Avionics Flashcards

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1
Q

Garmin in our Cessna 172s
-783EA has how many units?
-172HX has his many units?

A

-G1000s
-783EA has 2 GDU units
-172HX has 1 GDU unit and 1 G5 unit

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2
Q

Transponders Purpose

A

-tells ATC where we are
-transmits squawk codes
-shares altitude
-shares heading

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3
Q

Basic VFR Squawk Code

A

-1200
-says we are flying at VFR and tells ATC where we are and our intentions

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4
Q

All information is ran through the ___________ to the GDUs.

A

Integrated avionics unit

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5
Q

Magnetometer Purpose

A

Has three inputs- takes magnetic signals as turn. Strongest magnetic signals coming from North and South poles relative to closeness.

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6
Q

AHRS Abbreviation and Purpose

A

-Attitude and Heading Reference System
-Attitude, Rate of Turn, Slip/skid

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7
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Air Data Computer

A

converts physical data from pitot, Airspeed, altitude, vertical speed, converting to electronic signals

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8
Q

LRUs abbreviation and purpose

A

-Line Replaceable Units
-Canisters from behind GDU screens
-Can be replaced like toner on a copier when one goes back

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9
Q

If vacuum system fails, the ______________ will not work as it runs this gauge.

A

Attitude Indicator

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10
Q

Auto Pilot
- _________ servos that control _________
- _________ axis that control _________

A

-3 servos that clamp on cables and control 3 main flight components:
-2 axis that control pitch and roll

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11
Q

True/False
The yoke can be maneuvered when AP and FD are activated.

A

-They CAN be moved but should NOT be moved.
-Putting unnecessary pressure on yoke will cause overcorrection and dangerous flying conditions when AP /FD are deactivated
-Only carefully touch microphone

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12
Q

Autopilot

_________ is the brain and _________ is the braun.

A

FD (Flight Director) is the brain
AP (Auto Pilot) is the braun

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13
Q

When climbing using AutoPilot, we use _________.

A

-climb at an indicated airspeed (IAS) or Flight Level Change (FLC)
-NEVER climb out at a vertical speed

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14
Q

When descending using AutoPilot, we use _________.

A

-Vertical Speed (VS)
-we like descending at a 500 ft because we won’t stall and we like having a higher rate of speed when descending

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15
Q

Altitude minimums for AutoPilot

A

-800 feet on departure
-200 feet on landing

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16
Q

During AutoPilot, the pilot still controls two components, __________ and ___________.

A

Flaps and Throttle

17
Q

Autopilot function that will bring airplane back to level flight.

A

LVL

18
Q

Lateral AutoPilot Controls:
-HEADING
-NAV
-APR

A

-HEADING: hold heading we input
-NAV: will follow magenta needle for flight plan you inputted
-APR: instrument approach settings, lateral and navigational heading for landing

19
Q

Vertical AutoPilot Controls:
-PREFERRED
-VNAV
-VS
-ALT

A

-PREFERRED: indicated airspeed to climb, use scrolling knob to change this
-VNAV: allows us to go for GPS approaches, set altitudes, and will give us a circle on magenta needles and will tell us when and how much to
-VS: allows us to go down to an indicated speed
-ALT: will hold altitude you are currently at, use the altitude select button to tell it what altitude you want to stay at.

20
Q

How to clear a flight plan in G1000s

A

FPL
MENU
Scroll to “clear flight plan”
ENTR

21
Q

How to turn off ESP before maneuvers on G1000

A

FMS Knob (large)
System Setup
System Setup 2 along bottom soft key
FMS knob (small)

22
Q

How to lean engine for cruise on G1000s

A

Engine soft key
Lean button on MFD
Lean until temp is at 1400 (go slow- delayed)