Flight Deck & Crew Awareness Questions Flashcards
Which displays can be reverted? Which cannot?
MFDs can be reverted to either EICAS or PFD, PFDs and EICAS cannot be reverted
Explain the AUTO functions of the EDS REVERSIONARY panels
EICAS Failure - each PFD displays EICAS; PFD Failure - respective MFD displays PFD; MFD Failure - No auto reversion
Explain the PFD, MFD, and EICAS selections on the EDS REVERSIONARY panel
PFD - Respective PFD will display on MFD; MFD - MFD will not be reverted; EICAS - EICAS displays on the associated MFD
How many ADS AIR Data Systems are installed and how are they assigned?
ADS 1 CA, ADS 2 FO, 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 ASD 3 fails then the respective x-side ADS is used (for example 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 x-side ADS if the button is pushed twice. 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 an IRS Internal Reference System failure?
No, it must be done manuallly
What happens if the respective IRS button is pushed?
the respective IRS to the x-side source
How would a pilot know if the ADS or IRS button has been pushed?
An ADS or IRS flag would be displayed on the associated PFD
What is the primary flight instrument if both IRS’s fail?
IESS
What type of approach is prohibited using the EISS?
LOC BC
When will the EICAS de-clutter?
30 seconds after gear and flaps are up, APU off, and all system parameters are normal
What is the function of the EICAS FULL button?
Inhibits the automatic de-clutter of the EICAS
When will the EICAS display all of its information?
When the gear is down, flaps are extended, or spoilers are deployed under normal conditions; also when the APU is running
What color is the CDI when using the FMS, VOR/LOW and x-side data?
FMS Magenta; VOR/LOC Green; X-side info Yellow
What runways are included in the database of the EGPWS?
Runways greater than 3,500’ with a published approach
How long until impact with a terrain alert on EGPWS?
Red 30seconds; Amber 60seconds
When should the GND PROX TERR INHIB button be pushed?
To cancel unwanted terrain alerts when operating at airports not in the EGPWS database
What will generate a windshear caution? Warning?
Caution: increasing headwind and/or updrafts; Warning: decreasing headwind, increasing tailwind, and/or downdrafts
What is our policy for windshear encounters?
Caution: CA/crew discretion; Warning: Firewall thrust! and climb in current configuration until warning ceases
How is the pilot alerted to windshear?
Caution: Amber windshear flag on PFD/aural “CAUTION, WINDSHEAR”; Warning: Red windshear flag on PFD/aural “WINDSHEAR, WINDSHEAR; WINDSHEAR”
Will the autopilot deactivate during windshear guidance?
Yes
How long will the windshear alerting last?
Until 1,500’ RA
Will the windshear alerting system function if both radar altimeters and/or EGPWS are inop?
No
What is checked when the T/O CONFIG button is pushed?
Parking Brake OFF, Spoilers Stowed, Flaps Set for TO, Pitch Trim Set for TO
What does a red ATT or HDG flag on a PFD indicate?
Attitude or Heading Reference cannot be determined by the associated IRS
What does a red “x” on the ASI, altimeter, or VSI indicate?
Airspeed, altitude, or vertical speed cannot be determined by the ADS
What is the function of the GND PROX GS INHIB button?
To cancel unwanted GS alerts below 2,000’
EICAS message that requires immediate crew awareness and a subsequent corrective action is
Caution
The system which provides information and alerting to detect a potentially hazardous terrain situation in order to prevent CFIT is
EGPWS