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SY201 Flashcards

1
Q

The electronic instrument displays (EID) receive sensor data from where?

A

The ADC (Air Data Computer)

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2
Q

Which of the following is a standby instrument;

EHSI, VSI, turn bank or VVI?

A

Turn bank indicator

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3
Q

The EFIS is composed of what three components?

A

The EFIS control panel
The EADI
The EHSI

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4
Q

The standby instruments receives its information from the right wing pitot tube, static ports and the ADC?

A

FALSE, it receives its data directly (raw) from the left wing pitot tube and static ports, and the data is NOT processed by the ADC.

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5
Q

Name all of the standby instruments:

A 
Std by att indicator
Std by altimeter
Std by air speed indicator
Std by turn bank indicator
Std by magnetic compas
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6
Q

What are the two modes the EHSI and EADI operate in?

A

Enroute and approach

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7
Q

If the pitch values approach their limits (40-90* nose up/down) what’s shown on the EADI?

A

Red chevrons used to show nearest directions to a level attitude recovery

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8
Q

What is the name of the EHSI reference pointer?

A

The white triangular heading index (lubber line)

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9
Q

Pulling out in the HDG knob resets the HDG bug to what?

A

Present aircraft heading

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10
Q

If selected, what information does the upper left corner of the EHSI show?

A

Distance to next selected point, aircraft groundspeed, and time to go to the next point

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11
Q

With the EHSI in HSI normal mode, pressing the MAP button changes the display to what mode?

A

Navigation map mode

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12
Q

The bearing point select buttons are used to cycle the EHSI bearing pointers though what displays/modes?

A

The VOR navigation source display
The GPS navigation source display
The declutter mode

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13
Q

That does the course deviation bar indicate?

A

The centerline of the selected course relative to the aircraft symbol

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14
Q

What is the name of the scale presented of the right side of the EHSI and EADI for ILS approaches?

A

The stationary vertical scale

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15
Q

What does the VSI show the pilot?

A

Indication of aircraft in climb or descent

And the rate of descent/climb

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16
Q

The VSI shows climbs and descents in feet per minute (FPM) in what range?

A

0 - 6000 FPM

17
Q

Below what Mach is the Mach number window blanked?

A

0.40 Mach

18
Q

As altitude increases, maximum operating airspeed will?

A

Decrease

19
Q

What is the baro-set knob used for?

A

To set the pressure settings in the altimeter

20
Q

What type of failure (electrical, hydraulic or other) can cause the primary flight instruments to fail?

A

Electrical

21
Q

What is the function of the red and white barber pole on the airspeed indicator?

A

It is a velocity/Mach limiting pointer

22
Q

How do you change the std by attitude indicator?

A

Pulling and turning the PULL TO CAGE knob

23
Q

The standby altimeter is operated by static pressure from the primary pitot/static system?

A

FALSE, it operates from the secondary pitot/static system

24
Q

Which of the following is NOT a part of the flight instruments: EFIS, Air Data system, standby instruments or environmental system?

A

Environmental system

25
Q

In composite mode the EADI and EHSI can both show attitude and heading information?

A

TRUE

26
Q

What does the primary pitot tube and static ports provide information to?

A

The ADC

27
Q

When will se EFIS provide uncluttered data?

A

Then the aircraft exceeds +30/-20 pitch and/or 65* roll angle

28
Q

In what format does the altimeter show data?

A

Inches of mercury and millibars

29
Q

The magnetic compass can be used in case of total electrical failure and as an instrument crosscheck ?

A

TRUE

30
Q

What will EADI show in case of roll attitude failure?

A

ATTITUDE FAIL

31
Q

In NAV MAP mode on the EHSI, which range scales are available?

A

5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 160, 240, 320 and 1000 NM

32
Q

The std by attitude indicator will supply accurate information for at least how many minutes and degrees after electrical failure?

A

9 minutes/6*

33
Q

If EFIS composite mode is selected, will it affect both front and rear cockpit displays?

A

Yes

Systems 2 (12 decks)

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