do we know if there is adequate hydraulic fluid in the system? |
| What could be the result of the hydraulic system remaining pressurized? |
| What airspeed is associated with most hydraulic system operations? |
| Powerplant and Fire Protection |
| What models do we have on the XL/XLS? |
| What is the maximum ITT on start? |
| What is the maximum oil consumption? |
| How many ignitiors and when do they come on automatically? |
| What protects the engine from overspeed? |
| How do we preflight the engine fire protection system? |
| What might give you a false engine fire indication? |
| What are the memory actions for an engine fire light illuminated? |
| What is the minimum altitude that you would perform the memory items? |
| Avionics |
| How do we test the Radio Altimeter? |
| What is the maximum ground time with a Radome Fan Annunciator? |
| Which IAC contains the Auto Pilot Computer? |
| Is dispatch allowed with an inoperative MFD? PFD? |
| Lighting and Master Warning |
| What do we have for interior emergency lighting and for how long? Cockpit lights on Emer Bus? |
| What turns on the Cabin Emergency Lights and when are they to be turned on? |
| What tuns on ice detection lights? (Wing, Windshield) |
| Environmental & Pressurization |
| What will cause Emergency Pressurization to Activate? |
| What is normal cabin differential pressure? |
| How is pressurization affected with the controller in the Isobaric Mode |
| What causes the pressurization controller to operate in the Hi Alt mode? |
| What are the sources for environmental air? |
| What is the temperature range for heating and cooling of the cabin? |
| What is a concern when operating the TCV in manual? |
| What are the memory action items for an emergency descent? |
| At what altitudes does the Cabin Alt annunciatior illuminate? |
| Fuel System |
| If the fuel gauge reads 6850, what is the maximum useable fuel? |
| On preflight I see we have an 850 lb imbalance. What do we do? |
| Line person is in a hurry and wants to single point refuel at 60 psi? |
| If I have a Low Fuel Level light and I have 400 pounds. Is that right? |
| When will the right boost pump come on automatically? |
| Oxygen System |
| How many cubic feet of oxygen do you carry in your bottle? |
| What conditions warrant at least one pilot using supplemental oxygen? |
| What is the maximum cabin altitude the crew masks are certified to? |
| What are the temperature limits for the crew oxygen masks? |
| Ice Protection |
| What is the minimum speed in icing? |
| When are we required to test and turn on icing equipment? |
| What icing protection do we have when the battery is in EMER? |
| What conditions will cause the wing anti-ice to be deactivated? |
| Performance and Flight Planning |
| What is the maximum slush or water depth for taxi, takeoff? |
| What is the minimum runway width when using TR’s and wet for takeoff? |
| What is the minimum required approach gross climb gradient? |
| What conditions were met when determining Landing Field Length? |
| Weight and Balance |
| What is the maximum takeoff weight? |
| What is the maximum weight in the baggage compartment? |
| What is the maximum seat weight? |
| What is the maximum zero fuel weight? |
| Speed Limitations |
| What are the flap extension speeds? |
| What are the maximum gear extension speeds? |
| What is the maximum speed with a TR in EMER Stow? |
| What is the maximum speed with a stab in the takeoff position? |
| Gear and Brakes |
| What is the maximum tire ground speed? |
| How is the gear released from the up locks? |
| Is anti-skid required for dispatch and when does it test? |
| What are the maximum tire pressures and strut extensions |
| Flight Controls |
| What is the maximum altitude with a stab in the takeoff position? |
| How do we test rudder bias and is it required for takeoff |
| How many aileron trim tabs do we have? |
| What are the actions for a run away trim? |
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