Flight instruments

Question 1

When is the pitch limit indicator displayed on the PFD?

(FCOM 10.30.3)

Answer 1

• Flaps out of UP, or
• Slow speeds with the flaps up

Question 2

The selected speed on the PFD displays what?

(FCOM 10.10.2)

Answer 2

• MCP selected speed/Mach
• FMC selected speed/Mach

Question 3

What identifies the active waypoint on the ND?

(FCOM 10.10.21)

Answer 3

Top right hand corner of the ND with ETA in Magenta.

Question 4

The altitude range arc displays what information?

(FCOM 10.40.12)

Answer 4

Based on vertical speed and groundspeed, it indicates the approximate map position where the MCP altitude will be reached.

Question 5

What is displayed when the DATA switch on the EFIS control panel is pushed?

(FCOM 10.40.12)

Answer 5

• Entered/Procedural Altitude
• ETA

Question 6

The display select panel can still display which synoptics on the lower center display if the EICAS display has automatically moved to the lower center display?

(FCOM 10.10.34)

Answer 6

MFD enabled, all synoptics available.

Question 7

In what ND modes will weather radar be displayed?

(FCOM 10.40.14)

Answer 7

MAP, MAP CTR, APP, VOR

Question 8

What indicates an active route modification on the ND?

(FCOM 10.40.12)

Answer 8

White dashed lines between waypoints.

Question 9

Where will the source of navigation performance for the navigation scales be displayed?

(FCOM 10.10.9)

Answer 9

Top of PFD.

Question 10

When will the localizer and glideslope pointers and scales display and when will they fill in solid?

(FCOM 10.10.11)

Answer 10

• Display when LOC/GS signal is received
• Fill solid when within 2.5 dots from center