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How many water extractors are installed on B737-800/900?
What are the indications of a pack trip on B737 800/900?
Where does the flight compartment get conditioned air from?
Where are the main air distribution components located?
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Which component controls the trim air pressure regulating and shutoff valve on the temperature controls panel?
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On a B737 800/900, what is the primary flight compartment zone temperature control channel?
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What is the function of the water extractor on a B737 800/900?
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How many air conditioning packs are there on a B737 800/900?
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What happens to the cockpit and passenger lighting if the bus causes a partial loss?
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What powers the emergency exit lights and signs?
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What is the maximum refuelling pressure?
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What is the voltage used by most of the flight compartment lights?
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To defuel No. 1 tank, what should be selected?
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When will the emergency exit lights automatically come on when armed?
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When will the no smoking signs illuminate when selected to auto?
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What tank does the fuel temperature indicator read?
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Where is the manual defuelling valve located?
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What happens to the fasten belts signs when selected to auto?
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What supplies emergency general lighting in the event of a complete electrical power failure?
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How many dripsticks are installed in each main tank?
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What type of lighting is found in each wheel well?
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When do the fuelling valve position lights on the external fuelling panel illuminate?
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How can refuelling be accomplished when the APU is inoperative and no external power is available?
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To defuel No. 2 tank only, what should be selected?
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What is the correct procedure to lower the service unit?
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What conditions does the fire protection system monitor the airplane for?
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Where do the fire alarms provide visual and aural indication to the flight crew about a fire?
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How many engine fire detectors are there in each engine?
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Which components monitor detectors for overheat and fire conditions on the engine and fire conditions on the APU?
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What does the FAULT/INOP test do?
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What is monitored by the fire protection system?
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Where is the fire alarm system located?
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When will the No Smoking signs illuminate?
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What does placing the lights test switch to the test position do?
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When do the emergency lights come on if the P5 switch is in the arm position?
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When does the taxi light turn off with the taxi light switch set to auto position?
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What does the airplane pitot system consist of?
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What does the airplane static system consist of?
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What does the Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator (EHSI) provide?
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How many navigation unit (VOR/ILS receivers) are installed on the aircraft?
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Study Notes
B737 Air Conditioning System
- Four water extractors are installed on the B737-800/900, with two in each air conditioning pack.
- Pack trip indications include PACK amber light, MASTER CAUTION, and AIR COND annunciator lights.
- The flight compartment receives conditioned air from the mix manifold along with the right pack.
- Main air distribution components are located in the distribution compartment aft of the forward cargo compartment.
- The trim air pressure regulating and shutoff valve is controlled by the trim air switch on the temperature controls panel.
- Primary flight compartment zone temperature control channel is part of the ACAU system.
Electrical and Lighting Systems
- BUS CAUSES can lead to partial loss of cockpit and passenger lighting.
- Emergency exit lights and signs are powered from separate emergency power supplies installed in the passenger cabin.
- Most flight compartment lights use 28 VDC.
- Emergency exit lights activate automatically if electrical power to the DC bus fails or AC power is turned off.
- No smoking signs illuminate automatically when the landing gear is extended and flaps are retracted.
Fuel System
- To defuel the No. 1 tank, activate the No. 1 main tank fuel pumps, open the crossfeed valve, and open the manual defueling valve.
- The fuel temperature indicator reads the temperature of fuel in the No. 1 tank.
- The manual defueling valve is located outboard of the No. 2 engine.
- Dripsticks (or floatsticks) are installed with 5 in each main tank and 2 in the center tank.
- Fueling valve position lights illuminate blue when the respective fueling valve is open and fuel is being transferred into the tank.
Fire Protection Systems
- Fire protection systems monitor for fire, smoke, overheat, and pneumatic duct leaks.
- Fire alarms provide crew indications for fires in engines, APU, avionics compartment, and cargo compartments.
- Each engine has four fire detectors.
- The engine and APU fire detection module monitors for overheat and fire conditions.
Emergency Systems
- Emergency lights activate when the main lighting system fails or when specific voltage parameters are met.
- Taxi lights switch to off when the nose landing gear is not down and locked or after the first engine stop.
Aircraft Systems Overview
- Pitot system includes Captain's, First Officer's, and Auxiliary No. 1 instruments.
- Static system consists of Captain's, First Officer's, and both Auxiliary No. 1 and No. 2 instruments.
- The Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator (EHSI) provides a multicolor display of navigational and weather radar data.
- Two navigation unit (VOR/ILS receivers) are installed on the aircraft.
- Supplemental navigation data pages are accessible at any time.
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Test your knowledge of the air conditioning system on the Boeing 737-800/900 aircraft. Questions cover water extractors and pack trip indications.