Boeing 737 Classic B2

B2 type course, 737-300/400/500 avionics

Auto flight, communications, recorders and EIS, air data, IRS and EFIS, radio navigation and the FMCS. 225 questions in 6 chapters, each with a worked explanation. 5 questions in every chapter are free; the rest come with the same subscription as the Part 66 modules.

Boeing 737 Classic courses:

Chapters

6 chapters · 225 questions

ATA 22Auto FlightDFCS autopilot and flight director, MCP and FMA, Mach and speed trim, yaw damper, altitude alert and autothrottle.46
ATA 23CommunicationsHF and VHF radios, SELCAL, ELT, ACARS, passenger address, audio panels and the cockpit voice recorder.36
ATA 31Indicating and RecordingFlight data recorder and FDAU, ACMS and QAR, clocks, aural warnings, takeoff warning and the EIS displays.36
ATA 34Air Data, IRS and EFISPitot-static, air data computers, Mach/airspeed warning, EFIS, standby instruments and the laser gyro IRS.36
ATA 34Radio Navigation and SurveillanceVOR/ILS and markers, DME, ADF, ATC transponder, weather radar, GPWS, TCAS and radio altimeters.39
ATA 34Flight Management Computer SystemFMC navigation and radio updating, LNAV and VNAV, CDU messages and pages, and the alternate navigation CDU.32

Try a few

One free question from each of 6 chapters. Pick your answer, then open the explanation.

ATA 22 · Auto Flight
What is the 737 Classic autopilot and flight director system called in the AMM?
- A.FMGC with two channels
- B.DFCS with two FCCs
- C.AFCS with three FCCs
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. DFCS with two FCCs
The digital flight control system has two flight control computers, A and B, with the mode control panel. Ref 737-300/400/500 AMM 22-11-00.
ATA 23 · Communications
What power does the 737 Classic HF system use?
- A.28 V dc from the battery bus
- B.115 V ac single-phase standby bus
- C.115 V ac three-phase, 400 Hz
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 115 V ac three-phase, 400 Hz
The HF systems use three-phase 115 V 400 Hz; HF-1 from P18 and HF-2 from P6. Ref 737-300/400/500 AMM 23-11-00.
ATA 31 · Indicating and Recording
How long does the 737 Classic flight data recorder keep data?
- A.The last 25 hours
- B.The last 2 hours
- C.The last 30 minutes
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The last 25 hours
The DFDR digitally records selected signals for the last 25 hours of operation. Ref 737-300/400/500 AMM 31-31-00.
ATA 34 · Air Data, IRS and EFIS
How many pitot-static systems does the 737 Classic list?
- A.Three: captain, first officer and a standby
- B.Two: a left and a right system only
- C.Five: CA, FO, aux 1, aux 2, alternate
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Five: CA, FO, aux 1, aux 2, alternate
Captain's, first officer's, auxiliary 1, auxiliary 2 and alternate systems; some auxiliary parts are not used. Ref 737-300/400/500 AMM 34-11-00.
ATA 34 · Radio Navigation and Surveillance
What does the 737 Classic VHF NAV control panel show in the master lights test?
- A.188.88 flashing
- B.888.88 steady
- C.Dashes in both windows
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 188.88 flashing
With the master test switch on, frequency displays flash 188.88, 2 s on and 1 s off. Ref 737-300/400/500 AMM 34-31-00.
ATA 34 · Flight Management Computer System
What does the 737 Classic FMCS provide to the DFCS and A/T?
- A.Only radio tuning commands for the navaids
- B.Attitude and heading data for the displays
- C.LNAV, VNAV, speed and N1 targets
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. LNAV, VNAV, speed and N1 targets
It gives lateral and vertical guidance, cost-optimal speed and thrust targets and N1 limits. Ref 737-300/400/500 AMM 34-61-00.

Questions about this course

What does this course cover?

Auto flight, communications, recorders and EIS, air data, IRS and EFIS, radio navigation and the FMCS. It is written for the 737-300/400/500 avionics, in 6 chapters that follow the ATA order of the type course.

Why are the courses kept apart?

So you only practise what your own course covers. The Boeing 737 Classic B1.1 type course have their own question banks.

Is it included in the subscription?

Yes. Every chapter has 5 free questions to try, and all 225 questions come with the same Part66Exams subscription as the Part 66 modules, at no extra cost.

Are these the questions from my course exam?

No. They are written in our own words for revision. Your type course and the aircraft maintenance manual stay the authority, as limits and procedures can differ between airframes and operators.

Can I practise in another language?

Yes. Every question can be read in English or 15 other languages, with a switch back to the original English.