Flight Instruments Flashcards
The FPA (Flight Path Angle) shows ___.
the actual path of the airplane relative to the horizon.
ILS information can be displayed on the IESS.
True
The aircraft is equipped with ___ IRS units that supply pitch, bank, and slip/skid information to the PFD. If one fails, reversion is ___ on 27.1 and ___ on load 25.5
- 2
- automatic
- manual
Green dot (on the airspeed indicator) shows ___.
- at least 1.3g over shaker speed (40 degree bank)
- ideal flap extension speed
- driftdown speed
When the selected speed and speed bug are displayed in magenta, this is called ___ speeds and the ___ is setting the speed.
- FMS
- FMS
FMS speeds can be used from takeoff through landing.
True
The speed trend vector (white bar) indicates where airspeed is predicted to be in ___ seconds.
10
The altitude trend vector (white bar) indicates where the altitude is predicted to be in ___ seconds.
6
The Radar Altimeter (RA) only displays when within ___ feet AGL.
2,500
RA is used for situational awareness, approach callouts, and CAT II approaches.
True
The Captain’s ADS 1 would revert to which system if failed?
System 3
When can IRS alignment happen?
- On the ground,
- In flight.
- Up to 17 minutes after power up.
When would you most likely select MFD on the Reversionary Panel?
In the event of an EICAS display failure.
Which ADS is affected if TAT 1 is inoperative?
ADS 1
When pressed, a white striped bar illuminates inside the Captain side ADS button. This indicates ___.
Abnormal ADS source is selected
While both Display Reversionary Selector knobs (CA and FO) are in the AUTO position - If DU 5 fails, DU 4 will auto display ___.
Right side PFD information
CAT II approaches are authorized when one Radio Altimeter is Inop provided that the operating Radio Altimeter tests successfully. A successful test show 50 ft on PFDs 1 and 2.
True
The Clock Elapsed Time Selector (Spring loaded)
Resets the elapsed time only if WOW is present
The standby magnetic compass is checked during CA Originating Flow. CA should check
- Level of fluid
- Two cards are present
- Compass deviation card
The standby compass may be deferred per MEL (34-23-0b) provided (reference MEL on your EFB)
Two GPS operate normally
The QRH procedure for “RALT 1 FAIL” advisory message directs the crew to disengage the Autothrottle if no other radio altimeter is available during an approach.
True
