Flight Instruments

Question 1

How is PFD and MFD backlighting controlled with the CKPT panel dimmer in the OFF position?

Answer 1

Photocell technology is used to automatically adjust backlighting for ambient lighting conditions.

Question 2

How many ADS systems are available?

Answer 2

Three, ADS 1, ADS2 and STBY.

Question 3

The airspeed trend vector shows what the airspeed will be in how many seconds?

Answer 3

6 seconds.

Question 4

What does a yellow altimeter setting indicate?

Answer 4

The right and left altimeter settings differ by 0.02Hg.

Question 5

What does the green circle on the airspeed indicator indicate?

Answer 5

1.3 Vs.

Question 6

What happens to the PFD2 and the MFD in the event the left side PFD fails?

Answer 6

The MFD enters reversionary mode and PFD 2 remains normal.

Question 7

What is the primary source of navigation in the Phenom 300?

Answer 7

GPS

Question 8

How many GPS receivers does the airplane have?

Answer 8

Two, one in each GIA.

Question 9

What is the function of the CPL pushbutton?

Answer 9

Swaps autopilot between the PF and PM.

Question 10

When in T/O or G/A mode, what must be true for ALT Pre-Selected Mode to arm?

Answer 10

The preselected altitude must be greater than or equal to 400ft. from the aircraft altitude.

Question 11

During what approach condition will the FD not level at a preselected altitude?

Answer 11

When coupled to a Glideslope or Glidepath.

Question 12

What is the source of heading information for the IESI?

Answer 12

AHRS 1

Question 13

What is the primary source of air data information for the Air Data Systems 1 and 2?

Answer 13

IASPs 1 and 2

Question 14

What is the primary source of attitude and heading information in the Phenom 300?

Answer 14

AHRS 1 and 2

Question 15

What unit within the avionics system controls the following?

o FD 1:
o FD 2:

Answer 15

o FD 1: Integrated Avionics Unit 1 (GIA 1)

o FD 2: Integrated Avionics Unit 2 (GIA 2)

Question 16

What pilot actions disengage the autopilot?

Answer 16

o AP Button
o Quick Disconnect Button
o Manual Trim Activation
o Backup Pitch Trim selected 
o TO/GA Button

Question 17

What items are disabled when the Quick Disconnect Button is depressed and held?

Answer 17

o Autopilot
o Yaw Damper
o Trim
o Stick Pusher

Question 18

Describe the function of the Ventral Rudder under the following conditions:

o Weight On Wheels below 60 KIAS:
o Above 60 KIAS, YD Off:
o YD engaged:

Answer 18

o Weight On Wheels below 60 KIAS: Centered
o Above 60 KIAS, YD Off: YD mode
o YD engaged: Streamlining mode

Question 19

What actions occur when the TO/GA button is pressed?

Answer 19

o Autopilot disengaged
o AFCS Lateral and Vertical modes activated:
▪ ROL/TO Weight on Wheels
▪ ROL/GA Weight off Wheels
o Navigation leg sequencing past runway fix activated
o Navigation source changed to GPS/FMS