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What are the model designations for the Global Express


BD-700-1A10 for Global Express and XRS
BD-700-1A11 for Global 5000
Both models referred to as the “BD-700”

What is minimum flight crew required?


One pilot and one co-pilot

What is the Global Express XRS wingspan, length and tail height?


94 feet wingspan
99 feet 5 inch length
Tail approximately 25 feet tall

What is the minimum pavement width for a 180° turn with the Global XRS?



68 feet

What is maximum taxi /ramp weight?


98,250 lbs.

99,750 lbs. with SB

What is maximum takeoff weight?


98,000 lbs.

99,500 lbs. with SB

What is maximum landing weight?


78,600 lbs.

What is maximum ZFW?


56,000 lbs.

What is minimum flight weight?


48,200 lbs.

What is minimum operating weight empty?


45,000 lbs.

What are the Flaps “0” load limits?


-1 to +2.5G

What are the load limits with slats/flaps extended?


0 to +2 G

What is the C of G range?


20 %MAC to 41 %MAC

What is minimum / maximum runway slope?


± 2%

May operations from unprepared runways be conducted?


No

What is the normal circling approach configuration and category?


Flaps 30 and VREF+10
CAT C minimums
At or above 141 knots, CAT D

What is the prioritization of checklist?


Memory Items
Emergency checklists (Reds)
Normal checklists (Normals)
Cautionary and Advisory information (Ambers)

What are the buoyancy limitations for takeoff or landing near water above maximum landing weight?


Outflow valve 2 closed, one air pack shut down
Operating Numbers Review

MMO, FL 350, FL 414, FL 470,
and FL 510


FL 350 – 0.89
FL 414 – 0.88
FL 470 – 0.858
FL 510 – 0.842

VMO, above and below 8,000 feet


> 8,000 feet – 340 KIAS
< 8,000 feet – 300 KIAS

What is Turbulence Penetration speed?


300 KIAS / .80M

What is max operating altitude?


FL 510

What is max pressure altitude for takeoff and landing?


10,000 ft. pressure altitude

What is max / min ambient temperature for takeoff?


+50° C / -40° C

What is max tailwind component for engine start?


20 knots

What must be done if a tailwind start causes observed N1 rotation?


Extended Dry Crank (EDC) for 30 secs followed by immediate auto start

When winds exceed 20 knots, what is the required thrust for taxi?


Minimum thrust

What must be done if crosswind component exceeds 20 knots on takeoff?


Do not exceed 66% N1 until 30 KIAS
Increase takeoff distance by:
1700 Feet – Flaps 6
1500 Feet – Flaps 16

What is the maximum tailwind component approved for takeoff and landing?


10 knots

What is the max demonstrated crosswind for takeoff and landing?


29 knots
Note: Not considered limiting

What is the max demonstrated wind components for CAT II operations?


15 knot crosswind
15 knot headwind
11 knot tailwind (10 knot limiting)

What is the max authorized altitude for use of slats/flaps?


18,000 feet

At what altitude must flight spoilers be retracted on approach?


300 Feet AGL

What are “slats in / flaps 0” recommended maneuvering and minimum approach speeds?



200 KIAS
VREF +45

What is maximum slats extended speed?



225 KIAS

What are “slats out / flaps 0” recommended maneuvering and minimum approach speeds?



180 KIAS
VREF +20

What is maximum flaps 6 speed?


210 KIAS

What are “slats out / flaps 6” recommended maneuvering and minimum approach speeds?



160 KIAS
VREF +13

What is maximum flaps 16 speed?


210 KIAS

What are “slats out / flaps 16” recommended maneuvering and minimum approach speeds?



140 KIAS
VREF +6

What is maximum flaps 30 speed?


185 KIAS

What are “slats out / flaps 30” recommended maneuvering and minimum approach speeds?



VREF +10
VREF

What is VLO?


200 KIAS

What is VLE?


250 KIAS

What is Tire Limiting Speed?


183 KIAS

What is VMCG?


80 KIAS

What is VMCA?


86 KIAS

What is the ground operation limit of the display units with the cockpit temperature in excess of 40°C?


Operation for greater than 30 minutes is prohibited

What is maximum altitude for flight with the yaw damper disengaged?


41,000 feet

What is the minimum autopilot engage height?


400 feet AGL

What is the minimum autopilot use height for a precision approach? Non-precision approach?


Category I or II ILS - 50 AGL FAA
80 AGL JAA
Non-precision – 400 feet AGL

What is the minimum autopilot use height for a non-precision approach with vertical path reference?


160 AGL

What is the operational limitation when using FLCH?


Use of FLC mode with the speed bug above .85M is prohibited

When must both stall protection pusher switches be “ON”?


For duration of the flight

What is the purpose of the master disconnect switch on the control wheel?


Disconnect the autopilot
Silence a disconnect aural

What is the purpose of the touch control steering switch (TCS)?


Momentarily override the autopilot

Does the indicator light on the guidance panel (GP) indicate that the associated mode is currently active?


No, the pilot must confirm mode status or operation from the flight director annunciator on the PFD

How are active / armed flight director and autothrottle modes indicated on the AFCS display?


Active displayed in “green”
Armed displayed in “white”

How does the pilot manually switch the flight guidance computer (FGC)?


On the MFD control panel
MENU button, page 2
Press ENT

How will the autopilot engage if no vertical or lateral flight director mode is armed?


Basic pitch (PIT) and roll (ROL) modes

What will cause manual disengagement of the autopilot?


Pressing the AP pushbutton
Pressing either MASTER DISC pushbutton
Pressing either TOGA switch
Manual trim activation
Pressing the YD switch on the GP
Physical override of the AP servos (not recommended)

What will cause automatic disengagement of the autopilot?


Activation of windshear avoidance
Unusual attitude
Stall warning activation

When is use of the FMS as a sole NAV source for instrument approaches prohibited?


Prohibited past the FAF unless APP is annunciated on the PFD

What is required for an automatic Nav-to-Nav transfer to occur?


Lateral mode is LNAV
Aircraft has captured the LOC beam
Pilot has selected the APR button

What course is set to capture and track a back course localizer?


Front course

What must be the active lateral navigation mode for VPTH to be operational?


LNAV

When is the ILS automatically tuned by the FMS?


Within 75 nm flight plan distance or
30 nm direct distance of the airfield

When does Dual Coupling of the AFCS occur?


Below 1200 feet with
The PFDs displaying localizer data from different navigational sources

What are the FD pitch commands for takeoff, SE takeoff and GA ?


Takeoff - 17.5 degrees
SE takeoff – 13 degrees
GA – 10 degrees

How is the autothrottle GA mode cleared?


By selecting the AP on or
Selecting another vertical mode

When is the automatic emergency descent mode (EDM) enabled?


Aircraft altitude above 25,000 feet
Cabin altitude has exceeded 14,500 feet

Once the EDM is activated, what will occur?


FD will command a descent to 15,000 feet
FD will command a turn of 90 degrees left
Autothrottles will target airspeed of VMO-10 until 250 knots at 15,000 feet

On the ground, what parameters are required to engage the autothrottles?


Either engage switch selected
Aircraft speed less than 60 knots
Throttle levers are above 23° TLA

When is the autothrottle takeoff HOLD control mode activated?


On ground above 60 knots
In flight below 400 feet AGL

When will the autothrottles transition to the RETARD mode?


Aircraft in landing configuration
Radio altitude of 50 feet AGL
Navigation and Communication

During a GPS approach what does the DGRAD annunciation on the FMS indicate?


Unacceptable RAIM value is detected

IRS system accuracy may be degraded above what latitudes preventing system engagement in the NAV mode?


78 degrees

How does the pilot remove accumulated IRS errors or drift since the last alignment?


IRS mode selector from NAV to ALN and back to NAV

How does the crew inhibit the terrain awareness alerting when landing at an airport not in the FMS database?


Select the TERRAIN switch to “off”

On FMS system power up, what information is displayed on the NAV IDENT page?


Date and time (synchronized with GPS)
Software version
Database status

What does selecting the EMER pushbutton with failure of the audio control panel accomplish?


Microphone audio bypasses the audio control panel
Microphone connected directly to the onside VHF communication radio
Audio directly connected from the radio to the pilot’s headset

How does the pilot enable the flight and maintenance interphones?


Hot microphone (H’MIC) switch on the audio panel

When does the radio management unit (RMU) carry out a unit and system self-test?


System power up

How does the pilot switch between the active (white) and preset (cyan) on the RMU?


The transfer key or
The line select key adjacent to the preselect frequency in the simplex mode

How does the pilot change kHz spacing (8.33 or 25) on the RMU?


Select PGE key
Select SYS SELECT from menu

How does the pilot select DME hold on the RMU?


Selecting the DME key
An “H” will appear next DME
Electronic Displays (EDs)

Which colors are used to depict normal, precautionary and system limits?


Green – normal range
Amber – precautionary range
Red – limits exceeded

Which colors are used to depict the flow lines?


Black – no flow
Amber – below normal value
Green – normal value
Red – exceeding normal value

What is the priority of the “Aural” Alerts?


STALL
EGPWS
TCAS
All other voice messages

What will occur when selecting the EFIS PFD reversion control to alternate?


The MFD data is displaced by PFD data

During normal operation, symbol generator (SG) 1 generates symbols for which display units (DUs)?


DU 1 and DU 2

How is a SG failure indicated?


Red X across the corresponding displays

Selection of the ADC reversion button for PFD 1 enables which ADC to feed PFD 1?


ADC 3
Second selection - ADC 2

Selection of the IRS reversion button for PFD 1 enables which IRS to feed PFD 1?


IRS 3
Second selection - IRS 2

What is the result of pushing the event button on the landing gear control panel?


Flags a particular event in time within the flight data recorder (FDR) memory
Encodes the central aircraft information maintenance system (CAIMS)

The airspeed trend vector represents the airspeed the airplane will attain in how many seconds?


10 seconds

The altitude trend vector represents the altitude the airplane will attain in how many seconds?


6 seconds

How does the pilot switch the altitude readout to metric?


Using the MENU display on the MFD control panel

What are the sources of airplane generated AC power?


Four 40 kVA engine driven generators
One 40 kVA APU generator
Ram air turbine

How many AC buses does the AC electrical system have?


Eight total
Four primary buses - 1, 2, 3, 4
Four secondary buses - 1A, 2A, 3A, ESS

What is the purpose of the AC power center (ACPC)?


Protects, controls and distributes AC power to the main AC buses

In the advent of single generator operation, which AC Buses are automatically shed?


AC Buses 2 and 3
This results in AC buses 2A and 3A also being shed

What does a EXT AC “AVAIL” light on the electrical panel indicate?


External AC power is connected and is the correct phase, voltage and frequency

What does a GEN “FAIL” light on the electrical panel indicate?


Failed generating channel
or
Fire discharge handle is pulled

What is the primary / alternate power priority for the ESS AC Bus?


RAT Generator (if deployed)
Gen 4 via AC ESS Bus
Gen 1 via AC Bus 1A
Gen 2 via AC Bus 2A
Gen 3 via AC Bus 3A
APU Gen

What are the 6 primary DC power sources?


TRU 1, TRU 2, ESS TRU 1, ESS TRU 2
Avionics Battery
APU Battery

What are the 4 main DC buses?


DC Bus 1 and 2
DC ESS Bus
BATT Bus

How long will the aircraft main batteries last as the sole source of power?


Minimum of 15 minutes

What is the primary / alternate power priority for the DC ESS bus?


ESS TRU 1
ESS TRU 2
TRU 2
TRU 1

Which DC Buses are automatically shed during single TRU operation?


DC Bus 1 and DC Bus 2

What is the purpose of the DC POWER EMERGENCY OVERRIDE switch?


During loss of all DC power
Allows ESS TRU 1 and 2 to bypass the DCPC and power the SPDA’s directly

Can the pilot change a thermal circuit breaker from the CDU?


No, the affected circuit breaker can only be manually reset at its location

How many oxygen bottles does the crew oxygen system have?


4

What is the normal pressure charge at 21°C for the crew oxygen bottles?


1850 psi

At what bottle pressure will the oxygen vent overboard and blow-out the green disc?


2600 psi

At what pressure does the oxygen pressure regulator function?


72.5 psi

When do the passenger masks deploy?


14,500 feet cabin altitude

What is the crew alert when the oxygen system drops to or below 75%?


Amber OXY LO QTY message

The evacuation equipment consist of what 2 items?


Crash axe
Cabin escape rope

What type portable fire extinguisher is located in the cockpit?


Halon 1211
Note: Effective in fighting A, B and C fires

What must the flight crew wear if discharging a fire extinguisher in the cockpit?


Oxygen masks with 100% oxygen selected

Is the baggage door considered an emergency exit door?


No

When does the “SEAT BLTS” sign illuminate when selected to AUTO?


Landing gear selected down
Flaps are not in the 0° position
Cabin altitude > 8000 feet

When do the EMER LIGHTS illuminate when selected in ARM?


No power to the DC essential bus

What engines are installed on the Global Express?


BR700-710A2-20

What is max ITT for ground / air start?


700° C (Gnd.)
850° C (Air)

What are the engine idle limitations?


Max ITT – 860° C
Min N2 - 58.0%

What are the engine takeoff thrust limitations?


Max ITT - 900° C
N2 – 99.6%
N1 – 102.0%
5 minutes 2 engines, 10 minutes SE


What are the engine max continuous operating limitations?


Max ITT - 860° C
N2 – 98.9%
N1 – 102.0%

What is maximum reverse thrust?


70% N1 (EEC controlled) for 30 seconds

What is static ground operation limit?


Steady operation between 66% to 80% prohibited

Do not engage starter if RPM exceeds?


N2 - 42%

What are the start duty cycles?


3 min. on, 15 sec. off
3 min. on, 15 sec. off
3 min. on, 15 min. off

What is the minimum oil temperature for engine start?


- 40° C
Must be dry cranked until - 30° C before starting

What is the minimum oil temperature before bringing the engine above idle?


+ 20° C

What is Max. oil temperature?


+ 160° C

What is maximum oil consumption?


.21 US quarts/hour

When is oil replenishment prohibited?


OAT at or below -12° C

The autothrottle must be engaged and verified by what KIAS?


60 KIAS

Use of autothrottle when landing is restricted to what flap setting?


Flaps 30° only
Name three thrust reverser limitations:
Must not be selected in flight.
Must not be used for touch and go's.
May not back up the airplane.

Engine shutdown required for what minimum oil pressure?


25 PSI

How much thrust do the engines on the global express supply at SL?


14,750 lbs @ SL ISA to +20° C

Where is bleed air extracted from the engines?


5th or 8th stage of compression

Bleed air extraction is used for:


Air conditioning
Pressurization
Cowl and wing anti-ice
Engine starts

How is thrust management controlled throughout all phases of flight?


Full authority engine control (FADEC)
An electronic engine controller (EEC) is a major component of the FADEC

Describe the 2 main engine rotating assemblies


Single-stage LP fan driven by a two-stage turbine
Ten-stage HP compressor driven by a two-stage turbine

How is the engine protected from overspeed?


By closing the fuel high pressure SOV when the EEC recognizes N1 or N2 overspeed value

How is the FADEC normally powered during engine operation?


Via the dedicated generator on the accessory gearbox

How is interturbine temperature (ITT) measured?


Seven dual element thermocouples located in the LP turbine entry area

Where are the N1 and N2 RPM speed sensors located?


N1 – near the LP compressor shaft
N2- front of the accessory gear box

How is engine oil cooled?


Fuel cooled oil cooler
Note: Also used to warm low temperature fuel prior to the FMU

What is total engine oil quantity?


12.8 US quarts max
Typically fill to 11.0 US quarts via oil replenishment system

What is the capacity of the oil replenishment tank?


6 quarts

Selecting the ENG RUN switch to OFF closes which fuel shutoff valve?


High-pressure shutoff valve within the fuel metering unit

When is high idle commanded by the EEC?


Airplane is in the approach configuration

How is EPR calculated?


Ratio of engine inlet total pressure (TAT probe) and
Engine exhaust total pressure

When should “Rotorbow” dry cranking be expected during automatic starts?


Between 20 minutes and 5 hours of previous engine shutdown

What are the two auto start – air envelopes and associated airspeeds?


ATS ENVELOPE (≤ 249 knots)
WINDWMILL ENVELOPE (≥ 250 knots)

When will the automatic ground engine start abort?


ENG RUN switch to OFF
N2 speed not ≥ 15% (120 sec)
Idle speed not achieved (120 sec)
Starter cutout not reached within starter duty timer (3 min)
ITT exceeding start limit (700° C)

How are the thrust reversers controlled and actuated?


Controlled by the EEC
Actuated by the respective engine hydraulic system 1A or 2A

What will occur if a thrust reverser becomes unlocked?


EICAS message
Aural warning
Thrust retarded to idle (regardless of thrust lever position)
Red REV icon if the door is open

What are the ground external air pressure requirements for start?


40 psi desired

For airplane operations in excess of 3 hours, the oil system must be verified?


Full before flight
Greater than 10.62 US quarts

When must oil replenishment be conducted?


From 5 to 30 minutes after shutdown
15 minutes after shutdown (APU)

How long should the engine stabilize in idle before selecting the ENG RUN switch OFF on the shutdown checklist?


3 minutes

What is the max engine relight altitude?


30,000 feet

What is the APU type?


RE 220

What is the maximum APU RPM?


106 %

What is the maximum altitude for APU operations?


45,000 feet

Minimum temperature for starting a cold soaked APU?


-40° C

How many start attempts are permitted on the APU?


3 per hour

What is the maximum starting altitude for the APU?


37,000 feet

What is the maximum altitude for bleed air extraction from the APU?


30,000 feet

What is the maximum OAT for bleed air extraction from the APU for air conditioning operations?


> 45° C

What is the max. load rating for the APU?


40 KVA

What is the associated limit if the APU is powering an AC Bus above 37,000 Feet?


The associated Hydraulic pump (1B, 2B, 3B, 3A) must be selected “OFF”

How is the APU controlled by the FADEC to ensure priority for electrical loads?


Cycling the Load Control Valve (LPV)

When does the APU door position appear on the STAT page?


In conjunction with an APU DOOR FAIL caution message

When is it recommended to top up the APU oil reservoir?


STAT page indication shows less than
4.5 quarts

What will occur if the APU run switch is selected to the “run” position prior to the 60 second cooldown period?


The APU returns to 100% and continues normal operation

When is manual operation of the APU LCV not possible?


Anti-ice is active
Lt Eng pressure regulating valve is manually opened
Rt Eng pressure regulating valve and crossbleed valve are manually opened

How is the APU controlled by the FADEC to ensure priority for electrical loads?


Cycling the Load Control Valve (LPV)

How is emergency shutdown of the APU accomplished?


BATT MASTER switch selected OFF with no AC power on
APU fire DISCH handle pulled
APU SHUTOFF button (services panel)
APU compartment SHUTDOWN button

When does the APU automatically shutdown in flight only?


FADEC failure or DC power loss
Inlet door uncommanded position
Loss of Overspeed protection
Overspeed 106%
EGT Overtemperature
Loss of speed signals
Slow start, no crank, no acceleration

Where are the engine fire detection sensing elements located?


Accessory gear box
Engine core
Fixed cowl

What extinguishing agent is used in the fire bottles?


Halon

What five events occur when the ENG FIRE DISCH handle is pulled?


Fuel SOV closes
Hydraulic SOV closes
Bleed air SOV closes
AC VFGs taken off line
Fire bottles armed

What happens when the APU DISCH is pulled?


Fuel SOV closes
Ignition shut off
Pneumatics shut off
APU electrics isolated
Fire bottles arm

Does pulling the fire DISCH command an immediate engine shutdown?


No
Note: Immediate shutdown is via the ENGINE RUN switch

If an APU fire is detected on the ground, what will the FADEC command after 5 sec?


Automatic shutdown of the APU

Where are the smoke detectors installed on “green” configuration aircraft?


Forward avionics bay
Aft avionics bay
Baggage compartment
Avionics rack (5000 only)

How is fire suppression for the baggage compartment, lavatories and cabin closets provided?


Portable fire extinguishers
Flight Controls

How are the primary flight controls controlled and actuated?


Mechanically controlled
Hydraulically actuated

Which hydraulic systems power the aileron PCUs?


Left aileron – systems 1 and 3
Right aileron – systems 2 and 3

How are the aileron control circuits separated in response to a jammed control system?


Via a roll disconnect mechanism in the torque tube

If the aileron/rudder/stabilizer trim is outside the allowable range during throttle advancement for takeoff, what will occur?


CONFIG AIL / RUD / STAB TRIM red warning message
NO TAKEOFF voice message

When is initial yaw damper engagement controlled by the flight guidance computer?


First engine start

Which hydraulic systems power the rudder PCUs?


Hydraulic systems 1, 2 and 3

Which hydraulic systems power the elevator PCUs?


Left elevator – systems 1 and 3
Right elevator – systems 2 and 3

Which 3 trim modes activate the horizontal stabilizer and their priority?


Manual trim (pilot then copilot)
Auto trim (autopilot 1 or 2)
Mach trim (autopilot off)

What functions does the Master Disconnect Switch on the yoke provide?


AFCS disconnect – momentarily selected
Pitch trim disconnect – held
Stall pusher - held

When will the stabilizer in motion aural clacker sound?


Stabilizer runaway
Stabilizer trim switch is held for an extended period

How is operation of the slats and flaps controlled?


By two independent slat/flap control units (SFCUs)

What is the purpose of the “Flap Override Switch”?


Used to cancel the flap aural warning if the flaps cannot be configured for an OUT/30 landing

How many spoiler panels are located on each wing?


4 multifunctional spoilers (MFS)
and
2 ground spoilers (GS)

With flaps extended, which MFS are available?


Only the two inboard pairs of MFS
MAX selection on the FSCL has no effect

The MFS are used for what purpose?


Roll assist
Proportional lift dumping
Ground lift dumping
Combination roll assist and proportional lift dumping

How is symmetrical lift dumping ensured when an MFS panel failure is detected?


The opposite panel is automatically disabled

Ground spoilers when “armed” will deploy on landing with?


Engine throttles at idle or below and two of the following three conditions:
RA below 7 feet
One main landing gear WOW
One wheel speed greater than 16 knots

How may pilot stop the stick pusher?


Pressing and holding the autopilot/stick pusher disconnect (AP/SP DISC) button
N/A for JAA certified aircraft

What is the maximum permissible fuel imbalance for on ground and during takeoff and landing?


1100 lbs < 19,450 fuel tank load
600 lbs > 20,250 fuel tank load

What is the maximum permissible fuel imbalance during flight?


1100 lbs

What is the maximum useable fuel load for the XRS fuel tanks (pressure refueling)?


Wing – 15,050 lbs per tank
Center – 11,150 lbs (12,700 lbs XRS)
Aft Aux – 2,300 lbs
Total load – 43,550 lbs

Fuel in the center tank must be considered unusable unless?


Each wing is full at departure and
Planned cruise altitude is greater than 30000 ft.

Fuel in the aft tank must be considered unusable unless?


Each wing contains at least 5500 lbs. fuel at departure and
The planned cruise altitude is greater than 30000 ft.

If use of the centre / aft tank is planned, what is the minimum tank fuel load?


500 lbs to ensure xfer pump reprime

What is minimum G/A fuel?


600 lbs. per wing
Note: Level flight and Maximum 10° nose up

What are the limitations when using wide cut or CIS fuels?


Operation limited to 13,000 feet until the bulk fuel temperature is below 15° C

What are the 2 limitations associated with the FRTT (fuel recirculation ) ?


FRTT is prohibited when using wide cut fuels
Asymmetric operation is prohibited

What is the minimum engine fuel temperature indication for takeoff?


+5° C

When must the Fuel Crossfeed
be selected “OFF”?


Takeoff and Landing

Which fuel tanks cannot be gravity refueled?


Forward (XRS) or aft aux tanks

How is positive fuel tank pressure maintained during flight?


Ram air via NACA scoops
Note: On ground, NACA scoops provide tank ventilation

Do not test operation of the pressure relief valves when?


Wing tank above 11,800 lbs
Center tank above 8,000 lbs

What does the FMS “COMPARE FUEL QUANT” message indicate?


2% or greater difference between FMQGC and FMS fuel quantity reading
Note: 2% of the BOW equals 1020 lbs

When does FRTT (fuel return to tank) automatically operate?


Above 34,000 feet and
Single fuel temp sensor below -20° C
or
Average of all temp sensors below -9° C

When do the AC wing boost pumps operate?


ENG RUN switches to “on”
Crossfeed Shutoff Valve selected “Open” during single engine operation

Where is the fuel SOV located and how is the valve closed?


Located behind the aft pressure bulkhead
Closed via the associated fire discharge handle

When does fuel transfer from the center tank to the wing tank start?


Wing tank quantity below 93%
Continues until wing reaches full (3% of volume)

When does fuel transfer from the aux tank start?


Wing tank falls to 5,500 lbs

When does the wing DC aux fuel pump operate automatically?


One or both AC pumps low pressure
Flap position > 0
In flight with landing gear down & locked
Low fuel condition < 600 lbs wing
Wing transfer - 400 lb or greater wing imbalance

When will the AC boost pumps operate regardless of the ENG RUN switch position?


XFEED SOV to open
Note: This ensures balanced fuel during SE operation

Which wing tank normally provides fuel for the APU?


Right wing tank

Which fuel pumps operate autonomously (no pilot control)?


Center tank transfer pumps

How is fuel moved from the forward aux fuel tank to the center tank (XRS)?


Transfer ejector receiving “motive flow”
and / or
Via gravity flow at a slower rate

When is wing transfer automatically initiated?


Lateral fuel imbalance of 400 lbs or more

When is wing transfer inhibited?


Flap position > 0
In flight with landing gear down & locked
Low fuel condition < 600 lbs wing
DC aux pump is supplying fuel feed to an engine

Why must the crew monitor “manual” operation of the wing to wing transfer system?


No automatic shutdown of the manual system or overfill protection

Where is power for the Refuel/Defuel panel taken?


APU battery direct bus

During the refuel SOV test, what does display of the “SOV FAIL” message indicate?


Fuel flow will not stop when the tank is full

What is the priority for ACMP pumps?


3A – 3B – 2B – 1B

When the ACMP switch is set to AUTO, when will the pump start?


Either slats or flaps not IN/0° position
System low pressure detected

How long will the “B” pumps operate once activate?


Minimum of 5 minutes

What is normal hydraulic system 2 accumulator pressure?


500 psi

How are the EDP HYD SOVs closed?


Selecting the HYD SOV switch “closed”
Pulling the fire DISCH handle

What are the electrically driven pumps and associated AC buses?


1B – AC Bus 3
2B – AC Bus 2
3B – AC Bus 1
3A – AC Bus 4

What hydraulic system is powered by the RAT?


System 3

What is normal hydraulic system 3 RAT accumulator pressure?


1000 PSI

What is normal hydraulic system 3 brake accumulator pressure?


500 psi

How is hydraulic case drain fluid cooled prior to returning to the applicable reservoir?


Heat exchangers in the left and right wing fuel tanks.
Left wing – systems 1 and 3
Right wing – system 2

What hydraulic pumps are available / operating during single generator operations (flight)?


Engine Pumps 1A and 2A
AC Pumps 3A and 3B

What is the pack discharge temperature range for manual mode operation?


+5° C to + 60° C
One pack must be selected “off”

What is Normal and Maximum Cabin differential pressure?


Normal – 10.33 PSID
Maximum – 10.73 PSID
“Delta P” message – 10.85 PSID

What is the maximum negative relief differential pressure?


-0.5 PSID

On taxi and takeoff the cabin PSID should not exceed this value?


0.1 PSI

On landing the cabin PSID should not exceed this value?


1.0 PSID

AUX PRESS is prohibited above what altitude?


41,000 Feet

The Bleed Management Controllers (BMCs) extract bleed air from which engine ports?


5th stage low-pressure port
8th stage high-pressure port

During ground operation, what is the priority bleed source for engine starting?


APU bleed air

How are hot air (bleed) leaks monitored in the airplane?


Dual loop detection sensing elements connected to the BMCs

What occurs when the BMC detects a bleed air leak?


The BMC isolates the affected manifold by closing the appropriate valves

How is air flow regulated from the pneumatic duct to the air conditioning units?


By modulation of the flow control valve (FCV) by the air conditioning system controllers (ACSC)

Can one engine supply two AC packs simultaneously?


No, the BMC prevents two packs from being supplied by one engine
In the case of single pack operation, the high flow schedule is automatically selected by the BMC

What are the two functions of the air conditioning units?


Decrease the air temperature and
Decrease the water contained in the hot bleed air

When are the packs automatically shut off (FCV closed)?


Bleed failure, shutdown or engine starting
Ditching operation (below 15,000 feet)
Pack inlet overheat
Compressor discharge overheat
Pack discharge overheat or under pressure

Turning the TRIM AIR switch to the ON position opens which valves?


Hot air shutoff valves (HASOV)

What are the two functions of the RAM AIR system?


Provide cooling for the heat exchangers of the cooling packs
Alternate source of fresh air at an altitude of 15,000 feet or less

What are the requirements for using AUX Press?


Both cooling packs inoperative
Recirculation system maintained “ON”
Prohibited above 41,000 feet

What are the typical cabin altitudes for 51,000 and 45,000 feet aircraft altitude?



51,000 feet – 5,670 feet
45,000 feet – 4,500 feet

What are the two modes of operation with the cabin pressure control system in AUTO?


PRIMARY mode (predictive) uses
FMS programmed
Autopilot and VNAV engaged
SECONDARY mode (reactive) uses
Pressure altitude
Vertical speed

What are the warning messages and associated cabin altitudes for loss of pressurization?


CAB ALT – 8200 Feet
CAB ALT Warning – 9000 Feet
Or 1000 / 1800 Feet above landing alt if landing above 7230 MSL

When selecting MAN pressurization, what is displayed on the STAT page


Both outflow valve position indicators
Cabin rate analog gauge

What is required to display the LDG ELEV in magenta on the STAT page?


LDG ELEV FMS/MAN selector set to FMS
Landing destination programmed in the FMS
Flight plan activated

What are the two cabin rate selections available in automatic and associated rates?


Normal mode – 500 ft/min climb and 300 ft/min descent rate
High mode- 800 ft/min climb and 800 ft/min descent rate

What occurs when EMER DEPRESS switch is selected ON?


Both out flow valves (OFVs) are commanded open
Cabin altitude limited to 14,500 feet

What does the selecting the Ditching switch to “ON” provide?


PACKS flow is shut off
Cabin is depressurized
OFVs are driven to the closed position
Sequence is inhibited above 15,000 feet

What is the purpose of the safety valves (SFV 1 and 2) located in the aft bulkhead?


Ensures overpressure and negative pressure relief
Provides an OPEN position signal to the EICAS

When is cowl anti-ice, required? Prohibited?


OAT +10 C and visible moisture or contaminated taxiways / runways
AUTO prohibited for Takeoff

When is wing anti-ice required? Prohibited?


OAT +5 C and visible moisture or contaminated taxiways / runways
AUTO prohibited for takeoff
Type II or IV, anti-ice prohibited ON until just prior to thrust increase for takeoff

What are the conditions for in-flight icing operations?


Visible moisture and temperature between TAT +10 and SAT -40 C


What is the operating limitation while holding in icing conditions?


Do not hold with slats extended

What is the minimum engine speed while in icing conditions?


76% N2

Fully automatic ice and rain protection is provided for which systems?


Wing leading edges
Engine cowls
Windshields
Side windows
Air data probes and sensors

Due to the sensitivity of the ice detector probes, the ice detection is ineffective below what airspeed?


30 knots IAS

When wing anti-ice is selected, how long may it take before the leading edges display green?


Approximately 2 minutes

What is the purpose of the wing cross bleed valve (CBW)?


Allows both wing anti-ice systems to be fed from a single engine

Which engine bleed is used for cowl
anti-ice?


Low pressure bleed air only

In the event of electrical failure, the cowl anti-ice valve (CAIV) defaults to what position?


Fully open

Why is it recommended to remove all pitot and AOA covers prior to starting the APU or connecting external power?


All heaters are tested ON when AC power is applied to the aircraft

Which pumps supply normal hydraulic power to the Hydraulic system?


The three “A” pumps which operate continuously

Which hydraulic systems are powered by engine driven pumps?


Systems 1 and 2
Pumps 1A and 2A

What is normal hydraulic operating pressure?


3000 psi

What type of hydraulic fluid is used in the Global Express?


SKYDROL LD-4 & HYJET IV-A

What is the priority for ACMP pumps?


3A – 3B – 2B – 1B

When the ACMP switch is set to AUTO, when will the pump start?


Either slats or flaps not IN/0° position
System low pressure detected

How long will the “B” pumps operate once activate?


Minimum of 5 minutes

What is normal hydraulic system 2 accumulator pressure?


500 psi

How are the EDP HYD SOVs closed?


Selecting the HYD SOV switch “closed”
Pulling the fire DISCH handle

What are the electrically driven pumps and associated AC buses?


1B – AC Bus 3
2B – AC Bus 2
3B – AC Bus 1
3A – AC Bus 4

What hydraulic system is powered by the RAT?


System 3

What is normal hydraulic system 3 RAT accumulator pressure?


1000 PSI

What is normal hydraulic system 3 brake accumulator pressure?


500 psi

How is hydraulic case drain fluid cooled prior to returning to the applicable reservoir?


Heat exchangers in the left and right wing fuel tanks.
Left wing – systems 1 and 3
Right wing – system 2

What hydraulic pumps are available / operating during single generator operations (flight)?


Engine Pumps 1A and 2A
AC Pumps 3A and 3B
Landing Gear and Brakes

What type of brakes are used on the Global Express?


Carbon Disc brakes

How are the main wheel brakes powered and actuated?


Hydraulically powered
Electrically actuated via brake by wire system

How is weight on wheels (WOW) sensing accomplished?


Via two proximity sensors on each gear assembly

How is normal extension and retraction of the landing gear controlled?


Electrically controlled by the landing gear electronic control unit (LGECU)

Which hydraulic systems operate the landing gear?


Hydraulic systems 2 and 3

How are the main gear inboard doors operated?


Hydraulically by system 3

How is excessive air pressure due to heat buildup in the main wheel/tire assembly released?


Four heat sensitive fuseplugs

How is main landing gear overheat detected in the gear bays?


Single-loop heat sensing elements

How are the nose gear and forward doors normally actuated?


Hydraulically by system 3

When is the “Too Low Gear” warning sounded?


Any landing gear is not down and locked, and
Radio altimeter less than 500 feet AGL

What is the maximum operating speed for extending / retracting the landing gear?


200 KIAS

What is maximum airspeed with the landing gear extended?


250 KIAS / .7 M

What is the maximum operating altitude with the landing gear extended?


20,000 feet

After “manual” landing gear extension, which gear doors caution messages are displayed?


L-R MAIN GEAR DOOR
NOSE DOOR

What will be the NWS operation mode after “manual” gear extension.


Free caster mode

How is the NWS system controlled and actuated?


Electrically controlled
Hydraulically actuated (system 3)

What are the NWS limits for the Tiller and Rudder?


Tiller +/- 75 degrees
Rudder +/- 7.5 degrees
Note: NWS inputs are summed

What is recommended for all towing operations?


Disconnect the NWS torque link

How are the brake wear indictor pins normally checked?


Parking brake applied
Hydraulic system 3 pressurized

Which hydraulic systems operate the brake system?


Hydraulic system 2 (outboard brakes)
Hydraulic system 3 (inboard brakes)

How is the PARK/EMER BRAKE actuated?


Mechanical linkages transfer manual inputs to the parking brake valve

Under what conditions will the autobrake apply?


Autobrake either LOW, MED, or HI
Both MLG indicate weight off weels (AIR)
Ground spoilers are commanded to deploy

How is the BRAKE OVHT warning message cancelled?


By momentarily pressing the BTMS OVHT WARNING RESET
Note: Provided the overheat condition no longer exists