Communications Flashcards

1
Q

AIS …

A

Audio Integrating System

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2
Q

AIS is composed of …

A
  • RCAU (Remote Control Audio Unit)
  • RCAU interfaced with the ACP (Audio Control Panel)
  • A Head Set and Microphone Set
  • FWS, TWAS, TCAS
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3
Q

When the AUDIO SEL pb is pressed …

A

RCAU is bypassed and CAPT connects directly to VHF 1 and FO directly to VHF 2.

Pilots intercom is lost

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4
Q

VHF communication channels range between …

A

118 - 136.992 MHz

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5
Q

RMA …

A

Radio Management Application

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6
Q

RMA helps …. and is hosted in …

A
  • Manage VHF parameters

- DU 2 and DU 4

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7
Q

VHF antennas are located …

A

upper front and lower back of the fuselage

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8
Q

VHF 1 is powered by … and VHF 2 by …

A
  • DC EMER BUS and DC BUS 2
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9
Q

VHF 1 is equipped with a back-up tuning resource situated on the …

A

IESI (Integrated Electronic Stand-by Instrument)

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10
Q

IESI …

A
  • Integrated Electronic Stand-by Instrument
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11
Q

The RMA information is displayed on the …

A

Virtual Control Panels

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12
Q

VCP …

A

Virtual Control Panel

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13
Q

ACARS …

A

Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System

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14
Q

Main purpose of the ACARS (Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System) is to …

A

Eliminate the need of transmitting routinely information by voice communication thus reducing the frequency congestion, being able to transmit large amounts of data

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15
Q

Advantage of ACARS in the plane …

A

Text messages which can be stored and displayed later

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16
Q

In the ACARS system, messages can come from …

A
  • AOC (Airline Operator Communication): free text, preformatted etc
  • ATC: digital ATIS, clearance etc
17
Q

The only means used in ACARS communication for the ATR is …

A

VHF

Others are: HF and SATCOM

18
Q

From what systems are parameters sent to the ground station ?

A

FMS and MPC

19
Q

Radio signals are transmited via …

A

VHF 3

20
Q

The interface through which you can read and send datalink messages is the …

A

MCDU (Multi-purpose Control and Display Unit)

21
Q

Information about an ACARS message is provided by two lights on the glareshield, named …

A

ATC DLK

22
Q

RMS …

A

Radio Management System

23
Q

RMS on the MCDU, when pressed …

A

gives access directly to RMS on each side

24
Q

HF range …

A

2-29 Mhz