Flight Deck & Crew Awareness System Flashcards
Explain the AUTO functions of the EDS REVERSIONARY panel
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 selection 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 source
If ADS 3 fails, then the respective x-side ADS is used (ie. 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 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 greater than 3500’ with a published approach
How long until impact with 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?
Increasing headwind and/or updrafts
What will generate a windshear warning?
Decreasing headwind, increasing tailwind, and/or downdrafts
What is Mesa’s 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 “windshear, 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 inoperable?
No
What is checked when the T/O CONFIG button is pushed?
Parking brake….off
Spoilers…..stowed (not deployed)
Flaps….. Set for takeoff (agrees with setting in MCDU)
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 glide slope alerts below 2000 ft
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
What items are decluttered from the EICAS after takeoff? When does it occur?
Oil pressure Low/high pressure vibration Gear position Slat/flap/speed brake position indicator APU indication Takeoff trim green band
Occurs 30 seconds after gear and flaps are up.
