Modern DPEs are trained to spot "bank monkeys." They will take a question from the PDF—say, "What is the maximum allowable flap extension altitude?" —and change one word. The PDF says "20,000 feet." The examiner asks, "What is the maximum scheduled flap extension altitude for go-around?"
Here is the grim reality:
| Red Flag | What It Means | | :--- | :--- | | | The 737 MAX doesn't have Hyd Mech B like the NG. Old bank. | | Flap settings: 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 25, 30, 40 | That’s the 737 Classic. NG/MAX max flap is 30 (or 40 for some NGs, but rare). | | V1 calculations using "Assumed Temp" | The methodology changed drastically with the MAX MCAS updates. | | No reference to FCOM revision date | If the PDF doesn’t say "Rev: Nov 2024" or later, it’s toxic. | 737 type rating question bank pdf patched