ESIS Flashcards

1
Q

The purpose of the ESIS Standby Flight Display is to provide ____

A

Back-up display of critical flight information (altitude, attitude, airspeed, vertical speed, slip/skid)

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2
Q

Where is the ESIS ADC located?

A

Nose compartment

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3
Q

What causes the Vmo bar to be displayed?

A

170 knots displayed on the airspeed tape

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4
Q

In normal mode, what must be done to adjust the altimeter setting?

A

Rotate the knob

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5
Q

Under what circumstances is there a need to initiate a FAST ERECT action from the menu list?

A

EXTENDED MAN notification on lower left side of screen

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6
Q

What is the maximum that pitch trim can be adjusted on the SFDs?

A

7 degrees

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7
Q

What are the components that make up the ESIS system?

A

2 Detachable Configuration Modules, 2 SFDs, ADC, Magnetometer

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8
Q

What are three of the four menu items available when the menu button is selected on the Standby Flight Display?

A

Fast Erect, Set Pitch Trim, Set Brightness Offset, Baro Type

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9
Q

A heading tape red X alone indicates a possible failure of the ____.

A

Magnetometer

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10
Q

How can you set 29.92 as the altimeter setting on the ESIS system?

A

Push the knob with the main display up (will say STD)

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11
Q

Heading information for the Standby Flight Display comes from which ESIS component?

A

Magnetometer

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12
Q

Where does the ESIS system receive electrical power from?

A

DC Essential Bus (No 1 Bus- No 1 SFD, No 2 Bus- No 2 SFD, ADC-4000, Magnetometer)

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13
Q

Is the ESIS system a standalone system?

A

Yes

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14
Q

How is an Extended Maneuver corrected on the ESIS?

A

Fast Erect

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15
Q

What information does the magnetometer provide to the SFDs?

A

Heading

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16
Q

Where is the magnetometer located?

A

Aft Pylon

17
Q

When is the Directional Gyro displayed within the SFD’s display area?

A

Temporary loss of magnetometer heading source

18
Q

Where are the SFDs located?

A

Center Instrument Panel

19
Q

A failure indication on the sides of the SFD’s display area indicate an ____ failure.

A

ADC-4000

20
Q

When performing a Fast Erect alignment, under what conditions must the aircraft be?

A

On the ground or non-accelerated straight and level flight

21
Q

What type of failure stops the start-up process?

A

System Failures

22
Q

What information does the Air Data Computer provide to the SFDs?

A

Airspeed, Alt, Vertical Speed

23
Q

When the menu mode is not selected, rotating the adjustment knob adjusts?

A

Altimeter setting

24
Q

What is the corrective action if “WARNING Power Reset Needed” appears on the SFD display?

A

Take aircraft to a straight and level non-accelerating attitude, then reset/cycle power to the system.

25
Q

When power is applied to the aircraft, ESIS starts a power-on self-test. The display is blank for approximatley how long?

A

15 sec

26
Q

When does the menu listing automatically terminate with no mode activity on the SFDs?

A

15-20 seconds