Boeing 757 B1.1
B1.1 type course, 757-200 with Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4 engines
Airframe, systems and the RB211-535E4 power plant. 679 questions in 15 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.
Chapters
15 chapters · 679 questions
- ATA 05–12, 52Airplane General and DoorsWeights, stations and zones, jacking, towing and servicing, and the passenger, cargo and access doors.22
- ATA 21, 36Air Conditioning and PneumaticsPacks, zone temperature control, equipment cooling, pressurisation and the engine and APU bleed air system.54
- ATA 24Electrical PowerIDGs, APU generator, bus power control, AC and DC distribution, TRUs, batteries and standby power.61
- ATA 25, 33Furnishings and LightsFlight deck seats, cabin interior, cargo liners, emergency equipment, and the exterior, cabin and emergency lights.30
- ATA 26Fire ProtectionEngine, APU, wheel well and cargo fire and overheat detection, fire extinguishing and lavatory smoke detection.30
- ATA 27Flight ControlsAilerons, spoilers, elevators, rudder, stabilizer, flaps and slats, the flap/slat electronics units and stall warning.63
- ATA 28FuelTanks, boost pumps, crossfeed, refuelling, fuel quantity indication and the APU fuel feed.59
- ATA 29Hydraulic PowerLeft, center and right systems, engine and AC motor pumps, PTU, RAT, reservoirs and indication.57
- ATA 30Ice and Rain ProtectionWing and engine anti-ice, window and probe heat, windshield wipers and rain repellent.22
- ATA 31EICAS and WarningEICAS displays and alert levels, status and maintenance pages, ARINC 429 and the warning electronics unit.54
- ATA 32Landing GearGear extension and retraction, the PSEU, nose wheel steering, wheels, brakes, antiskid and autobrakes.60
- ATA 35, 38Oxygen, Water and WasteCrew and passenger oxygen, the potable water system and the lavatory waste systems.28
- ATA 49Auxiliary Power UnitAPU starting, fuel, oil, bleed air, controls, indication and the protective shutdowns.52
- ATA 71–72, 77, 79RB211-535E4 Engine and OilPower plant, cowlings and mounts, engine modules, EPR, N1/N2/N3, EGT, vibration monitoring and the oil system.42
- ATA 73–80RB211-535E4 Air, Fuel, Starting and ReverserCompressor bleed and surge control, fuel control and the EEC, ignition, starting and the thrust reverser.45
Try a few
One free question from each of 6 chapters. Pick your answer, then open the explanation.
ATA 21, 36 · Air Conditioning and Pneumatics
Which sources can supply the Boeing 757 pneumatic system?
- A.Engines, APU and a ground air cart
- B.The engines and the ram air turbine
- C.The APU and two cabin superchargers
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Engines, APU and a ground air cart
Engine bleed is the main source in flight. The APU (on the ground, and in flight below 17,500 ft) and a ground cart can also supply the system.
ATA 25, 33 · Furnishings and Lights
How far can the captain and first officer seats move fore and aft?
- A.About 11 inches
- B.About 4 inches
- C.About 20 inches
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. About 11 inches
The seats run on curved tracks with 11 inches of travel. The tracks curve outboard over the last 4 inches of aft travel to make getting in and out easier.
ATA 27 · Flight Controls
Which are the primary flight control systems of the Boeing 757?
- A.Ailerons, elevators, rudder and stabilizer trim
- B.Ailerons, flaps, slats and rudder
- C.Ailerons, elevators, rudder and spoilers
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Ailerons, elevators, rudder and spoilers
Primary controls give continuous control about the three axes: ailerons, rudder, elevators and spoilers. Slats, flaps, speedbrakes and stabilizer trim are secondary controls.
ATA 29 · Hydraulic Power
How many independent hydraulic systems does the Boeing 757 have, and at what nominal pressure?
- A.Two systems at 3000 psi
- B.Three systems at 3000 psi
- C.Three systems at 5000 psi
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Three systems at 3000 psi
The 757 has three independent 3000 psi systems (left, centre and right) that power the flight controls, landing gear and thrust reversers.
ATA 31 · EICAS and Warning
How many bits does an ARINC 429 data word contain?
- A.32 bits
- B.64 bits
- C.16 bits
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 32 bits
Each ARINC 429 word is 32 bits long, with a gap of at least four bit-times of null between words.
ATA 35, 38 · Oxygen, Water and Waste
Where is the flight crew oxygen cylinder?
- A.Behind the captain's seat
- B.Forward cargo compartment
- C.In the main equipment center
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Forward cargo compartment
The cylinder is on the right side of the forward cargo compartment, aft of the access door. The remote fill panel is just below it.
Questions about this course
What does this course cover?
Airframe, systems and the RB211-535E4 power plant. It is written for the 757-200 with Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4 engines, in 15 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 757 B2 type course and the Boeing 757-200 to -300 differences course have their own question banks.
Is it included in the subscription?
Yes. Every chapter has 5 free questions to try, and all 679 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.