Avionics Flashcards
(27 cards)
Q.During flight a Break Power Transfer occurs. After the resulting Window Reversion, the Copilots side DUs (3 & 4) both show the PFD. How can the display of the MAP display on DU3 be restored?
A.By pushing the 2/3rd button on Pilot or Co-pilot side Standby Multifunction Controller (SMC) for 3 seconds.
Q.What is the source of attitude information for the Captain’s Standby Flight Display (SFD)?
A.Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) #1.
Q.What is the input/sensor used for the heading indication of the Pilots and Copilots Standby Flight Display (SFD)?
A.Both SFDs can use either IRS#1, IRS#2, IRS#3 or STBY (Magnetometer).
Q.What will occur when the active Flight Guidance Computer (FGC) fails while the Autopilot is engaged?
A.The system transitions to the other FGC automatically while the Autopilot remains engaged.
Q.The FLCH (Flight Level Change) mode is selected on the guidance panel while the Autopilot and Autothrottle are engaged. How is the airspeed controlled?
A.Pitch is used to control airspeed while the autothrottle controls thrust.
Q.Where are the standby engine instruments displayed?
A.On the standby engine instruments page of MCDU#1
Q.What color is used to depict turbulence on the weather radar display?
A.Magenta
QWhich statement is correct for Pilot MFD Display Switch?
A.Anytime selected to PFD position, DU #2 is formatted to a 2/3 window PFD display.
Q.The OFF indication in the cabin window heat switch is normally displayed when on the ground. In what position should this switch be prior to takeoff?
A.Depressed (in) with the switch legend indicating OFF
Q.Which display units are available during RAT operations?
A.1 and 4
Q.Which of the following would cause a display unit (DU) to go blank?
A.A display unit (DU) failure.
Q.What would amber dashes in the SAT and TAS readouts on the MAP display indicate?
A.ADS failure.
Q.If weather is selected on the pilot’s navigation display in MAP mode and an EGPWS terrain threat is detected, what will happen?
A.The terrain threat will be displayed
Q.What is the enroute priority of navigation sensor use by the FMS, from the highest to lowest?
A. The system will use the sensor that provides the lowest EPU value
Q.How can the Electronic Checklist (ECL) be controlled?
A.Either by the Standby Multifunction Controller (SMC) or the Cursor Control Device (CCD).
Q.How can the flashing of a red message and its associated aural alert be cancelled?
A.By correcting the problem that caused it, or by pressing the red W on the Master Warning Panel.
Q.How does the weather radar enter the standby mode?
A.By selecting standby, or forced standby via the WOW system
Q.Can the weather radar enter standby via WOW?
A.Yes, via selection or WOW system.
Q.Display Unit (DU) #4 fails in flight showing a black screen. What, if anything, can be done to restore the FO’s PFD?
A. The PFD reverts to DU#3 automatically.
Q.Which of the sensors listed on the sensor page on the SMC will switch automatically in case the active sensor fails while in flight?
A. AP, AT, RAD ALT, FWC, IRS and ADS.
Q.Both pilots have ADS 1 displayed in amber on their PFD. What does that indicate?
A.Both pilots are using ADS 1 for data
Q.Both pilots select the EMG button on the Audio Control Panel (ACP). Which radio(s) will they use to transmit and receive?
A.Both Pilots use VHF #1.
Q. Is an autopilot coupled go-around authorized?
A. 2 Engines operating; Yes, Single engine operating. No
Q.Can the weather radar enter standby via WOW?
Yes, via selection or WOW system.
