Indicating and Recording Systems Flashcards
Indicating and Recording Systems
How can the EFIS displays be controlled after an EFIS control panel failure?
Through the related CDU (CDU on same side).
Does this operation require a failure of the EFIS control panel?
No (can control EFIS display through CDU at all times).
How does EFIS control from a CDU affect the normal panel operation?
It inhibits inputs FM the respective EFIS control panel.
How is the display on the lower centre blanked?
By selecting a second selection of a display already on the lower centre display.
How many CDUs can be used for DSP control at a time?
1
When is selection of an inboard MFD no longer available?
When PFD is selected to the inboard MFD (other displays selected FM DSP are inhibited).
Which synoptic displays can be compacted if EICAS is on an inboard MFD?
ENG, AIR and FUEL.
What affect does the failure of the upper centre display have?
Switches EICAS display to lower centre display.
When are the DSPL CTRL switch to be used?
When automatic switching fails (DSPL CTRL switch provide capability to manually select PFD and ND sources).
Which pilot control the cursor on the lower display?
The last pilot who selected the cursor on the lower display
What is the implication of STATUS messages?
Dispatch capability may be affected (all EICAS status messages are listed in the DDG and provide a cross reference to the MEL for dispatch capability)
When does a rectangular icon precede an EICAS message?
[] prefaces EICAS alert messages that have procedural steps and alert messages for CXlists that have notes or information of which the crew must be made aware.
When can red EICAS messages ever be cancelled?
Never (cannot be cancelled by pushing the CANC/RCL switch).
Can COMM messages be cancelled?
No (cannot be cancelled by pushing the CANC/RCL switch).
Where are EICAS MEMO messages displayed?
In white at the bottom of the last page of EICAS alert messages on the primary EICAS display.