Avionics - Flight Instruments/Navigation/FMS Flashcards
What color is the active target speed bug and the
active target speed indication when MAN is set
on the SPD knob on the AFCS panel? When FMS
is set on the SPD knob?
Cyan/Magenta (AOM 9-09-30)
The VMAX is computed as the lesser of what
speeds?
VMO, MMO, VLE or VFE (AOM 9-09-30)
What symbol/bug indicates the speed in which
the flaps can be retracted with a safe margin?
The magenta F bug (AOM 9-09-30)
The tip of the airspeed trend vector points to the
projected airspeed/Mach in approximately what
timeframe at the present rate of acceleration/
deceleration?
10 seconds (AOM 9-09-30)
What symbol/bug indicates the speed in which
the airplane is trimmed for when in the landing
phase?
The TCS trim bug—a green triangle
AOM 9-09-30
Which speeds are displayed for takeoff?
V1, VR, V2 and VFS (AOM 9-09-30)
When are the takeoff speeds automatically deselected?
When the airplane is above 1,500 ft AGL and
the current airspeed is greater than the highest
Vspeed + 40 kt (AOM 9-09-30)
Which speeds are displayed for approach and
landing?
VFS, VAC, VAPP and VREF (AOM 9-09-30)
What does the flap selection speed bug (green
dot) indicate?
The speed in which the flaps can be extended
AOM 9-09-30
In Normal Mode (NM) what colors are the LSA
bands and what do they indicate?
White—VSS—stability speed;
Amber—the airspeed at which the AOA limiter
function activates;
Red—the airspeed that corresponds with the
maximum allowable AOA (AOM 9-09-30)
In Direct Mode (DM), what colors are the LSA
bands and what do they indicate?
Yellow and Red. The red is where the STALL
aural alert is triggered (AOM 9-09-30)
The altitude trend vector is computed to predict
the altitude the airplane will achieve in how many
seconds (assuming a constant vertical speed)?
10 seconds (AOM 9-09-30)
Where are ADS messages (i.e. BOTH ON ADS
1/2/3) presented to the pilot and in what color?
In amber color on the upper right corner of the
PFD (AOM 9-09-30)
When an ADS reversion occurs in the SFIS, how
will the pilot know that an alternate source has
been selected?
An ADSREV flag is present (AOM 9-09-30)
What type of guidance will be provided to the pilots
to aid in the recovery of an unusual attitude?
Red unusual attitude chevrons are displayed
and they always point towards the horizon line
(AOM 9-09-30)
Where are AHRS messages (i.e. BOTH ON AHRS
1/2) presented to the pilot and in what color?
In amber color on the upper right corner of the
PFD (AOM 9-09-30)
What is the Display Control Panel (DCP) used for?
To select PFD formats, overlays, navigation
sources, and range on the displays
(AOM 9-09-30)
What does pushing the CVS button on the DCP
do?
Allows the synthetic vision to be put on or taken
off the PFD instead of the traditional blue and
brown background (AOM 9-09-30)
What does pushing the FPV CAGE button on the
DCP do?
It laterally centers the Flight Path Vector on the PFD when selected. It is only enabled when CVS is active (AOM 9-09-30)
What does pushing the ET button do?
Starts (first push), stops (second push) and removes
(third push) a timer that is visible on the
upper right side of the HSI (AOM 9-09-30)
What does pushing the TCAS button on the DCP
do?
It places traffic overlay information on the HSI
map (AOM 9-09-30)
What does the WX button do?
It places weather overlay information on the HSI
map. (AOM 9-09-30)
What does the RANGE/TILT knob allow the crew
to do?
The outer control (large knob) adjusts the range
and the inner control (smaller knob) adjusts the
tilt of the weather radar (AOM 9-09-30)
What does pushing the HSI format button do?
Toggles between clean (no background),
compass (a range ring with TCAS and WX
overlays possible), and map (FMS flight plan
information shown) (AOM 9-09-30)
What does pushing the FMS button do?
Selects the FMS as the primary NAV source
AOM 9-09-30
What does pushing the V/L button do?
Changes the primary NAV source to VOR or LOC
based on the frequency tuned) (AOM 9-09-30
What is the Reversionary Switch Panel used for?
A manual reversion of displays and sensors
(ADS and AHRS) in the event of a malfunction
and also an alternative means of tuning
(AOM 9-09-30)
How can the display brightness of the DUs be
adjusted?
By the OFF/BRT control knobs on the RSP
AOM 9-09-30
If the pilot turns off the CTR DU, what will happen
to the EICAS?
The EICAS will be reverted to both the LH and RH DUs (AOM 9-09-30)
What does pushing the EICAS button on the RSP
do?
It reverts the EICAS window to the LH and RH
DUs (AOM 9-09-30)
What does the ATT HDG button on the
RSP do?
It manually changes the AHRS source of the PFD
AOM 9-09-30
What does pushing the ADS button on the RSP
do?
It manually changes the ADS source of the PFD
AOM 9-09-30
How can the pilots interface with the avionics
systems?
Via the Multifunction Keyboard Panel (MKP) and
the Cursor Control Panel (CCP) (AOM 9-09-30)
What is the CNCL button on the MKP used for?
To cancel an in-process flight plan edit
AOM 9-09-30
What does pushing the FMS button on the MKP
do?
Displays the FMS format on the on-side MFW of
the LWR DU (AOM 9-09-30)
What does pushing the ROUTE button on the
MKP do?
Displays the route window on the on-side MFW
of the LWR DU (AOM 9-09-30)