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Systems 2 - COMMS, NAV and GPS review Flashcards

1
Q

True or false? Both UHF and VHF systems have dedicated receivers for Guard.

A

False; only UHF has a dedicated Guard receiver.

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2
Q

How many preset channels can the UHF backup control unit store?

A

20

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3
Q

True or false? The UHF backup radio automatically activates in the event of an RMU failure.

A

False; you must turn on the backup control unit using the ON/OFF/PUSH TEST knob.

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4
Q

In COLD mode, when are the interphone microphones active?

A

Only when the ICS key switch or ICS KEY/MUTE switch is activated

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5
Q

True or false? With the Audio Control Panel identifier select switch in the R position, the VHF NAV radio receives both voice and Morse signals.

A

False; only Morse NAVAID recognition signals are received

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6
Q

What control sets the interphone system to HOT or COLD mode?

A

INTPH switch on the rear cockpit audio control panel

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7
Q

What are the five fields that comprise the RMU display areas?

A

a. UHF Comm
b. VHF Comm
c. ATC transponder
d. Blank
e. VHF NAV

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8
Q

Which comm mode do you set in the RMU for the UHF radio to receive on both active and Guard frequencies?

A

BOTH

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9
Q

How do you transfer the standby VHF frequency to the primary position?

A

Press the transfer switch adjacent to the VHF field

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10
Q

Up to how many UHF and VHF comm frequencies can be stored in the RMU memory?

A

20

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11
Q

True or false? The RMU stores up to five transponder codes in memory, in addition to the active code.

A

False; it only stores one code in memory.

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12
Q

Up to how many VHF NAV memory channels are stored in the RMU?

A

10

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13
Q

What are the three types of VOR facilities?

A

a. VOR
b. VOR/DME
c. VORTAC

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14
Q

What information does the ILS localizer provide?

A

Course guidance to runway centerline.

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15
Q

True or false? During a localizer approach, localizer course information is displayed on both the EADI and EHSI.

A

True

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16
Q

What happens to DME display error at a higher aircraft altitude?

A

The error increases.

17
Q

True or false? You must press the IDT button on the RMU for the transponder to reply to a Mode A interrogation signal.

A

False; properly set, the transponder will respond automatically.

18
Q

How is the TAS altitude block selected?

A

Depress the normal/below/above pushbutton selector switch on the control stick grip

19
Q

True or false? Targets displayed on the TAS display as white diamonds represent “other” traffic.

A

False; white diamonds represent proximity traffic.

20
Q

What should you do if TEST FAIL replaces ANNUN ON when the GPS unit is first turned on?

A

Recycle power to the unit.

21
Q

Which GPS button is used primarily during holding and non-precision approaches?

A

OBS button

22
Q

The active flight plan is always shown as what flight plan number?

23
Q

How many flight plans can be stored in memory?

A

Up to 25 and each flight plan can have up to 30 waypoints.

24
Q

You notice that the EHSI course indication cannot be changed by rotating the CRS knob on the EFIS control panel. What indication on the EHSI might confirm your problem?

25
Q

Which indication on the EHSI indicates that the DME system has failed?

A

RED X in the DME dispay….????

26
Q

A TAS failure notification will appear on what instrument?

27
Q

What indication on the RMU alerts you to a possible failure of the transponder?

A

Dashes or OFF in the ATC code field

28
Q

What is the first component you should check when you suspect an avionics failure?

A

Circuit breaker

29
Q

How are all VHF tuning functions controlled?

A

Through the RMU only

30
Q

What are the five fields in the RMU?

A

a. UHF comm
b. VHF comm
c. ATC transponder
d. Blank
e. VHF NAV

31
Q

What is the purpose of the ICS KEY/MUTE button?

A

Mutes all incoming audio while allowing inter-cockpit communication

32
Q

How is the range display changed on the TAS display?

A

UP/DN range switches on the TA/VSI

33
Q

Where are the VOR antennae located on the T-6A?

A

Vertical stabilizer

34
Q

Which ILS component operates at 75 MHz and indicates your location along the approach path?

A

Marker beacons

35
Q

What is the range of the DME?

A

Up to 199 miles slant range depending upon aircraft altitude

36
Q

What should you do if the controller directs you to squawk altitude?

A

Set the transponder to ALT in the RMU.

37
Q

How do you select the page types on the GPS panel?

A

Large outer knobs on the left and right side of the panel

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