ESIS (SFD)

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Back-up display of critical flight info

attitude, alt, HDG, A/S, Vert Speed, Slip/skid indications

Question 2

Where is the ESIS ADC located?

Answer 2

Nose compartment

Question 3

What causes the Vmo bar to be displayed?

Answer 3

170 knots displayed on the airspeed tape

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Rotating the knob

Question 5

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

Answer 5

EXTENDED MAN

notification on lower left side of screen

Question 6

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

Answer 6

7 degrees +-

Question 7

What are the components that make up the ESIS system?

Answer 7

2 DCM (Detachable Config Modules), 2 SFDs, ADC, Magnetometer

Question 8

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

Answer 8

(a) Fast Erect
(b) Set Pitch Trim
(c) Set Brightness Offset
(d) BaroType

FSSB

Question 9

A heading Tape red X alone indicated a possible failure of the?

Answer 9

Magnetometer

Question 10

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

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Heading information for the Standby Flight Displays (SFDs) comes from which ESIS component?

Answer 11

Magnetometer

Question 12

Where does the ESIS system receive electrical power from?

Answer 12

DC Essential Bus (battery) (No. 1 is just No. 1 SFD) (No. 2 is No. 2 SFD, ADC-4000, Magnetometer)

Question 13

Is the ESIS system a standalone system?

Answer 13

Yes

Question 14

How is an EXT MANUV (extended maneuver) corrected on the ESIS?

Answer 14

Fast Erect

Question 15

What information does the magnetometer provide to the SFD’s?

Answer 15

HDG (heading)

Question 16

Where is the magnetometer located?

Answer 16

Aft Pylon

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Temporary loss of magnetometer heading source

Question 18

Where are the SFD’s located

Answer 18

Center instrument panel

Question 19

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

Answer 19

ADC-4000

Question 20

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

Answer 20

On ground or non-accelerated straight and level flight

Question 21

What type of failure stops the start-up process?

Answer 21

System Failure (as opposed to a function failure)

Question 22

What information does the Air Data Computer provide to the SFD’s

Answer 22

Airspeed, alt, vertical speed,

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Altimeter setting

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Take A/C to a straight and level non-accelerating attitude, then reset/recycle power to the system

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Approximately 15 sec

Question 26

When does the menu listing automatically terminate with no mode activity on the SFD’s?

Answer 26

15-20 sec