Avionics

Question 1

Is there any time I cannot use VNAV?

Answer 1

VNAV operations using QFE are prohibited

Question 2

How do I select WX Radar ON while on the ground?

Answer 2

SMC, WX Radar page 2.2, push ORIDE twice

Question 3

Can VGP mode be armed if Preview Mode is active?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

How does pilot know HUD combiner is in the correct position?

Answer 4

“ALIGN HUD” would display if out of position.

Question 5

How many Air Data Systems (ADS) does the 650 have?

Answer 5

4

Question 6

If the STBY ADS were to fail. What would be the indications?

Answer 6

ADS STBY FAIL - Blue CAS

Both SFD would have RED “X”s on the Altimeter and Airspeed.

Question 7

About 10 minutes after APU Start. White ADS 3 displays on DU#4 and a blue CAS “ADS 2 FAIL”. Can you dispatch?

Answer 7

Yes, IAW MMEL.

Look in Abnormal Section of AFM 03-16-30
In this instance: RVSM limitation to M0.88 or less.

Question 8

Are there any limitations when flying in RVSM airspace with ADS 1and 2, or 1 or 2?

Answer 8

Maximum RVSM Operating Airspeed/Mach when using ADS 1 and ADS 2 is 0.90

Maximum RVSM Operating Airspeed/Mach when using ADS 3 in combination with either ADS1 or ADS 2 is 0.88M

Question 9

When using EVS, when can “EVS Lights” alone allow me to descend below mins?

Answer 9

Must use FD/AP, must have vertical guidance (either ILS or FMS vertical)

Question 10

What is the Primary Heading source for the SFD?

Answer 10

AHRS + Magnetometer - indicated by a white “STBY” on the SFD.

Question 11

SFD heading source is AHRS + Magnetometer. Can you select another heading source? How?

Answer 11

Yes. SMC, Press the “M” for menu and use the LSK to select the #1, 2, or 3 IRS.

Question 12

What indication would you see if you select the same heading source for both onside SMC and PFD?

Answer 12

HDG + the IRS number would be amber on the SFD

Question 13

Can you dispatch if Pilot’s CCD is inop? Both CCD’s inop?

Answer 13

Yes. Yes

Question 14

Do you lose any functionality in the cockpit with pilot side CCD inop?

Answer 14

No

Question 15

Can you dispatch with Standby ADS Inop?
Blue CAS - “ADS Stby Fail”
What other indications will you have with this CAS message?

Answer 15

No.

Red “X”s on the air data of both SFDs

Question 16

When will the V speed awareness band appear on the HUD?

Answer 16

After pressing TOGA and the a/c is configured for T/O.

Question 17

Using the HUD, how do you check proper seat level adjustment?

Answer 17

You can see a “T” at the top of the HUD and an inverted “T” on the bottom.

Question 18

What’s the source of the HUD symbols?

Answer 18

The HUD computer

Question 19

What’s the source of the EVS Image?

Answer 19

The EVS camera…uses infrared, optimized to detect runway lighting.

Question 20

How can you tell by looking in the HUD if EVS is “ON”?

Answer 20

“EVS A”, “H”, or “L” -Desplayed in Upper left corner of HUD

Question 21

How much time before needing to use it should you power up the EVS?

Answer 21

15 - 30 minutes

Question 22

What is required for all IMC EVS Approaches?

Answer 22

Flight Director or autopilot with vertical guidance (either ILS or FMS vertical path)

Question 23

When does the Unusual Attitude cues appear on HUD?

Answer 23

Greater than ±30° Pitch and/or Greater than 65° bank

Question 24

On the SMC, the CAS/MACH display toggles the airspeed tape between Calibrated Airspeed and Mach Number only when the aircraft is above _______________.

Answer 24

25,000 feet.

Question 25

A total of ____ messages can be displayed in the CAS window at a time, with the exception of _______________. In the unlikely event of more than 12 red messages, _____________________.

Answer 25

12, Red Messages. the trim panel will be repositioned to the PFD’s so the other red messages (up to 17) can be displayed.

Question 26

The pilot would generally select the GPWS ORIDE switch when _______________.

Answer 26

Flying a day VFR approach in areas of high terrain.

Question 27

When pilot selects INHIBIT on the Master Warning Panel, this silences all Amber and Blue CAS message aural tones except:

Answer 27

``` 9 exceptions to this: Lateral Cpl Data In-valid Vertical Cpl Data Invalid LPV Unavailable Autobrake Disarmed 5 messages associated with CAT 2 ILS operations. ```

Question 28

When will the INHIBIT on the Master Caution/Warning Panel automatically deselect?

Answer 28

Takeoff or go-around at 400 feet AGL if the landing gear is retracted.

Question 29

What's the default heading and attitude reference for each SFD?

Answer 29

AHRS unit and magnetometer.

Question 30

True/False: If the aircraft is in-air and onside selected heading source becomes invalid, the SMC automatically switches to next valid source.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

How can you select another heading source for SFD?

Answer 31

Pressing the Menu (M) on BRT know and select either HDG 1, 2, or 3 (IRS 1, 2, or 3) Default is STBY, but that can't be selected.

Question 32

Which Audio Control Panels (ACPs) are powered by E-Batts?

Answer 32

All three

Question 33

What do the letters "A", "R", "M" or "V" represent next to a Nav freq on MCDU?

Answer 33

"A" - Auto tuned "R" - manual tuned "M" - Can Only be tuned on Radio page ""V" - auto tune suspended because Nav Aid is selected for use.

Question 34

What color is turbulence on WX radar?

Answer 34

Magenta

Question 35

True/False: If WX is selected and there's a terrain threat, EGPWS displays threats on map and PFD regardless of previous display selection.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

How is predicted windshear displayed on WX radar?

Answer 36

Series of red and black bands followed by amber 'searchlights' extending from far edge of windshear event on each side and to the edge of WX data buffer.

Question 37

What is the relative elevation of terrain depicted in red or yellow?

Answer 37

at or above aircraft's altitude.

Question 38

The Caution look ahead distance is computed from aircraft ground speed and turn rate. Depending on the situation, this distance roughly corresponds to how many seconds of advance warning?

Answer 38

40 to 60 seconds.

Question 39

When in Synchronous mode, Master FMS (PFD CMD) is repeated on the __________.

Answer 39

MCDU 3

Question 40

What’s the source of information to the DUs?

Answer 40

3 MAUs, 3 MCDUs and other sensors