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What subsystems make up the water and waste system?
What subsystems make up the water and waste system?
- Drinking water system, sewage system, drainage system
- Water supply system, HVAC system, electrical system
- Water purification system, recycling system, irrigation system
- Potable water system, waste water system, toilet system (correct)
How is the potable water tank pressurized to supply water?
How is the potable water tank pressurized to supply water?
- Compressed air from the bleed air system or ground pressure connection (correct)
- Wind energy conversion
- Hydraulic pump system
- Solar power backup
What controls the heating of water pipes in icing conditions?
What controls the heating of water pipes in icing conditions?
- Manual water pipe insulation adjustment
- Heating elements based on ambient temperature
- Water flow rate regulation valves
- Tape electrical heaters controlled by anti ice control units (correct)
How is each lavatory connected to the potable water distribution system?
How is each lavatory connected to the potable water distribution system?
What is used to prevent ice formation in the potable water servicing panel?
What is used to prevent ice formation in the potable water servicing panel?
How are water faucets in the aircraft supplied with water?
How are water faucets in the aircraft supplied with water?
What is the maximum amount of water used to flush the waste tank?
What is the maximum amount of water used to flush the waste tank?
In cold weather conditions, why must the potable water system be drained?
In cold weather conditions, why must the potable water system be drained?
What must be done if the drain mast is not heated?
What must be done if the drain mast is not heated?
What is the purpose of moving the drain valve control-handle to the open position?
What is the purpose of moving the drain valve control-handle to the open position?
What should be done after flushing the waste tank with water?
What should be done after flushing the waste tank with water?
Under what condition can an aircraft be dispatched if the drain mast is not heated?
Under what condition can an aircraft be dispatched if the drain mast is not heated?
What is used to prevent ice formation in the fill/drain nipple and overflow nipple?
What is used to prevent ice formation in the fill/drain nipple and overflow nipple?
What controls the potable water service panel heating?
What controls the potable water service panel heating?
What must be done in winter conditions regarding the potable water system during night stops?
What must be done in winter conditions regarding the potable water system during night stops?
Where are the water and waste indications displayed?
Where are the water and waste indications displayed?
How is the filling quantity selected for the water tank?
How is the filling quantity selected for the water tank?
What happens when the fill/drain control handle is set to the drain position?
What happens when the fill/drain control handle is set to the drain position?
Where is the waste holding tank installed on the aircraft?
Where is the waste holding tank installed on the aircraft?
What controls the flushing system operation in the toilet system?
What controls the flushing system operation in the toilet system?
What is the purpose of the fill/drain control handle?
What is the purpose of the fill/drain control handle?
Where is the potable water service panel located?
Where is the potable water service panel located?
What happens when the potable water service panel door is opened?
What happens when the potable water service panel door is opened?
Where is the FAP located?
Where is the FAP located?
What information does the FAP display about the potable water system?
What information does the FAP display about the potable water system?
Where is the toilet service panel located?
Where is the toilet service panel located?
What happens when the toilet service panel door is opened on the ground?
What happens when the toilet service panel door is opened on the ground?
What does the FAP display about the waste holding tank?
What does the FAP display about the waste holding tank?
What happens when a lavatory is deactivated?
What happens when a lavatory is deactivated?
What is the primary purpose of the compressed air used in the potable water system?
What is the primary purpose of the compressed air used in the potable water system?
Where is the potable water tank located?
Where is the potable water tank located?
What is the purpose of the water heaters installed in the lavatories and galleys?
What is the purpose of the water heaters installed in the lavatories and galleys?
What is the purpose of the anti-ice control units installed in the cargo compartments?
What is the purpose of the anti-ice control units installed in the cargo compartments?
How are mechanically or electrically operated valves used in the potable water system?
How are mechanically or electrically operated valves used in the potable water system?
What is the purpose of the potable water service panel heating?
What is the purpose of the potable water service panel heating?
What is the purpose of the manual shut-off valves installed in each lavatory?
What is the purpose of the manual shut-off valves installed in each lavatory?
What is the purpose of the electrically heated fill/drain nipple and overflow nipple?
What is the purpose of the electrically heated fill/drain nipple and overflow nipple?
Where is the potable water service panel located?
Where is the potable water service panel located?
What controls the flushing system operation in the toilet system?
What controls the flushing system operation in the toilet system?
Where is the waste holding tank installed on the aircraft?
Where is the waste holding tank installed on the aircraft?
How is the potable water tank pressurized to supply water?
How is the potable water tank pressurized to supply water?
What happens when the potable water service panel door is opened?
What happens when the potable water service panel door is opened?
What must be done in winter conditions regarding the potable water system during night stops?
What must be done in winter conditions regarding the potable water system during night stops?
What happens when the forward drain valve open light comes on?
What happens when the forward drain valve open light comes on?
Where is the forward water drain panel located on the aircraft?
Where is the forward water drain panel located on the aircraft?
What is the purpose of the door microswitch related to the potable water service panel?
What is the purpose of the door microswitch related to the potable water service panel?
When does the water and waste page come on automatically on the Flight Attendant Panel (FAP)?
When does the water and waste page come on automatically on the Flight Attendant Panel (FAP)?
Where is the toilet service panel installed on the aircraft?
Where is the toilet service panel installed on the aircraft?
What message comes on when the toilet service panel is open on ground?
What message comes on when the toilet service panel is open on ground?
What does a grey square symbolize on the aircraft symbol concerning lavatories?
What does a grey square symbolize on the aircraft symbol concerning lavatories?
What is the maximum pressure allowed when flushing the waste tank?
What is the maximum pressure allowed when flushing the waste tank?
How much disinfectant solution should be filled in the toilet tank after draining?
How much disinfectant solution should be filled in the toilet tank after draining?
What should be done if waste fluids such as oil, fuel, solvent or lubricant are spilled?
What should be done if waste fluids such as oil, fuel, solvent or lubricant are spilled?
What is the approximate time required for flushing the waste tank with water?
What is the approximate time required for flushing the waste tank with water?
If the drain mast is not heated, what action should be taken?
If the drain mast is not heated, what action should be taken?
What should be done with the drain valves if the bleed air system is off and the external air temperature is below 0°C (32°F)?
What should be done with the drain valves if the bleed air system is off and the external air temperature is below 0°C (32°F)?
What is the maximum amount of water that should be used to flush the waste tank?
What is the maximum amount of water that should be used to flush the waste tank?
What should be done after draining the water from the tank?
What should be done after draining the water from the tank?
What controls the heating of water pipes in icing conditions?
What controls the heating of water pipes in icing conditions?
What is the primary purpose of the compressed air used in the potable water system?
What is the primary purpose of the compressed air used in the potable water system?
Where is the potable water tank installed on the aircraft?
Where is the potable water tank installed on the aircraft?
What is the purpose of the water heaters installed in the lavatories and galleys?
What is the purpose of the water heaters installed in the lavatories and galleys?
What is the purpose of the anti-ice control units installed in the cargo compartments?
What is the purpose of the anti-ice control units installed in the cargo compartments?
How is each lavatory connected to the potable water distribution system?
How is each lavatory connected to the potable water distribution system?
What is the purpose of the potable water service panel heating?
What is the purpose of the potable water service panel heating?
What subsystems make up the water and waste system?
What subsystems make up the water and waste system?
What is the main purpose of flushing the waste tank with water?
What is the main purpose of flushing the waste tank with water?
What should be done with the drain valves if the bleed air system is off and the external air temperature is below 0°C (32°F)?
What should be done with the drain valves if the bleed air system is off and the external air temperature is below 0°C (32°F)?
What is the maximum pressure allowed when flushing the waste tank?
What is the maximum pressure allowed when flushing the waste tank?
How much disinfectant solution should be added to the toilet tank after draining?
How much disinfectant solution should be added to the toilet tank after draining?
What is the approximate time required for flushing the waste tank with water?
What is the approximate time required for flushing the waste tank with water?
What must be done if the drain mast is not heated?
What must be done if the drain mast is not heated?
What is the purpose of moving the drain valve control-handle to the open position?
What is the purpose of moving the drain valve control-handle to the open position?
What is the maximum amount of water that should be used to flush the waste tank?
What is the maximum amount of water that should be used to flush the waste tank?
What is the primary purpose of the compressed air used in the potable water system?
What is the primary purpose of the compressed air used in the potable water system?
What does the tank full light indicate?
What does the tank full light indicate?
Where is the forward water drain panel located?
Where is the forward water drain panel located?
What is indicated by the tank symbol with a scale on the Flight Attendant Panel (FAP)?
What is indicated by the tank symbol with a scale on the Flight Attendant Panel (FAP)?
What happens when the toilet service panel door is open on ground?
What happens when the toilet service panel door is open on ground?
What information does the FAP display about the waste holding tank?
What information does the FAP display about the waste holding tank?
When does the FAP WATER/WASTE page appear automatically?
When does the FAP WATER/WASTE page appear automatically?
What does the amber cross symbolize on the lavatory square of the aircraft symbol?
What does the amber cross symbolize on the lavatory square of the aircraft symbol?
What is the purpose of the electrical heating elements in the drain masts?
What is the purpose of the electrical heating elements in the drain masts?
How does the toilet system operate at high altitudes?
How does the toilet system operate at high altitudes?
What component controls the flushing system operation in the toilet system?
What component controls the flushing system operation in the toilet system?
Where is the Vacuum System Controller Function (VSCF) installed?
Where is the Vacuum System Controller Function (VSCF) installed?
What happens when the waste servicing panel is open?
What happens when the waste servicing panel is open?
What component is used to separate water from the waste in the holding tank?
What component is used to separate water from the waste in the holding tank?
How is the filling quantity for the potable water tank selected?
How is the filling quantity for the potable water tank selected?
How is the potable water tank pressurized to supply water?
How is the potable water tank pressurized to supply water?
What prevents ice formation in the potable water servicing panel in icing conditions?
What prevents ice formation in the potable water servicing panel in icing conditions?
What component controls the supply of the potable water system?
What component controls the supply of the potable water system?
What is the purpose of the manual shut-off valves installed in each lavatory?
What is the purpose of the manual shut-off valves installed in each lavatory?
Why are water pipes, where icing conditions can occur, insulated and heated?
Why are water pipes, where icing conditions can occur, insulated and heated?
What controls the automatic heating of the water pipes in icing conditions?
What controls the automatic heating of the water pipes in icing conditions?
Where is one of the water heaters installed within the aircraft?
Where is one of the water heaters installed within the aircraft?
How is compressed air supplied to pressurize the potable water system?
How is compressed air supplied to pressurize the potable water system?
What prevents ice formation in the potable water service panel?
What prevents ice formation in the potable water service panel?
How does the potable water get supplied to water faucets in galleys and lavatories?
How does the potable water get supplied to water faucets in galleys and lavatories?
What controls the operation of the potable water system's heating in icing conditions?
What controls the operation of the potable water system's heating in icing conditions?
Where is the waste holding tank installed on the aircraft?
Where is the waste holding tank installed on the aircraft?
What triggers the stopping of the flushing system operation in the toilet system?
What triggers the stopping of the flushing system operation in the toilet system?
Which component prevents ice formation in the drain masts during cold weather?
Which component prevents ice formation in the drain masts during cold weather?
How is waste moved from the toilet bowl to the waste holding tank at high altitude?
How is waste moved from the toilet bowl to the waste holding tank at high altitude?
Where is the door microswitch located in relation to the potable water service panel?
Where is the door microswitch located in relation to the potable water service panel?
What is used to supply potable water for flushing in the toilet system?
What is used to supply potable water for flushing in the toilet system?
Which system controls and stops toilet system operation when needed?
Which system controls and stops toilet system operation when needed?
What is used to discard used water from lavatories and galley sinks?
What is used to discard used water from lavatories and galley sinks?
How does waste move from a toilet bowl to a waste holding tank at low altitude or on ground?
How does waste move from a toilet bowl to a waste holding tank at low altitude or on ground?
What is the purpose of the fill/drain control handle?
What is the purpose of the fill/drain control handle?
Where is the forward water drain panel located?
Where is the forward water drain panel located?
What is the purpose of the door microswitch on the potable water service panel?
What is the purpose of the door microswitch on the potable water service panel?
What is the purpose of the tank full light?
What is the purpose of the tank full light?
What is the purpose of the water and waste page on the Flight Attendant Panel (FAP)?
What is the purpose of the water and waste page on the Flight Attendant Panel (FAP)?
What is the purpose of the drain control handle at the toilet service panel?
What is the purpose of the drain control handle at the toilet service panel?
What is indicated by the grey square on the aircraft symbol for a lavatory?
What is indicated by the grey square on the aircraft symbol for a lavatory?
What is indicated by the amber square on the aircraft symbol for a lavatory?
What is indicated by the amber square on the aircraft symbol for a lavatory?
What is the purpose of the RESET WARNING button on the FAP?
What is the purpose of the RESET WARNING button on the FAP?
What message comes on when the toilet service panel is open on the ground?
What message comes on when the toilet service panel is open on the ground?
What is the maximum pressure allowed when flushing the waste tank?
What is the maximum pressure allowed when flushing the waste tank?
What should be done with the drain valves if the bleed air system is off and the external air temperature is below 0C (32F)?
What should be done with the drain valves if the bleed air system is off and the external air temperature is below 0C (32F)?
What is the main purpose of flushing the waste tank with water?
What is the main purpose of flushing the waste tank with water?
What should be done after draining the water from the tank?
What should be done after draining the water from the tank?
What is the approximate time required for flushing the waste tank with water?
What is the approximate time required for flushing the waste tank with water?
What should be done if waste fluids such as oil, fuel, solvent or lubricant are spilled?
What should be done if waste fluids such as oil, fuel, solvent or lubricant are spilled?
What is the maximum amount of water that should be used to flush the waste tank?
What is the maximum amount of water that should be used to flush the waste tank?
What happens when a lavatory is deactivated?
What happens when a lavatory is deactivated?
What is the purpose of the electrical heating elements in the drain masts?
What is the purpose of the electrical heating elements in the drain masts?
What is the primary purpose of the compressed air used in the potable water system?
What is the primary purpose of the compressed air used in the potable water system?
What is the purpose of the potable water service panel heating?
What is the purpose of the potable water service panel heating?
