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FINAL Flashcards

1
Q

On the black box, what activates when in water?

A

ULB

(Pinger)

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2
Q

What is the TCAS I advisory for crew?

A

Traffic Advisory only

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3
Q

What is the autopilot function that maintains a constant speed?

A

Auto throttle

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4
Q

During IFE testing, which components are considered as the “weak link” that should be checked first?

A

Connector and Pins

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5
Q

What is the Magnetron’s high voltage part?

A

Cathode

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6
Q

Fiber Optic sleeve color

A

Purple

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7
Q

Raster signals provide what?

A

The background video such as attitude ball and weather images

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8
Q

What are the weather data link system components?

A

Receiving antenna, Receiver, Display

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9
Q

What HUD component is made with dielectric coated glass?

A

Combiner

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10
Q

What is Airbus’ advanced diagnostics & fault isolation system?

A

CFDS
Centralized Fault Display System

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11
Q

what are the 3 types of info you can get from EICAS maintenance pages?

A

Auto
Real Time
Manual

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12
Q

What tool is used to adjust a magnetic compass?

A

Brass Screwdriver

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13
Q

How many faults can be stored on the nonvolatile memory storage?

A

500

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14
Q

What does EICAS stand for?

A

Engine Indicating Crew Alerting System

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15
Q

What is the older CVR recording length?

A

30 minutes continuous loop

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16
Q

Is Rad Alt required for CAT II/III?

A

Yes

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17
Q

How many basic modes are the for GPWS?

A

5

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18
Q

What are the 3 channels of Autopilot?

A

Aileron
Elevator
Rudder

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19
Q

Is autopilot required on a rotary wing if the helio has SAS?

A

No

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20
Q

What does EWIS stand for?

A

Electrical Wiring Interconnect System

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21
Q

Testing equipment that observes reflected waveforms?

A

TDR

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22
Q

What position should the radar antenna be in during testing?

A

Upwards towards the sky away from obstructions

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23
Q

The resistive loss in a waveguide is small because?

A

The inner surface is large

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24
Q

Nav Data Base (NDB) software needs to be updated how often?

A

every 28 days

25
Q

How can an ELT be activated?

A

water, impact, or manually

26
Q

How can a ULB be activated?

A

water or impact

27
Q

What assigns priority for the timing signals sent to the ARINC 629 transponders?

A

TG (Terminal Gap)

28
Q

What unit compensates for magnetic heading errors in the flux valve?

A

Compass Coupler

29
Q

In autopilot, Rate and Displacement are types of what?

A

Follow-up

30
Q

Storm scope works by locating what?

A

the area with the highest amount of lightning strikes

31
Q

What frequency bands in the radio spectrum does the RADAR operate in?

A

Super High

32
Q

B757/767 MCDP tests & monitors which other aircraft computers, accessed from where, and up to how many flights?

A

Monitors FCC, FMC, Thrust Management Computers
Accessed from Electronic equipment bay or from the flight deck with a carry on unit
Can store up to 10 previous flights

33
Q

FAR apart 43 talks about what?

A

Preventative maintenance, Maintenance and alterations

34
Q

What is the name of the flight leg that starts from the first engine start up to the last engine shutdown?

A

Present leg

35
Q

What is typically the largest & most complex software upload?

A

OPS

36
Q

What automatically tunes VHF NAV radios and determines LNAV courses?

A

FMS
Flight Management System

37
Q

When must a compass swing be accomplished?

A

Whenever electronic equipment is added or removed

38
Q

How do you adjust for error in the magnetic compass?

A

Adjust compass and take out HALF the error

39
Q

What are the alternate fuel quantity indication verification types?

A

Resistance and Capacitance

40
Q

During normal operation, the lower EICAS display shows what?

A

Is the Auxiliary (secondary) unit and shows system malfunctions

41
Q

What fault message and color are one step below a warning?

A

B - Amber/Yellow

42
Q

Does “SID” stand for Standard Instrument Departure?

A

Yes

43
Q

Capacitive FQIS on which aircraft type?

A

Turbine

44
Q

FDR monitors and records which 3 primary aircraft indications?

A

Altitude, Speed, Heading

45
Q

What is the ULB battery shelf life?

A

6 years

46
Q

First and latest aircraft that utilizes the ARINC 629?

A

Boeing 777

47
Q

Where is the autopilot engage/disengage located?

A

Red button on flight stick or yoke

48
Q

What is the primary purpose of the Rad Alt?

A

Altitude Awareness

49
Q

What additional features does EGPWS have over GPWS?

A

Color Elevation Display

50
Q

What advisories does TCAS II have?

A

Traffic Advisory and Resolution Advisory

51
Q

What are the Stormscope system components?

A

Receiver

52
Q

What does PEAR stand for?

A

People Environment Action Resources

53
Q

What does MEDA stand for?

A

Maintenance Error Decision Aid

54
Q

Documentation for format & guidelines for tech manuals used by airlines and other segments of the industry for maintenance of their products?

A

iSpec 2200

55
Q

What’s used to update/upload/download software?

A

Aircraft Data Loader

56
Q

What is the relationship between the CCTM and the data base configuration system test?

A

Software is tested via CCTM

57
Q

What are the steps for compeleting the repair of a system?

A

Replace, update config, test, complete work card

58
Q

When is authorized time for the testing of an ELT?

A

Top of the hour, first 5 minutes, no more than 3 tone sweeps

59
Q

What are the ACP P/B switch functions?

A

Rectangular - Select system to talk and transmit to

Round - Select system to monitor or listen to

AAS 3 (11 decks)

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