Navigation Flashcards
How can radio frequencies be tuned using the cross-side RMU?
Press the 1/2 button
What happens if a pilot holds the COM or NAV frequency transfer button for 3 seconds?
Direct tuning is activated, removing the display of the standby frequency
How long after a stuck mic will the microphone automatically cut out?
Two minutes
How is the DME hold function is used?
Press the DME button while the frequency desired for DME is in the active position. A different frequency may be tuned for navigation while DME is held.
If asked by ATC to ident, which button should be pressed?
The ID button on the RMU
How can an ILS approach be flown during an electrical emergency?
Using the navigation backup page on the RMU
If IC-600 1 fails, what will be displayed on RMU 1?
The engine backup page
What is the purpose of the tuning backup control head (TBCH)?
Backup method of tuning Com 2 and Nav 2
What happens when the Emergency button on the TBCH is pressed?
The COM and NAV buttons on RMU 2 are disabled, and the frequencies can only be changed using the TBCH
What does the EMER button on the Digital audio panel do?
The DAP is bypassed, connecting the pilot to COM 1 and NAV 1, and the copilot to COM 2 and NAV 2
How long is the recording of the Cockpit Voice Recorder?
Two hours
What are the differences and similarities between pressing the CABIN and CABIN EMER buttons?
The CABIN button illuminates a green light in the cabin
The Cabin EMER button illuminates a red light in the cabin
Both buttons generate a cabin chime
Both allow communication with the cabin attendant via the cabin handset
What happens when the ATTD CALL button on the inter-phone control unit is pressed?
A cabin chime is generated
What is Excessive Attitude Declutter mode of the EADI?
When bank or pitch are out of tolerance, extra information is removed. Red chevrons point to horizon.
What does a yellow HSI needle indicate?
Shared navigation source or using cross-side source
What does a green HSI needle indicate?
VOR or Localier navigation
What does a magenta HSI needle indicate?
FMS navigation
How can NDB indications be displayed on the HSI?
Select an RMI needle to the ADF position
What sources can the FMS use for navigation?
GPS
DME/DME
VOR/DME
IRS
When must FMS positions be entered independently?
Always, even when operating in dual mode
How is forced standby mode of the weather radar overridden on the ground?
Press the STAB button four times within three seconds
What types of precipitation is the weather radar best at detecting?
Large water droplets, not ice crystals, dry hail, or dry snow
What direction should the radar be tilted at high altitudes?
Down, toward the center of the storms
What direction should the radar be tilted while on the ground or at low altitudes?
Up, toward the center of the storms
