Avionics Flashcards
1) In which situation would you expect to see the red ‘ELEC’ caption on the cockpit display system (CDS)?
when both generators are off line together
2) When is the battery busbar live ?
when the battery is connected
3) what are the purposes of the merlin folding/spreading system ?
- To allow the folding of spreading of the main rotor blades and tail pylon
- to reduce the aircrafts overall dimensions for stowage
4) where is the AFCS pilots control unit (PCU) located?
Centre of the interest console
5) what is the purpose of the firewire controllers ?
To monitor the electrical characteristics of the associated firewire and to operate at a present level to signal an over temperature
6) what are the two main functions provided by the AFCS?
Auto stabilisation
auto pilot
7) what are the main types of data bus fitted to the merlin helicopter ?
- avionics 1553B
- tactical 1553B
- avionics ethernet
- arinc 429
8) what is the purpose of the no.1 AC generator?
- supply 115 volts AC
- 400Hz
- 3 phase
- to the electrical distribution system
9) state 5 separate places where power cartridges are fitted in the merlin?
- fire extinguisher
- flotation bottles
- rescue hoist
- sonar cable cutter
- beacon airfoil unit
10) with reference to the central warning system where are the aural warnings produced ?
from the voice warning generator in the AMMCs
11) where is the emergency avionics system cockpit control unit (EAS CCU) located ?
At the bottom right of the interseat console
12) by convention navigation lights have different colours to identify the position and direction of travel of the A/C. What are the colours of these lights and where are they located?
Red on the port sponson
Green on the starboard sponson
White on the tail pylon
13) Name the 3 hazard labels ?
1 - flammable
2 - poison
3 - electrostatic sensitive device
14) What specific safety precaution should be adhered to when working on the beacon airfoil unit (BAU) and why?
be careful when working on the BAU as release, shock or damage
Can cause it to transmit on 121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz
15) what is the number of the topic used to carry out the flight servicing operations ?
Topic 5B1
16) what zonal area on the merlin aircraft is known as the lower fuselage ?
zone 200
17) name the 3 external lights highlighted in the boxes
1 - anti col
2 - Indent signal light
3 - floodlight aft
18) what units enable the aircrew to input control changes to the SHS?
Touch screen units (TSU)
19) How many modes of operation are there in the SIFF system ?
6
20 ) where is the common acoustic processor (CAP) located?
rear of the mission console on the bottom shelf
21) Label the parts of the ADS system
- winch
- WIU
- Oil cooler
- STR
22) How many inputs does the quint external pre-amplifier (QEP) have?
5
23) where should the radar cooling fan be switched on?
at all times whilst the radar is operating
24) How many sonobuoys can the ACS sonics system simultaneously process ?
8
25) when does NET 4 become a clear only analogue intercom ?
NET 4 changes to clear only analogue when the aircraft is on the ground the the WOW microswitch are activated
26) what is the purpose of the ADS?
detect, track and classify subs also providing underwater coms and environment data
27) what precautions should be taken with regard to the hydraulics within the ADS system ?
operates at hydraulic pressure of 207 bar
allow to dissipate before maintenance
adhere to all COSHH
28) what is the function of the Rad Alt and what means does it employ to achieve them?
the Rad Alt detects and computes the height of the aircraft above the ground using reflected radar energy
29) list the 5 main components of the I-Band system ?
1- control unit 2- transponder 3- test switch 4- left antenna 5- right antenna
30) name 6 of the 8 major components that form the merlin radar system ?
1- transmitter 2- reciter 3- processor 4- waveguide switch 5- waveguide assembly 6- dummy load 7- EMC load 8- scanner
31) give the location of the parameter measurement unit ?
in the rear of the mission console on the bottom shelf
32) what is the min safe distance for personnel from the I-Band antenna during transmission ?
0.2 metres
33) list 4 of the 5 line replacement units of the ADS system that contain high voltages
1- winch interface unit 2- STR 3- power relays 4- submersible unit 5- hydraulic oli cooler
34) how many modes of operation are there in the SIFF system ?
6
35) identify the components labelled?
1 - processor
2 - transmitter
3 - receiver
36) where is the master control unit located ?
Bay 1, on the right side of the aircraft
37) what is the purpose of the EO/IR strake ?
the strake shields the turret from radar interference
38) state the purpose of the infra red counter measure system ?
the IRCM provides jamming of infra-red heat seeking missiles
39) state the purpose of the common missile warning system ?
the CMWS is an airborne warning reciter which detects both IR and RF missile threats by using the missile ultra violet energy signatures
40) where is the digital cockpit display unit located ?
located on the interseat console
41) name the two principle components of the traffic advisory system ?
traffic processor and the traffic display
42) state the purpose of the infra-red counter measures electromagnetic interference filter?
it prevents the transfer of electromagnetic interference (EMI) from the system to other aircraft systems and reduces the vulnerability of the system to EMI from external sources
43) where are the EOIR and FMV on/off switches located?
EOIR on/off and FMV on/off switch are located on the mission console
44) What is the purpose of the ground crew interphone stations ?
the inter phone stations provide control of the external ground crew coms
45) identify the 3 EO/IR sensors?
1 - electro-optic wide (EOW) sensor
2 - Electro-optic narrow (EON) sensor
3 - infra-red sensor
46) what two types of data does the emergency avionics system record?
1 - audio data and flight data
47) name the coms device LRUs shown numbered below?
1 - date terminal set 2 - V/UHF 1 transmitter receiver 3 - V/UHF 2 transmitter receiver 4 - UHF transmitter receiver 5 - interface control unit 6 - HF transmitter receiver