Flight Deck & Crew Awareness Flashcards
Explain the ‘AUTO’ functions of the EDS REVERSIONARY panels.
EICAS failure each MFD displays EICAS new page
PFD failure respective MFD displays associated side PFD
EICAS EICAS displays on the associated MFD
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 PFD, MFDS, and EICAS sections on the EDS REVERSIONARY panel
PFD respective PFD will display on associated MFD
MFD MFD cannot be revert
EICAS EICAS displays on the associated MFD
How many ADSs (Air Data Systems) are installed and how are they assigned?
Five installed
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 the source
If ADS 3 fails, then the respective cross-side ADS is used (i.e. ADS 1 reverts to ADS 2)
What happens if the ADS button is pushed?
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.
Is there an automatic reversion for the IRS failure?
No, it must be manually reverted.
What happens if the IRS button is pushed?
The respective IRS to the cross-side IRS source
How will the pilot know if the ADS or IRS reversion button has been pushed?
And ADS or IRS flag would be displayed on the associated PFD
What is the primary flight instrument if both IRSs fail?
IESS
What type of approach is prohibited using the IESS?
LOC BC
When will the EICAS be decluttered?
30 seconds after gear and flaps are up and all system parameters are normal
What is the function of the EICAS FULL button?
Inhibits the automatic declutter of the EICAS
When will that EICAS display all of its information?
When the gear is down, flaps are extended, or spoilers are deployed under normal conditions
APU running
What color is the course needle (CDI) when using the FMS, VOR/LOC, and cross-side data?
FMS magenta
VOR/LOC green
Cross-side info yellow
What runways are included in the database of the EGPWS?
Runways >3500 feet with a published approach
How long until impact with the terrain alert on EGPWS?
Red 30 seconds
Amber 60 seconds
When should the ‘GND PROX TERR INHIBIT’ button be pushed?
To cancel unwanted terrain alerts when operating at airports not in that EGPWS database
What will generate a wind shear caution? Warning?
Caution increasing headwind &/or updrafts
Warning decreasing headwind, increasing tailwind, &/or downdrafts
What’s our policy for windshear encounters?
Caution: Captain/crew discretion
Warning: Firewall thrust and climb in current configuration until warning ceases
How was 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”
Well 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 &/or EGPWS are inop?
No
What is checked when the ‘T/O CONFIG’ button is pushed?
Parking brake Off
Spoilers Stowed (not deployed)
Flaps Set for takeoff
Pitch trim Set for takeoff
What does a red ATT or HDG flag on a PFD indicate?
Attitude or Heading reference cannot be determined by associated IRS
What does a red ‘X’ on the ASI, altimeter, or VSI indicate?
Airspeed, altitude, or vertical speed cannot be determined by ADS
What is the function of the ‘GND PROX GS INHIB’ button?
To cancel unwanted glideslope alerts below 2000 feet
