Flight Deck & Crew Awareness

Question 1

What displays can be reverted? Which can’t?

Answer 1

• MFDs can be reverted to EICAS or PFD

- PFDs and EICAS can’t be reverted

Question 2

Explain the AUTO functions of the ADS REVERSIONARY panels

Answer 2

• PFD: respective PDF will display on associated MFD
• MFD: can’t be reverted
• EICAS: displays on the associated MFD

Question 3

How many ADSs are installed and how are they assigned?

Answer 3

• ADS 1: CA
• ADS 2: FO
• 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 x-side ADS is used ( ADS 1 reverts to ADS 2)

Question 5

What happens if the ADS button is pushed?

Answer 5

• onside ADS reverts to ADS 3
• second push: onside ADS reverts to x-side ADS
• third push: onside ADS returns unless it’s failed

Question 6

Is there an automatic reversion for an IRS failure?

Answer 6

No, manual only

Question 7

What happens if the IRS button is pushed?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

How would the pilot know the IRS button was pushed?

Answer 8

An 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 declutter?

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 the EICAS display all of its information?

Answer 13

• when the gear is down, flaps 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 x-side data?

Answer 14

• FMS: magenta
• VOR/LOC: green
• x-side: yellow

Question 15

What runways are included in the EGPWS database?

Answer 15

Runways > 3500 ft with a published approach

Question 16

How long until impact with a terrain alert on EGPWS?

Answer 16

• Red: 30 secs

- amber: 60 secs

Question 17

When should the GND 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: max thrust and climb in current configuration until warning stops

Question 20

How is pilot alerted during a windshear?

Answer 20

• Caution: Amber windshear flag on PFD and aural “caution windshear”
• Warning: Red windshear flag on PFD and 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 T/O CONFIG button is pushed?

Answer 24

• Parking brake: Off
• Spoilers: Stowe’s
• 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 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 GND PROX GS INHIB button?

Answer 27

To cancel unwanted glideslope alerts below 2000 ft