Final Exam Flashcards
What are dangerous forms of windshear?
Microburst
What is the frequency to do a VOR test (Test Facility)?
First, the pilot should tune the VOR receiver to the VOT frequency, usually 108 Mhz. When the pilot sets the course selector, 180 degrees TO, 360 degrees FROM
How often is VOR tested?
Every 30 days
Static wicks: What should be ensured for proper installation?
Do not reinstall over new coat of paint
What causes precipitation static?
Radio interference caused by the impact of charged particles against an antenna. Note: Precipitation static may occur in a receiver during certain weather conditions, such as snowstorms, hailstorms, rainstorms, dust storms, or combinations thereof.
What is the purpose of Radome?
Protects the radar antenna from high speed impacts of rain, freezing moisture, hail and abrasive dust.
What advisory does TcAS give?
Threat Advisory (TA) & Resolution Advisory (RA).
Name the main part of TCAS system for functionality.
Transponder and TCAS processor
What is the acceptable error for VOT tests?
+/- 4 degrees
What is EFIS?
Electronic flight Instrument system
Name four channels for CDR?
Captain, F/O, Public address (PA), Cockpit area Mike
In the event of a crash, what turns off the CVR?
Inertial switch
On EFIS, if screen is down, what can a pilot do?
Switched and viewed on another screen
Which display is able to show system information such as pneumatics, electrical for both Boeing and Airbus?
Multifunction Display MFD
Name all displays for Boeing and Airbus starting from left to right.
Boeing:
- PFD,
- navigation display,
- Main engine indicating and crew alerting system EICAS (top),
- Aux EICAS (bottom),
- F/O ND,
- F/O PFD
Airbus:
- PFD,
- navigation display,
- Electronic centralized aircraft monitor system ECAM (top & bottom),
- F/O ND,
- F/O PFD
How many displays are there in an EFIS?
3
What color on RADAR is for extreme weather?
red
What component on radar controls the tile?
Elevation motor
What component on radar controls the scan?
Azimuth motor
Can a pilot erase the CVR?
After on the ground with squat switch activated
Can a pilot erase the FDR?
NO
After 2002, aircraft needs how many FDR parameters?
88
How many hours are in FDR?
25 hours
FDR underwater beacon can last for how long?
30 days
Can the radar detect clear air turbulence?
no
How can you alert a ground crew member outside of the aircraft?
Push the MECH pb on CALLS panel to sound the external horn
If both ECAM screens have failed is it possible to display the E/WD?
Yes, by moving the ECAM/ND EFR switch to either CAPT of F/O
If the captain’s navigation display goes blank is it possible to display the information?
Yes, by pushing the Captain’s PFD/ND XFR pb
Which color indicates an item requires crew awareness but not necessarily crew action?
Amber
What color indicates an item requires immediate crew action?
red
On the ECAM Engine display what does a pulsing green light indicate?
An advisory, the parameter is approaching a limit.
On an ECAM display what is the meaning of a green arrow at the bottom of the STATUS page pointing down?
There is additional information to be displayed
How much time is required for a full alignment of ADIRS?
10 minutes
How much time is required for a fast re-alignment of the ADIRS?
30 seconds
What is indicated by steady amber IR FAULT light?
A complete failure of the respective IR
On an ECAM/Engine Display, a pulsating white STS is displayed on the E/WD display after engine shutdown at the gate, what does this mean?
It indicates that a message is available for display on the STATUS page.
Is it possible to display the ECAM ELEC page on the FO’s inner Display Unit?
Yes, by moving the ECAMND XFR switch to F/O and pushing the ELEC pb on the ECAM control panel.
In a TCAS system, what would be indicated over the speaker “CLIMB, CLIMB, CLIMB”?
An RA has been generated. The pilot increase vertical speed into the green range to maintain safe seperation
What color on a weather radar display indicates turbulence?
Magenta
Can Terrain be displayed on the WX Radar?
Terrain is displayed automaically, and radar and windshear are inhibited, if the TEER ON ND pb is selected ON or a GPWS terrain warning occurs
Will following the flight director during a TCAS RA ensure collision is avoided?
no
