Systems Integration & Display (46) Flashcards
What is the AMMS and what components does it have?
Aircraft Mission Management System
A set of avionics components that help contribute to the operation of the aircraft
- 2xAMMC (might only need this)
- 2xEDCU
- 1xDTD
- Linked by the AFDX
What is the CDS and what does it do?
Cockpit Display System
The 3 Display Units and controls that provide information to the pilots
- 3 x DU (Display Units)
- 2 x DCP (display control panel)
- 1 x DDCP (display dimming control panel)
- 1x RCP (Reversion Control Panel
- 2x CCD (Cursor Control Device)
- 2 x CCJ (cyclic Cursor Control Joystick)
What does CAS stand for?
Crew Alerting System
What are the CAS Priority levels?
- WARNING - Red
- CAUTION - Amber
- ADVISORY - Green
- STATUS - Black
Where is the CAS RST (reset) button and what does it do?
Located on the Collective
Provides alternative method of acknowledging Warnings & Cautions
How do you scroll the CAS list?
By using the CCD Wheel or
Selecting C/A on the DCP and turning the knob
What is written on the CAS to show that there are no further items on the CAS?
- END -
How long does a WARNING or CAUTION stay in reverse colours?
Until the CAS RST is pressed on either the CWP or Collective
How long does an ADVISORY message remain in reverse colours for?
For 5 seconds
What does AFDX Stand for and what does it do?
Avionics Full DupeX
It’s the primary bidirectional communications data-bus between AMMS components
What does EDCU stand for and what does it do?
Enhanced Display Control Unit
The pilot touch-screen interface.
What does DTD stand for and what does it do?
Data Transfer Device
Provides capability to read/write into or off the aircraft
It has various ports (USB, SD and CF)
What does DU stand for and how many are there?
Display Unit
- 3
What information does the PVI (Primary Vehicle Information) provide?
PI
Tripple tachometer indicating NF & NR
What does RFI stand for and what does it display?
Radio Frequency Indicator
The in-use radio frequencies
What does the SVI stand for and where is it located?
Secondary Vehicle Information
To the left of the DU on the PFD
What overlays can be added to the NAV display?
- Weather Radar
- TAWS
- TCAS
- FPLN
- NAV DATA
- DMAP
Where can the SVS (Synthetic Vision) be selected on/off?
- On the DCP
- Menu 2 of the PFD
What does CCD stand for and what does it do?
Cursor Control Device
Allows the pilot to navigate between DUs and DU menus, and select various operating parameters
What dies EAFR stand for and what does it include?
(3)
Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorder and includes:
- FDR
- CVR
- Underwater Locator Beacon
What is displayed when the data is invalid or no data recieved on the PFD or MFD?
Three amber dashes
What is displayed in the Hyd when there is no computed data?
Three white dashes
What are the DU priorities as Master?
3
1
2
What information is contained within the SVI?
ENG OIL T&P
MGB OIL T&P
HYD 1/2 T&P
IGB & TGB T
FUEL SYSTEM
What does NI stand for and where is it located?
Navigation Indication
- Below the PFI
How many lines and characters can you have on the CAS?
12 Lines
18 Charaters
What does the RFI display?
The active radio & Freq
The active NAV aid & Freq
XPDR
When does the MFD Helo display show?
On the ground only
(unless requested by B1 Bezel key)
Disappears 10s after t/o
Appears immediately on landing
What is on the Helo display?
- Doors
- FLOTS
- Rotor Brake
- Park Brake
- Pitot heat
- ECS
- Ext Pwr
- Weight on hook
How can the MFD Menu be selected
Through the Bezel Keys
CCD
CCJ
How do you which seat is in command of the MFD?
An inverted arrowhead on the T-line of the MFD
How do you enter the DU configuration page?
Press B1 & B9
(Shows phase software)
What does the ECL page show on the MFD?
The Emergency Checklist Procedure
(the active one will show)
What does DU MON mean?
That DU monitoring has been inhibited
What indicates which CAS message is in CAS MSCP(miscompare) status
An asteyrix - *
What is the purpose of the AFDXs?
Interfaces with the AMMCs, EDCUs & DTD
Provides the fastest rate of data movement
Where can you test most aspects of the aircraft?
EDCU
WHat are the power sources for AMMC1?
REPU 1
EMERG 1
What are the power sources for AMMC2?
REPU 2
EMER 2
What is the standby AMMC doing?
Undertakes the same actions as the master but does not action any output commands
What is the VMS and what does it do?
Vehicle Monitoring System (within AMMCs)
- Acquires
- Monitors
- Generates Alarms
What happens if the master AMMC AWG fails?
The standby AMMC will provide the required audio
Which WARNING CAS messages have associated audio?
ALL OF THEM
What is the primary purpose of the AMMS?
A digital monitoring and controlling system
What powers EDCU 2?
EMER 2
What are the main functions of the AMMCs?
- Acquisitions
- Processes
- Commands
What happens to an AMMC if it fails during the CBIT?
Will try to restart and perform PBIT
If it continues to fail (critical) and is master, it will transfer to the standby AMMC.
What are the outputs from the AMMCs?
- Cockpit Display System
1. FMS to PFD/MFD
2. VMS to CAS
3. DMAP
4. HUMS - EDCU
- DTD
What must you do if the MSG icon on the EDCU is ins red?
Check the MSG detail
What does KITS mean on the ECDU System Menu?
Access to all the installed aircraft systems
What is under the Misc page on the EDCU?
- Windscreen Wash/wipe
- Pitot system
- Low height aural warning system
- Chip Burning
Can you turn an EDCU off?
Yes - when WIPE SCREEN is selected
Can you copy one AMMC to the other?
YES
What does DBU mean on the EDCUs?
DataBase Update
(Like an FSNM sync)
When do you get [1(2) AMMC DBU READY]
In flight only
When an AMMC has failed, rebooted and is ready to be updated
What does [COMMAND NOT EXECUTED] mean on the EDCU?
That the AMMC has not responded to an EDCU command
What does [COMMAND FAIL] mean on the EDCU?
System related failure:
- AMMC-REPU protocol failure
- REPU failure
- AMMC not able to perform the action requested
What is the default power-up NI format of the compass?
360 HSI
How do you Interface with the AMMCs
AFDX
The PFD Arrow is Amber; what does this signify?
That the onside DCP has failed
