Flight Deck & Crew Awareness

Question 0

Explain the ‘AUTO’ functions of the EDS REVERSIONARY panels.

Answer 0

EICAS failure each MFD displays EICAS new page

PFD failure respective MFD displays associated side PFD

EICAS EICAS displays on the associated MFD

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 PFD, MFDS, and EICAS sections on the EDS REVERSIONARY panel

Answer 2

PFD respective PFD will display on associated MFD

MFD MFD cannot be revert

EICAS EICAS displays on the associated MFD

Question 3

How many ADSs (Air Data Systems) are installed and how are they assigned?

Answer 3

Five installed

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

Question 4

What happens if ADS 1 or 2 fails?

Answer 4

ADS 3 automatically becomes the source

If ADS 3 fails, then the respective cross-side ADS is used (i.e. ADS 1 reverts to ADS 2)

Question 5

What happens if the ADS button is pushed?

Answer 5

The respective onside ADS reverts to ADS 3.
The respective onside ADS reverts to the cross-side ADS if the button is pushed the second time.
The respective onside ADS returns if the button is pushed a third time unless the respective side is already failed.

Question 6

Is there an automatic reversion for the IRS failure?

Answer 6

No, it must be manually reverted.

Question 7

What happens if the IRS button is pushed?

Answer 7

The respective IRS to the cross-side IRS source

Question 8

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

Answer 8

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

Question 9

What is the primary flight instrument if both IRSs fail?

Answer 9

IESS

Question 10

What type of approach is prohibited using the IESS?

Answer 10

LOC BC

Question 11

When will the EICAS be decluttered?

Answer 11

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

Question 12

What is the function of the EICAS FULL button?

Answer 12

Inhibits the automatic declutter of the EICAS

Question 13

When will that EICAS display all of its information?

Answer 13

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

APU running

Question 14

What color is the course needle (CDI) when using the FMS, VOR/LOC, and cross-side data?

Answer 14

FMS magenta
VOR/LOC green
Cross-side info yellow

Question 15

What runways are included in the database of the EGPWS?

Answer 15

Runways >3500 feet with a published approach

Question 16

How long until impact with the terrain alert on EGPWS?

Answer 16

Red 30 seconds

Amber 60 seconds

Question 17

When should the ‘GND PROX TERR INHIBIT’ button be pushed?

Answer 17

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

Question 18

What will generate a wind shear caution? Warning?

Answer 18

Caution increasing headwind &/or updrafts

Warning decreasing headwind, increasing tailwind, &/or downdrafts

Question 19

What’s our policy for windshear encounters?

Answer 19

Caution: Captain/crew discretion

Warning: Firewall thrust and climb in current configuration until warning ceases

Question 20

How was 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

Well 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 &/or EGPWS are inop?

Answer 23

No

Question 24

What is checked when the ‘T/O CONFIG’ button is pushed?

Answer 24

Parking brake Off
Spoilers Stowed (not deployed)
Flaps Set for takeoff
Pitch trim Set for takeoff

Question 25

What does a red ATT or HDG flag on a PFD indicate?

Answer 25

Attitude or Heading reference cannot be determined by 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 ADS

Question 27

What is the function of the ‘GND PROX GS INHIB’ button?

Answer 27

To cancel unwanted glideslope alerts below 2000 feet