Communications

Question 1

What is the function of the BOOM/OXY switch on the ACP?

Answer 1

BOOM - transmits from the Boom Mic, OXY - transmits from the Oxygen Mask Mic

Question 2

What would be the result of decreasing the sensitivity too far on the HF radio?

Answer 2

Prevents reception, including SELCAL monitoring

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the center VHF comm radio?

Answer 3

ACARS Data

Question 4

Describe the function of the yoke mounted transmit switch?

Answer 4

Rocked up transmits on the selected comm device, rocked down transmits on the interphone

Question 5

What indication would alert the crew when the ground crew has contacted them?

Answer 5

The GND CALL light illuminates for 30 seconds and the alert chime sounds

Question 6

How does the flight crew alert the ground crew?

Answer 6

Selecting the GND CALL switch will sound the nosewheel horn

Question 7

Describe the function of the FLT INTPH switch

Answer 7

Switch is selected on to communicate with ground crew at the nosewheel station

Question 8

How is the crew alerted to a call from the Courier Area?

Answer 8

The blue CALL light will illuminate and a chime will sound

Question 9

How does the flight deck communicate with the courier area?

Answer 9

Selecting COURIER INTPH on the overhead and transmitting over the interphone

Question 10

When the CVR TEST switch is pressed:

Answer 10

The CVR FAIL and the FDR FAIL light will illuminate and extinguish within 5 seconds for a successful test