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Flight instruments / Warning

  1. Which displays can be reverted, which can not?
    2 and 4 can be reverted, 1 3 and 5 can not
  2. Explain the auto functions of the reversion art panel MFD DISPLAYS MODE selector knob.
    • Auto, Automatically reverts the MFD in case of display failure.
    • PFD, MFD, EICAS / displays that display on the MFD.
  3. How many ADSs are installed and how are they assigned?
    • 5 total
    • 1 Captain
    • 2 FO
    • 3 Standby for Captain or FO
    • 4 IESS
    • 5 Flight controls
  4. What happens if ADS 1 or 2 fails?
    ADS 3 becomes the source
  5. What indication would you get when you push the ADS or IRS push Button?
    • White striped bar illuminates on the button
    • Associated ADS or IRS source flag is displayed on the PFD.
  6. The ADS is compromised of what components?
    • 4 air data smart probes
    • 2 TAT
    • 3 Air data applications
  7. Is there an auto reversion for an IRS failure?
    No, it must be reverted manually
  8. What happens when the IRS button is pressed?
    Reverts the IRS source
  9. How many IRS do we have?
    2
  10. What is the primary flight instrument if both IRSs fail?
    IESS
  11. When does the EICAS auto declutter after TO?
    Landing gear retraction and flaps/slat retraction, if all parameters are displaying normal indications
  12. What does the EICAS FULL button do?
    • In, EICAS full information is presented
    • Out, enables auto declutter
  13. What color is the course needle when using the FMS, VOR/LOC, and X side data?
    • FMS. MAGENTA
    • VOR LOC. GREEN
    • X SIDE. AMBER
  14. Primary and secondary tuning of the radio
    • Primary. MCDU
    • Secondary CCD
  15. What happens when you operate the master control volume knob on the ACP?
    Allows adjustment of the most recently selected audio
  16. What are the 4 message priority levels EICAS provides the crew?
    • Warning (Red)
    • Caution (Amber)
    • Advisory (Cyan)
    • Status (White)
  17. What is checked when the TO CONFIG button is pressed?
    • Flap position
    • Parking brake off
    • Pitch trim in the green band
    • Spoiler panels not deployed
  18. Does the TO CONFIG button check to see if both engines are running?
    No
  19. What do the colors provided by the EGPWS represent? And time until impact if applicable?
    • Solid red. Warning terrain (30 sec to impact)
    • Solid yellow caution terrain (60 sec to impact)
  20. When should the ground prox terr inhib button be pushed?
    To cancel unwanted terrain alerts in airports not covered by the EGPWS database
  21. When is the ground prox gs inhib switch be used?
    To cancel unwanted glide slope alerts below 2000 ft.
  22. When is the IESS powered?
    • Batt 1 on
    • Batt 2 auto
  23. What type of approach is prohibited using the IESS?
    Loc be
  24. How long does the IES take to align? What is important about this time?
    90 sec

    Do not move the ac during this time.
  25. How is the pilot alerted during a windshear encounter?
    • Caution. Amber windshear flag on PFD / aural alert. Caution windshear
    • Warning. Red windshear flag on PFD / aural alert. Warning windshear
  26. Will the autopilot deactivate during windshear guidance?
    Yes
  27. How long will the windshear alert last?
    1500 AGL or clear of windshear
  28. What altitude does the FD provide windshear escape guidance?
    Below 1500 AGL
  29. Will the windshear alerting system function if both radar altimeters and or the EGPWS are inop?
    No
  30. Will certain EICAS messages be inhibited during takeoff or approach and landing phases of flight?
    Yes
  31. What is FPA?
    Flight path angle
  32. What does the TOGA button do?
    • On ground. Activated takeoff guidance crossbars
    • In flight. Activates go-around guidance
  33. What do the takeoff guidance crossbars give you?
    • Maintain extended runway centerline
    • Maintain pitch attitude based on appropriate configuration
  34. When is toga button deactivated?
    • Another vertical mode is selected
    • Autopilot is selected
  35. When will the FD Automatically display?
    • TOGA button actuation
    • Autopilot is activated
    • Windshear detection
  36. What is the function of the TCS button?
    Momentarily overrides the autopilot
  37. What main things will disengage the autopilot?
    • Either AP / TRIM DISC button is pushed.
    • AP button on the GP is pushed
    • Any manual pitch trim is activated
    • Stick shaker is activated
    • Windshear escape guidance is activated
    • A pilot input contrary to the autopilot is made on the controls
  38. Will the autopilot remain engaged in the event of engine failure?
    Yes
  39. Min engagement height for the AP?
    400 ft
  40. Min use height on ILS for autopilot?
    50ft
  41. Min use height for a non precision for the autopilot?
    MDA
  42. Can the yaw damp be deactivated if the autopilot is on?
    Yes
  43. FMS speeds may not be used when?
    Landing speeds are derived from a QRH non normal procedure
  44. What is indicated by information that is displayed in green on the FMA and PFD?
    Non FMS Information
  45. What is SPD (E)?
    Speed on elevator
  46. What is SPD (T)?
    Speed on thrust
  47. When is CRZ automatically selected?
    • Leveled at the altitude set on the altitude preselector for 90 sec
    • Airspeed is within 5 kts from preselected airspeed.
  48. What does the LIM and OVRD mean on the FMA?
    • LIM. Auto throttle Authority is not sufficient to achieve or maintain the selected airspeed
    • OVRD AT can be overridden by moving the thrust lever without causing its disengagement
  49. What is the RETARD mode?
    Thrust reduced to idle below 30 ft
  50. What does the SRC button do?
    Alternates between the Captain and the FO FMA modes as source for the autopilot.
  51. What does the green arrow indicate on the FMA?
    The selected FMA source
  52. What is green dot?
    • Provides a margin of 1.3 above stick shaker speed
    • Drift down speed
    • Does account for ICE, BUT only below FL 200
  53. What does the red AP/TRIM DISC button do on the yoke?
    • Disengages the autopilot
    • Stops any active trim command if button is pushed and held
  54. What does the PREV button do?
    • The course lateral and vertical deviation can be previewed when the FMS is the primary navigation source.
    • Previewed nav source will auto transition as the primary navigation source when capture on LOC mode.
  55. What is the difference between approach 1 and 2?
    • Approach 1. Cat 1
    • Approach 2. Cat 2
  56. When does the displayed speed transition from IAS to MACH?
    Approx FL290
  57. When is the minimums knob set to BARO?
    Cat 1
  58. When is the minimums knob set to RA?
    Cat 2
  59. When is the auto tune available?
    30NM from destination
  60. If the thrust levers are not set in the TOGA detent by 60 knots which EICAS message will be illuminated?
    TLA NOT TOGA
  61. What are the yellow boxes around the ADSPs? What is important about this area?
    • RVSM critical area
    • No paint chips, dents or damage allowed
  62. What are the two normal ways to disconnect the auto throttle?
    • AT button on guidance panel
    • AT button on the thrust levers
  63. What are the vertical modes of the flight guidance system?
    • FLCH
    • VNAV
    • ALT
    • FPA
    • VS
  64. What are the default autopilot modes?
    Roll, FPA
Author
APM
ID
359917
Card Set
Flight instruments / Warning
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