11.20 Cabin Systems Flashcards
What is the CIDS
Cabin Interior Communication Data System
How many directors are there in CIDS
3 (1 active and 2 in hot standby)
What is the FAP
Flight Attendant Panel (up to 10)
What is the DEU A concerned with
Passenger functions (lighting, service units)
Up to 192
What is DEU B concerned with
Cabin crew related functions
Up to 72
How are DEU A and B powered
28v DC
What is the main interface with the CIDS and the crew
FAP
How many positions does a conference mode allow communication between
2-24
What is CMT
Cabin Management Terminal
Connected via LAN
What is installed on the inner side of the seat rest for the passenger control unit
Remote transducer
What 2 kinds of monitors are there
CRT and LCD
What kind of remote control is used for adjustment to the monitor
Infa red
When will monitors automatically retract
Electrical power failure for more than 200 seconds
Rapid cabin decompression
Mechanical resistance whilst moving forward
How does the aircraft communicate with ground stations and service providers
SATCOM
What does full duplex mean
Data can be sent and received simultaneously
Where are leaky line antennas used
Confined areas where standard antenna would find difficulty operating
What frequency do leaky antennas operate with
High bandwidths
30MHz - 2.4GHz
Up to how many cameras does a cabin video monitoring system have
60
Where do cameras send their signals
Area Distribution Unit (ADU)
Up to 10 (Can control 10 cameras each)
What does a Data Acquisition Unit (DAU) do
Converts analogue input to digital output for the cameras
What is an advantage of a CIDS system
Changes can be made just by changing software
