Avionics: AFCS, Flight Instruments, Pitot Static System, Flight Envelope Protection Flashcards

1
Q

What unit within the avionics system controls the following?
-FD 1:
-FD 2:

A
  • Integrated Avionics Unit (GIA 1)

-Integrated Avionics Unit (GIA 2)

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2
Q

Can the active flight director be removed with the autopilot engaged?

A

No

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3
Q

What pilot actions disengage the autopilot?

A

-A/P Button
-Quick Disconnect Button
-Manual Trim Activation
-TO/GO button (with software version 3305.00 & later depressing the TO/GA Button does not disengage the autopilot).

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4
Q

What items are disabled when the Quick Disconnect Button is depressed and held?

A

-Autopilot
-Yaw Damper
-Trim
-Stick Pusher

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5
Q

What items remain disabled when the Quick Disconnect Button is depressed and released?

A

-Autopilot
-Yaw Damper

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6
Q

Describe the function of the Ventral Rudder under the following conditions:

Weight On Wheels below 60 KIAS:
Above 60 KIAS, YD Off:
YD Engaged:

A

-Centered
-YD mode
-Steamlining mode

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7
Q

What actions occur when the TO/GA button is pressed?

A

-Autopilot disengaged
-AFCS lateral and Vertical modes activated:
-ROL/TO Weight on Wheels
-ROL/GA Weight off Wheels
-Navigation leg sequencing past runway fix activated
-Navigation source changed from GPS/FMS

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8
Q

What are some conditions that induce AP/YD failure?

A

-Integrated Avionics Unit (GIA) 1 or 2 failure
-AHRS 1 or 2 failure/ miscompare
-Air Data System (ADS) 1 or 2 failure /miscompare
-Flight Controls Electronics (FCE) 2 failure
-Stall Warning

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9
Q

How are pitch trim commands issued when the autopilot is engaged?

A

The autopilot commands Flight Controls Electronics (FCE) 2 which in turn commands the pitch trim actuator.

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10
Q

How is climb or descent controlled in FLC mode?

A

Using the thrust levers

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11
Q

Does the AFCS allow climb or descent away from the selected altitude while in FLC mode?

A

NO

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12
Q

In which vertical modes will the AFCS capture a selected lower altitude?

A

-PIT
-VS
-VPATH/PATH
-ALTV
-FLC

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13
Q

In which vertical modes will the AFCS not capture a selected lower altitude?

A

-GS
-GP

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14
Q

Does GP capture when SUSP is annunciated on the HSI?

A

No

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15
Q

Does Gp capture if the CDI is not centered?

A

No

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16
Q

Describe the lateral function of ROL mode

A

Activated at bank angle:
-6 degrees or below: commands wings level
- Between 6 & 30 degrees: Commands present bank angle

-30 degrees or above: Commands 30 degree bank angle
17
Q

Describe the vertical function of TO (Weight on Wheels)

A

Flaps 1: Constant 10.5 deg pitch attitude
Flaps 2: Constant 8 deg pitch attitude

18
Q

Describe the vertical function of GA (Weight on Wheels)

A

-Flaps 0,1,2,3: Constant 8 deg pitch attitude
-Flaps FULL: Constant 6 deg pitch attitude
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19
Q

Is Low Bank mode available in both HDG and NAV (FMS/VOR/LOC)?

A

Yes

20
Q

In heading mode, are turns commanded in the same direction as selected heading bug movement, even if the bug is turned more than 180 deg from the present heading?

A

Yes

21
Q

What criteria must be met for Emergency Descent Mode (EDM) to be armed?

A

-Airplane Pressure Altitude >25,000’
-Autopilot Engaged

22
Q

What criteria must be met for Emergency Descent Mode (EDM) to activate?

A

CAB ALTITUDE HI (CAS) is displayed

23
Q

What actions are automatically accomplished by Emergency Descent Mode (EDM)?

A

-EDM annunciation
-Selected Altitude set to 15,000’
-Heading Bug set to 90 deg left of current heading
-Transponder code set to 7700
-Airspeed Reference set to 250 KIAS/Mmo
-FLC mode activated
-HDG mode activated

24
Q

Must the CAB ALTITUDE HI (CAS) memos items still be followed in the event Emergency Descent Mode (EDM) activates?

A

Yes

25
Q

How may Emergency Descent Mode (EDM) be deactivated?

A

Quick Disconnect Button only

26
Q

Where are the ADC processors located within each air data system?

A

Within the respective IASP probe units for ADS 1 & 2, and within the EISI unit for the standby system.

27
Q

What is the data source for the following?
-Air Data System (ADS) 1:
-Air Data System (ADS) 2:
Air Data System Standby:

A

-IASP 1 probe unit
-IASP 2 probe unit
-Pito-Static (standby) probe and integrated Electronic Standby Instrument (IESI

28
Q

What is the normal air data source for the following display units?
-PFD 1/ MFD:
-PFD2:

A

-ADS 1
-ADS 2

29
Q

What automatic air data source reversions occur for the following display units?
-PFD 1/ MFD:
-PFD 2:

A

-ADS 2 (ADS Standby if both ADS 1 and ADS 2 fail)
-ADS 1 (ADS Standby if both ADS 1 and ADS 2 fail)

30
Q

What sensors are used by the AHRS units to compute attitude and heading information?

A

-Onside ADS (Air Data System)
-Onside Magnetometer Unit
-Both GPS sensors

31
Q

What is the normal attitude/ heading reference for the following display units?
-PFD 1/ MFD:
-PFD 2:

A

-AHRS 1
-AHRS 2

32
Q

What automatic attitude/ heading reference reversions occur for the following display units?
-PFD 1/ MFD:
-PFD 2:

A

-AHRS 2 (IESI attitude reference if both AHRS 1 and AHRS 2 fail

-AHRS 1 (IESI attitude reference if both AHRS1 and AHRS 2 fail)

33
Q

Give the following data source information for the Integrated Electronic Standby Instrument (IESI)

A

-Power: Emergency Bus (Primary), DC BUS 1 (Secondary)

-Attitude: Internal Gyro System (no heading)
-Heading: AHRS 1
-Air Data: Pitot Static (Standby) probe and ADC processor internal to IESI unit

-Navigation: ILS1/ILS2

34
Q

Are ADC, Heading, or Altitude reversions available for the Integrated Electronic Standby Instrument (IESI)?

A

No

35
Q

Does the Integrated Electronic Standby Instrument (IESI) contain or source a dedicated AHRS unit?

A

No, the IESI attitude reference contains its own internal gyro system but does not contain heading data.

36
Q

How may heading data be referenced for navigation in the event of a dual AHRS failure?

A

-The GPS page contains track info and while track differs from heading depending on winds, is the most reliable reference.
-Standby Compass

37
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A