Flight Instrument System

Question 1

When do the flap maneuvering speeds display on the PFD? (AOM Vol II, Ch 10)

Answer 1

• Below 20,000 feet.

Question 2

When does the rising runway symbol on the PFD appear? When does it start to rise?
(AOM Vol II, Ch 10)

Answer 2

• It displays below 1,000 feet radio altitude.

* It moves towards the airplane symbol below 200 feet radio altitude.

Question 3

You are conducting a Category III approach You have captured the localizer and the expanded scale is displayed in the PFD. At what localizer deflection is a go-around required? What is the indication on the PFD?
(AOM Vol I, App A)

Answer 3

• A localizer deviation of more than ½ dot requires a go-around.
• The PFD expanded localizer display will turn amber and the pointer flashes.

Question 4

The careted EICAS message “>EFIS CONTROL L” is displayed. How can the captain regain control of his ND display?
(AOM Vol II, Ch 10) (QRH, Ch 10)

Answer 4

• Select the EFIS CP prompt at LSK 1R on his CDU.

Question 5

Both the Captain’s inboard CRT and the lower EICAS CRT are inoperative. You want to view the hydraulic system synoptic display. How do you accomplish this?
(AOM Vol II, Ch 10)

Answer 5

• Select the FO inboard CRT to EICAS.

* Press HYD on the EICAS display select panel.

Question 6

The white and amber tapes that appear on the PFD altimeter display are represent what? And, to what are they referenced? (AOM Vol II, Ch 10)

Answer 6

• The white tape is 1000 feet, the amber is 500 feet.
• They are referenced to the runway end elevation of the selected runway in the FMS.

Question 7

How do you manually tune an ILS?

AOM Vol II, Ch 10

Answer 7

• Select NAV RAD on the FMS CDU.
• Enter the frequency/inbound course in the scratchpad.
• Move it to the ILS-MLS field using LSK 4L.

Question 8

The compass rose on the ND (Except A/C 782CK) is oriented to display ____ up?
(AOM Vol II, Ch 10)

Answer 8

• The ND compass rose is oriented track up.

Question 9

On what selected range of the ND can you see all waypoints, all stations and all three segments of the position trend vector visible?
(AOM Vol II, Ch 10)

Answer 9

• The 40 NM range.

Question 10

All display modes of the ND allow viewing the weather radar, except____?
(AOM Vol II, Ch 10)

Answer 10

• Plan.
• Approach centered.
• VOR centered.