Avionics Flashcards
What MFD display modes can be used to show EGPWS information?
NAV & PFD. When in NAV, ARC or FULL rose with TER overlay. TER can only be displayed on the PFD in ARC mode
Which MFD display mode is used for Engine Power Assurance Checks (EPAC)?
Utility
How does the PFD indicate Flight Director Mode selection status?
It is displayed on the top of the PFD in the FD annunciator window.
White = Armed
Green = Captured
Amber= Not Coupled
Which DCP setting is not universal?
Baro, each pilot must individually set his/her Baro setting
Which PFD mode displays the TDP DCP reference setting?
Cat A
What happens if the outboard PFD display fails?
The on side MFD is automatically configured to PFD
Which symbol is used to show aircraft track TRK information?
Cyan open circle
What does EICAS stand for ?
Engine Instrumentation & Caution Advisory System
What indications will be observed on the PFD if the #2 ADC fails?
Loss of Airspeed, Altimeter,VSI and OAT information
After completion of the ADC failure checklist, what indication is given to alert the pilots that the reversionary mode ADC 1 is selected?
On the On-side (LH) PFD, ADC caption displayed in a white box
On the failed/cross-side (RH) PFD, ADC caption displayed in Yellow
How is the navigation source for the CDI selected?
By pushing either the NAV or LNAV buttons to cycle through the sources
What does an ALT in white lettering with a double arrow above it indicate?
What would it indicate if it was Amber?
A white ALT and double arrow indicates miscompare disable condition such as a loss of a cross side ADC.
Amber indicates a miscompare Altimeter Off by more than 70 ft between both PFD’s.
How is the range on the NAV page or PFD ARC adjusted?
Range selector knob on the DCP panel
How is the main display page on the RTU displayed?
By double pressing the RH Comm or Nav button
How many preset Nav or Comm frequencies may be stored in the RTU?
4 is the maximum number of presets on each page
What is the function of the 1/2 key on the RTU?
Selects the offside comm for tuning
What is the indication of a DCU 1 failure?
What information is lost on the pilot and copilot side of the cockpit?
Loss of Copilot EICAS info, Triple tach, TGT and TQE,
Cross side loss of MGB and HYD information on EICAS.
Loss of DCU 2 results in no change to cross side EICAS
If AHRS 2 fails, what information is lost on pilot PFD? What is the procedure?
Loss of the following:
Attitude info and Sky/Ground
Pitch Tape
Roll Pointer
Roll Scale
Compass/HSI/HDG info
Select AHRS 1 on the RCP, deselect AP corresponding to failed AHRS
What is the readout display range of the Altimeter?
Rotary Pointer to 1,000 ft and Rolling digital readout to 10,000
How is VNE displayed and adjusted on the ASI?
Using information from the ADC, DCU and the Acft weight, Baro pressure and Temp
Where is the MDC located?
LH Avionics rack
How may the pilot access the MDC top page from the cockpit?
By pressing the HLTH bezel on the MFD
What condition will generate a CHECK HUMS advisory when in flight?
When the PCMCIA card in the DTMU has only 2% memory remaining. Recommend change card
How may the Rotor Track and Balance menus be accessed?
On the MFD select HLTH - HUMS - Left bezel soft keys to select regime
