STUDY GUIDE FLIGHT DECK/CREW AWARENESS Flashcards

1
Q

Which displays can be reverted? Which can not?

A
  • MFDs can revert to either EICAS or PFD

- PFDs and EICAS cannot be reverted

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2
Q

Explain the ‘AUTO’ functions of the EDS REVERSIONARY panels

A
  • EICAS failure Each MFD displays EICAS
  • PFD failure Respective MFD displays associated side PFD
  • MFD failure No auto reversion
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3
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Explain the ‘PFD’, ‘MFD’, and ‘EICAS’ selections on the EDS REVERSIONARY panel

A
  • PFD Respective PFD will display on associated
  • MFD No auto reversion
  • EICAS displays on the associated MFD
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4
Q

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

A
5
ADS1    Captain
ADS2    FO
ADS3    Standby
ADS4    IESS
ADS5    Flight Controls
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5
Q

What happens if ADS 1 or 2 fails?

A
  • 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)

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6
Q

What happens if the ADS button is pushed?

A
  • 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 already failed
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7
Q

Is there an automatic reversion for an IRS failure?

A

No, it must be manually reverted

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8
Q

What happens if the IRS button is pushed?

A

The respective IRS to the x-side IRS source

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9
Q

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

A

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

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10
Q

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

A

IESS

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11
Q

What type of approach is prohibited using the IESS?

A

LOC BC

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12
Q

When will the EICAS de-clutter?

A

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

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13
Q

What is the function of the EICAS FULL button?

A

Inhibits the automatic de-clutter of the EICAS

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14
Q

When will the EICAS display all of it’s information?

A
  • When the gear is down, flaps are extended, or spoilers are deployed under normal conditions
  • APU running
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15
Q

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

A

FMS Magenta
VOR/LOC Green
X-side info Yellow

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16
Q

What runways are included in the database of the EGPWS?

A

Runways > 3500’ with a published approach

17
Q

How long until impact with a terrain alert on EGPWS?

A

Red 30 Seconds

AMBER 60 Seconds

18
Q

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

A

To cancel unwanted terrain alerts when operating at airports not in the EGPWS

19
Q

What will generate a windshear caution? Warning?

A
  • Caution; Captain/crew discretion

- Warning; Firewall thrust and climb in current configuration until warning ceases

20
Q

How is the pilot alerted during a windshear?

A

Caution; Amber windshear flag on PFD/ aural “CAUTION, WINDSHEAR”
Warning; Red windshear flag on PFD/aural “WINDSHEAR, WINDSHEAR, WINDSHEAR”

21
Q

Will the autopilot deactivate during windshear guidance?

A

YES

22
Q

How long will the windshear alerting last?

A

Until 1500’ RA

23
Q

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

A

NO

24
Q

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

A
  • Parking brake OFF
  • Spoilers Stowed
  • Flaps Set for Take Off
  • Pitch Trim Set for Takeoff
25
Q

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

A

Attitude or heading reference cannot be determined by the associated IRS

26
Q

What is the function of the ‘GND PROX GS INHIB’ button?

A

To cancel unwanted glideslope alerts below 2000’