Flight Management System/Navigation Atlas Flashcards
What happens when moving the Mode selector of the IRS from NAV to 0FF?
The align lights illuminate for 30 seconds as the system goes through a shutdown sequence
What lights should come on when the IRS Mode selector is moved from OFF to NAV?
The ON DC momentarily, then the ALIGN
How many IRS systems are installed on the B767?
Three
What is the normal way of inserting the position in the IRS?
Selecting the position on the POS INIT page of the FMC
What is the backup source of power for the left IRS?
The hot battery bus
With loss of all AC power, the IRS as will:
Continue “ON DC” for 5 minutes, the right IRU will drop off line after 5 minutes
What happens to the IRS when the Mode selector is moved from OFF to NAV?
Initiates levelling and alignment with true North
What page will appear on the CDU display when power is first applied during pre-flight?
IDENT
How does the FMC identify data needed by the system?
Dashes or boxes
The FMC CDU page “RTE” will list the flight route in clearance language OR detailed waypoint format?
Clearance language
How can a departure SID be entered into your route flight?
Using the departure page
How is present position updated to runway position when in a non-GPS aircraft?
Pressing the THR or EPR/N1 switch for takeoff aligns the aircraft to runway position
What function does the RANGE selector have in the MAP and PLAN mode?
Select the map range
Which of the following will always be displayed when the HSI is placed in the map mode?
Active route and tuned VOR and DME stations within the range selected
What additional information is displayed on the HSI when the NAVAID switch on the HSI Control Panel is on?
Location of Navaids in the database
What indicates a modification to the active route?
Dashed White line