Flight Deck & Crew Awareness Questions Flashcards
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 ‘AUTO’ functions of the EDS REVERSIONARY panels
- EICAS failure - Each MFD displays EICAS
- PFD failure - Respective MFD displays associated side PFD
- MFD failure - No auto reversion
Explain the ‘PFD’, ‘MFD’, and ‘EICAS’ selections on the EDS REVERSIONARY panel
- PFD - Respective PFD will display on associated MFD
- MFD - MFD cannot be reverted
- EICAS - EICAS displays on the associated MFD
How many ADSs (Air Data Systems) are installed and how are they assigned?
- 5 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 x-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 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
Is there an automatic reversion for an IRS failure?
- No, it must be manually reverted
What happens if the IRS button is pushed?
- The respective IRS to the x-side IRS source
How would the pilot know if the ADS or IRS reversion 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 IESS?
- 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
- APU running
What color is the course needle (CDI) when using the FMS, VOR/LOC, and x-side data?
- FMS = Magenta
- VOR/LOC = Green
- X-side info = Yellow
What runways are included in the database of the EGPWS?
- Runways > 3500’ with a published approach
How long until impact with a terrain alert on EGPWS?
- RED - 30 sec
- AMBER - 60 sec
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 our policy for windshear encounters?
- Caution - Captain/crew discretion
- Warning - Firewall thrust and climb in current configuration until warning ceases
How is the pilot alerted during a windshear?
- Caution - Amber windshear flag on PFD / aural “CAUTION, WINDSHEAR”
- Warning - Red windshear flag on PFD / aural “WINDHEAR, WINDSHEAR, WINDSHEAR”
Will 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 and/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 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 glideslope alerts below 2000 ft
