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Avionics Flashcards

1
Q

Is there any time I cannot use VNAV?

A

VNAV operations using QFE are prohibited

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2
Q

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

A

SMC, WX Radar page 2.2, push ORIDE twice

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3
Q

Can VGP mode be armed if Preview Mode is active?

A

No

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4
Q

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

A

“ALIGN HUD” would display if out of position.

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5
Q

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

A

4

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6
Q

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

A

ADS STBY FAIL - Blue CAS

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

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7
Q

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

A

Yes, IAW MMEL.

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

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8
Q

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

A

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

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9
Q

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

A

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

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10
Q

What is the Primary Heading source for the SFD?

A

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

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11
Q

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

A

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

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12
Q

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

A

HDG + the IRS number would be amber on the SFD

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13
Q

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

A

Yes. Yes

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14
Q

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

A

No

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15
Q

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

A

No.

Red “X”s on the air data of both SFDs

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16
Q

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

A

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

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17
Q

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

A

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

18
Q

What’s the source of the HUD symbols?

A

The HUD computer

19
Q

What’s the source of the EVS Image?

A

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

20
Q

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

A

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

21
Q

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

A

15 - 30 minutes

22
Q

What is required for all IMC EVS Approaches?

A

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

23
Q

When does the Unusual Attitude cues appear on HUD?

A

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

24
Q

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

A

25,000 feet.

25
Q

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, _____________________.

A

12, Red Messages.

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

26
Q

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

A

Flying a day VFR approach in areas of high terrain.

27
Q

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

A 
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.
28
Q

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

A

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

29
Q

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

A

AHRS unit and magnetometer.

30
Q

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

A

True

31
Q

How can you select another heading source for SFD?

A

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.

32
Q

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

A

All three

33
Q

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

A

“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.

34
Q

What color is turbulence on WX radar?

A

Magenta

35
Q

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

A

True

36
Q

How is predicted windshear displayed on WX radar?

A

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.

37
Q

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

A

at or above aircraft’s altitude.

38
Q

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?

A

40 to 60 seconds.

39
Q

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

A

MCDU 3

40
Q

What’s the source of information to the DUs?

A

3 MAUs, 3 MCDUs and other sensors

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