Systems Review Flashcards
At what altitude range does the Radio Altimeter System display RADAR altitude?
0-2500 feet AGL
Are the Primary Flight Displays interchangeable with the Multifunction Display?
No, the PFDs are not interchangeable with the MFD
Does the LSC/ISS pre-warn and warn for Stall based on the actual weight of the aircraft?
No, pre-warning and warning logic is based on MGW & flap setting.
How quickly will menus and pages controlled by the Display Control Panel time out?
After 10 Seconds
What does a yellow underline of the Altimeter Setting indicate?
There is a difference between the Pilot’s and Co-Pilot’s PFD Altimeter Setting of > .02”Hg or 1 hPa
What color is displayed for the #1 Bearing Needle?
Magenta
What is the normal MFD Map Display format for flight?
Present Position (PPOS) Map Format
Where does the ESIS ADC (Air Data Computer) receive Pitot-Static inputs from?
Co-Pilot pitot static system
In the event of an MFD failure, which switch should the pilot toggle, and to which position?
The pilot should toggle the Pilot Display Switch on the Reversionary Panel to the “PFD” position
What Does De-Clutter Mode do and when does it activate?
- Pitch exceeds +30º or -20º
- Roll exceeds 65º
- De-clutters all bugs, carets, needles, menus and other
references - Leaves behind only aircraft sky/ground, aircraft display and FD guidance chevrons which display guidance to correct excursion
When using the VNAV system, the ______ ________ must be used as the primary altitude reference for all operations.
Barometric Altimeters
Use of VNAV guidance for a V-MDA approach that includes a step-down fix between the final approach fix and missed approach point is _______.
Prohibited
VNAV altitudes ___________ on the MFD map page or CDU legs page when utilizing VNAV for flight guidance.
must be displayed
Use of VNAV while conducting a missed approach procedure is ________.
Prohibited
How long will the IAS readout flash RED when a LSC/ISS warning or Overspeed alert occurs?
5 seconds
How is the Aural Warning cancelled, if the Autopilot was disconnected automatically?
By pressing the AP/YD TRIM Disconnect Button on the Yoke
When does the Pre-Select Altitude readout stop flashing when approaching the level-off altitude?
As altitude closes within ± 200 feet of the Pre-Select Altitude
Which has priority, the AFX message or the FIRE message?
The FIRE message
How is the detection of Traffic Advisory (TA) traffic by TCAS (regardless of whether or not a TCAS format is selected for display) indicated?
The normally-cyan TA ONLY TCAS mode legend next to Line Select Key R3 changes color to flashing yellow.
When is a PROP comparator warning triggered?
When the two sources of engine data (engine DCUs) disagree by more than 50 rpm
The color of the TO waypoint on the Control Display Unit is?
Green
Proper pre-flight of the FMS Status page includes?
Ensuring current data base
Magenta color text on the CDU LEGs page indicates _______ data?
FMS or VNAV Airspeed, VPA and altitude
What are some acceptable reference points to use to initialize POS INIT?
Use the most accurate of AIRPORT, PILOT/REF WPT, GNSS, or FMS
When is the message RESET INITIAL POS displayed on the message line?
If initialized position is greater than 40 miles from previous FMS position.
When will the FMS generate a NOT ON AIRWAY message?
When an entry or exit waypoint is entered that is not on the airway.
Simple Performance initialization requires what two entry items?
Total fuel weight and cruise altitude
What are route discontinuities used for?
To show a break in flight plan sequence, or to isolate portions of the flight plan while edits or changes are made.
How many ways can a discontinuity be deleted?
Two. 1) A delete command from the scratchpad. 2) By insertion of the next applicable waypoint (preferred).
What is one example of a discontinuity that cannot be deleted with the CLR DEL function key?
A discontinuity at the end of a search pattern.
What are the four types of fixes?
- Abeam Fix
- Radial Crossing Fix
- Distance Crossing Fix
- Latitude or Longitude Fix
DIR TO nearest airports provides access to how many airports?
5
The Offset Parallel Course entry is accessed from what page?
FPLN Page
What are the “outputs” of the Trip Calculator?
Estimated Time En Route (ETE) and Fuel Required (FUEL REQ)
IFR enroute and terminal navigation is prohibited unless ___________________________________________.
the pilot verifies either the currency of the database or the accuracy of each selected waypoint and Navaid by reference to current approved data.
The FMS position must be _______________ prior to use as a means of navigation
checked for accuracy
During periods of dead reckoning, the FMS _____ be used for navigation.
shall not
GPS instrument approaches must be conducted with __________ and must be available by the Final Approach Fix.
GPS integrity monitoring (RAIM)
During FMS instrument approaches, the FMS annunciator APPR (green) or the FMS annunciator GPS APPR (green) must be displayed on the PFD at the FAF to indicate that the FMS is ______________.
in the Approach Mode
Use of FMS guidance for conducting instrument approach procedures is ________ with the FMS annunciator NO APPR (white or amber) displayed on the PFD.
prohibited
Can you legally build and execute an approach to a runway if its not in the FMS-3000 database?
No
What must be selected as the NAV source on localizer based approaches after the FAF?
LOC must be selected from the FAF to the runway.
Two Pratt & Whitney _____ SHP, _____ Turbine, _____ Flow engines
1050, Free, Reverse
Power plants may be divided into three major sections:
Compressor Section, Combustion Section, Power Section
The air that the compressor brings into the engine, uses approximately ____ for combustion.
25%
The remaining ____ is for cooling, centering the combustion fireball, and P3 users.
75%
What are the four stages of compression on the PT6A-60 engine?
Three axial and one centrifugal
What is the device that compensates for excess air flow at low N1 settings by bleeding axial compressed air to reduce back pressure in the engine compressor section?
Compressor Bleed Valve
What is the indication that the Bleed Valve has stuck in the open position?
Low torque with High ITT and N1
True or False
The Primary Governor is part of the Accessory Gear Box?
False
What are the components mounted on the N1 accessory section at the rear of the engine?
F.R.O.S.T.
- Fuel Pumps/Control
- Refrigerant
- Oil Pumps
- Starter/Generators
- N1Tach
How many igniter plugs are used to light the fuel/air mixture when the engine is started?
Two. However, only one is required
What are the components driven by the Reduction Gearbox?
T.O.P
- Tachometer (N2)
- Overspeed Governor
- Primary Governor
Where is the chip detector located?
bottom of Reduction Gearbox
What action should be taken inflight with oil pressure reading 80psi?
Limit torque to 62% with oil pressure between 60-90psi.
If oil pressure drops to 57psi what are the indications on the MFD and what action should be taken?
EIS oil display will be displayed in red (<60) and consider performing ENGINE SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT.
If a bleed air valve fails to ______ as static take-off power is set, torque will indicate _____ than normal and ITT will indicate ______ than normal
close, lower, higher
In the event of an engine fire, how many visual warnings are present on the flight-deck?
Two. L or R ENGINE FIRE and a red FIRE in the ITT/TORQUE gauge
How do we know the F/W valve closed when the switch was depressed?
The lens in the firewall fuel shutoff valve push button will illuminate
The normal indicated operating oil level is ____ to ____ quarts low
1-2 (hot) 3 (cold)
How is a secure radio asset displayed on the MCAP?
An “S” after the radio designator on all MCAPS with the secure radio selected on their respective TRS .
When is Rx mode automatically selected?
Rx mode is automatically selected with the radio asset selected by the TRS switch
How is Rx volume manually controlled?
Master volume (MVOL) selects a baseline volume. The user has 3 seconds to select an IVOL before MCAP defaults to MVOL level. Use the arrow up/dn keys to personalize.
What is the blade angle when the props are at the Ground Idle Gate?
2 degrees
As the blade angle ______, rotational drag increases, and the blade speed will _____?
Increases, Decreases
State the component(s) that cause(s) the blades to seek a feathered position due to centrifugal force.
Counter Weights
What controls the props pitch when not in the governing range?
The Beta Valve in conjunction with the PLPS nuts and the prop pitch solenoids.
Are there any exceptions to be less than 1050 RPM?
while in feather
How does the primary governor slow the propeller RPM down in an over-speed condition?
The pilot valve raises, allowing oil to drain, causing the blade angle to increase (drag) and slows down the propeller.
When the overspeed governor test switch is placed in the test position, it provides _______ power to the N.C. solenoid and opens it allowing _______ to reset the speeder spring tension to _____ - _______ RPM?
Electrical, Oil pressure
1500-1610
What components feather the propeller?
centrifugal counterweights and feathering springs