Avionics, Flight Instruments

Question 1

How should we contact the flight attendant in an emergency

Answer 1

PA, push the EMER call switch light to generate three high/low chimes and a flashing red light on the FA’s overhead panel

Question 2

What indication do we get if the flight attendant is calling the flight deck because of an emergency in the cabin

Answer 2

We hear one high/low chime and the EMER call switch light will be flashing

Question 3

How do we know if the company is trying to contact us

Answer 3

An ACARS message of SELCAL voice aural and a SELCAL advisory EICAS message

Question 4

How many Air Data computers ADC installed

Answer 4

Two

Question 5

How many AHRS or IRS computers are installed

Answer 5

Two

Question 6

In MAG mode, how long does it take the AHRS system to initialize

Answer 6

30-70 seconds

Question 7

In DC mode, how long does it take AHRS system to initialize

Answer 7

10-11 minutes

Question 8

From which source do the captains flight instruments receive AHRS information

Answer 8

AHRS 1 or IRS 1

Question 9

From which source do the first officers instruments receive AHRS information

Answer 9

AHRS 2 or IRS 2

Question 10

From which source do the captains flight instruments receive pitot/static information

F/O’s information

Answer 10

System #1 pitot/static tube on right side of the nose

System #2 pitot/static tube on the left side of the nose

Question 11

From which source does the integrated standby instrument receive pitot/static information

Answer 11

System #3 standby pitot under captains side window and two alternate static ports, one on left and one on the right side

Question 12

Will the flight deck PA override the flight attendant PA?

Answer 12

Yes

Question 13

Where is the TAT probe located?

Answer 13

Under FO’s side window

Question 14

What is the definition of Total air temperature

Answer 14

The temperature of the air corrected for compressibility and friction caused by high speed

Question 15

On the ground with the probe heat ON, which probes are heated?

Answer 15

All pitot probes are heated half way, all others are fully heated except the TAT probe which is not heated on the ground

Question 16

In flight, which probes are heated

Answer 16

All are fully heated regardless of probe heat switch position

Question 17

Is there a LOC and GS indication on the standby attitude indicator

Answer 17

Yes, referencing NAV 1

Question 18

When and where will the radio altitude information appear

Answer 18

0 to 2500 AGL indicated in green below the altitude tape

Question 19

What does the speed trend vector indicate

Answer 19

Predicted airspeed in 10 seconds if no changes are made

Question 20

When and where will the MACH readout appear

Answer 20

Appears when accelerating through 0.45 Mach. Disappears when decelerating through 0.4 mach. Appears just above the airspeed tape in white.

Question 21

What does the green line on the airspeed tape indicated

Answer 21

1.27 Vs based on current configuration. Not accurate at high altitudes

Question 22

Where is the slip and skid indicator located

Answer 22

A rectangle located just under the sky pointer

Question 23

How many flight directors are installed

Answer 23

Two

Question 24

How many autopilots are installed

Answer 24

One