ESV Study Guide Flight Instruments

Question 1

How many independent pitot-static systems are there on the 737? a. 1
b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

Answer 1

c. 3

Question 2

The ____ provides inertial position and track data to the FMC. a. Standby Compass
b. ADIRU
c. GPS
d. FMC computer

Answer 2

b. ADIRU

Question 3

Failures of flight instrument systems are displayed on the _____ by failure flags. a. PFD only
b. ICAS
c. PFD and ND
d. ND only

Answer 3

c. PFD and ND

Question 4

The PLAN mode is presented _____. Select the most correct answer.
a. true north up
b. MAG north up
c. either A or B
d. track up

Answer 4

a. true north up

Question 5

Maximum airspeed is displayed on the airspeed tape by a _____ bar.
a. black and red
b. red and amber
c. black and amber
d. black and white

Answer 5

a. black and red

Question 6

TCAS warning and avoidance annunciation, for an RA, is displayed on the _____. a. ICAS
b. PFD only
c. PFD and ND
d. ND only

Answer 6

c. PFD and ND

Question 7

When STD is pressed on the inner BARO Switch on the EFIS Control Panel when climbing through FL180, the altimeter is automatically set to ____.
a. the current barometric setting
b. 29.92 inches
c. 1021 hectopascals
d. both B and C above

Answer 7

b. 29.92 inches

Question 8

____ display(s) flight path angle and drift angle on the PFD. Select the most correct answer.
a. The flight path vector (FPV)
b. The pitch limit indicator (PLI)
c. The angle of attack indicator (AOA)
d. All of the above

Answer 8

a. The flight path vector (FPV)

Question 9

____ allow(s) the pilot to select the DU location of the PFD, ND, and engine instrument displays.
a. The EFIS Control Panel
b. The Mode Control Panel
c. The Display Select Panel
d. All of the above

Answer 9

c. The Display Select Panel

Question 10

A black and red bar at the top of the airspeed indicator represents ____. a. VMO/MMO
b. Flap Placard Speed
c. Landing Gear Placard Speed d. all of the above speeds

Answer 10

d. all of the above speeds

Question 11

The standby instruments contain ____ information.
a. airspeed, altitude, and ILS
b. magnetic heading and attitude
c. backcourse ILS
d. all of the above

Answer 11

d. all of the above

Question 12

(MAX) What are some of the major differences of the new MAX Display System (MDS):
a. Range selector can now be rotated continuously.
b. The heading display expanded to a 180 degree compass rose.
c. Auxiliary area displays Engine Secondary Instruments
d. Both a and b above

Answer 12

d. Both a and b above

Question 13

*On the ground prior to starting the second engine, the CDS Fault amber light is illuminated on the PFD. Which statement is true?
a. A minor problem has occurred with the CDS, dispatch is permitted.
b. A non-dispatchable fault has occurred.
c. This is a normal annunciation, and dispatch is permitted.
d. If the light extinguishes, dispatch is permitted.

Answer 13

b. A non-dispatchable fault has occurred.

Question 14

*The CDS Fault light will only illuminate _____.
a. on the ground after both engines are started
b. anytime the aircraft is in flight
c. anytime the aircraft is on the ground
d. on the ground prior to the second engine start

Answer 14

d. on the ground prior to the second engine start

Question 15

*If this light illuminates instead of the CDS Fault Light. __.
a. a minor problem has occurred with the CDS, dispatch is permitted b. a non-dispatchable fault has occurred
c. this light only illuminates in flight
d. this fight will cause a Master Caution and the ELECT annunciations
to illuminate

Answer 15

a. a minor problem has occurred with the CDS, dispatch is permitted