EFIS Flashcards
What is the normal display unit order on the aircraft?
PFD on DU1, EICAS on DU2, MFD on DU3, PFD on DU4
How can a failed left PFD (DU1) be reverted to DU2?
By turning the PFD DIM knob to REV
How are approach minimums set?
Using the Minimums selector knob
What indicates that altitude hold is verified during cruise flight?
Green ALT annunciation displayed on each PFD
How are active No Takeoff items displayed on the Primus Epic system?
By selecting the No Takeoff feature on the MFD MAP menu with the CCD
How can the TCAS window be displayed on the MFD?
By selecting the TCAS button on the CCD
How is the TAWS terrain display map selected for viewing?
By selecting the Terrain option from the Map menu on the MFD
What does the bearing circle select pushbutton allow?
Selection of VOR 1, ADF 1, FMS 1, or OFF for the onside HSI cyan bearing pointer
What units can the current altimeter be set to display?
Inches of mercury or hectopascals
What happens to the PFD during a loss of valid ADC data?
Displays red Xs in place of airspeed, altitude, and VSI displays
When does the standby flight display show navigation information?
Only if the standby HSI fails
How are AOA indications shown on the PFD?
Continuously or automatically as selected through the MCDU display setup page
What is indicated when BANK is selected?
A green arc displayed above the attitude sphere extending 17 degrees either side of center
What occurs during an Attitude failure?
Red ATT FAIL annunciator appears on EADI, attitude sphere turns blue, pitch/roll/scale information disappears, flight director goes away, autopilot is disabled
What can the Left CCD access?
Range setting on left PFD, COMM/NAV frequencies and CAS messages on EICAS, COMM/NAV frequencies, range settings, and menu selections on the MFD
How can the HSI be switched from full compass to arc mode?
By selecting the HSI button on the PFD controller
What functions can be performed with the PFD elapsed timer?
Selected on, started, stopped, or cleared by selecting the ET button on the PFD controller
Where does the Standby Engine Indicator data come from?
Directly from the FADEC (EEC)
