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737 02 - Airplane - General
737 02 - Airplane - General
AIRPLANE GENERAL
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This is an UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT and will not be revised. Information contained herein is For Training
Purposes Only and is not to be regarded as authority over any Maintenance Manual or other Controlled
Documents. Always refer to the appropriate Maintenance Manual or other Controlled Documents
The Boeing 737NG is a twin engine, narrow body aircraft. The CFM56–7B is a high bypass ratio, dual rotor, turbo fan
engine
Advanced systems, materials, and aerodynamics make this
aircraft the finest in its class. United Airlines operates the 737- The two CFM56-7B engines supply thrust for the airplane and
700, 737-800, 737-900 (ER). also supply power for these systems:
• Electric
Fleet Identification
• Hydraulic
The model number identifies the aircraft type. The line number • Pneumatic.
identifies the production line position. The variable effectivity
number identifies the options that have been selected for the Abbreviations and Acronyms
aircraft. The serial number identifies a specific aircraft within the
total number of Boeing commercial aircraft. ADF - automatic direction finder
737-700 ADIRU - air data inertial reference unit
ALTM- altimeter
• Tail Numbers: 701-750 ampl - amplifier
• Gross Weight: 154,500 APU - auxiliary power unit
• Thrust: 24,000lbs (COPA 753-754, 22,000lbs). ATC - air traffic control
737-800 AUX - auxiliary
• Tail Numbers: 202-299, 501-531 bcn - beacon
• Gross Weight: 174,200lbs BPCU- bus power control unit
• Thrust: 26,000lbs (27,000lbs, post EA). brk - brake
737-900 C - center
CAB - cabin
• Tail Numbers: 401-412
• Gross Weight: 174,200lbs
• Thrust: 26,000lbs (27,000lbs, post EA).737-900ER
• Tail Numbers: 413-478, 801-810
• Gross Weight: 187,700lbs
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Airplane General - Introduction INV - inverter
intfce- interface
chgr - changer
L - left
cmptr- computer
MU - management unit
comm- communication
MCDP- maintenance control and display panel
comp- computer
MEW- manufacturers empty weight
cont - control
MGTW- maximum gross taxi weight
CTR - center
mkr - marker
damp- damper
MMR- multi-mode receive module
DCDR- decoder
mon - monitor
DFDAU- digital flight data acquisition unit
MTOGW- maximum take-off gross weight
DIU - digital interface unit
MUX - multiplexer
DLW - design landing weight
OEW- operating empty weight
DME - distance measuring equipment
outbd- outboard
dsply - display
prcs - processor
elex - electronics
press- pressure
eng - engine
proc - processor
ent - entertainment
prop - propulsion
FCC - flight control computer
prox - proximity
FMC - flight management unit
qty - quantity quant- quantity
fwd - forward
R - right
flt - flight
rad - radio
GCU - generator control unit
rcvr - receiver
gen - generator
rud - rudder
gnd - ground
stab - stabilizer
HMG - hydraulic motor generator
stdby- standby
HT - heat
hyd - hydraulic
ILS - instrument landing system
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Airplane General - Introduction
sw - switch
sym - symbology
sys - system
TCAS- traffic collision avoidance system
TEMP- temperature
TRU - transformer rectifier unit
vib - vibration
VOR - VHF omni-range
win - window
wind - window
xcvr - transceiver
ZFW - zero fuel weight
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Airplane General - Dimensions
General
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Before you close the door, examine the escape slide. The You can operate the forward entry door in winds up to 40 knots.
escape slide girt strap and bar must be properly stowed. An You can let the door stay latched open in winds up to 65 knots.
incorrectly folded strap or improperly stowed bar interferes with WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE DOORS IN JET
the door to threshold clearance. This can prevent door sealing BLAST OR HIGH WINDS. DAMAGE TO
and latching and can damage components. EQUIPMENT OR INJURY TO PERSONS CAN
RESULT.
To close the door, first release the hinge lock. The release
mechanism is yellow. Operate the latch release mechanism to The force on the control handle to open and close the door is
unlock the hinge. This lets the door swing back into the door not large. If a large force is necessary, there is a fault with the
frame. door or the procedure.
Pull the door to the cocked position. Pull the exterior control If the door does not close and latch easily, there may be a
handle out of the recess, and tum it slightly until it engages the clearance problem. Make sure the door-to-frame area is clear.
door drive mechanisms. Then tum the door control handle An incorrectly slowed escape slide girt strap may be caught
counterclockwise 180 degrees. between the door and the frame.
Initial movement of the handle causes internal door If the airplane is pressurized, a properly rigged door will not
mechanisms to seat the door into the door frame. As the handle unlatch. This is because the doors gates must open against
continues to turn, the door mechanisms do these things: cabin pressure during door unlatch. Pressure on the door gates
• Door latch roller mechanisms engage the door latch track has a mechanical advantage and prevents this.
fittings
• Door latches push the door warning sensor target toward
the sensor. This causes the FWD ENTRY or AFT ENTRY
door warning light on P5 forward overhead panel go off
• Door seals compress between the door and the door
frame
• Upper and lower door gates unfold outward. This
compresses the gate seals, and returns the door to a
structural plug configuration.
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Airplane General - Doors - Passenger/Crew - Training Information Point
Interior Operation
You can operate the forward entry door in winds up to 40 knots.
Close the Door You can let the door stay latched open in winds up to 65 knots.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE DOOR IN
To close the door, first release the hinge lock. The release JET BLAST OR HIGH WINDS. DAMAGE TO
mechanism is yellow Operate the latch release mechanism to EQUIPMENT OR INJURY TO PERSONS CAN
unlock the hinge. This lets the door swing back into the door RESULT.
frame.
The force on the control handle to open and close the door is
Hold an internal assist handle to keep your balance. Pull on the not large. If a large force is necessary, there is a fault with the
door assist handle to bring the door into the frame until it is in door or the procedure.
the cocked position.
If the door does not close and latch easily, there may be a
Turn the control handle clockwise. Initial movement of the clearance problem. Make sure the door-to-frame area is clear.
handle causes the internal door mechanisms to seat the door An incorrectly stowed escape slide girt strap may be caught
into the door frame. between the door and the frame.
Further movement of the control handle does these things:
If the airplane is pressurized, a properly rigged door will not
• Door latch roller mechanisms engage the door latch track unlatch. This is because the doors gates must open against
fittings cabin pressure during door unlatch. Pressure on the door gates
has a mechanical advantage and prevents this
• Door latches push the door warning sensor target toward
the sensor. This causes the P5 panel FWD ENTRY or
AFT ENTRY door warning light go off
• Door seals compress between the door and the door
frame
• Upper and lower door gates unfold outward. This
compresses the gate seals, and returns the door to a
structural plug configuration.
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General To gain access to the flight deck, locate the Flight deck
Emergency Entry Access Panel which is mounted on the right
Access to the flight deck is controlled by the Enhanced Flight side cockpit door post on the cabin side.
deck Door Control system. The system is always active as long
as the aircraft is powered. There are two different systems: the Open the panel door, and push the switch. This will initiate a 30-
C&D, and JAMCO systems. second auto-unlock delay and sounds the cockpit emergency
aural alert. After 30 seconds, the door will automatically unlock
C&D allowing access to the flight deck.
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Airplane General - Windows - Control Cabin Sliding
Windows No. 2 Openable Window
Normal Operation
To open the window, hold the trigger and tum the handle back
and inboard. After the window moves inboard, move it back until
it locks it in the open position.
To close the window, pull forward on the latch mechanism rod to
unlock the window. Hold the trigger and move the window
forward until you can tum the handle forward and outboard.
When you release the trigger, the window latches.
Emergency Operation
To open the window, push the external access door, and pull
the external release handle. This will position the window
inwards. Then move the window to the rear.
Training Information Point
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Airplane General - Windows - Control Cabin Sliding Windows No. 2 Openable Window
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Airplane General - Equipment/Furnishings - Flight Seat Height
Compartment - Captain/First Officer Seats
The seat height lock mechanism controls seat height. To raise
Purpose the seat, pull the height lock lever to unlock the seat height lock
mechanism. Then lift your body weight to raise the seat.
The captain and first officer seats provide adjustable seats for Release the height lock lever to lock the seat in position.
the flight crew.
To lower the seat, pull the height lock lever to unlock the seat
Physical Description height lock mechanism. Then lower your body weight into the
seat. When the seat is at the desired level, release the height
The seats are left or right hand (captain or first officer) and lock lever.
operate the same.
Seat Fore and Aft Position
The seat base has controls and mechanisms for seat fore/aft
position. The controls are on the inboard side of each seat. The track lock mechanism controls seat fore and aft position
The upper seat has controls and mechanisms for these Pull the track lock lever towards the rear of the seat to unlock
Adjustments: the track lock pin from the track. Then move the seat fore or aft
as necessary. Release the track lock lever to lock the seat in
• Seat height position.
• Thigh pad position
Thigh Pad Position
• Seat recline
• Armrest height and stowage Tum the thigh pad adjustment hand wheel, to raise or lower the
• Back cushion (lumbar support) position thigh pads.
• Headrest position. NOTE: WHEN YOU USE THE FOOT
CONTROLS, PRESSURE ON THE THIGH PAD
Four bogie units hold the base to the aircraft seat tracks. Rollers
OVERRIDES THE POSITION OF THE THIGH
in each bogie unit make adjustment of the seat position easy. A
PAD AND ALLOWS THE THIGH PADS TO
spring-loaded track lock mechanism sets fore and aft movement
MOVE. WHEN YOU RELEASE PRESSURE ON
on the seat tracks.
THE FOOT CONTROLS, THE THIGH PADS
The aft-end of each seat track curves outboard. This allows the RETURN TO THEIR PRE-SET POSITION.
seats to move outboard in the last five inches of travel.
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Airplane General - Equipment/Furnishings - Flight Training Information Point
Compartment - Captain/First Officer Seats
Flexible hook and loop fastener tape secures the seat covers to
Seat Recline the seat. You can remove the seat covers to clean them.
Do operational checks with a person in the seat (170 pounds
To increase the recline angle, pull up and hold the seatback
minimum weight).
recline control lever then push aft on the seat back. Release the
control lever to lock the seat back in the new position. To remove the flight crew seats, you must first remove stops on
the inboard seat tracks. Then slide the seats forward off the
To decrease the recline angle, pull up and hold the seatback
tracks.
recline control lever, then lean forward so that no pressure is on
the seat back. Release the control lever to lock the seat back in GMM 11-40-10 and 11-40-20 mandate the use of seat belts for
the new position. all occupants.
Two hand wheels, one on each side of the seat, control the
position of the back cushion. The hand wheel on the left side
controls the up/down movement, the right hand wheel controls
the in/out movement.
Headrest Position
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Escape lanyards let the flight crew move safely to the ground
through the number 2 windows.
Location
The rope and stowage bag are behind doors in the flight
compartment lining above the number 2 windows.
Physical Description
• Fitting
• Core
• Links
• Hand holds
• Jacket.
The core is a Kevlar cord rated at 1500 pounds Foam links
space hand holds at regular intervals. A jacket of weaved Kevlar
covers the entire length of the lanyard.
One end of the escape lanyard attaches to the airplane
structure. The other end is coiled and stored in a stowage bag.
To get access to the escape lanyards, unlatch the compartment
cover.
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The flight deck number two windows can be opened from the
inside on the ground or in flight.
Number Two Window
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