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Final Exam Flashcards

1
Q

What are dangerous forms of windshear?

A

Microburst

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2
Q

What is the frequency to do a VOR test (Test Facility)?

A

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

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3
Q

How often is VOR tested?

A

Every 30 days

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4
Q

Static wicks: What should be ensured for proper installation?

A

Do not reinstall over new coat of paint

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5
Q

What causes precipitation static?

A

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.

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6
Q

What is the purpose of Radome?

A

Protects the radar antenna from high speed impacts of rain, freezing moisture, hail and abrasive dust.

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7
Q

What advisory does TcAS give?

A

Threat Advisory (TA) & Resolution Advisory (RA).

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8
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Name the main part of TCAS system for functionality.

A

Transponder and TCAS processor

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9
Q

What is the acceptable error for VOT tests?

A

+/- 4 degrees

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10
Q

What is EFIS?

A

Electronic flight Instrument system

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11
Q

Name four channels for CDR?

A

Captain, F/O, Public address (PA), Cockpit area Mike

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12
Q

In the event of a crash, what turns off the CVR?

A

Inertial switch

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13
Q

On EFIS, if screen is down, what can a pilot do?

A

Switched and viewed on another screen

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14
Q

Which display is able to show system information such as pneumatics, electrical for both Boeing and Airbus?

A

Multifunction Display MFD

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15
Q

Name all displays for Boeing and Airbus starting from left to right.

A

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
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16
Q

How many displays are there in an EFIS?

A

3

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17
Q

What color on RADAR is for extreme weather?

A

red

18
Q

What component on radar controls the tile?

A

Elevation motor

19
Q

What component on radar controls the scan?

A

Azimuth motor

20
Q

Can a pilot erase the CVR?

A

After on the ground with squat switch activated

21
Q

Can a pilot erase the FDR?

A

NO

22
Q

After 2002, aircraft needs how many FDR parameters?

A

88

23
Q

How many hours are in FDR?

A

25 hours

24
Q

FDR underwater beacon can last for how long?

A

30 days

25
Q

Can the radar detect clear air turbulence?

A

no

26
Q

How can you alert a ground crew member outside of the aircraft?

A

Push the MECH pb on CALLS panel to sound the external horn

27
Q

If both ECAM screens have failed is it possible to display the E/WD?

A

Yes, by moving the ECAM/ND EFR switch to either CAPT of F/O

28
Q

If the captain’s navigation display goes blank is it possible to display the information?

A

Yes, by pushing the Captain’s PFD/ND XFR pb

29
Q

Which color indicates an item requires crew awareness but not necessarily crew action?

A

Amber

30
Q

What color indicates an item requires immediate crew action?

A

red

31
Q

On the ECAM Engine display what does a pulsing green light indicate?

A

An advisory, the parameter is approaching a limit.

32
Q

On an ECAM display what is the meaning of a green arrow at the bottom of the STATUS page pointing down?

A

There is additional information to be displayed

33
Q

How much time is required for a full alignment of ADIRS?

A

10 minutes

34
Q

How much time is required for a fast re-alignment of the ADIRS?

A

30 seconds

35
Q

What is indicated by steady amber IR FAULT light?

A

A complete failure of the respective IR

36
Q

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?

A

It indicates that a message is available for display on the STATUS page.

37
Q

Is it possible to display the ECAM ELEC page on the FO’s inner Display Unit?

A

Yes, by moving the ECAMND XFR switch to F/O and pushing the ELEC pb on the ECAM control panel.

38
Q

In a TCAS system, what would be indicated over the speaker “CLIMB, CLIMB, CLIMB”?

A

An RA has been generated. The pilot increase vertical speed into the green range to maintain safe seperation

39
Q

What color on a weather radar display indicates turbulence?

A

Magenta

40
Q

Can Terrain be displayed on the WX Radar?

A

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

41
Q

Will following the flight director during a TCAS RA ensure collision is avoided?

A

no

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