Flight Instruments Flashcards
Which two Multi-Function Display (MFD) formats cannot present weather or terrain information?
- HSI Format
- FMS Plan Map Format
What is the function of the NORM position of the Display Reversionary Panel?
The MFD is configured to act as a Multi Functional Display
What is the function of the PFD 1 or 2 or positions of the Display Reversionary Panels?
The MFD is configured to act as a Primary Display
What is the function of the EICAS position of the Display Reversionary Panel?
The MFD is configured to act as an EICAS Display and the Status page is presented as the default page.
What is the function of the ATTD/HDG 1 or 2 positions of the Source Selector Panel?
Allows both the Captain and First Officer’s attitude and heading references to be supplied from a single AHRS unit
What is the function of the EICAS 1 or 2 positions of the Source Selector Panel?
Allows the ECP to present all EICAS information on either the EICAS 1 or 2 display
What is the function of the AIR DATA 1 or 2 positions of the Source Selector Panel?
Allows the selected Air Data Computer to supply information to both pilot’s displays
What is the function of the DSPL CONT 1 or 2 positions of the Source Selector Panel?
Allows the selected DCP to control both the left and right displays
What is the function of the HPA/IN button located on the Air Data Reference Panel?
Allows the pilot to display the altimeter setting in either HPA or inches of Hg
What is the function of the BRG buttons located on the Display Control Panel?
Allows the Bearing Pointer to reference FMS, VOR, ADF, or be removed completely
What is the function of the WX/TERR button located on the Display Control Panel?
Allows the presentation of radar or EGPWS terrain information
What is the function of the TFC button located on the Display Control Panel?
Allows the presentation of TCAS information
What is the function of the NAV Source Selector located on the Display Control Panel?
Allows the pilot to choose either FMS or Conventional navigation displays
What is the function of the Airspeed Trend Vector?
It predicts what the aircraft’s IAS will be in 10 seconds
When does the mach number appear and extinguish from the PFD?
Appears at M.45 & extinguishes at M.40
What is the operational range of the Radio Altimeter display?
0 to 2500 feet
What is the function of the Attitude and Heading Reference System computers?
To process heading and attitude information and share that information with other aircraft systems
What is the cockpit indications during an Attitude Heading Reference System failure?
- A red boxed ATT flag on the PFD if attitude information is invalid
- A red boxed MAG or DG flag on the PFD if the heading information is invalid
What are the cockpit indications during an Air Data Computer failure?
Red boxed IAS, ALT, or V/S flags appear on the PFD and replace the affected system’s information.
How is the slip/skid indicator displayed on the PFD?
As a “brick” below the Roll Pointer
What does an amber YD displayed on both PFD’s indicate to the pilots?
Both Yaw Dampers have disengaged
What does an amber boxed E displayed on both PFD’s indicate to the pilots?
The elevator is in a out of trim condition
What does an amber boxed A displayed on both PFD’s indicate to the pilots?
The ailerons are in an out of trim condition
What is the function of the Integrated Standby Instrument (ISI)?
It supplies the pilots with backup attitude, altitude, airspeed, glide slope, and localizer information
