Flight Instruments Flashcards
1
Q
What is a DVDR?
A
Digital Voice Data Recorder
2
Q
How many DVDR units are there?
A
2
3
Q
What is contained in each DVDR Unit?
A
Flight Data Recorder (FDR)
Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)
4
Q
Where are the 2 DVDR units located?
A
DVDR1 - FWD E-bay
DVDR 2 - AFT E-bay
5
Q
How many hours of flight data are recorded/stored?
A
25
6
Q
How many minutes of audio are recorded?
A
120 minutes
7
Q
When is Flight Data recorded from?
A
1st Engine Start
8
Q
When is Audio recorded from?
A
At power up, until power down
9
Q
What powers the Printer?
A
DC BUS 1
10
Q
How many Audio Control Panels (ACPs) are there?
A
3
11
Q
In what priority order are PAs made?
A
Cockpit > Cabin Crew > Pre Recorded Announcements, Music
12
Q
What are the 2 components of the CMF (Communication Management Function)?
A
ACARS
CPDLC
13
Q
What is CPDLC used for?
A
None time critical messages
Datalink Initiation Capability
ATC Comms Management
ATC Clearances
ATC Microphone check
14
Q
What is the purpose of ACARS?
A
Real time communication between ground stations and the aircraft
15
Q
What are the 2 types of ACARS Messages?
A
Those addressed to/from pilots - Datalink Requests/Free Text
Automatically Sent Messages - Flight/Perf Data
16
Q
How can the ACARS MAIN MENU by accessed?
A
DLK Function Key
17
Q
What 3 pages can be found on the ACARS Main Menu?
A
AOC
ATS
System
18
Q
How is communication made with ground stations?
A
VDR 3 (VHF Data Radio)
19
Q
How many uplink messages can the page list?
A
30 messages
20
Q
When can CMF be used?
A
Above FL200
21
Q
What is the PRIMARY method of tuning the radios?
A
MCDU
OR CCD and PFD
22
Q
What is the backup means of tuning the radios?
A
MCDU Backup Radio Page on MCDU 2 ONLY
23
Q
How many VDR (VHF Digital Radios) are there?
A
3
24
Q
What is VDR 3 used for?
A
ACARS
25
Where are VDRs 1 & 2 located?
MRC (Modular Radio Cabinets)
26
What are VDR 1 & 2 used for?
Voice Communications ONLY
27
Where is VDR 3 located?
A separate Radio mini cabinet
28
What is SELCAL?
Monitors selected frequencies on VHF and HF radios for the aircrafts unique 4 letter SELCAL code in the event a ground station desires to communicate
29
How is the HF Radio tuned?
MCDU
30
How many channels does the HF Radio have?
2 - HF1 & HF 2
31
How many IRS (Inertial Reference Systems) are there?
2
IRS 1 - Captain
IRS 2 - First Officer
32
In case of failure, power loss or the loss of 1 IRU (Inertial Reference Unit), how can the affected station select a different source?
By pressing the IRS Button on the reversionary panel
33
What does the IRS do?
Computes aircraft position, GROUND speed, heading and attitude
34
On power up, how long does the IRS need to align?
17 minutes
35
How is the current aircraft position entered for the IRS?
NAV > POSIT INIT
36
What current aircraft positions can be selected/input?
Manually entered
GPS
37
Is IRS alignment possible in flight?
Yes
38
What must you not do during IRS alignment?
Move the aircraft
39
How many ADF Modes are there and what are they?
4 -
ADF
ANT
BFO
VOICE
40
What are the components of the Radio Navigation System?
VOR
DME
ADF
ILS
Transponder
41
Where are the Radio Navigation System Components Located?
In the MRC (Modular Radio Cabinets)
42
What kind of Transponder is on the Embraer 190?
Dual Mode S Transponder
43
What is ADS-B?
Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast
44
What is the function of the ADS-B?
Allows the broadcast of information such as aircraft altitude, position and velocity to enhance safety, support use of airspace and provide accurate info to ATS and other Aircraft
45
How many Weather Radar Modes are there?
5
46
How many Weather Radar Functions are there?
10
47
When is the TURB function engaged?
In the WX mode
At selected ranges of 50nm or LESS
48
What is the STAB function?
Antenna is stabilised in pitch and roll
49
What is the normal sweep of the Weather Radar?
+/- 60° from the aircraft nose
12 sweeps per minute
50
What does the SECT function do?
Reduces the sector sweep to +/- 30° from aircraft nose and increases the sweeps to
24 sweeps per minute
51
When will the Weather Radar System be in SLAVE mode?
If 1 controller is in the OFF position - it is slaved to the other side
52
Within what radius does the Lightening Sensor System detect Lightening?
200nm radius
53
Where is the LSS (Lightening Sensor System) Antenna located?
Top of the aircrafts fuselage in the centre
54
How can LSS info be displayed on the MFD?
By checking the LX box on the MFD Map in WX mode
55
What does a Magenta Lightening Symbol indicate; and where and for how long is it displayed?
Alert that there is lightening activity out of range/off screen
- displays for 5 seconds near the outer range arc to provide bearing information only
56
What do the 3 White Lightening Rate Occurrence Symbols indicate?
RATE 1 - 1 strike in the last 2 minutes
RATE 2 - 1 strike in the last 3 minutes
RATE 3 - 6 strikes in the last 2 minutes
57
How is it recommended to adjust the tilt of the WX radar?
In 1° increments, until ground clutter starts to disappear
58
By how many degrees can the Weather Radar be tilted?
15° UP and 15° DOWN
59
What is the ACT WX Radar Function?
Altitude Compensation Tilt - auto adjusting the antenna tilt
60
How long does the WX Radar system take to warm up?
90 seconds
61
What 2 types of GAIN are there?
Variable - increases or reduces receiver sensitivity
Calibrated - default
62
What range can the WX Radar be set to?
10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 300nm & OVRG
63
How many Satellites are required for the GPS to acquire its position?
4
64
Where are the GPS modules found?
GPS 1 - MAU 1
GPS 2 - MAU 3
65
What is RAIM?
Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitor
66
What is the purpose of RAIM?
Ensures the integrity of the data transmitted by the GPS Satellites
67
What does the FMS MCDU Message GPS RAIM ABOVE LIMITS mean?
GPS has lost integrity
68
What is PRAIM?
Predictive RAIM for destination and Alternate
69
Where is the Weather Radar Antenna located?
Nose of the Aircraft
70
What is the power and range of the Weather Radar?
10kW with a range up to 300nm
71
What is required to override FSBY of the WX Radar System?
Both pilots to select FSBY OVRD on their controllers
OR
1 pilot selects STAB OFF 4 times in less than 3 seconds
72
What is REACT mode?
Rain Echo Attenuation Compensation Technique
73
What is TGT Mode?
Monitors for Weather beyond the selected range and 7.5° on each side of the aircraft heading
74
How do you know if weather has been detected outside the selected range in TGT mode?
TGT annunciation changes from GREEN armed to AMBER on the MFD
75
When will the TGT function be automatically turned off?
When the range is selected to 200nm +
76
When will the ADS-B label be AMBER?
After power up, whilst the GPS acquires satellites
77
How many Air Data Systems (ADS) are there?
5
78
What are the components of each ADS?
4 x ADSP
2 x TAT
Air Data Applications (ADA)
79
What do the ADSP sense?
Static pressure
Total pressure
Angle of Attack
TAT
80
How do the ADSP calculate Angle of Attack?
Interface between the static pressure of the smart probes
81
When is TAT, TAS, & SAT info valid?
Above 60kts
82
What are each of the ADS used for?
ADS 1 - Captain
ADS 2 - First Officer
ADS 3 - Standby
ADS 4 - IESS/Standby Instruments
ADS 5 - Flight Control System
83
Which ADS use ADSP 1 & 2?
ADS 1 Captain
ADS 5 Flight Control System
84
Which ADS use TAT 1?
ADS1 - Captain
ADS 3 - Standby
85
How is an ADS failure indicated?
Affected PFD loses all air data information and a RED cross is displayed over the indication
AND
EICAS Message
86
Which Air Data System does the Captains PFD revert to first?
ADS 3
87
Which Air Data System does the First Officers PFD revert to first?
ADS 3
88
When will an ADS flag be displayed on the First Officers PFD?
If the Captain is using their ADS source (ADS 2)
89
What does the RAD ALT do?
Measures the aircraft height above terrain by transmitting signals to the ground and processing how long it takes the receive the return signal
90
How many RAD ALT are required for a CAT III Autoland?
2
91
What is the range of the RAD ALT?
-20ft > 2500ft
92
With which systems does the RAD ALT interface?
TCAS, EGPWS, DVDR & MAUs
93
How many RAD ALTs are there?
2
RAD ALT 1 - PFD 1
RAD ALT 2 - PFD 2
94
What happens if 1 of the RAD ALTs fails?
The other provides RAD ALT for both PFDs but is displayed in AMBER
EICAS Message
95
What if there is a difference between the 2 RAD ALTs?
An AMBER RA Flag will be displayed above the RAD ALT box
96
What is the IESS?
Integrated Electronic Standby System
97
What does the IESS do?
Computes Primary Flight info (Attitude, pressure info and calibrated airspeed) plus several secondary functions (side slip, vertical speed, localiser and glide slope presentation from NAV 1, altitude in metres)
98
When is the IESS powered up?
When Batteries are set to AUTO
99
How long does IESS alignment take?
90 seconds
100
Due to IESS alignment, how long until the aircraft can be moved?
90 seconds
101
What happens to the IESS attitude display in the event of failure?
It is replaced by a black background and RED cross
ATT flag is displayed
102
How is the IESS normally powered?
DC ESS BUS
103
How is the IESS powered in the event of an electrical emergency?
RAT or Batteries
104
What does the MCDU TRS button do?
Displays Engine Thrust Ratings for various flight phases
105
Heading Miscompare?
6°
106
Altitude Miscompare?
200ft
107
Airspeed Miscompare?
5kts (only if both are above 100kts)
108
Localiser Miscompare?
1/2 Dot
109
Glideslope Miscompare?
2/3 dot
110
What does the Airspeed Trend Vector Show?
Speed in 10 seconds
111
What does the Altitude trend vector Show?
Altitude in 6 seconds
112
When will the Green Dot be removed?
STALL PROT ICE FAIL
Loss of IAS
Loss of Slat/Flap Position
Slat/Flap Position Disagreement
113
Pressing the Diamond Button on the display control panel allows you to do what?
Cycle through the possible selections for the 2nd bearing pointer
VOR2, ADF2, FMS2
114
What does the FPA acceleration pointer show?
Acceleration or Deceleration along the flight path
115
Pressing the Circle Button on the display control panel allows you to do what?
Cycle through the possible selections for the 1st bearing pointer
VOR1, ADF1, FMS1
116
What colour is the active radio frequency displayed in?
GREEN
117
What does a Waypoint Data Block Indication show?
Waypoint Identifier, Distance and time to next waypoint
118
What is the Bank Angle Limit?
17°
119
What does the FPA indicate?
Green light indicating current flight path in reference to the horizon line
120
What is the PLI (Pitch Limit Indicator)?
Line indicating the margin between the Stick shaker AOA and the the aircraft AOA
121
When will you see a green hashed box next to the Altitude Tape indications?
When the altitude is below 10,000ft
122
When will the Altitude Bug & Selected Altitude Readout be AMBER?
When the aircraft is between 1000 and 200ft from the selected Altitude
123
When does an Audio ALTITUDE alert sound?
After the aircraft has captured an altitude and it subsequently departs more than 200ft from it
124
What does the altitude rolling digital readout display?
Actual altitude in feet, with a resolution of 20ft
125
When is the Vertical Speed Readout displayed?
When VS increases or decreases at 550ft/min +
126
When is Mach Number Displayed?
When Mach number is 0.45M +
127
When does the Mach number stop displaying?
When Mach Number falls below 0.40M
128
What does the Low speed awareness tape indicate?
Margin to the stick shaker speed
129
