Test 4 Flashcards

1
Q

How many Radio Interface Units are there?

A

Two

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2
Q

Are radio interface units interchangeable?

A

No - RIU 1 interfaces with the Ext. Compensator Unit

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3
Q

How many VHF COM transceivers are onboard?

A

3

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4
Q

How can the radios be tuned?

A

СТР
CNS
Graphical Tuning (Map)

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5
Q

What ways can the Nav Radios be tuned?

A

Automatically by FMS

Manually, using СТР

CNS

Graphical Tuning (Map)

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6
Q

The Air Data System includes how Many Air Data Computers?

A

No standalone ADC

4 ADSPs

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7
Q

What is the primary source of angle-of-attack information?

A

The 4 ADSPs

AOA Vanes are a backup source

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8
Q

How can we manually change the Air Data source to a display?

A

Reversion Switch Panel

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9
Q

How do we align the IRUs?

A

Alignment is automatic using GNSS data

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10
Q

Where are the IRUs located?

A

In the flight deck

Nbr 1 & 3 - Left Side Console

Nbr 2 - Right Side Console

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11
Q

What are the major functions of the VHF-Nav System?

A

VOR
ILS- Glideslope, Localizer, Marker Beacon

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12
Q

When is Radio Altimeter active?

A

≤ 2500 ft AGL

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13
Q

How do we adjust the weather radar settings?

A

Weather radar controls are on the CTP

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14
Q

What is TSS?

A

The Traffic Surveillance System

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15
Q

What 2 Systems make up ADS-B?

A

GNSS and TSS.

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16
Q

How many Flight Management Computers are there?

A

None.
EMS is an application hosted in IPCS 1 & 2

17
Q

Primary Component That Controls and Monitors
CMS?

A

Cabin controller

18
Q

The Cabin Controller sends it signals to which
2 components?

A

Zone 1 and 2 boxes

19
Q

The Zone Boxes send their signals to which components?

A

Passenger Service Unit
Controllers (PSUCs)

20
Q

Passwords for CMS Maintenance and IFE Maintenance?

A

Cdam
3980

21
Q

How many VHF Comm Transceivers and antennas does the A220 have?

A

• 3 Transceivers
• 3 Antennas

22
Q

What are the indications of an incoming SELCAL call?

A

SELCAL Advisory message
Aural Alert
CALL light illuminates on ACP

23
Q

In which component is the ACARS function?

A

Radio Interface Unit #1

24
Q

What is connected to RIU #1 that makes it unique?

A

External
Compensation
Unit

25
Q

What component is part of the CVR system in case of loss of DC ESS BUS 2?

A

Recorder Independent
Power Supply

26
Q

How many Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) does the A220 have?

A

Two (2)
• 1 fixed
• 1 Portable

27
Q

Which ELT component is giving us problems currently?

A

The Antenna

28
Q

What is our primary source of AOA information?

A

ADSPS - AOA Vanes are
Secondary inputs

29
Q

How can we manually change the source of data to a display?

A

Reversion Switch Panel
(Pedestal)

30
Q

Where is the Weather Radar
Transceiver located?

A

Under the Radome.
It is part of the antenna.
Receiver - Transmitter Antenna (RTA)

31
Q

On the FMA - what does the GREEN mode indicate?

A

Captured or Active mode

32
Q

On the FMA - what does the WHITE mode indicate?

A

Armed mode

33
Q

When can the Emergency Descent Mode be manually engaged?

A

Aircraft altitude is > 25,000 ft.

34
Q

When does the Emergency Descent Mode automatically engage?

A

Cabin altitude is > 14,500 ft.