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Flight Deck & Crew Awareness Questions Flashcards

1
Q

Which displays can be reverted? Which displays cannot be reverted?

A
  • MFDs can be reverted to either EICAS or PFD
  • PFDs and EICAS cannot be reverted
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2
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Explain the ‘AUTO’ functions of the EDS REVERSIONARY panels

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  • EICAS failure - Each MFD displays EICAS
  • PFD failure - Respective MFD displays associated side PFD
  • MFD failure - No auto reversion
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3
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Explain the ‘PFD’, ‘MFD’, and ‘EICAS’ selections on the EDS REVERSIONARY panel

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  • 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?

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  • 5 installed
     ADS 1 Captain
     ADS 2 First Officer
     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 ADS 2)
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6
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What happens if the ADS button is pushed?

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  • The respective onside ADS reverts to ADS 3
  • The respective onside ADS 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
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Is there an automatic reversion for an IRS failure?

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  • No, it must be manually reverted
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8
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What happens if the IRS button is pushed?

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  • 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?

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  • IESS
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11
Q

What type of approach is prohibited using the IESS?

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  • LOC BC
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12
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When will the EICAS de-clutter?

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  • 30 seconds after gear and flaps are up, APU off, and all system parameters are normal
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13
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What is the function of the EICAS FULL button?

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

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  • 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?

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  • Runways > 3500’ with a published approach
17
Q

How long until impact with a terrain alert on EGPWS?

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  • RED - 30 sec
  • AMBER - 60 sec
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 downdrafts
20
Q

What our policy for windshear encounters?

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  • Caution - Captain/crew discretion
  • 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 flag on PFD / aural “CAUTION, WINDSHEAR”
  • Warning - Red windshear flag on PFD / aural “WINDHEAR, WINDSHEAR, WINDSHEAR”
22
Q

Will the autopilot deactivate during windshear guidance?

A
  • Yes
23
Q

How long will the windshear alerting last?

A
  • Until 1500’ RA
24
Q

Will the windshear alerting system function if both radar altimeters and/or EGPWS are inop?

A
  • No
25
Q

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

A
  • Parking brake Off
  • Spoilers Stowed (not deployed)
  • Flaps Set for takeoff
  • Pitch trim Set for takeoff
26
Q

What does a red ATT or HDG flag on a 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 INHIB’ button?

A
  • To cancel unwanted glideslope alerts below 2000 ft

Mesa E-JET EMB175 Study Guide Questions (14 decks)

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