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1
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When the Flight Compartment or Cabin Temperatures are in excess of 40°C, What is the ground operation
limitation of the DUs?

A

Operation of DUs for more than 30 minutes with Cabin Temperatures in excess of 40°C is prohibited.

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What will the Autopilot do in the ROLL mode?

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  • If Bank is Less than 5° it will command Heading Hold levelling the wings;
  • If 5° to 30°, it will command ROLL mode maintaining current Bank Angle;
  • If Bank is More than 30°, it will command a reduction to Bank Angle of 30°.
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If you press the CPL button on the FCP, what happens to the active Flight Director modes?

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    1. The FD mode reverts to ROLL & FPA;
    1. An Amber CAS message “FD MODE CHANGE” appears;
    1. The pilot must manually re-select the desired modes.
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Do the green indicator lights on the FCP indicate that the adjacent mode is currently active?

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  • No. They Only indicate Selection, or that the mode is Armed.
  • The crew must Confirm Mode Status/Operation from the FMA.
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How are Active/Armed modes indicated in the FMA?

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  • Active modes are displayed in Green;
  • Armed modes are displayed in White.
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If FD is off and AP button is pushed, which modes will become active?

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Basic modes: ROLL & FPA.

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What ways can the AP be manually disengaged?

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    1. Pressing AP pushbutton on FCP;
    1. Pressing AP/PTY on either sidestick;
    1. Trim Pitch switch on either sidestick;
    1. Overcoming the resistance on either sidestick;
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8
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When does the AP automatically disengage?

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    1. AP monitor fault detection;
    1. Invalid Data;
    1. Reversion to Direct Mode;
    1. Stick shaker activation (except during windshear mode).
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9
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When is the use of FMS as a primary navigation source beyond FAF for instrument approach Prohibited?

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Localizer Based Approaches (ILS, LOC, LOC-BC, LDA, SDF, IGS).

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10
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When will NAV-to-NAV transfer occur?

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    1. The Localizer-based Approach is loaded in the FMS;
    1. Lateral Mode is FMS or HDG;
    1. APPR Mode is selected on FCP (and armed on FMA);
    1. The LOC is captured.
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11
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When is the ILS automatically tuned by the FMS?

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When 31 NM direct distance to the Destination airport with Nav Frequencies in Auto mode.

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12
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When does the Independent ILS Approach Mode occur?

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  • At GS Capture and Landing Gear Down.
  • Note: The PF & PNF PFDs will be showing LOC data from different Navigation sources.
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13
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What Pitch Angle the FD commands for a Normal Takeoff and OEI Takeoff?

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  • Normal Takeoff: Starts at 17.5°, it can be reduced to 14.5° based on FMS optimization;
  • OEI Takeoff: Adjusts to 13°, it can be reduced to 10° based on FMS optimization.
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14
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During a Go-Around, what are the Lateral and Vertical commands during climb-out when TOGA is selected?

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  • Lateral: it commands wings level and holds heading flown at moment of TOGA selection until reaching
    400ft, then changes to FMS NAV/VNAV Modes (if transitioning from an ILS or FMS with VNAV approach).
  • Vertical: it maintains a pitch between 10°
    and 20°up max in order to maintain target speed.
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15
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How is the TO Vertical Mode cleared?

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By selecting another Vertical Mode.

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How is the TO Lateral Mode cleared?

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By selecting another Lateral Mode.

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17
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What Vertical Guidance is provided in the GA Mode?

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Pitch commands between 10° and 20° up max to maintain Target Speed.

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How is the Go-Around Lateral Mode cleared?

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NAV is automatically selected climbing through 400 ft (if TOGA is selected following an ILS or FMS with
VNAV approach).

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19
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What is the Bank Angle for ½ BANK?

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17° Bank.

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20
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At what Altitude will the AFCS automatically switch to ½ Bank?

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When climbing through 35,000 ft.

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21
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In what Lateral Modes is ½ Bank available?

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  • Below 35,000 ft: ROLL, HDG, VOR NAV Lateral Modes;
  • Above 35,000 ft: ROLL, HDG, VOR NAV & FMS Lateral Modes.
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22
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How do you fly in ½ Bank Mode on a Published Departure or Missed Approach Procedure with the AP
engaged?

A
    1. Center the HDG Bug and Select HDG;
    1. Select ½ Bank;
    1. Manually follow the turns.
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23
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When does the EDM (Emergency Descent Mode) automatically activate?

A
    1. Autopilot Engaged;
    1. Acft Altitude Above FL250;
    1. Cabin Altitude has exceeded 14,500ft.
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24
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How does the crew cancel the EDM Mode?

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Disengage the Autopilot.

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25
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What will occur upon Automatic activation of EDM?

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    1. FD enters HDG and FLC modes;
    1. FD will command a Descent to 15,000 ft;
    1. FD will command a turn 90° to the Left;
    1. AT automatically engages and will target speed of MMO – 0.02 M / VMO – 10 kt until 15,000 ft (or
      selected altitude), then 250 kt;
    1. Transponder Code: 7700.
  • Note: Once initiated, any of these parameters may be adjusted by the crew.
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26
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What will occur upon Manual activation of EDM?

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    1. FD enters HDG and FLC modes;
    1. FD will command a Descent to 15,000 ft;
    1. FD will command a turn 90° to the Left;
    1. AT automatically engages and will target speed of MMO – 0.02 M / VMO – 10 kt until 15,000 ft
      (or selected altitude), then 250 kt;
    1. The AP and AT will engage (if not already engaged).
  • Note: Once initiated, any of these parameters may be adjusted by the crew.
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27
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If the AT is armed prior to Takeoff, when do they engage?

A

When Thrust Levers are advanced beyond 60% N1 approximately.

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28
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When is the AT HOLD mode activated?

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On the ground above 60 kt until the airplane climbs through 400 ft AGL.

29
Q

When will the AT transition to RETARD mode?

A

At Radio Altitude 50 ft during approach for landing.

30
Q

What happens to the AP, AT and FD modes during a WSHR Warning?

A
    1. AP & AT remain in their current state (engaged or disengaged) when WSHR mode is triggered;
    1. AT Advances to Takeoff Thrust Setting;
    1. Escape Guidance automatically provided by TAWS.
  • Note: If the engaged mode is GA (Go-Around) when WSHR mode is activated, the FD remains in Lateral Go-
    Around Mode. Stick Shaker will NOT deactivate AP if in Windshear Mode.
31
Q

What does an Amber “LIM” in the FMA indicate?

A

The Selected Airspeed Requires an Engine Thrust Above or Below the N1 Limit shown on EICAS.

32
Q

Which colors are used to depict Normal, Caution and Exceedance System Limits on the EICAS and
Synoptic pages?

A
  • Green: Normal Range;
  • Amber: Caution Range;
  • Red: Exceeded Limits.
33
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Which colours are used to depict the flow lines on the System Synoptic pages?

A
  • Black/Transparent: No Flow;
  • Green: Normal Value;
  • Amber: Abnormal Value;
  • Red: Exceeded Normal Value;
  • Magenta: Invalid.
34
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What pilot actions are required after a DU failure?

A
  • None. All reversions are automatic.
35
Q

What’s the result of pushing the EVENT pushbutton on the fwd auxiliary panel on the center pedestal?

A

Marks a moment in time the present data being recorded for future reference

36
Q

If current acceleration/deceleration is maintained, what does the airspeed trend vector represent?

A

The end of the trend vector line represents the projected speed in 10 seconds.

37
Q

Based on current Vertical Rate, what does the Altitude Trend Vector represent?

A

The end of the trend vector line represents the altitude in 10 seconds with current rate.

38
Q

How does the pilot switch the selected altitude readout above the altitude tape from Feet to Meters?

A
  • Turn the large outer portion of the ALT knob on the FCP to “M”;
  • Note: The tape doesn’t actually change to Meters. The metric value is added below the ASEL value in
    feet and the current altitude display, also remains in feet.
39
Q

Will an ADS (Air Data Source) failure on the ground automatically switch to an alternate ADS?

A
  • No. The bad data will be replaced by red flags. (Rockwell Collins Avionics).
  • Note: Automatic Reversion on ADC and IRS will NOT happen on the ground.
40
Q

What will happen to the System if an IRS failure occurs in flight?

A
  • The side with the failure will automatically Revert to IRS 3.
  • A Cyan “IRS 1 (2) FAIL” CAS message will come on.
41
Q

How do you verify the correct Database part number of the ECL is loaded?

A
  • The Database part number (P/N) is shown at the bottom of the SUMMARY page, unless there are active
    checklist limitation items on the SUMMARY page;
  • Note: If there are active limitations, the word LIMITATIONS is shown in the footer of all ECL pages and
    replaces the database P/N on the Summary page.
42
Q

How many ECLs can be displayed simultaneously?

A
  • The ECL can be shown on 2 separate MFWs, one on the pilot side and the other on the copilot’s side.
  • Note: When two instances of the ECL are displayed, interactions with ECL on either MFW are
    synchronized.
43
Q

If the ECL fails, what are the acceptable alternatives?

A
  • Electronic Flight Bag;
  • iPad or similar device, if approved;
  • AFM, QRH and FCOM 1 publications
44
Q

Where does the ECL appear when the CHKL QAK key is pressed?

A
  • The Target Window is the first MFW available in the following sequence:
    -1st: The Onside half of the Lower DU;
    -2nd: The inboard half of the Onside DU;
    -3rd: The Onside half of the Center DU;
    -4th: The Offside half of the Center DU;
    -5th: The Inboard half of the Offside DU.
45
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If a CAS message is generated, what will happen when the ECL is opened?

A

That checklist procedure is automatically placed in the active checklist group of the SUMMARY page.

46
Q

How do you find a Non-Normal checklist for a condition without a correlating CAS message?

A

On the ECL in the PROCEDURES page.

47
Q

What pilot actions are required to initialize the FMS?

A
  • Normally, the FMS self-initializes when a valid GNSS signal is received.
  • Note: If manual initialization is necessary, press the LOAD softkey to the right of the desired navigation
    sensor LAT/LONG indication.
48
Q

What information is displayed on the FMS INIT page?

A
    1. Time & Date (synchronized with the GPS);
    1. Navigation Database Status (Expiration Date);
    1. Databases and Part Numbers;
    1. Sensor status/position.
49
Q

How does the crew inhibit the Terrain Awareness Alerting when landing at an airport NOT in the
navigation database?

A

Select the TAWS “TERRAIN” PBA to OFF.

50
Q

From the Audio Panel, how does the pilot enable the Hot-Mic?

A

VOX button is unlatched (raised position).

51
Q

What does turning VOX button on the Audio Control Panel do?

A

Increases or Decreases the microphone sensitivity.

52
Q

What does turning the ST button on the Audio Control Panel do?

A

Adjusts the Side-Tone audible feedback level for transmissions.

53
Q

How does the pilot change Radio Frequency Spacing (8.33 or 25 kHz)?

A
  • Via the CTP or CNS on the VHF Control Mode page.
54
Q

How does the DME hold activate?

A
  • Via the CTP NAV Control mode page or via the CNS checkbox.
55
Q

When GNSS data is not available, what does the FMS revert to for position computations?

A
  • The FMS reverts to DME/DME.
  • If 2 suitable DME stations are not in range, the FMS may use VOR information.
56
Q

What is the meaning of a black FMS MSG softkey at the bottom of a MAP or FMS format?

A
  • Messages have been read.
  • Note: A Gray MSG means No FMS messages
    An Amber or White MSG indicates the colour of the most Urgent unread message.
57
Q

What color will Manually entered V-speeds be on the airspeed tape?

A

Cyan

58
Q

Where are manual adjustments to Vref made?

A
  • ARR PERF page.
  • VNAV-THRST page ARR tab.
59
Q

What does changing the RWY ID on the ARR PERF page 1 accomplish?

A
  • It affects the Headwind/Crosswind computations which may result in a change to computed landing
    distances.
  • Note: Typically used for Circle-to-Land.
60
Q

What page in the FMS can climb gradient calculations be made?

A
  • DEP PERF page 2.
61
Q

When will Takeoff V-speeds post to the Airspeed tape?

A

When the actual airplane configuration matches the settings selected for Takeoff.

62
Q

What is accomplished by rotating the HUD control knob?

A

Adjusts the HUD symbol brightness.

63
Q

What is accomplished by rotating the CVS control knob?

A

Controls the contrast between the CVS image and the HUD symbology.

64
Q

When does the 60-degree Tick Mark appear on the HUD?

A
  • When the Actual Bank Angle exceeds 40 degrees
  • Note: The Tick marks are removed again when the Bank Angle returns to Less than 30 degrees.
65
Q

Where can the indication be found for Which HUD display mode has been selected?

A

Top Right hand corner of the HUD display.

66
Q

Where is the Vertical Speed indication displayed on the HUD?

A
  • The Vertical Speed Value is in a digital format below the Altitude tape.
67
Q

When is Radio Altitude displayed?

A

Below 2,500 ft AGL.

68
Q

If the airplane is in the Takeoff position on the runway, but there are NO runway markings indicated on the
SVS display, what does that suggest?

A

The airplane is not on the runway that was entered into the FMS flightplan.

69
Q

What is the SVS Limitation when conducting an Approach in airspace NOT referenced to WGS-84?

A

SVS must be Deselected Prior to passing the FAF.

GL7500 (16 decks)

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