Flight Deck and Crew Awareness

Question 1

Which displays can be reverted? Which displays cannot be reverted?

Answer 1

MFDs can be reverted to either EICAS or PFD

PFDs and EICAS cannot be reverted

Question 2

Explain the AUTO functions of the EDS reversionary panels

Answer 2

EICAS failure: Each MFD displays EICAS
PFD failure: Respective MFD displays associated side PFD
MFD failure: No auto reversion

Question 3

Explain the PFD, MFD and EICAS selections on the EDS REVERSIONARY panel

Answer 3

PFD: Respective PFD will display on associated MFD
MFD: MFD cannot be reverted
EICAS: EICAS displays on the associated MFD

Question 4

How many ADSs are installed and how are they assigned?

Answer 4

ADS 1: Captain
ADS 2: First Officer
ADS 3: Standby
ADS 4: IESS
ADS 5: Flight controls

Question 5

What happens if ADS 1 or 2 fails?

Answer 5

ADS 3 automatically becomes source

If ADS 3 fails, then the respective x-side ADS is used

Question 6

What happens if the ADS button is pushed?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Is there an automatic reversion for an IRS failure?

Answer 7

No, it must be manually reverted

Question 8

What happens if the IRS button is pushed?

Answer 8

The respective IRS to the x-side source

Question 9

How would the pilot know if the ADS or IRS reversion button has been pushed?

Answer 9

An ADS or IRS flag would be displayed on the associated PFD

Question 10

What is the primary instrument if both IRSs fail?

Answer 10

IESS

Question 11

What type of approach is prohibited using IESS

Answer 11

LOC BC

Question 12

When will the EICAS declutter?

Answer 12

30 seconds after the gear and flaps are up and all system parameters are normal

Question 13

What is the function of the EICAS FULL button?

Answer 13

Inhibits the automatic de-clutter of the EICAS

Question 14

When will the EICAS display all of its information?

Answer 14

When the gear is down, flaps are extended or spoilers are deployed under normal conditions
APU running

Question 15

How long until impact with a terrain alert on EGPWS?

Answer 15

Red - 30 seconds

Amber - 60 seconds

Question 16

What runways are included in the database of the EGPWS?

Answer 16

Runways > 3500’ with a published approach

Question 17

When should the GRND PROX TERR INHIB button be pushed?

Answer 17

To cancel unwanted terrain alerts when operating at airports not in the EGPWS database

Question 18

What will generate a windshear caution? Warning?

Answer 18

Caution: Increasing headwind and/or updrafts
Warning: Decreasing headwind, increasing tailwind, and/or downdrafts

Question 19

What is our policy for windshear encounters?

Answer 19

Caution: Captain/crew discretion
Warning: TOGA thrust and climb in current configuration until warning ceases

Question 20

How is the pilot alerted during a windshear?

Answer 20

Caution: Amber windshear flag on PFD, aural “Caution, Windshear”
Warning: Red windshear flag on PFD, aural, “Windshear, Windshear, Windshear”

Question 21

Will the autopilot deactivate during windshear guidance?

Answer 21

Yes

Question 22

How long will the windshear alerting last?

Answer 22

Until 1500 RA

Question 23

Will the windshear alerting system function if both radar altimeters and/or EGPWS are inop?

Answer 23

No

Question 24

What is checked when the TO CONFIG button is pressed?

Answer 24

Parking brake - off
Flaps - set for TO (match MCDU)
Spoilers - stowed
Pitch trim - set for TO

Question 25

What does a red ATT flag on the PFD indicate?

Answer 25

Attitude or heading reference cannot be determined by the associated IRS

Question 26

What does a red X on the ASI, altimeter or VSI indicate?

Answer 26

Airspeed, altitude, or vertical speed cannot be determined by the ADS

Question 27

What is the function of the GRND PROX GS INHIB button?

Answer 27

To cancel unwanted glideslope alerts below 2000 ft

Question 28

How are nuisance EICAS messages handled?

Answer 28

Follow QRH first 
Nuisance table (one try)