AW139 PTS - Avionics and Communication

Question 1

Where are the radios?

Answer 1

In the nose with the MRC

Question 2

How many radios are fitted?

Answer 2

2 comm radios
2 VHF Nav
1 ADF
1 DME
1 XPDR
1 VHF/UHF
1 Sat phone

Question 3

What do we use the MCDU to interact with?

Answer 3

The Modular Avionics Unit (MAU)

Question 4

How do you tune the Com and Nav radios?

Answer 4

1. MCDU via scratchpad
2. MCDU knob
3. Via MFD and CCD knob

Question 5

How do you turn squelch off?

Answer 5

Select the backup frequency LSK (line select key).

Then select on/off.

Question 6

How many GPSs do we have?

Answer 6

2 - on each Modular Avionics Unit - (MAU)

Question 7

What is the MCDU using to obtain its position?

Answer 7

First - GPS
Second - DME-DME
Third VOR - DME
Fourth - AHRS and ADS (dead reckoning)

Question 8

Can we use the fuel burn calculated by the aircraft for fuel planing?

Answer 8

NO

1000 lbs/hr for planing