ESIS (SFD) Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

Back-up display of critical flight info

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

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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

Rotating 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 DCM (Detachable Config 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

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

FSSB

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9
Q

A heading Tape red X alone indicated 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 Displays (SFDs) 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 (battery) (No. 1 is just No. 1 SFD) (No. 2 is 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 EXT MANUV (extended maneuver) corrected on the ESIS?

A

Fast Erect

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15
Q

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

A

HDG (heading)

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16
Q

Where is the magnetometer located?

A

Aft Pylon

17
Q

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

A

Temporary loss of magnetometer heading source

18
Q

Where are the SFD’s 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 ground or non-accelerated straight and level flight

21
Q

What type of failure stops the start-up process?

A

System Failure (as opposed to a function failure)

22
Q

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

A

Airspeed, alt, vertical speed,

23
Q

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

A

Altimeter setting

24
Q

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

A

Take A/C to a straight and level non-accelerating attitude, then reset/recycle 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 approximately how long?

A

Approximately 15 sec

26
Q

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

A

15-20 sec