Chapter 9 - Multi-Function Displays Flashcards
What is EFIS?
Electronic Flight Information System
Note - Learn the key points of the diagram with the integrated network of avionics which supply the EFIS.
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What are the advantages of an EFIS ‘glass cockpit’?
De-cluttered cockpit
Improved reliability
Integration of a wide variety of displays
Multiple configuration options
High resolution
Full sun readability
Wide field of view
Cheaper to build and maintain
What is the EICAS?
Engine Indications and Crew Alerting System
Collectively the engine instruments and the Crew Alerting System (CAS) are known as the EICAS.
What is the CAS?
Crew Alerting System
What are the categories of alerts that can be provided by the CAS?
Advisory messages
Caution messages
Warning messages
Note - The above may also be accompanied by audible messages
What is does IAU stand for?
Integrated Avionics Unit
What is the role of the IAU?
Processes all the data from the aircraft’s avionics and formats it for graphical presentation on EFIS displays.
What is the role of a Bus Controller (BC)?
Controls the transmission/reception of data between the Remote Terminals (RTs) on the network.
Note - Learn diagram under Data Bus section in notes
What is the role of a Bus Monitor?
Samples and records bus traffic (data)
What are the two common types of data bus found on military aircraft?
MIL-STD-1553B
MIL-STD-1773
What data bus is commonly used on civilian aircraft?
ARINC 429
What are the two main types of EFIS display?
PFD - Primary Flight Display
MFD - Multi Function Display
