Flight Instruments Flashcards
What MFD pages can support weather, TCAS and Terrain overlay?
- NAV sector map
- TCAS page
- FMS Map
What messages will we receive within 2 miles of the FAF on a GPS approach?
- GPS APPR if RAIM is sufficient
2. Nothing if we don’t have RAIM
How can you display cross side ADVISORY navigational data?
Selecting the bearing pointers
What would a radar PAC alert mean?
That the radar can’t resolve the far side of a thunderstorm
What would prevent the FMS to be in auto tune?
- FTMS inhibit
- DME hold
- Not in white needles
- Manually turned off
- Manually input a frequency
What happens if ED 1 fails in flight?
Primary display is moved automatically to ED2 screen and ED1 goes blank
Can you display the MFD on another screen?
No
When does N1 vibration gauges display?
When oil pressure stabilizes in normal range
What buttons on the EICAS Control Panel remain active after the panel fails?
- PRI
- STEP
- CAS
- STEP
Can master warning/caution switch lights be dimmed?
Yes on the misc. test panel
What does half intensity magenta mean on the EICAS?
Insufficient data
Can the volume for aural warnings be turned down?
No
What would give you a configuration warning?
- Spoilers
- Parking brake
- Auto pilot
- Trims out of whack
- Flaps
Can you receive a GEN 1 OVLD message during takeoff roll
No it is inhibited
When are the takeoff inhibited EICAS messages de-inhibited?
- Above 400 feet RA on a go-around
2. 30 sec after weight off wheels and thrust below TOGA
Could you get a STALL FAIL during the take off roll
Yes
When would landing inhibited warnings be displayed again
After the final inhibit phase
When will the IAS misconstrue indicator display?
PSM 12-20-8
When an IAS difference of >10 kts with the IAS >90 kts
Which computers control the EICAS screens
DCU
What’s the difference between the red low speed bar on the speed tape and the green line?
Red bar is 1.06 stall and the green bar is 1.25 stall
What modes operate independently from each pilot respectively
APPR, TO/TO, GA/GA
What’s the difference between ALTS and ALT modes
ALTS - selected
ALT - pressure altitude
How long does it take to initialize the IRS
7 minutes normally but can be as long as 16 minutes in cold weather
