Crew Awareness

Question 1

What parameters are checked with the Takeoff Configuration button? What threats are associated with this check?

Answer 1

Pitch trim between 4°-8 (green band)
Flaps between 9°-22°
Parking brake not set
Spoilers stowed

The check does not ensure both engines are running!

Question 2

During any windshear warning, should the aircraft be immediately re- configured to Gear Up/Flaps 9°?

Answer 2

NO!

Question 3

What is the protocol when encountering windshear for both the PF and PM?

Answer 3

Disengage the autopilot and initiate a go-around by pressing the go-around buttons on the thrust levers and pitch to the attitude commanded by the flight director while simultaneously applying maximum thrust. Do not change the aircraft configuration (flaps or landing gear position) UNTIL ALL WINDSHEAR presentations/ indications are no longer present and terrain contact is no longer a factor. Flight guidance must be followed initially. Flight guidance may be abandoned for pitch reference if ground contact appears imminent. In this case, the PLI (up to the stick shaker) is the maximum pitch limit. Adjust pitch attitude smoothly and in small increments to control vertical speed and attitude. Pilots should be aware that speed may decay below reference speeds and that stick forces necessary to maintain an increased pitch attitude may be well above normal. When the WSHR vertical mode is active, the altitude select function (ASEL) is not armed and, therefore, any selected altitude will not be captured. The PM should call out AGL Altitude and Trends while in windshear.

Question 4

What will be heard if the aural warning unit test is successful?

Answer 4

If both aural warning unit channels are operating properly, the voice message “AURAL UNIT OK” is generated.

Question 5

The EICAS caution message “AURAL WARN FAIL” will only be presented when?

Answer 5

The message is displayed when both channel A and channel B of the aural warning unit have failed simultaneously.

Question 6

How many transponders are on the EMB-145 aircraft? How can the transponder in use be changed?

Answer 6

2; On the RMU, while the ATC/TCAS area is highlighted, press the 1/2 button to change the transponder being used.

Question 7

A failure of an ADC would be indicated by___________?

Answer 7

A red X failure indication appearing on the airspeed tape, altitude tape, and the vertical speed pointer is removed and replaced by a red boxed VS.

Question 8

What does an amber HDG comparator flag on the PFD/MFD indicate?

Answer 8

A difference of 6 degrees between the heading information compared by the two symbol generators

Question 9

When would an amber IAS comparator flag be presented?

Answer 9

When the CA and FO’s indicated airspeeds (calibrated) differ by 5 knots or more for longer than 2 seconds.

Question 10

When would an amber ALT comparator flag be presented?

Answer 10

When the CA and FO’s indicated altitudes differ by more than 200 feet.

Question 11

What does the message ‘CAS MSG’ indicate when presented on the PFD?

Answer 11

There is a disagreement between the IC-600s on the EICAS message displayed.

Question 12

What indications would be displayed on the MFD and PFD immediately following an AHRS failure?

Answer 12

ATT FAIL, HDG FAIL, HDG FAIL (on MFD if in MAP mode)

Question 13

When will the stick shaker activate?

Answer 13

When the aircraft symbol touches the PLI.

Question 14

When your airspeed is in the amber band of the low speed awareness tape, what color is the PLI?

Answer 14

The PLI is red.

Question 15

When is the stick pusher inhibited?

Answer 15

• On the ground (except during the test)
• Below .5 G
• If the quick disconnect button is kept pressed
• Below 200 ft. AGL (reverts to 10 seconds after takeoff if the
  radio altimeters have failed)
• If either SPS cutout button has been pressed (released or,
  unlatched button position)
• Above 200 KIAS
• If at least one SPS channel is inoperative

Question 16

What does the EICAS message SPS ADVANCED indicate?

Answer 16

SPS ADVANCED indicates that Stick shaker and pusher actuation is set to lower AOAs (higher speeds) due to a system component failure.

Question 17

When does the SPS/ICE SPEEDS message clear after flying into icing conditions?

Answer 17

Only on the ground after performing a stall test.

Question 18

When must the SPS test be performed?

Answer 18

During the CA’s Before Start flow, prior to every flight.

Question 19

Describe the normal visual indications of a DC Bus 1 failure.

Answer 19

PFD 1 and MFD 2 are blank

FMS (single FMS) or FMS 1 (dual FMS) is blank

Question 20

Describe the normal visual indications of a DC Bus 2 failure.

Answer 20

MFD 1 and PFD 2 are blank; MFD 2 has red X; FMS 2 (dual FMS) is blank

Question 21

What indications would be displayed if Pitot Tube 1 is suddenly blocked?

Answer 21

Should the pitot tube become suddenly blocked (along with its drain hole) by ice, an insect or some other foreign material, it would probably go unnoticed in level flight. In a climb or a descent, however, an airspeed indicator relying on a blocked pitot tube would behave like an altimeter. The trapped pitot pressure is then measured against the varying static pressure and the result is displayed on the indicator.

Question 22

The EICAS message DFDR Fail is a normal message after the Power Up Flow because:

Answer 22

The Beacon is off until the CA’s Engine Start Flow. If this message is presented while the Beacon is ON, reference the QRH.

Question 23

A TCAS Resolution Advisory is indicated by:

Answer 23

• Vertical maneuver commands (red and green arcs) on VSI.
• Threat level symbology (red square symbol) on MFD TCAS display
• Vertical maneuver aural warning (i.e.: “Traffic, Climb, Climb”)

Question 24

Name the five primary flight deck screens. What are their power sources?

Answer 24

PFD 1 - DC BUS 1
MFD 1 - DC BUS 2
EICAS - ESSENTAIL
MFD 2 - DC BUS 1
PFD 2 - DC BUS 2

Question 25

What do the following colors on the flightdeck screens indicate?

a) cyan
b) Amber
c) Red
d) Magenta

Answer 25

cyan - pilot selectable
amber - abnormal
red - warning
magenta - FMS or FD

Question 26

List the five MFD systems pages?

Answer 26

– Takeoff
– Environmental Control System / Anti Ice
– Fuel
– Hydraulics
– Electrical

Question 27

What is the EICAS message priority order?

Answer 27

Warning, Caution, Advisory, New to Old

Question 28

If Data Acquisition Unit (DAU) 1A fails, how is DAU 1B selected?

Answer 28

You can switch to B using the EICAS Reversionary panel.

Question 29

Describe the amplified procedure for the Reversionary Panel check during the First Flight Check?

Answer 29

Ensure that the Reversionary Panel controls are in their normal position with the MFD knob set to NORM and the ADC, AHRS, and SG pushbuttons deselected.

Check to ensure no reversionary flags are displayed on the PFD or MFD.

Question 30

What happens if DAU 1B fails?

Answer 30

Doesn’t do a darn thing. Just contact mx on the ground.

Question 31

What information does the Pitch Limit Indicator (PLI) provide?

Answer 31

Provides number of degrees prior to stick shaker activation.
Green: 10º - 5º of shaker
Amber: 5º - 2º of shaker
Red: <2º of shaker

Question 32

Describe the amplified procedure for the Stall Protection Test during the Before Start Check?

Answer 32

Release the gust lock, and hold the control column slightly aft of neutral. Momentarily depress the TEST button. The amber TEST button should illuminate and the shaker and pusher should activate. Release the TEST button at the first activation of the shaker. Do not apply resistance to the stick pusher. The TEST button should extinguish. If the test is unsuccessful, the
test button will remain illuminated.