Captain Upgrade

  1. 1.) 1. The wing span of the B737-800W is ____ and the wing span of the B737-700W is ___ .

    Reference: FRM 1.1.1




    D. 117’ -5”, 117’ -5”
  2. 2.) 2. Turning Radius:
    The ____ swings the largest arc while turning and determines the minimum obstruction clearance path.

    Reference: FRM 1.1.2




    C. Wingtip
  3. 3.) 3. With the Flight Deck Door Lock light switch in AUTO, an illumination of the LOCK FAIL light indicates the lock is (has) ___ or the Flight Deck Access System switch is ____.

    Reference: FRM 1.3.4.1.3




    C. Failed, Off
  4. 4.) 4. If the Flight Deck Door emergency access code is entered correctly, a flight deck chime sounds and the AUTO UNLK flashes. The crew can prevent entry by selecting on the Door Lock selector.

    Reference: FRM 1.4.6.1




    B. DENY
  5. 5.) 5. The Captain’s and the First Officer’s number two windows can be opened from outside the aircraft.

    Reference: FRM 1.4.6.2
    False
  6. 6.) 6. What is the minimum oxygen pressure for dispatch under the following conditions: Temperature 15°C, 3 crew (Captain, FO and Observer): _____.
    Reference: AOM 16.1.2




    B. 655
  7. 7.) 7. Preflight of the smoke goggles is not required when _____ .
    Reference: AOM 16.1.5




    D. Both a and b
  8. 8.) 8. If a pilot is required to do the Interior (Cabin) Inspection, how many emergency flashlights are required and how are they checked?
    Reference: AOM 16.1.3




    C. 2 at each FA jumpseat, red indicator light flashes every 8 to 10 seconds
  9. 9.) 9. You are notified that the potable water has failed EPA testing. You ____.
    Reference: AOM 16.1.6




    D. Both b and c
  10. 10.) 1. During a Bleeds OFF Takeoff, if the isolation valve switch is inadvertently set to AUTO instead of CLOSE, the APU will provide air to _____ pack (s).
    References: AOM 16.2.1, FRM 2.1.1




    B. Both
  11. 11.) 2. The Cabin Altitude Warning Horn sounds when cabin altitude exceeds _____ feet.
    Reference: FRM 15.2.4.1




    C. 10,000
  12. 12.) 3. Illumination of only the AUTO FAIL light on the Digital Pressurization Control Panel indicates ____ pressure controller(s) failed.
    Reference: FRM 2.1.5




    D. Both #1 and #2
  13. 13.) 4. With the recirculation fan switch in AUTO and any of the air conditioning packs in HIGH, will the recirculation fan be ON or OFF?
    Reference: FRM 2.3.3.4

    A) ON
    B) OFF
    B) OFF
  14. 14.) 5. The following alert indicates an over temperature condition in the E&E bay on the ground: _____ .
    Reference: FRM 2.3.3.5.1




    D. Crew Call Horn
  15. 15.) 6. Following a bleeds off takeoff, the crew should start to reconfigure .
    Reference: AOM 16.2.3




    D. Both a and b
  16. 16.) 7. Choose the correct altitude and scenario for accomplishing an engine bleeds off landing procedure.
    Reference: AOM 6.4.1.1 (NG)




    B. When below 10,000 ft if additional thrust for improved aircraft performance is needed or desired and the APU is operative
  17. 17.) 1. Positioning an Engine Anti-Ice switch to ON allows engine bleed air to flow through the cowl anti-ice valve for cowl lip anti-icing and _____ .
    Reference: FRM 3.2.5.1



    C. Sets the stall warning logic for icing conditions
  18. 18.) 2. In reference to the B737 MAX, both valves of the wing anti-ice system will close if either ____ is above the takeoff warning setting or either ____ senses a duct over temperature.
    Reference: MAX FRM 3.2.6.1



    C. Engine thrust, temperature sensor
  19. 19.) 3. The wing anti-ice system provides protection for the ___ by using bleed air. The wing anti-ice system does not include the ___ or the ___.
    Reference: FRM 3.2.6




    C. Three inboard leading edge slats, leading edge flaps, outboard leading edge slats
  20. 20.) 4. Window Heat ON lights illuminate (green) when window heat is being applied to the selected window(s). Lights are extinguished when window heat switch is OFF, or ___ is detected, or a system failure has occurred, or the ____.
    Reference: FRM 3.1.1




    A. An overheat, system is at the correct temperature
  21. 21.) 5. In reference to the MAX, ENG ANTI ICE amber light refers to ____ .



    D. Both a and b
  22. 22.) 6. Pressing the window heat test switch to OVHT with the window heat switches ON will cause:
    Reference: AOM 16.3.1



    D. Both a and c
  23. 23.) 7. After completing the window heat OVHT test, the system is reset ____ .
    Reference: AOM 16.3.1




    A. By positioning the window heat switches OFF, then ON.
  24. 24.) 8. As part of the Captain’s prefight procedure, the window heat should be turned on at least ____ prior to takeoff.
    Reference: AOM 6.4.1




    B. 10 minutes
  25. 25.) 9. During high ambient temperature, when placing the window heat switches ON, the window heat ON lights ____ .
    Reference: AOM 6.4.1




    C. May not illuminate.
  26. 26.) 10. In reference to the MAX, Icing idle is not available above ____ and is fully functional below _____ .
    Reference: MAX FRM 7.2.3.6




    A. 30,400’, 22,000’
  27. 27.) 1. Selecting VNAV on the MCP will command the Autopilot to maintain airspeed which is supplied by the _____.
    Reference: FRM 4.1.3




    D. FMC
  28. 28.) 2. Selecting LVL CHG on the MCP during a descent will command the autothrottle to hold ___ thrust setting, and the AFDS to hold ____ airspeed.
    Reference: FRM 4.1.3




    B. Idle, selected
  29. 29.) 3. During a VNAV PATH descent, the FMC reverts to VNAV SPD, the A/T will hold ___ thrust and the AFDS holds ____ speed.
    Reference: FRM 4.1.3




    D. Idle, FMC Target
  30. 30.) 4. If a Radio Altimeter (RA) is inoperative, when will the autopilot disconnect automatically during an ILS approach?
    Reference: FRM 4.2.2.4




    A. LOC and G/S Capture + 2 Seconds
  31. 31.) 5. The flight director pitch command target speed after liftoff is ____ .
    Reference: FRM 4.2.2.7.2




    A. 15° Nose up until sufficient climb rate, then MCP speed + 20 kt
  32. 32.) 6. After pressing TO/GA during a go-around, the MCP speed window will blank. What does the airspeed cursor display on the airspeed indicator?
    Reference: FRM 4.2.4.3.7




    A. Current Flap Target Speed
  33. 33.) 7. During a single engine F/D Go-around with TO/GA selected, the F/D pitch commands ____ degrees nose up. As climb rate increases, F/D pitch commands maintain a target speed.
    Reference: FRM 4.2.4.3.8




    B. 13
  34. 34.) 1. If the remote electronics unit or ACP malfunctions, it cannot control the remote electronics unit. Audio system operation can be switched to a degraded mode by placing the ____ .
    Reference: FRM 5.2.7




    A. ALT-NORM switch to ALT
  35. 35.) 2. In the degraded audio mode of the Audio Control Panel (ACP) ____ .
    Reference: FRM 5.2.7




    D. All of the above
  36. 36.) 3. In the degraded audio mode of the Audio Control Panel (ACP) _____ .
    Reference: FRM 5.2.7




    D. Both a and b
  37. 37.) 4. In the degraded audio mode of the Audio Control Panel (ACP) _____ .
    Reference: FRM 5.2.7




    C. Both a and b
  38. 38.) 5. The primary purpose of the flight interphone system is to provide private communication between Crew Members without intrusion from the service interphone system. The ____ may also use the flight interphone through a jack at the ____ receptacle.
    Reference: FRM 5.2.8




    A. Flight Deck, Ground Crew, external power
  39. 39.) 6. Pilots establish contact with STAT MD through ARINC on the _____ communications radio.
    Reference: FRM 5.2.12




    B. Number 2 VHF communications radio
  40. 40.) 7. When communication is established with STAT MD, ensure the observer’s audio panel is _____ for Flight Attendant communication through the plugged-in radio headset.
    Reference: FRM 5.2.12




    A. Selected to number 2 VHF MIC and volume selected to full
  41. 41.) 8. If the HF radio system fails to tune, the tone lasts more than ____ seconds, to a maximum of _____ seconds.
    Reference: FRM 5.2.14




    C. 7, 15
  42. 42.) 9. A SATCOM call can only be initiated from the flight deck via the ______ .
    Reference: FRM 5.2.15




    A. MCDU SAT page
  43. 43.) 10. In the B737-800W and some B737-700W aircraft, if power is interrupted either by normal shutdown or for any other reason, the CVR stops recording.
    Reference: FRM 5.2.18.1




    B. False, power is still applied for 10 minutes
  44. 44.) 1. The two basic principles of operation for the B737 electrical system are _______ .
    Reference: FRM 6.2.1.1




    B. There is no paralleling of the AC sources of power and the source of power being connected to a transfer bus automatically disconnects an existing source.
  45. 45.) 2. While on the ground and both generator control switches off, selecting either APU GEN switch on will _____
    .
    Reference: FRM 6.2.3




    D. Connect APU power to both transfer busses
  46. 46.) 3. If the APU is running and supplying power to the busses, starting the first engine and placing its generator switch ON will ______ .
    Reference: FRM 6.2.3




    C. Powers its respective transfer bus
  47. 47.) 4. If the BUS TRANSFER switch is in the AUTO position and the source powering the transfer bus is disconnected or fails, the source powering the opposite transfer bus automatically picks up the unpowered transfer bus through the BTBs.
    Reference: FRM 6.2.3.1
    True
  48. 48.) 5. The amber DRIVE light is illuminated when low oil pressure is sensed in the IDG and is caused by which of the following: ________ .
    Reference: FRM 6.2.4.1




    D. Both a and b
  49. 49.) 6. During flight, a DC power system fault occurs. The ELEC light _______ .
    Reference: FRM 6.2.5




    D. Is inhibited in flight
  50. 50.) 7. The cross bus tie relay automatically opens, isolating DC bus 1 from DC bus 2, under the following conditions: ______ .
    Reference: FRM 6.2.5.1




    D. Both a and c
  51. 51.) 8. What DC busses are powered from the battery (Dual battery configuration) following a loss of both generators?
    Reference: FRM 6.2.5.2




    B. Battery bus, DC standby bus, Hot battery bus, Switched hot battery bus
  52. 52.) 9. The static inverter ______ during loss of normal electrical power.
    Reference: FRM 6.2.6.3




    A. Converts 24V DC to 115V AC power to supply the AC standby bus
  53. 53.) 10. When in flight, operating on standby power only, which Captain’s instruments are available?
    Reference: FRM 6.2.6.5




    B. Clock, PFD, ND, ISFD or standby instruments, Compact engine display
  54. 54.) 1. The ENGINE CONTROL lights operate on the ground only, with engines operating and aircraft speed below ____ knots. The lights are inhibited for approximately ____ seconds after touchdown.
    Reference: FRM 7.2.3




    C. 80, 30
  55. 55.) 2. ENGINE CONTROL Lights that illuminate after touchdown are dispatchable for the next flight.
    Reference: FRM 7.2.3
    False
  56. 56.) 3. On the (NG) aircraft, the alternate mode of the EEC has two separate operating modes known as soft alternate and hard alternate. How is the hard alternate mode entered?
    Reference: FRM 7.3.3.2




    D. Both b and c
  57. 57.) 4. The EEC provides redline overspeed protection in what mode(s)?
    Reference: FRM 7.3.3.3




    D. N1 & N2 in both the normal and alternate modes
  58. 58.) 5. The engine fuel shutoff valves are controlled by the ____ ?
    Reference: FRM 12.2.2.4




    B. Start levers
  59. 59.) 6. With only battery power available, the Right igniters must be used for engine starts.
    Reference: FRM 6.2.6.4.6
    True
  60. 60.) 7. On the NG, electrical power for starting the APU is provided by ______ .
    Reference: FRM 7.4.2.3




    C. No. 1 AC Transfer Bus or the Battery
  61. 61.) 8. When a flight is terminating at a non-Maintenance base and the oil quantity is less than _____ % (NG), the Captain must arrange for oil servicing.

    Reference: AOM 3.8.4



    B. 65
  62. 62.) 9. After moving the APU switch to OFF, shutdown on the NG aircraft occurs automatically after _____ seconds.
    Reference: FRM 7.4.2.5




    D. 60 seconds
  63. 63.) 10. Prior to conducting a ground air start procedure, the Captain and Pushback driver should discuss _____ .
    Reference: AOM 16.7.1




    D. All of the above
  64. 64.) 1. If one Engine Overheat/Fire Detector loop fails with the OVHT DET switch in NORMAL, that loop _____ and the remaining loop functions as a single loop detector.
    Reference: FRM 8.2.2.1




    B. Is automatically deselected
  65. 65.) 2. An inflight APU fire is indicated by the following.
    Reference: FRM 8.1.1




    D. Both a and c
  66. 66.) 3. An illuminated FAULT light on the Overheat/Fire Protection panel indicates ______ .
    Reference: FRM 8.1.3




    B. Detector switch in NORMAL – indicates both detector loops for an engine have failed
  67. 67.) 4. When the Engine Fire Extinguisher discharges, the L or R BOTTLE DISCHARGE light illuminates _____ .
    Reference: FRM 8.2.2.2




    D. A few seconds after the engine fire switch is rotated
  68. 68.) 5. During a Cargo Fire TEST, the DETECTOR Fault light will illuminate if _______ .
    Reference: FRM 8.2.8.1




    A. One or more detectors in the loop(s) has failed
  69. 69.) 6. During a cargo fire test, the fire warning bell sounds, both master fire warning lights illuminate and _____ .
    Reference: FRM 8.2.8.1




    B. Extinguisher lights illuminate, FWD and AFT cargo fire warning lights illuminate when all detectors respond to the fire test, cargo fire bottle DISCH light illuminates
  70. 70.) 7. The number of cargo fire bottles installed on -800 aircraft is .
    Reference: FRM 8.2.5.3




    B. -800 ETOPs have 2 bottles, -800 domestic have 1 bottle
  71. 71.) 8. To determine the specific inoperative engine fire detector loop, select A or B on the OVHT DET switch, push the test switch and observe _____ .
    Reference: AOM 16.8.1




    A. The FAULT light remains extinguished and both ENG OVERHEAT lights and engine fire warning switches illuminate, that respective loop is good.
  72. 72.) 1. The Captain’s control wheel is connected by cables to the ____ while the FO’s control wheel is connected to the ____ . The two control wheels are connected _____ .
    Reference: FRM 9.2.4.1




    D. Aileron PCUs through the aileron feel and centering unit, spoiler PCUs through the spoiler mixer, by a cable drive system
  73. 73.) 2. Using the aileron trim when the autopilot is engaged is prohibited because ______ .
    Reference: FRM 9.2.4.1.2




    D. Both a and c
  74. 74.) 3. Flight spoilers rise on the wing with the aileron up when the control wheel is displaced more than approximately _____ degrees.
    Reference: FRM 9.2.4.2




    C. 10
  75. 75.) 4. Illumination of the elevator FEEL DIFF PRESS light indicates ______ ?
    Reference: FRM 9.2.5.1.2




    D. Either hydraulic system fails or the elevator pitot system fails
  76. 76.) 5. If the stabilizer trim is moved manually out of the electric trim limits, can it be repositioned back to normal electrical trim limits using the trim switches?
    Reference: FRM 9.2.5.2.2




    C. Yes, it can be moved via the trim switches
  77. 77.) 6. If the auto speedbrakes are left in the down detent for landing, under what conditions, if any, will they deploy?
    Reference: FRM 9.2.6.2




    B. Main landing gear wheel spin up (more than 60kts), both thrust levers to idle and reverse thrust levers are positioned for reverse thrust.
  78. 78.) 7. The flight deck crew’s indication of uncommanded trailing edge flap movement is the _____ .
    Reference: FRM 9.2.7.6.2




    C. Flap position indicator disagrees with the flap lever position
  79. 79.) 8. When applying the Aircraft Trim Technique, rudder trim is used to level the wings based on control wheel displacement. What should be assured before using the rudder trim?
    Reference: AOM 16.9.1




    D. Fuel balanced, symmetrical thrust
  80. 80.) 9. When would a maintenance action be required after applying the Aircraft Trim Technique?
    Reference: AOM 16.9.1




    A. If the final trim input results in spoiler pick-up, either improper technique was used or the aircraft requires maintenance action
  81. 81.) 1. The primary flight display (PFD) VNAV Speed Band indicates FMC targeted airspeed during VNAV path descents. The upper and lower limits of this band indicate _____ .
    Reference: FRM 10.1.2.1




    C. Upper limit – transition from VNAV path to VNAV speed, lower limit – autothrottle wake up
  82. 82.) 2. What are the display modes of operation for the HGS?
    Reference: FRM 10.2.2




    B. Primary (PRI), AIII approach, IMC and VMC
  83. 83.) 3. The following ILS approach criteria are required in the HGS AIII mode, ______ .
    References: FRM 10.6.2.2, FRM 10.6.2.3




    D. All of the above
  84. 84.) 4. When using the HGS in VMC mode for a visual approach, it is critical to ensure _____ ?
    Reference: FRM 10.6.2.5




    C. Proper mechanical alignment of the combiner
  85. 85.) 5. What does the “ALIGN HUD” message indicate?
    Reference: FRM 10.6.1.4




    A. Combiner is not in the correct position in IMC or VMC modes
  86. 86.) 6. The flight path acceleration symbol on the HGS indicates _____ when it is below the flight path vector.
    Reference: FRM 9.2.7.2




    D. The aircraft is decelerating
  87. 87.) 7. The Speed Error tape on the HGS displays the difference between indicated airspeed and the reference speed selected on the mode control panel. The tape length is equal to the diameter of the flight path circle, and represents approximately _____ kts of error. The maximum tape length is limited to _____ kts of error.
    Reference: FRM 9.2.8.6.2




    A. 5 kts, 15 kts
  88. 88.) 8. When landing, the Runway edge lines will appear in the HGS between ____ and ____ ft radio altitude?
    Reference: FRM 10.9.2.1




    D. Between 300 and 60 ft radio altitude
  89. 89.) 9. On landing, tail strike monitoring becomes active on selected HGS systems below _____ when a tail strike is likely.
    Reference: FRM 10.9.3




    C. 100 ft AGL
  90. 90.) 1. In reference to the MAX, which features are available in the VSD?
    Reference: MAX FRM 10.1.9.2.3




    D. All of the above
  91. 91.) 2. Which of the following are true?
    Reference: AOM 3.11.1




    D. All of the above
  92. 92.) 3. During the Captain’s Originating Preflight flow, what items are checked on the Navigation Panel?
    Reference: AOM 6.4.1




    D. All of the above
  93. 93.) 4. When is the decision made to use LNAV on the departure?
    Reference: FOM 3.4.3




    A. Pilot Flying briefing
  94. 94.) 5. What is the FMA indication that LNAV is armed and will become active after takeoff?
    Reference: AOM 4.7.1




    D. Roll mode indicates LNAV in white
  95. 95.) 6. When the autopilot is engaged, who makes FMC inputs?
    Reference: AOM 4.1




    A. The PF or PF directs PM
  96. 96.) 7. When verifying MCP inputs, what CAUTION must be observed?
    Reference: AOM 4.2.2




    D. Proper annunciation on the FMA is the only way to verify that an MCP mode selection has occurred.
  97. 97.) 8. Which is not a selectable mode on the MAX’s Multi-Mode Navigation Control Panel?
    Reference: MAX FRM 11.1.4.2




    B. GPS
  98. 98.) 9. Which of the following CAUTIONS apply when using VNAV for departure?
    Reference: AOM 4.8.1




    D. All of the above
  99. 99.) 1. If an Engine does not shut down when you position the Start Lever to CUTOFF, how can you verify the fuel valves did not close properly?
    Reference: FRM 12.1.1




    C. Bright ENG/SPAR VALVE CLOSED light
  100. 100.) 2. Each center tank pump will automatically shut off after a short delay when that pumps’ sensor detects low output pressure.
    Reference: FRM (NG & MAX) 12.2.2.2
    True
  101. 101.) 3. The center tank fuel feeds before the main tank fuel because ______ .
    Reference: FRM 12.2.2.2




    C. Center tank pumps produce higher pressure than main tank pumps
  102. 102.) 4. The fuel scavenge jet pump operates automatically to transfer any remaining center tank fuel to main tank No.1 when main tank ____ switch is ON, and the quantity of main tank No.1 is _____ .
    Reference: FRM 12.2.2.5




    C. No.1 FWD, one-half
  103. 103.) 5. The spar fuel-shutoff valves are DC-motor operated from the _____ .
    Reference: FRM 12.2.2.4




    B. Hot Battery Bus
  104. 104.) 6. The engine fuel-shutoff valves are fuel actuated, solenoid-controlled valves powered from the _____ .
    Reference: FRM 12.2.2.4




    A. Battery Bus
  105. 105.) 7. Center tank fuel pumps may be used while operating the APU, even if it is operationally necessary to leave the flight deck unattended.
    Reference: AOM 16.12.2
    False
  106. 106.) 8. A fuel audit can be completed by comparing ____ to ____ .
    Reference: AOM 16.12.2




    A. Loading Schedule pounds added, flight deck fuel quantity gauges
  107. 107.) 9. When fuel balancing in flight, what NOTEs are applicable to avoid potential problems?
    Reference: AOM 16.12.2




    B. Above 30,000 ft without pump pressure, thrust deterioration or engine flameout may occur and cross-feeding with all fuel pump switches on can lead to large fuel imbalance situations
  108. 108.) 10. Fuel may be transferred from one tank to another with passengers onboard. However, the fuel quantity in the tank to be transferred FROM must be maintained at not less than _____ lbs.
    Reference: AOM 16.12.4




    C. 2000
  109. 109.) 1. The primary purpose of the PTU (power transfer unit) is to supply the additional volume of hydraulic fluid needed to operate the autoslats and leading edge flaps and slats at the normal rate when _____
    hydraulic pump volume is lost.
    Reference: FRM 13.2.2.4




    C. B system engine driven
  110. 110.) 2. The purpose of the landing gear transfer unit is to supply the volume of hydraulic fluid needed to raise the landing gear at the normal rate when ___ pump volume is lost.
    Reference: FRM 13.2.2.5




    B. A system engine-driven
  111. 111.) 3. If a leak develops in the system A hydraulic system in the engine-driven pump or its related lines, the reservoir quantity will indicate approximately ____ . If the leak develops in the electric motor-driven pump or its related lines, or components common to the engine and electric motor-driven pumps, the reservoir quantity will indicate ____.
    Reference: FRM 13.2.2.2




    B. 20%, 0
  112. 112.) 4. If a leak develops in either pump, or line, or component of system B, the quantity decreases until it indicates approximately zero and system B pressure is lost. Will the PTU (power transfer unit) still operate if the B system quantity indicates zero?
    Reference: FRM 13.2.2.3




    B. Yes, standpipe fluid remaining is sufficient for PTU operation
  113. 113.) 5. The Hydraulic system limitation states that Minimum fuel for ground operation of electric hydraulic pumps is 1,675 lbs in the respective tank. What are the respective tanks?
    Reference: FRM 13.2.2.1




    B. A system tank 1, B system tank 2
  114. 114.) 6. If a leak occurs in the standby system, the reservoir quantity decreases to ____ . The LOW QUANTITY light illuminates when the reservoir is approximately ____ . System B continues to operate normally, however, the system B reservoir fluid level indication decreases and stabilizes at approximately full.
    Reference: FRM 13.2.3.3




    C. 0, half empty, 72%
  115. 115.) 7. If the hydraulic system is not properly pressurized, foaming can occur at higher altitudes and can be recognized by _____ .
    Reference: FRM 13.2.4




    D. All of the above
  116. 116.) 8. During Pushback and Engine Start, the Captain informs the ground crew of hydraulic system status by stating ____ . This applies only if a bypass pin is NOT installed. True or False?
    Reference: AOM 7.1




    B. “A pumps OFF, Brakes set”, False
  117. 117.) 9. The standby hydraulic system is provided as a backup if system A and/or B pressure is lost. The standby system can be activated manually or automatically and uses a single electric motor-driven pump to power ____ .
    Reference: FRM 13.2.3




    A. Thrust reversers, Rudder, LED’s (extend only), Standby Yaw Damper
  118. 118.) 10. When is the Flight Control LOW PRESSURE light deactivated?
    Reference: FRM 13.1.3




    D. Both a and b must occur
  119. 119.) 1. After a manual gear extension, is it possible to raise the landing gear?
    Reference: FRM 14.2.2.3




    C. Yes, but the manual gear extension door must be closed, normal A system pressure must be available and the landing gear lever is placed down before moving it to up.
  120. 120.) 2. The parking brake is not available with the A and B systems de-pressurized. True or False?
    Reference: FRM 14.2.4.6




    B. False, the parking brake pressure is maintained by the brake accumulator
  121. 121.) 3. Can the autobrakes be disarmed without the AUTOBRAKE disarm light illuminating?
    Reference: FRM 14.2.4.5.3




    C. Yes, any time the autobrake switch is selected off
  122. 122.) 4. Are there any warnings associated with the nose gear steering switch?
    Reference: AOM 6.4.1




    C. A WARNING indicates momentarily selecting the switch to ALT pressurizes the nose wheel steering
  123. 123.) 5. The normal brake system is powered by hydraulic system ____ while the alternate brake system is powered by hydraulic system ____ .
    References: FRM 14.2.4.1, FRM 14.2.4.2




    A. B, A
  124. 124.) 6. Anti-skid protection is available with the loss of both System A and B hydraulics, True or False?
    FRM 14.2.4.4
    True
  125. 125.) 7. Below what speed must the aircraft be to select the RTO on the autobrakes?
    Reference: FRM 14.2.4.5.1




    D. Below 60 kts
  126. 126.) 1. The PSEU light is inhibited ______ .
    Reference: FRM 15.2.4.3




    A. In flight, when thrust levers are advanced towards takeoff power, for 30 seconds after landing
  127. 127.) 2. Upon deviating from the selected altitude by more than 300 ft, a momentary tone sounds and the ALTITUDE ALERT lights flash. Flashing continues until ____.
    Reference: FRM 15.2.5.2




    D. All of the above
  128. 128.) 3. The weather radar automatically begins scanning for windshear when _____ .
    Reference: FRM 15.2.7.2




    D. Both b and c
  129. 129.) 4. During the Captain’s originating pre-flight flow, the stall warning test and Mach airspeed test were missed. Once airborne, can the tests be accomplished?
    Reference: FRM 15.1.4




    C. Neither can be tested in flight
  130. 130.) 5. The Terrain elevation number displays the elevation of the highest and lowest terrain. The Amber elevation display indicates ____ .
    Reference: FRM 15.1.7.2




    B. Amber – terrain elevation is between 500 ft below and 2000 ft above aircraft altitude
  131. 131.) 6. On the transponder control panel, what indications occur when the Function Switch is placed to TEST?
    Reference: AOM 16.15.1




    A. Transponder display indicates 8888, ATC fail light illuminates
  132. 132.) 7. If you conduct a stall warning test and the control column does not shake, what might be the problem?
    Reference: AOM 16.15.3




    D. Both a and c
  133. 133.) 1. Immediate Action items in the QRC/QRH checklists must be ____.




    D. Both a and b
  134. 134.) 2. After completion of the immediate action items from memory, the crew will, via the QRC, ____ .
    Reference: QRH




    D. All of the above
  135. 135.) 3. Under which circumstance(s) must the Captain make a decision to land at the nearest suitable airport?
    Reference: QRH




    D. All of the above
  136. 136.) 4. Which of the following items should be considered when deciding on the nearest suitable airport for landing during an emergency situation?
    Reference: QRH




    D. All of the above
  137. 137.) 5. The QRH is completely comprehensive and should never be deviated from in emergency situations. True or False?

    Reference: QRH
    False
  138. 138.) 6. During a non-normal situation, the QRH should be accomplished using _____ method.
    Reference: QRH




    A. “Challenge-Response-Response”
  139. 139.) 7. The QRH can be an essential tool in managing emergency situations. However, in ALL situations, you should ALWAYS Maintain Aircraft Control first, and then _____ .
    Reference: QRH




    C. Analyze The Problem, Take Appropriate Action, Maintain Situational Awareness
  140. 140.) 1. The MMEL (Master Minimum Equipment List) is developed by the FAA with participation by the aviation industry. The MEL for each operator is derived from the MMEL and may differ from other operator’s MEL list.

    Reference: MEL
    True
  141. 141.) 2. Before operation with inoperative equipment (MEL), the following documentation is required:
    Reference: MEL




    D. All of the above
  142. 142.) 3. Once an MEL is listed for an aircraft, it is the duty of the _____ to ensure the inoperative equipment is repaired in a timely fashion.
    Reference: MEL




    D. Operator
  143. 143.) 4. If a Pack becomes inoperative during climb out, the Captain must establish communications with maintenance and assign it to an MEL.

    Reference: MEL
    False
  144. 144.) 5. An MEL assignment to inoperative equipment gives Maintenance the authority to approve the legal airworthiness of the aircraft and to make the final “GO” or “NO GO” decision of a flight.

    Reference: MEL
    False
  145. 145.) 6. Dispatching an aircraft with inoperative equipment requires which of the following?
    Reference: MEL




    D. All of the above
  146. 146.) 7. Inoperative equipment listed under the MEL must have placarding attached as close as possible to the inoperative item. If unable, an MEL placard will be affixed to the ____ in an NG and to the ____ in a MAX.
    Reference: MEL and MAX MEL




    C. Captain's BACKGROUND/AFDS FLOOD light control panel and P9 forward console panel
  147. 147.) 1. No Captain may allow a flight to continue toward any airport to which it has been dispatched or released if, in the opinion of the Captain or Dispatcher, ____ .
    Reference: FOM 3.1.2




    C. The flight cannot be completed safely
  148. 148.) 2. The Captain must make all takeoff and landings with a New First Officer in which of the following situations?
    Reference: FOM 3.1.4




    D. All of the above
  149. 149.) 3. Transfer of aircraft control must be ____ .




    B. Clear and concise
  150. 150.) 4. After a Captain exercises emergency authority, an Irregularity report must be filed no later than ____ following completion of the pairing in which the event occurred.
    Reference: FOM 5.1.4




    D. 24 hours
  151. 151.) 5. If the Captain makes the decision to reject during a First Officer takeoff, the Captain should announce ____ .
    Reference: FOM 5.2




    B. Reject! I have the aircraft
  152. 152.) 6. It is important that the ____ and thoroughly familiarize themselves with weather conditions, NOTAMs, route of flight, best altitude, alternate operation possibilities, and planned fuel loading.
    Reference: FOM 6.5




    C. Captain and First Officer discuss
  153. 153.) 7. What are the operational taxi speeds?
    Reference: FOM 8.1




    A. Normal 20 kts or less, Do not exceed 30 kts
  154. 154.) 8. When given a clearance to hold, the Captain should .
    Reference: FOM 10.5




    D. All of the above
  155. 155.) 9. Circle to land procedures are ____ .
    Reference: FOM 11.1.3.10




    C. Authorized with restrictions
  156. 10. On an RNAV approach plate, what does “TAA” indicate?
    Reference: AOM 4.11.2




    B. Terminal Arrival Area
  157. 157.) 1. Airports that may be used by Southwest Airlines for scheduled operations, provisional, refueling and alternates must be listed in OpSpecs section ____ .
    Reference: IFOM 2.1.1




    D. C070
  158. 158.) 2. For planned operations to U.S. territories (e.g., Puerto Rico), the preferred destination alternates in the event of a diversion are ____ .
    Reference: IFOM 2.1.3




    B. U.S. territory airports
  159. 159.) 3. ARINC provides VHF coverage at or above ____ within the majority of Mexico via the MexNet network.
    Reference: IFOM 2.4.5




    B. FL 200
  160. 160.) 4. To mitigate head-on collision risk and exposure to wake turbulence when operating in non-radar RVSM airspace in oceanic regions, Southwest Airlines is authorized to use _____ without clearance.
    Reference: IFOM 6.8




    A. Strategic Lateral Offset Procedure (SLOP)
  161. 161.) 5. Flight Deck Crew situational awareness is enhanced when one crew member can respond to foreign controllers in their native language.

    Reference: IFOM 7.1
    False
  162. 162.) 6. Jeppesen Grid MORAs provide 2000 ft or greater obstacle separation; therefore Grid MORA altitudes may differ from SWA TER chart altitudes.

    Reference: IFOM 8.3.1
    True
  163. 163.) 7. If HF communications are lost while on an international flight, you should _____ .
    Reference: IFOM 8.4.3




    D. All of the above
  164. 164.) 8. If a radio distress signal (MAYDAY) or an urgency signal (PAN-PAN) becomes necessary during a flight, you should repeat it ____ times before broadcasting your radio transmission.
    Reference: IFOM 7.1




    C. 3
  165. 165.) 9. Class II Airspace entry will not be allowed if which of the following navigational failures are experienced prior to the oceanic entry point?
    Reference:
    Reference: IFOM 8.4.7




    D. Any of the above
  166. 166.) 1. After deicing/anti-icing is completed, the Captain is responsible for ensuring that a ____ is accomplished.
    References: AOM 15.1.3, AOM 15.1.10.1




    A. Clean Aircraft Check
  167. 167.) 2. If freezing precipitation in the form of ice pellets of any intensity or heavy snow is reported or derived from the appropriate tables, the aircraft must be anti-iced with _____.
    References: AOM 15.1.6, AOM 15.1.8




    D. Type IV – 100%
  168. 168.) 3. The Captain may use his/her personal observation to avoid anti-icing if precipitation is reported as heavy snow.

    Reference: AOM 15.1.6
    False
  169. 169.) 4. Cold soaked fuel frost (CSFF) may form on the lower surface of the wing and is permissible for the next flight if it does not exceed ____ inch(s) of thickness.
    Reference: AOM 15.1.6




    C. 1/8
  170. 170.) 5. Which of the following methods may be used to remove Cold Soak Fuel Frost (CSFF)?
    Reference: AOM 15.1.6




    A. Radiant Heating, Add Fuel, Type I Deice
  171. 171.) 6. After an engine start at a high altitude airport where the outside temperature is below -35C, you must operate the engines at idle for ____ minutes before changing the thrust lever position.
    Reference: AOM 15.1.11




    C. 2
  172. 172.) 7. When using NG ENG ANTI ICE due to weather conditions, a run-up should be made to what power setting, and duration and intervals, to minimize ice buildup on the fan spinner and blades?




    D. 70% N1, 30 seconds, every 30 minutes
  173. 173.) 8. A MAX Power Takeoff must be accomplished when _____ .
    Reference: AOM 15.1.14




    B. The runway is contaminated with clutter
  174. 174.) 1. When assessing risk, what color on the Risk and Resource Management model is representative of proactive management that anticipates problems and minimizes errors?
    Reference: FOM 2.2.3




    B. Green
  175. 175.) 2. Unpredictable situations or flow of information are referred to as ____ in the Risk and Resource Management model.
    Reference: FOM 2.2.3




    D. Additive Conditions
  176. 176.) 3. The “Press on Regardless” attitude is an example of a(n) _____ in the Risk and Resource Management model.
    Reference: FOM 2.2.3




    D. Crew Factors
  177. 177.) 4. Using which resource can help minimize risk by reducing reliance on memory in the Risk and Resource Management model?
    Reference: FOM 2.2.3




    D. Checklists
  178. 178.) 5. There is a high chance of serious error or operational failure, and communications must become more directive when operating in the _____ on the Risk and Resource Management model.
    Reference: FOM 2.2.3




    B. Red
  179. 179.) 6. “Who has more information” or “who needs to know” are examples of which step of the ABCD element in the Risk and Resource Management model?
    Reference: FOM 2.2.3




    D. Communicate
  180. 180.) 7. “What are the priorities” and “what are the options” are examples of which step of the ABCD element in the Risk and Resource Management model?
    Reference: FOM 2.2.3




    C. Balance
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SWA captain upgrade training questions. 11-'23
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