Avionics Flashcards
Describe the Modular Avionics Units (MAU’s).
They’re the main computers and processors that control most of the avionics related applications on the aircraft.
Describe the function of the Touch Control Steering (TCS) button.
When pressed and held, it momentarily interrupts the autopilot.
Which display units (DU’s) are referred to as Multifunction Displays (MFD’s)?
DU #2 and #3
Which DU can be failed for dispatch?
DU #3
What limitation is placed on use of the switches located on the DISPLAY SYSTEM CONTROL panel?
They’re for ground use only (i.e. for MEL dispatch ability)
What’s the primary purpose of the SMC?
To display the Standby Flight Display (SFD)
Name some occasions when the SFD is automatically displayed.
For loss of: P FD, U nusual attitudes, B reak power transfer, I nstrument comparison issues, S FD failures (either)
Can you dispatch with failure of a cursor control device (CCD)?
Yes, you can dispatch with failure of one or both CCD’s.
What part of the displays is the cursor restricted from entering?
ADIs; otherwise, it can move anywhere in a display window on its associated DU’s. It’s further restricted with SVS.
What happens if both cursors are selected to the same DU?
The last cursor wins and the first cursor is removed from the display.
What’s the purpose of the guidance panel (GP)?
It provides most of the controls for operation of the Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS).
An ATC cleared altitude should always be set into the GP preselect window by whom?
Pilot monitoring
Name some functions of the MCDU.
Calculates lateral and vertical navigation guidance for display and coupling to the Flight Guidance System, develops composite position using multiple sensor inputs, calculates all performance information, and provides radio and SSPC interface. Remember four (4) major functions: navigation, performance, radio and SSPC interface.
What does RAAS stand for?
Runway Awareness and Advisory System; runway advisories can be inhibited by depressing RAAS INHIBIT switch
What’s the source of information to the DU’s?
Three (3) MAU’s, three (3) MCDU’s and other sensors
How can a default value be restored on the MCDU during the performance initialization?
Generally by using the DELETE function on the appropriate line
How are pilot entries generally displayed on the MCDU?
Large characters
How are configuration mismatches indicated on the MCDU?
In inverse video (i.e. highlighted)
Name some functions controlled and monitored from the UTIL menu of the SMC.
Tire pressure display, the semi-mode CPCS controller, a refuel controller which also continuously displays fuel quantity, engine oil display, and hydraulic fluid quantity display
The line select adjacent to the CAS/MACH display on the PFD ADI menu toggles the airspeed tape between calibrated airspeed and mach number only when the aircraft is above what altitude?
25,000 feet. When LSK is pressed, the CAS/MACH display does not box. The only annunciation is the change of display units in the airspeed tape.
What’s the primary symbol used to control the aircraft with the HUD?
Flight Path Vector (FPV): displayed as a green circle with one green line on top and one on each side of the circle. It represents where the mass of the airplane is going. Note: caged FPV is open on the bottom.
What is a lateral discontinuity?
A lateral gap in the flight plan
How do you know if a chart is geo-referenced?
A white or green aircraft icon appears in the right corner of the chart’s title bar which enables the aircraft’s actual position (displayed as a green airplane symbol) to be displayed
While checking the SENSOR page of the SMC, what selection would you expect to see for FGC and AT?
During power up, the FGC and AT alternates between 1 and 2 every flight.