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Flight Deck & Crew Awareness Flashcards

1
Q

Which display can be reverted?

A

MFDs can be reverted to either EICAS or PFD

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2
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Which display cannot be reverted?

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PFDs and EICAS cannot be reverted

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3
Q

Explain the ‘PFD,’ ‘MFD,’ and ‘EICAS’ selections on the EDS Reversionary panel

A
  • PFD - Respective PFD will display on associated MFD
  • MFD - MFD cannot be reverted
  • EICAS - EICAS displays on the associated MFD
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4
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How many ADSs (Air Data Systems) are installed and how are they assigned?

A 
5 Installed
ADS 1 Captain
ADS 2 FO
ADS 3 Standby
ADS 4 IESS
ADS 5 Flight Controls
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5
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What happens if ADS 1 or 2 fails?

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  • ADS 3 automatically becomes the source

- If ADS 3 fails, then the respective x-side ADS is used (i.e. ADS 1 reverts to ADS2)

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6
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What happens is the ADS buttons are pushed?

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  • The respective Onside ADS reverts to ADS 3
  • The respective Onside reverts to the x-side ADS if the button is pushed a second time
  • The respective Onside ADS returns if the button is pushed a third time unless the respective side is already failed
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7
Q

Is there an automatic reversion for an IRS failure?

A

No, it must be manually reverted

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Q

What happens if the IRS button is pushed?

A

The respective IRS to the x-side IRS source

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9
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How would the pilot know if the ADS or IRS reversion button has been pushed?

A

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

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10
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What is the primary flight instrument if both IRS’s fail?

A

IESS

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11
Q

What type of approach is prohibited using the IESS?

A

LOC BC

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12
Q

When will the EICAS de-clutter?

A

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

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13
Q

What is the function of the EICAS FULL button?

A

Inhibits the automatic de-clutter of the EICAS

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14
Q

When will the EICAS display all of its information?

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  • When the gear is down, flaps are extended, or spoilers are deployed under normal conditions
  • APU running
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15
Q

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

A

-FMS - Magenta
-VOR/LOC - Green
X-side info - Yellow

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16
Q

What runways are included in the database of the EGPWS?

A

Runways > 3500’ with a published approach

17
Q

How long until impact with a terrain alert on EGPWS?

A
  • RED - 30 secs

- AMBER - 60 secs

18
Q

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

A

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

19
Q

What will generate a Windshear caution? Warning?

A

-Caution - Increasing Headwind and/or updrafts

Warning - Decreasing headwind, increasing Tailwind, and/or updrafts

20
Q

What is the policy for windshear encounters?

A

Caution - Captain/crew discussion

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

21
Q

How is the pilot alerted during a windshear?

A
  • Caution - Amber windshear flad on PFD /aural ‘CAUTION/WINDSHEAR”
  • Warning - Red windshear flag on PFD/ aural “WINDSHEAR, WINDSHEAR, WINDSHEAR”
22
Q

Will the autopilot deactivate during windshear guidance?

A

Yes

23
Q

How long will the Windshear guidance alerting last?

A

Until 1500’ RA

24
Q

Will the Windshear alerting ssytem function if both radar altimeters and or EGPWS are inop?

A

No

25
Q

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

A
  • Parking Brake - OFF
  • Spoilers - Stowed (not deployed)
  • Flaps - Set for T/O
  • Pitch Trim - Set for T/O
26
Q

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

A

Attitude or Heading reference cannot be determined by the associated IRS

27
Q

What does a Red ‘X’ on the ASI, altimeter, or VSI indicate?

A

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

28
Q

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

A

To cancel unwanted glideslope alerts below 2000ft

E jet (22 decks)

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