Flight Instruments/Displays Flashcards
What is height (in KTS) of speed pointer on PFD?
5 KTS
What is min maneuver capability at top of amber bar on PFD airspeed display?
1.3g at 40 degrees of bank in level flight
What occurs at min speed display (RED) on the PFD?
Stick shaker or low speed buffet
When is the PLI displayed?
Only when flaps are not up
When is RA displayed?
Below 2,500’ AGL
Where are marker beacon annunciations displayed?
Upper right corner of PFD
How do LOC and GS pointers on PFD indicate excessive deviations?
Scales turn amber and pointers flash.
How do you know when you 1/3 dot deviation from the LOC?
The LOC pointer is just touching the rectangle during expanded localizer deviation scale.
How do you control displays if EFIS CP fails?
Through related CDU
What systems failure would result in the NAV Source Selector positioned to CDU L (Captain’s) and CDU R (FO’s)?
Dual FMC failure (alternate navigation)
Which source selector switch determines which LOC and GS receivers provide info to respective PFD and ND?
EIU source selector
What is the EIU?
EFIS/EICAS Interface Unit
Which IRS provides AUTOBRAKE reference?
IRU selected by CA
Which source selector switch is moved for ALT or SPD flag on PFD?
Air Data Source Selector
How are displays controlled if display select panel fails?
Through the CDU
