Communication and navigation Flashcards
What are three main auto pilot components?
Jaro, servo, amp
Sensing elements
DG, turn and Bank Gyro, altitude Gyro, altitude control
Activating elements?
Servos that operate the system
Basic components of comm system?
Microphone, transmitter, antenna, receiver antenna, receiver, headset or speaker
Most common communication frequency?
VHF
How often is a transponder certified?
Every 24 months
What are the components of a VOR system?
Receiver, Viability indicator, frequency selector, Antennas, power supply
Two antennas or multi element for a ILS?
Localizer and glideslope
Glide slope beam?
Vertical guidance, correct angle of dissent
What is DME?
Distance measuring equipment
What do you use VOR for?
Navigation
Where should DME antenna be located?
Bottom of aircraft, not blanked out
What is ADF?
Automatic direction finder
Where are transponder antennas located?
Shot strike usually on a lower surface
What powers and ELT?
Self contained battery
How do you monitor and ELT test?
Tune to 121.5 on the VHF
When is ELT batteries do replacement?
Date for replacement or recharging is on the ELT and in the logbook
Proper way to route coax cable?
Secured every 2 feet, not routed with other wires and bends should be 10 times wire diameter
What is the purpose of a shark mounting bonding jumper
Low impedance ground return
When should you check a ELT?
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
