Flight Instruments

Question 1

In a normal configuration what happens if the upper CRT fails?

Answer 1

The primary EICAS display automatically moves to the lower CRT

Question 2

In a normal configuration, what happens if the outboard CRT fails?

Answer 2

The PFD automatically moves to the inboard CRT

Question 3

In a normal configuration what happens if an inboard CRT fails?

Answer 3

An ND can be displayed on the lower CRT by manually selecting ND on the LWR CRT switch.

Question 4

The rising runway display appears when below what radio altitude when localizer pointer is in view and begins to move toward the airplane symbol below what radio altitude?

Answer 4

Displays below 2500’ RA when the localizer pointer is in view. Moves toward the aircraft symbol below 200’ RA.

Question 5

The glidelsope or localizer pointer fills solid when within how many dots of center scale?

Answer 5

2 and 1/3

Question 6

The Integrated Standby Flight Display (ISFD) backup power supply is capable of providing power for up to how many minutes after loss of power to the Main Battery Bus?

Answer 6

150 minutes

Question 7

The Integrated Standby Flight Display ILS information is provided by which ILS receiver?

Answer 7

Left

Question 8

If both EIU switches are in the AUTO position a >SNGL SOURCE FA EICAS advisory message would indicate how many radio altimeters have failed?

Answer 8

2

Question 9

Predictive Windshear (PWS) is available in what ND modes?

Answer 9

• Map,
• Map CTR,
• VOR or APP

Question 10

The very top of the red Minimum Speed indicator on the PFD airspeed tape indicates what speed?

Answer 10

Indicates airspeed where stick shaker or low speed buffet occurs

Question 11

The red Maximum Speed tape indicates maximum airspeed is limited by the lowest of?

Answer 11

• Vmo/Mmo,
• landing gear placard speed,
• flap placard speed

Question 12

When does the ALT DISAGREE EICAS Caution message indicate?

Answer 12

When the Captains and FO’s uncorrected altitude indications disagree by more than 200’

Question 13

What does the greed trend arrow on the airspeed tape indicate?

Answer 13

Predicted airspeed in ten seconds based on current acceleration or deceleration

Question 14

Which electrical bus powers the ISFD?

Answer 14

Main battery bus

Question 15

What should you do if an EFIS control panel fails?

Answer 15

Displays may be controlled through the related CDU by selecting the EFIS prompt

Question 16

If an outboard display failed the PFD information would then be displayed on which display unit?

Answer 16

Inboard