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Flight Deck & Crew Awareness System Flashcards

1
Q

Explain the AUTO functions of the EDS REVERSIONARY panel

A

EICAS…. failure each MFD displays EICAS
PFD….. Failure respective MFD displays associated side PFD
MFD…. failure no auto reversion

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Explain the PFD, MFD, and EICAS selection on the EDS REVERSIONARY panel

A

PFD….. Respective PFD will display on associated MFD
MFD…. MFD cannot be reverted
EICAS…. EICAS displays on the associated MFD

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3
Q

How many ADSs (Air Data Systems) are installed and how are they assigned?

A

5 installed

ADS 1... Captain
ADS 2....First Officer
ADS 3.... Standby
ADS 4..... IESS
ADS 5..... Flight Controls
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4
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What happens if ADS 1 or 2 fails?

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ADS 3 automatically becomes source

If ADS 3 fails, then the respective x-side ADS is used (ie. ADS 1 reverts to ADS 2)

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5
Q

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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6
Q

Is there an automatic reversion for an IRS failure?

A

No, it must be manually reverted

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7
Q

What happens if the IRS button is pushed?

A

The respective IRS to the x-side IRS source

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Q

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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9
Q

What is the primary flight instrument if both IRS’s fail?

A

IESS

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10
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What type of approach is prohibited using the IESS?

A

LOC BC

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11
Q

When will the EICAS de-clutter?

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30 seconds after gear and flaps are up and all system parameters are normal

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12
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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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13
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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14
Q

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

A

FMS….Magenta
VOR/LOC….Green
X-side info….Yellow

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15
Q

What runways are included in the database of the EGPWS?

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Runways greater than 3500’ with a published approach

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16
Q

How long until impact with terrain alert on EGPWS?

A

RED….30 sec

AMBER…..60 sec

17
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

18
Q

What will generate a windshear caution?

A

Increasing headwind and/or updrafts

19
Q

What will generate a windshear warning?

A

Decreasing headwind, increasing tailwind, and/or downdrafts

20
Q

What is Mesa’s policy for windshear encounters?

A

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 “windshear, 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 inoperable?

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 (agrees with setting in MCDU)
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 glide slope alerts below 2000 ft

29
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

30
Q

What items are decluttered from the EICAS after takeoff? When does it occur?

A 
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.

E175 (17 decks)

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