Instruments & Avionics

Question 1

What does ELT stand for?

Answer 1

Emergency Locator Transmitter

ELT is activated when G forces consistent with a crash are encountered.

Question 2

Where is the ELT mounted?

Answer 2

Behind rear avionics rack

Question 3

What frequencies might an ELT operate on?

Answer 3

121.5 MHz or 406 MHz

Question 4

Where is the antenna for the ELT located?

Answer 4

On the fuselage, above rear avionics rack

Question 5

What are the conventional standby instruments mounted above the PFD and MFD?

Answer 5

• Altimeter
• Attitude Indicator (or AH)
• Airspeed Indicator
• Magnetic compass

Question 6

How is the standby AH powered?

Answer 6

Normally receives power from the RH main bus

Question 7

How long can the standby AH be powered using the Horizon Emergency Switch?

Answer 7

Up to 90 minutes

Question 8

What is the function of the Alternate Static Valve?

Answer 8

To open if outside static ports become obstructed

Question 9

Where is the Alternate Static Valve located?

Answer 9

Above pilot’s left knee

Question 10

What position is the lever in when the Alternate Static Valve is normally closed?

Answer 10

Parallel to the direction of flight

Question 11

How do you open the Alternate Static Valve?

Answer 11

Move lever so that it is perpendicular to the direction of flight

Question 12

What must be done when the Alternate Static Valve is open?

Answer 12

Emergency windows on canopy must be closed

Question 13

What is the G1000 system composed of?

Answer 13

LRUs (Line Replaceable Units)

Question 14

Where are the G1000 LRUs located?

Answer 14

• Behind the instrument panel
• In the rear avionics rack behind the baggage compartment

Question 15

What are the functions of the GDU1040 Display Unit?

Answer 15

• Functions as PFD
• Functions as MFD

Question 16

Where is the GMA1347 Audio Panel mounted?

Answer 16

Between the PFD and MFD

Question 17

What does the red push button on the GMA1347 Audio Panel provide?

Answer 17

Manual control of reversionary mode

Question 18

What are the functions of the GIA63 units?

Answer 18

• Independent GPS receiver
• VHF communications transceiver
• VOR navigation receiver

Question 19

What optional equipment can be included with the GIA63?

Answer 19

• Stormscope® (lightning detection)
• Distance Measuring Equipment
• Automatic Direction Finder
• Traffic Avoidance System

Question 20

What does WAAS stand for in relation to GPS?

Answer 20

Wide Area Augmentation System

Question 21

True or False: The GIA63W units are required for GPS to have WAAS.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

What does the GDC74A Air Data Computer provide?

Answer 22

Outside air temperature, airspeed, true airspeed, pressure altitude, vertical speed

The GDC74A ADC is connected to the pitot/static system.

Question 23

Where is the GDL69A Data Link Receiver located?

Answer 23

In the rear avionics rack

It receives XM weather data and radio stations (subscription required).

Question 24

What information does the GRS77 Attitude Heading Reference System provide?

Answer 24

Flight characteristics information to the PFD, MFD, and GIA63 units

It uses solid-state accelerometers, tilt sensors, and rate sensors.

Question 25

Where is the GMU44 Magnetometer located?

Answer 25

In the right wing panel ## Footnote It provides magnetic heading to the GRS77 AHRS unit.

Question 26

What is the function of the GTX33 Transponder?

Answer 26

Fulfills 14 CFR 91.215 altitude-encoding transponder requirement ## Footnote May provide ADS-B support.

Question 27

How many engine analyzers are mounted behind the instrument panel?

Answer 27

Two engine analyzers ## Footnote Each processes signals from the left or right engine and airframe sensors.

Question 28

What parameters are displayed by the Engine Display?

Answer 28

* Engine Load (Percentage engine power) * Tachometer (Propeller RPM) * Fuel Flow * Engine Oil Temperature * Engine Oil Pressure * Coolant Temperature * Fuel Temperature * Fuel Quantity (main tanks only) ## Footnote The data is processed from engine and airframe sensors.

Question 29

What does the System Display include?

Answer 29

* Engine Load (Percentage engine power) * Tachometer (Propeller RPM) * Voltmeter * Ammeter * Gearbox Temperature * Coolant Temperature * Oil Temperature * Oil Pressure * Deice Fluid Indicator (quantity) * Fuel Display * Fuel Quantity * Fuel Flow * Fuel Temperature * Fuel Remaining * Calculated Fuel Used * Calculated Endurance * Calculated Range * Time-in-Service ## Footnote The system display provides comprehensive engine and system performance data.

Question 30

How many electric cooling fans are there and what is their purpose?

Answer 30

Four electric cooling fans for cooling G1000 components ## Footnote They operate when the Electric Master and Avionics switches are turned on.

Question 31

What happens if a cooling fan fails in the system?

Answer 31

Displays PFD FAN FAIL, MFD FAN FAIL, or GIA FAN FAIL message ## Footnote Overheating can lead to automatic shutdown of affected components.

Question 32

Fill in the blank: The GIA cooling fan is located _______.

Answer 32

In the rear avionics rack

Question 33

True or False: The GRS77 AHRS uses only mechanical sensors to determine the aircraft’s orientation.

Answer 33

False ## Footnote The GRS77 uses solid-state accelerometers, tilt sensors, and rate sensors.

Question 34

What should be avoided when loading baggage in relation to the rear avionics fan?

Answer 34

Obstructing the air intakes ## Footnote This can lead to cooling issues and potential component failure.

Question 35

Where are the VOR, Localizer, and Glide Slope antennas located?

Answer 35

Inside the horizontal stabilizer

Question 36

Where is the Stormscope antenna located?

Answer 36

Internal to the vertical stabilizer (optional)

Question 37

Where is the GPS antenna located?

Answer 37

Aft of the main canopy

Question 38

Where is the XM antenna located?

Answer 38

Aft of the canopy (optional)

Question 39

Where is the Emergency Locator Transmitter located?

Answer 39

On top of the rear fuselage

Question 40

Where is the first Active Traffic antenna located?

Answer 40

On the top of the rear cabin area (optional)

Question 41

Where is Communications transceiver #1 located?

Answer 41

On the top of the rear fuselage

Question 42

Where is the Marker beacon located?

Answer 42

Underneath the rear fuselage

Question 43

Where is the Transponder located?

Answer 43

Underneath the center wing area

Question 44

Where is the second Active Traffic antenna located?

Answer 44

Underneath the center wing area (optional)

Question 45

Where is Communications transceiver #2 located?

Answer 45

Underneath the rear fuselage

Question 46

What does the CAS message 'AHRS ALIGN' indicate?

Answer 46

Avionics-related CAS message

Question 47

What does the CAS message 'AIRSPEED FAIL' indicate?

Answer 47

Avionics-related CAS message

Question 48

What does the CAS message 'ATTITUDE FAIL' indicate?

Answer 48

Avionics-related CAS message

Question 49

What does the CAS message 'GIA FAN FAIL' indicate?

Answer 49

Avionics-related CAS message

Question 50

What does the CAS message 'HDG' indicate?

Answer 50

Avionics-related CAS message

Question 51

What does the CAS message 'INTEG RAIM' indicate?

Answer 51

Avionics-related CAS message

Question 52

What does the CAS message 'PFD FAN FAIL' indicate?

Answer 52

Avionics-related CAS message

Question 53

What does the CAS message 'POSN ERROR' indicate?

Answer 53

Avionics-related CAS message

Question 54

What does the CAS message 'MFD FAN FAIL' indicate?

Answer 54

Avionics-related CAS message

Question 55

What does the CAS message 'VERT SPEED FAIL' indicate?

Answer 55

Avionics-related CAS message

Question 56

What does the CAS message 'WARN' indicate?

Answer 56

Avionics-related CAS message