Communication and navigation Flashcards

1
Q

What are three main auto pilot components?

A

Jaro, servo, amp

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2
Q

Sensing elements

A

DG, turn and Bank Gyro, altitude Gyro, altitude control

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3
Q

Activating elements?

A

Servos that operate the system

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4
Q

Basic components of comm system?

A

Microphone, transmitter, antenna, receiver antenna, receiver, headset or speaker

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5
Q

Most common communication frequency?

A

VHF

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6
Q

How often is a transponder certified?

A

Every 24 months

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7
Q

What are the components of a VOR system?

A

Receiver, Viability indicator, frequency selector, Antennas, power supply

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8
Q

Two antennas or multi element for a ILS?

A

Localizer and glideslope

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9
Q

Glide slope beam?

A

Vertical guidance, correct angle of dissent

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10
Q

What is DME?

A

Distance measuring equipment

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11
Q

What do you use VOR for?

A

Navigation

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12
Q

Where should DME antenna be located?

A

Bottom of aircraft, not blanked out

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13
Q

What is ADF?

A

Automatic direction finder

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14
Q

Where are transponder antennas located?

A

Shot strike usually on a lower surface

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15
Q

What powers and ELT?

A

Self contained battery

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16
Q

How do you monitor and ELT test?

A

Tune to 121.5 on the VHF

17
Q

When is ELT batteries do replacement?

A

Date for replacement or recharging is on the ELT and in the logbook

18
Q

Proper way to route coax cable?

A

Secured every 2 feet, not routed with other wires and bends should be 10 times wire diameter

19
Q

What is the purpose of a shark mounting bonding jumper

A

Low impedance ground return

20
Q

When should you check a ELT?

A

The test should be conducted during the first five minutes after the hour, at any other time they should be coordinated with the nearest control tower a flight service station