Electrical Flashcards
EAWS (35 cards)
MDG
Multipurpose Display Group
What is in the MDG
Has digital display indicators 5 displays FWD and 4 displays AFT.
HUD
Heads-Up Display
What is displayed in HUD
Used on weapons to lock on targets.
DDI
Digital Display Indicators
What is displayed in DDI
Displays codes for troubleshooting.
UFCD
UP Front Control Display
What does UFCD provide
provides a display of aircraft data
MPCD
Multipurpose Color Display
What is MPCD
Has mechanical pushbuttons for operator inputs.
The function of the Digital Map Set
A digital map works with MCPD to display the map.
Position Lights
Position of the A/C. 7 lights, 3 port, 3 starboards, and 1 vertical stab.
Strobe Light
Anti-Collision
Landing/Taxi Light
used for landing and taxi operations at night
Approach Lights
activated when all landing gear is down and locked and weight is off the wheels.
Formation Light
10 green lights used during joining up after take-off.
DFIRS
Deployable Flight Incident Recorder Set
What is the purpose of DFIRS
Tells you what went wrong in flight, Operable battery up to 72 hours.
Pitot- Static System
measures temp, pitot, and static air pressure surrounding the A/C.
Standby Pressure Indicator
4 digit display indicating barometric pressure.
Vertical Speed Indicator
senses changes in air pressure and displays them.
Air Data Pressure Transmitter
converts pneumatic static and total pressure inputs from pitot-static.
AOA
Angle of Attack
What is AOA Indexer
Shows approach angle with symbols.