Flight Instruments Flashcards
The ADC receives its information from the ____. This instrument provides what information? (4)
Air Data Smart Probes (ADSP) Total pressure Static pressure Local AOA Total air temp TAT
There are ____ ADSPs and ____ TAT probes
4 ADSPs
2 TAT probes
There are ___ IRUs installed on the aircraft
2
The pilot side of the aircraft gets its air data information from ____ while the copilots side gets it air data information from ____
Pilot ADS 1
Copilot ADS 2
If either pilot loses their ADS probe what will be indicated on the PFD
ADS 3 in the top left, indicating that it is referencing ADS 3 for air data information
(T/F) The crew can view air data information in the top left corner of the MFD at all times
False. This information is removed on the ground
(T/F) Each ADSP has its own air data computer (ADC) installed in it and computes pressures at the unit and relays the information electronically to the other computers
True
The radio altimeter provides altitude awareness up to ____ AGL
2,500 AGL
The radar altimeter system #1 is powered by ____ while the optional radar altimeter system #2 is powered by ___
#1 is powered by DC Bus #1 #2 is powered by DC Bus #2
RALT X FAIL is ___ on the EICAS and means what?
Blue. Means the respective radio altimeter has failed
The Integrated Electronic Standby System (IESS) uses power from the _____
DC ESS BUS 2.
However, it can be powered by the RAT and batteries should DC ESS BUS 2 fail
The Integrated Electronic Standby System (IESS) requires about ____ sec. to align
90 seconds.
The aircraft may NOT be moved during this 90 seconds
In auto mode on the clock the ET time will start the timer when ____ and will stop the timer when ____
Weight on wheels (aircraft departs) to Weight on wheels (aircraft lands)
The compass light dimming is controlled by ____
The STBY/CLK knob on the copilots dimming panel
