Comm Equipment

Question 1

Describe the purpose of RIPS (Recorder Independent Power Supply)

FCOM 2 6-4-25

Answer 1

It records for 10 minutes after the batteries are disconnected

Question 2

CPDLC or PDF problem
(“Data Comm - unable to receive”)
Resolution?

Answer 2

Ensure comm 3 is set to “Data”
Tune pg2, Comm3, Voice Data

(R2 D2)

Question 3

ATC can’t hear you on comm 1. How do you re-establish?

FCOM V2 06-01-2 (pg 228)

Answer 3

Switch to EMER -
this is anologed to comm 1, side effect is push to talk in cockpit to speak with other pilot.

Question 4

FL410, Cruise - CRV FAIL. Why?

Answer 4

Temp of the RIPS battery is 0, it’s heating mode activates, usually lasting only 3 minutes