Flight Deck and Crew Awareness Flashcards
Which displays can be reverted? Which displays cannot be reverted?
MFDs can be reverted to either EICAS or PFD
PFDs and EICAS cannot be reverted
Explain the AUTO functions of the EDS reversionary panels
EICAS failure: Each MFD displays EICAS
PFD failure: Respective MFD displays associated side PFD
MFD failure: No auto reversion
Explain the PFD, MFD and EICAS selections on the EDS REVERSIONARY panel
PFD: Respective PFD will display on associated MFD
MFD: MFD cannot be reverted
EICAS: EICAS displays on the associated MFD
How many ADSs are installed and how are they assigned?
ADS 1: Captain ADS 2: First Officer ADS 3: Standby ADS 4: IESS ADS 5: Flight controls
What happens if ADS 1 or 2 fails?
ADS 3 automatically becomes source
If ADS 3 fails, then the respective x-side ADS is used
What happens if the ADS button is pushed?
The respective onside ADS reverts to ADS 3
Onside ADS reverts to x-side if ADS button is pushed a second time
Onside ADS returns if the button is pushed a third time unless respective side is failed
Is there an automatic reversion for an IRS failure?
No, it must be manually reverted
What happens if the IRS button is pushed?
The respective IRS to the x-side source
How would the pilot know if the ADS or IRS reversion button has been pushed?
An ADS or IRS flag would be displayed on the associated PFD
What is the primary instrument if both IRSs fail?
IESS
What type of approach is prohibited using IESS
LOC BC
When will the EICAS declutter?
30 seconds after the gear and flaps are up and all system parameters are normal
What is the function of the EICAS FULL button?
Inhibits the automatic de-clutter of the EICAS
When will the EICAS display all of its information?
When the gear is down, flaps are extended or spoilers are deployed under normal conditions
APU running
How long until impact with a terrain alert on EGPWS?
Red - 30 seconds
Amber - 60 seconds
What runways are included in the database of the EGPWS?
Runways > 3500’ with a published approach
When should the GRND PROX TERR INHIB button be pushed?
To cancel unwanted terrain alerts when operating at airports not in the EGPWS database
What will generate a windshear caution? Warning?
Caution: Increasing headwind and/or updrafts
Warning: Decreasing headwind, increasing tailwind, and/or downdrafts
What is our policy for windshear encounters?
Caution: Captain/crew discretion
Warning: TOGA thrust and climb in current configuration until warning ceases
How is the pilot alerted during a windshear?
Caution: Amber windshear flag on PFD, aural “Caution, Windshear”
Warning: Red windshear flag on PFD, aural, “Windshear, Windshear, Windshear”
Will the autopilot deactivate during windshear guidance?
Yes
How long will the windshear alerting last?
Until 1500 RA
Will the windshear alerting system function if both radar altimeters and/or EGPWS are inop?
No
What is checked when the TO CONFIG button is pressed?
Parking brake - off
Flaps - set for TO (match MCDU)
Spoilers - stowed
Pitch trim - set for TO
What does a red ATT flag on the PFD indicate?
Attitude or heading reference cannot be determined by the associated IRS
What does a red X on the ASI, altimeter or VSI indicate?
Airspeed, altitude, or vertical speed cannot be determined by the ADS
What is the function of the GRND PROX GS INHIB button?
To cancel unwanted glideslope alerts below 2000 ft
How are nuisance EICAS messages handled?
Follow QRH first Nuisance table (one try)
