Oral: Flight Deck & Crew Awareness Questions

Question 1

Which displays can be reverted? Which displays cannot be reverted?

Answer 1

• MFDs can be reverted to either EICAS or PFD

* PFDs and EICAS cannotbe reverted

Question 2

Explain the ‘AUTO’ functionsof the EDS REVERSIONARY panels

Answer 2

• EICAS ««« failure Each MFD displays EICAS
• PFD ««« failure Respective MFD displays associated side PFD
• MFD ««« failure No auto reversion

Question 3

Explain the ‘PFD’, ‘MFD’, and ‘EICAS’ selections on the EDS REVERSIONARY panel

Answer 3

• PFD ««« Respective PFD will display on associated MFD
• MFD ««« MFD cannot be reverted
• EICAS ««« EICAS displays on the associated MFD

Question 4

How many ADSs (Air Data Systems) are installed and how are they assigned?

Answer 4

•5 installed:

1 - [ADS 1] Captain
2 - [ADS 2] First Officer
3 - [ADS 3] Standby
4 - [ADS 4] IESS
5 - [ADS 5] Flight Controls

Question 5

What happens if ADS 1 or 2 fails?

Answer 5

• ADS 3 automatically becomes the source

* If ADS 3 fails, then the respective x-side ADS is used (i.e. ADS 1 reverts to ADS 2)

Question 6

What happens if the ADS button is pushed?

Answer 6

•The respective onside ADS reverts to ADS 3

• The respective onside ADS reverts to the x-side ADS if the button is pushed a second time
• The respective onside ADS returns if the button is pushed a third time unless the respective side is alreadyfailed

Question 7

Is there an automatic reversion for an IRS failure?

Answer 7

No, it must be manually reverted

Question 8

What happens if the IRS button is pushed?

Answer 8

The respective IRS to the x-side IRS source

Question 9

How would the pilot know if the ADS or IRS reversion button has been pushed?

Answer 9

An ADS or IRS flag would be displayed on the associated PFD

Question 10

What is the primary flight instrument if both IRS’s fail?

Answer 10

IESS

Question 11

What type of approach is prohibited using the IESS?

Answer 11

LOC BC

Question 12

When will the EICAS de-clutter?

Answer 12

30 seconds after gear and flaps are up, APU off,and all system parameters are normal

Question 13

What is the function of the EICAS FULL button?

Answer 13

Inhibits the automatic de-clutter of the EICAS

Question 14

When will the EICAS display all of its information?

Answer 14

• When the gear is down, flaps are extended, or spoilers are deployed under normal conditions
• APU running

Question 15

What color is the course needle (CDI) when using the FMS, VOR/LOC, and x-side data?

Answer 15

• FMS - [Magenta]
• VOR/LOC - [Green]
• X-side info - [Yellow]

Question 16

What runways are included in the database of the EGPWS?

Answer 16

Runways > 3500’ with a published approach

Question 17

How long until impact with a terrain alert on EGPWS?

Answer 17

[RED] - 30 sec

[AMBER] - 60 sec

Question 18

When should the ‘GND PROX TERR INHIB’ button be pushed?

Answer 18

To cancel unwanted terrainalerts when operating at airports not in the EGPWS database

Question 19

What will generate a windshear caution?

Warning?

Answer 19

• Caution ««« Increasing headwind and/or updrafts

* Warning ««« Decreasing headwind, increasing tailwind, and/or downdrafts

Question 20

What is our policy for windshear encounters?

Answer 20

• Caution ««« Captain/crew discretion

* Warning ««« Firewall thrust and climb in current configuration until warning ceases

Question 21

How is the pilot alerted during a windshear?

Answer 21

• Caution ««« Amber windshear flag on PFD / aural “CAUTION, WINDSHEAR”
• Warning ««« Red windshear flag on PFD / aural “WINDHEAR, WINDSHEAR, WINDSHEAR”

Question 22

Will the autopilot deactivate during windshear guidance?

Answer 22

Yes

Question 23

How long will the windshear alerting last?

Answer 23

Until 1500’ RA

Question 24

Will the windshear alerting system function if both radar altimeters and/or EGPWS are inop?

Answer 24

No

Question 25

What is checked when the ‘T/O CONFIG’ button is pushed?

Answer 25

1) - Parking brake Off
2) - Spoilers Stowed (not deployed)
3) - Flaps Set for takeoff
4) - Pitch trim Set for takeoff

Question 26

What does a red ATT or HDG flag on a PFD indicate?

Answer 26

Attitude or Heading reference cannot be determined by the associated IRS

Question 27

What does a red ‘X’ on the ASI, altimeter, or VSI indicate?

Answer 27

Airspeed, altitude, or vertical speed cannot be determined by the ADS

Question 28

What is the function of the ‘GND PROX GS INHIB’ button?To cancel unwanted glideslope alerts below 2000 ft

Answer 28

To cancel unwanted glideslope alerts below 2000 ft