FPDS (CSG) Flashcards
FLAT PANEL DISPLAY SYSTEM (FPDS)
The main interface between aircraft equipment and the FPDS is the _____________
Data Concentrator Unit (DCU)
AOH Vol 2, Section 23
FLAT PANEL DISPLAY SYSTEM (FPDS)
Input Output Processer (IOP) Channel 1 normally provides data to the __________ and IOP Channel 2 normally provides data to the _____________.
Left Cockpit Display (Pilot);
Right Cockpit Display (Copilot)
AOH Vol 2, Section 23 (23-1-5)
FLAT PANEL DISPLAY SYSTEM (FPDS)
What is the function of the EFIS Select Switches?
Control source of DCU inputs to FPDS (IOP Channel 1 or Channel 2)
AOH Vol 2, Section 23
FLAT PANEL DISPLAY SYSTEM (FPDS)
There are ____ Air Data Computers (ADC) units in the system. The ADC converts _______, _______, ________, and _______________ to air data parameters that can be used by the FPDS, the altitude alerter, and the autopilot.
2, pitot pressure, static pressure, baro setting, temperature probe
AOH Vol 2, Section 23
FLAT PANEL DISPLAY SYSTEM (FPDS)
What are TAT and SAT and what is the difference between them?
TAT (Total Air Temperature, aka RAT) is actual temp of external probe;
SAT (Static Air Tempurature, aka OAT) calculated from TAT by ADC
FPDS Pilot’s Guide, p.117
FLAT PANEL DISPLAY SYSTEM (FPDS)
The green speed trend vector predicts airspeed in the next ______
seconds.
6
AOH Vol 2, Section 23
FLAT PANEL DISPLAY SYSTEM (FPDS)
The current airspeed readout turns ____ and flashes when exceeding airspeed limitations.
Red
AOH Vol 2, Section 23
FLAT PANEL DISPLAY SYSTEM (FPDS)
The minimum speed indicator on the airspeed tape is the approximate ______ speed with 40 flaps.
Approx stall speed with 40 flaps
AOH Vol 2, Section 23
FLAT PANEL DISPLAY SYSTEM (FPDS)
The pitch command limit of the green Flight Director bar is _______. The roll command limit is ______.
+/- 15°; +/- 30°
AOH Vol 2, Section 23
FLAT PANEL DISPLAY SYSTEM (FPDS)
What happens when you press the STD button on the DCP?
Selects standard setting 29.92
AOH Vol 2, Section 23
FLAT PANEL DISPLAY SYSTEM (FPDS)
The Baro Minimums Pointer turns _______ color and emits an audible sound when the aircraft descends below the selected value.
Amber
AOH Vol 2, Section 23
FLAT PANEL DISPLAY SYSTEM (FPDS)
The white track diamond on the HSI represents __________.
Track vector (can be used to compute wind drift)
FPDS Pilot’s Guide, p.28
FLAT PANEL DISPLAY SYSTEM (FPDS)
The wind vector arrow is displayed when wind is greater than _______ kts.
5
FPDS Pilot’s Guide, p.72
FLAT PANEL DISPLAY SYSTEM (FPDS)
Threat traffic displayed by TCAS is depicted as ________________.
Amber circle
AOH Vol 2, Section 23
FLAT PANEL DISPLAY SYSTEM (FPDS)
T/F There are separate weather radar control panels that must both be turned on in order to test the weather radar and see the weather radar overlay on the pilot and copilot flat panel displays.
True
AOH Vol 2, Section 23
