Flight instruments Flashcards

1
Q

DEU 1 fails. Which statement is correct?
a) The Captain’s outboard DU, inboard DU and the upper DU blank. The displays will
present data again after the Displays Source Selector is positioned to ALL ON 2.
b) The Captain’s outboard DU, inboard DU and the upper DU blank. The displays will
present data again after the Control Panel Switch is positioned to BOTH ON 2.
c) DEU 2 automatically supplies data to all six DU’s. On both PFD’s the message
DSPLY SOURCE is displayed.
d) DEU 2 automatically supplies data to all six DU’s, although this will be in a degraded
format

A

DEU 2 automatically supplies data to all six DU’s. On both PFD’s the message
DSPLY SOURCE is displayed.

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2
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The Captain’s outboard DU has failed. Which statement is correct?
a) The Captain’s outboard DU blanks and the PFD automatically moves to the inboard
DU. The ND can be selected back on the inboard DU using the OUTBD/INBD
Control Panel Select Switch.
b) The Captain’s outboard DU blanks. The PFD can be selected on the inboard DU
using the OUTBD/INBD Control Panel Select Switch.
c) The Captain’s outboard DU blanks and the PFD automatically moves to the inboard
DU. In turn the ND will automatically move to the lower DU.
d) The PFD automatically moves to the inboard DU. The ND can be selected on the
lower DU using the LOWER DU Control Panel Select Switch.

A

The PFD automatically moves to the inboard DU. The ND can be selected on the
lower DU using the LOWER DU Control Panel Select Switch.

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3
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An amber NO VSPD Flag next to the speed tape on the PFD indicates:

a) V1 and VR have not been entered into the FMC.
b) V1, VR and V2 have not been entered into the FMC.
c) V2 has not been selected on the MCP.
d) The ZFW has not been entered into the FMC.

A

a) V1 and VR have not been entered into the FMC.

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4
Q

Which statement about the UP bug is correct?

a) The UP bug is displayed only when flaps are up.
b) The UP bug is displayed independent of flap position up to approximately 20.000’.
c) The UP bug starts to flash at UP bug speed minus 20 kts.
d) The UP bug is removed after flap retraction.

A

b) The UP bug is displayed independent of flap position up to approximately 20.000’.

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5
Q

When the aircraft crosses the transition altitude during climb and STD is not
selected:
a) The barometric setting display is boxed and turns amber.
b) The barometric setting display does not change.
c) The barometric setting display will flash and turn red.
d) The barometric setting display is boxed turns amber and starts to flash.

A

a) The barometric setting display is boxed and turns amber.

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6
Q

In which of the following modes can GPWS terrain data be displayed?

a) MAP mode only.
b) MAP mode and VOR mode.
c) MAP mode, VOR mode and APP mode.
d) MAP mode, VOR mode, APP mode and PLAN mode.

A

c) MAP mode, VOR mode and APP mode.

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7
Q

When the vertical speed mode is used, the vertical speed target is displayed:
a) In the vertical speed display on the MCP and on the PFD above the vertical speed
scale when climbing or below the vertical speed scale when descending.
b) In the vertical speed display on the MCP only.
c) In the vertical speed display on the MCP and by the Selected Vertical Speed Bug on
the vertical speed scale on the ND.
d) In the vertical speed display on the MCP and by the Selected Vertical Speed Bug on
the vertical speed scale on the PFD.

A

d) In the vertical speed display on the MCP and by the Selected Vertical Speed Bug on
the vertical speed scale on the PFD.

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8
Q

The Minimums Reference Selector is placed in the RADIO position. When both DH
and DA have been selected:
a) Only the DH is displayed.
b) It is not possible to select a DH and DA at the same time.
c) The numeric values for both DH and DA are displayed on the PFD. Also the BARO
Minimums Pointer is displayed.
d) The numeric value for DH is displayed. The BARO Minimums Pointer indicates DA
only.

A

d) The numeric value for DH is displayed. The BARO Minimums Pointer indicates DA
only.

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9
Q

The VREF + 20 bug is displayed after:

a) The flaps reach the flaps 15 position.
b) The flaps reach the flaps 15 position, with one engine not running.
c) VREF+ 15 is selected.
d) VREF is selected on the APPROACH REF page.

A

d) VREF is selected on the APPROACH REF page.

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10
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The message EFIS MODE/NAV FREQ DISAGREE is displayed on the ND if:

a) The APP mode is selected on the ND with a VOR frequency tuned.
b) The APP mode is selected on the ND with an ILS frequency tuned.
c) The VOR mode is selected on the ND with a ILS frequency tuned.
d) Both A and C are correct.

A

d) Both A and C are correct.

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11
Q

When an ILS/DME has been tuned and the DME is received:
a) The DME distance is displayed on the PFD and on the ND in the APP mode.
b) The DME distance is displayed on the PFD and on the ND in the APP mode only,
and on the standby Radio Magnetic Indicator.
c) The DME distance is displayed on the PFD and on the ND in the APP mode only,
and on the standby Radio Magnetic Indicator.
d) The DME distance is displayed on the standby Radio Magnetic Indicator.

A

a) The DME distance is displayed on the PFD and on the ND in the APP mode.

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12
Q

.TCAS traffic symbols are displayed:

a) In MAP mode only.
b) In MAP and expanded VOR mode only.
c) In MAP, expanded VOR and expanded APP mode.
d) In MAP, expanded VOR, expanded APP mode and PLAN mode.

A

c) In MAP, expanded VOR and expanded APP mode.

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13
Q

.On the ND the message TERR INHIBIT indicates:
a) That the look-ahead terrain alerting and display system has failed.
b) That the look-ahead terrain alerting and display is inhibited due to position
uncertainty.
c) The GPWS terrain inhibit switch is in TERR INHIBIT position.
d) Both B and C are correc

A

c) The GPWS terrain inhibit switch is in TERR INHIBIT position.

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14
Q

The flight recorder operates
a) Inflight or on ground anytime electrical power is available.
b) Inflight when electrical power is available, on ground either engine must also be
operating.
c) Inflight when electrical power is available, on ground all doors must be closed and
either engine must be operating.
d) Inflight or on ground with thrust levers advanced for take-off, anytime electrical power
is available. On ground with thrust levers below 40% N1, either engine must be
running and all doors must be closed.

A

b) Inflight when electrical power is available, on ground either engine must also be
operating.

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15
Q

Altering the barometric reference (QNH) when STD is displayed
a) Select the new QNH using the Barometric Selector on the EFIS control panel. Below
the STD indication this new value is then displayed as a pre-selection. To activate
this new value press the inner knob of the Barometric Selector.
b) Press the inner knob of the Barometric Selector twice. The barometric reference will
than be boxed and you can alter the value as a pre-selection. To activate this new
value press the inner knob of the Barometric Selector again.
c) This is only possible above the transition level.
d) Both A and C are correct.

A

a) Select the new QNH using the Barometric Selector on the EFIS control panel. Below
the STD indication this new value is then displayed as a pre-selection. To activate
this new value press the inner knob of the Barometric Selector.

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16
Q

The decision height or minimum altitude reference display on the CDS is set:

a) Automatically when the approach is selected
b) Independently by each pilot using his EFIS control panel.
c) By entering the desired DH on the FMC CDU APPROACH REFERENCE page.
d) By using the DH selector knob on the forward instrument panel.

A

b) Independently by each pilot using his EFIS control panel.

17
Q

An amber DSPLAY SOURCE annunciator indicates:
a) The altimeter is receiving inputs from a source other than the ADIRU and should be
considered unreliable unless verified by another source.
b) A single DEU has been manually or automatically selected to drive all six display
units.
c) A non-dispatchable CDS fault has occurred.
d) A single EFIS control panel has been manually or automatically selected as the
source for all six display units.

A

b) A single DEU has been manually or automatically selected to drive all six display
units

18
Q

With the CONTROL PANEL select switch on the display source panel in the BOTH
ON 2 position:
a) Control of the Captains and First Officers display switches to a single EFIS control
panel.
b) Both pilot’s displays are using the No 2 symbol generator.
c) DEU 2 controls all six-display units.
d) ADIRU inputs for both the L and R ADIRU are being received from the First Officers
pitot probe.

A

a) Control of the Captains and First Officers display switches to a single EFIS control
panel.

19
Q

What will occur if the airplane pitch attitude reaches the pitch limit indicator when
the flaps are not up?
a) The airplane stalls.
b) The airplane will experience initial stall buffet.
c) Stick shaker activation for existing flight conditions.
d) The stick nudge pushes the control column forward.

A

c) Stick shaker activation for existing flight conditions.

20
Q

The position trend vector segments extending from the airplane symbol on the
navigation display represents:
a) A prediction of the airplane’s position at the end of 30, 60 and 90 second intervals.
b) A presentation of the airplane’s pitch attitude.
c) An indication of the airplane’s true airspeed.
d) All of the above.

A

a) A prediction of the airplane’s position at the end of 30, 60 and 90 second intervals.

21
Q

.The navigation display’s wind arrow with wind direction/speed is:

a) Displayed if wind magnitude is greater than 6 knots.
b) Blanked if wind speeds become less than 5 kts.
c) Displayed only in the AHSI MAP mode.
d) Displayed only when flying an ILS approach.

A

a) Displayed if wind magnitude is greater than 6 knots.

22
Q

ROLL displayed in amber in the lower portion of the attitude indicator means:

a) The airplane has exceeded 40 degrees of bank.
b) No F/D or autopilot roll mode has been engaged.
c) The Captain’s roll attitude is more than 3 degrees is error.
d) The Captain’s and First Officer’s roll angle display differ by more than 5 degrees.

A

d) The Captain’s and First Officer’s roll angle display differ by more than 5 degrees.

23
Q

The First Officer observes the word PITCH displayed in amber in the lower portion
of the attitude indicator during an ILS approach. This means:
a) The autopilot has defaulted to CWS pitch.
b) Glide slope is not being tracked.
c) The Captain’s and First Officers pitch angle differ by more than 5 degrees.
d) The First Officer’s pitch display is more than 3 degrees in error.

A

c) The Captain’s and First Officers pitch angle differ by more than 5 degrees.

24
Q

During an ILS approach the crew observes the “Radio” legend and read out
display turn amber and begins flashing for 3 seconds. (PFD/ND only) This means:
a) Radio altitude data is unreliable.
b) The airplane has descended below the selected minimum altitude.
c) A windshear has been encountered.
d) The airplane has descended below 1000 feet.

A

b) The airplane has descended below the selected minimum altitude.