Flight Instruments And Displays Flashcards

1
Q

Which DUs will normally have MFD functionality? [8.100.10]

A

Left and Right Inboard and the Lower DUs.

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2
Q

Upper Display control is normally available through the: [8.100.10]

A

Respective upper DSP control panel.

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3
Q

Pitot and static pressures are converted to digital outputs by: [8.100.10]

A

Air data modules.

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4
Q

A non-normal checklist containing deferred items is considered complete when: [8.100.70]

A

All steps prior to the deferred items have been completed.

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5
Q

Regarding the HDG REF switch (with the switch in NORM), which of the following statements are correct. [8.100.50]

A

A. Heading references are magnetic north while below 82 degrees North.
B. Heading references are true north when above 82 degrees North.
C. Selects the heading references for the PFDs and NDs.
D. All the above.

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6
Q

At the completion of a non-normal checklist, an appropriate message appears at the bottom of the page and indicates: [8.100.70]

A
  • Checklist Complete.
  • Checklist Complete Except For Deferred Items.
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7
Q

When is the pitch limit indication displayed? [8.100.30]

A

The pitch limit indication is displayed when the flaps are not up or at slow speeds with the flaps up.

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8
Q

What is indicated by the landing altitude reference bar that is displayed along the inner edge of the altitude indication? [8.100.40]

A

The reference bar indicates the height above touchdown.

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9
Q

If an EFIS control panel fails, is it still possible to control your displays, and if so, how? [8.100.10]

A

Yes, using the backup EFIS/DSP display on the SYS menu page.

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10
Q

L or R displayed to the left of the barometric setting on the PFD/HUD indicates which: [8.100.10]

A

EFIS panel barometric setting is used for reference by the AFDS.

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11
Q

How wide is the VSD LNAV corridor? [8.100.60]

A

2X the FMC RNP value.

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12
Q

Which of the following is not a major component of the ADRS? [8.100.10]

A

IRSs.

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13
Q

When will Radio Altitude indications first display on the PFD/HUD? [8.100.40]

A

When the airplane is below 2500 feet AGL.

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14
Q

What determines the checklist priority when the checklist display switch is pushed? [8.100.70]

A
  • EICAS message level.
  • Air / Ground logic.
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15
Q

The ADRS is the primary source for speed and altitude to: [8.110.30]

A

Captain’s instruments.

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16
Q

The Pitch Limit Indication (eyebrows) on the PFD indicate: [8.100.40]

A

Stick shaker activation point for the existing flight conditions.

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17
Q

The Map mode of the ND is recommended for most phases of flight. [8.100.50]

True or False?

A

True.

18
Q

The Electronic Checklist (ECL) can be displayed on: [8.100.70]

A

Any MFD.

19
Q

Where is the AUX Panel displayed? [8.100.10]

A

The respective outboard DU.

20
Q

Takeoff Reference Speeds: [8.100.40]

A
  • V speeds must be uplinked or manually entered on Takeoff page 1/2.
  • V1 is displayed at the top of the airspeed indication when selected and the value is off the scale.
21
Q

If GPS is available when initializing the IRSs, the present position must be entered manually. [8.100.30]

True or False?

A

False

22
Q

If a non-normal checklist has a deferred item, the checklist will not complete until the deferred item is completed. [8.100.70]

True or False?

A

False.

23
Q

QFE reference switching can be accomplished on the CDU ____ page. [8.100.30]

A

APPROACH

24
Q

How is the HUD decluttered? [8.100.100]

A

Selecting the outboard push button on the control wheel.

25
Q

Under normal conditions, where is EICAS displayed? [8.100.10]

A

Left or Right Inboard MFD.

26
Q

What does the nose of the airplane symbol represent in ND Plan mode? [8.100.50]

A

Actual position and track along Flight Plan Route.

27
Q

What does a white square icon next to an EICAS message indicate? [8.100.70]

A

There is an electronic checklist associated with this message and the checklist is NOT complete or has not been opened.

28
Q

How do you display an unannunciated non-normal checklist? [8.100.70]

A

Select the NON-NORMAL MENU key, then select the UNANNUNCIATED CHECKLISTS key.

29
Q

What source does the landing altitude reference bar use to display 1000 feet and 500 feet above landing altitude on the PFD/HUD? [8.100.20, 8.100.40, 8.100.100]

A

The approach selected on the ARRIVALS page of the CDU.

30
Q

What system is not available as a synoptic display? [8.100.20]

A

ADRS.

31
Q

The EFIS control panel Minimums Reference Selection allows values to be set as: [8.100.20]

A
  • RADIO.
  • BARO.
32
Q

The airspeed trend vector on the PFD/HUD predicts the airspeed in ___ seconds. [8.100.30]

A

10

33
Q

The altitude trend vector on the PFD/HUD predicts the altitude in the next ___ seconds. [8.100.30]

A

6

34
Q

The mini map display has a fixed range of 20 nautical miles. [8.100.30]

True or False?

A

True.

35
Q

The vertical situation display (VSD) can be shown when the ND is in the: [8.100.60]

A

The Map mode.

36
Q

How can you display the VSD? [8.100.50]

A

Select MENU using the ND mode selector, then select VSD from the drop down menu selection.

37
Q

How can you display the Airport Map display on the ND? [8.100.50]

A

Select any map range of 5 NM or less.

38
Q

VOR data can be displayed only on the ND map. [8.110.30]

True or False?

A

True.

39
Q

Weather radar returns are shown on the NAV Display in all modes except: [8.110.30]

A

Plan.

40
Q

The “Pick Waypoint” function is available in all modes of the ND. [8.100.20]

True or False?

A

True

41
Q

Which of the following is true with regard to the “Pick Waypoint” function? [8.100.20]

A

A. It may be used to select any airport displayed on the ND
B. It is only available when the cursor is on the ND
C. When a point is selected, the latitude and longitude is displayed on the CDU scratchpad
D. All of the above

42
Q

If both inboard display screens fail, how can the pilots view the EICAS display? [8.100.10]

A

It can be displayed on the respective pilots outboard DU by using the
PFD/MFD selector switch