Communications Flashcards
AIS …
Audio Integrating System
AIS is composed of …
- RCAU (Remote Control Audio Unit)
- RCAU interfaced with the ACP (Audio Control Panel)
- A Head Set and Microphone Set
- FWS, TWAS, TCAS
When the AUDIO SEL pb is pressed …
RCAU is bypassed and CAPT connects directly to VHF 1 and FO directly to VHF 2.
Pilots intercom is lost
VHF communication channels range between …
118 - 136.992 MHz
RMA …
Radio Management Application
RMA helps …. and is hosted in …
- Manage VHF parameters
- DU 2 and DU 4
VHF antennas are located …
upper front and lower back of the fuselage
VHF 1 is powered by … and VHF 2 by …
- DC EMER BUS and DC BUS 2
VHF 1 is equipped with a back-up tuning resource situated on the …
IESI (Integrated Electronic Stand-by Instrument)
IESI …
- Integrated Electronic Stand-by Instrument
The RMA information is displayed on the …
Virtual Control Panels
VCP …
Virtual Control Panel
ACARS …
Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System
Main purpose of the ACARS (Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System) is to …
Eliminate the need of transmitting routinely information by voice communication thus reducing the frequency congestion, being able to transmit large amounts of data
Advantage of ACARS in the plane …
Text messages which can be stored and displayed later