Flight Deck & Crew Awareness System

Question 1

Explain the AUTO functions of the EDS REVERSIONARY panel

Answer 1

EICAS…. failure each MFD displays EICAS
PFD….. Failure respective MFD displays associated side PFD
MFD…. failure no auto reversion

Question 2

Explain the PFD, MFD, and EICAS selection on the EDS REVERSIONARY panel

Answer 2

PFD….. Respective PFD will display on associated MFD
MFD…. MFD cannot be reverted
EICAS…. EICAS displays on the associated MFD

Question 3

How many ADSs (Air Data Systems) are installed and how are they assigned?

Answer 3

5 installed

ADS 1... Captain
ADS 2....First Officer
ADS 3.... Standby
ADS 4..... IESS
ADS 5..... Flight Controls

Question 4

What happens if ADS 1 or 2 fails?

Answer 4

ADS 3 automatically becomes source

If ADS 3 fails, then the respective x-side ADS is used (ie. ADS 1 reverts to ADS 2)

Question 5

What happens if the ADS button is pushed?

Answer 5

The respective onside ADS reverts to ADS 3

The respective onside ADS reverts to the x-side ADS if the button is pushed a second time.

The respective onside ADS returns if the button is pushed a third time unless the respective side is already failed

Question 6

Is there an automatic reversion for an IRS failure?

Answer 6

No, it must be manually reverted

Question 7

What happens if the IRS button is pushed?

Answer 7

The respective IRS to the x-side IRS source

Question 8

How would the pilot know if the ADS or IRS reversion button has been pushed?

Answer 8

An ADS or IRS flag would be displayed on the associated PFD

Question 9

What is the primary flight instrument if both IRS’s fail?

Answer 9

IESS

Question 10

What type of approach is prohibited using the IESS?

Answer 10

LOC BC

Question 11

When will the EICAS de-clutter?

Answer 11

30 seconds after gear and flaps are up and all system parameters are normal

Question 12

What is the function of the EICAS FULL button?

Answer 12

Inhibits the automatic de-clutter of the EICAS

Question 13

When will the EICAS display all of its information?

Answer 13

When the gear is down, flaps are extended, or spoilers are deployed under normal conditions

APU running

Question 14

What color is the course needle (CDI) when using the FMS, VOR/LOC, and x-side data?

Answer 14

FMS….Magenta
VOR/LOC….Green
X-side info….Yellow

Question 15

What runways are included in the database of the EGPWS?

Answer 15

Runways greater than 3500’ with a published approach

Question 16

How long until impact with terrain alert on EGPWS?

Answer 16

RED….30 sec

AMBER…..60 sec

Question 17

When should the GND PROX TERR INHIB button be pushed?

Answer 17

To cancel unwanted terrain alerts when operating at airports not in the EGPWS database

Question 18

What will generate a windshear caution?

Answer 18

Increasing headwind and/or updrafts

Question 19

What will generate a windshear warning?

Answer 19

Decreasing headwind, increasing tailwind, and/or downdrafts

Question 20

What is Mesa’s policy for windshear encounters?

Answer 20

Caution….. Captain/crew discretion

Warning…… Firewall thrust and climb in current configuration until warning ceases

Question 21

How is the pilot alerted during a windshear?

Answer 21

Caution….Amber windshear flag on PFD/aural “caution, windshear”

Warning…. Red windshear flag on PFD/ aural “windshear, windshear, windshear”

Question 22

Will the autopilot deactivate during windshear guidance?

Answer 22

Yes

Question 23

How long will the windshear alerting last?

Answer 23

Until 1500’ RA

Question 24

Will the windshear alerting system function if both radar altimeters and/or EGPWS are inoperable?

Answer 24

No

Question 25

What is checked when the T/O CONFIG button is pushed?

Answer 25

Parking brake....off Spoilers.....stowed (not deployed) Flaps..... Set for takeoff (agrees with setting in MCDU) Pitch trim....set for takeoff

Question 26

What does a red ATT or HDG flag on a PFD indicate?

Answer 26

Attitude or heading reference cannot be determined by the associated IRS

Question 27

What does a red X on the ASI, altimeter, or VSI indicate?

Answer 27

Airspeed, altitude, or vertical speed cannot be determined by the ADS

Question 28

What is the function of the GND PROX GS INHIB button?

Answer 28

To cancel unwanted glide slope alerts below 2000 ft

Question 29

Which displays can be reverted? Which displays cannot be reverted?

Answer 29

MFDs can be reverted to either EICAS or PFD PFDs and EICAS CANNOT be reverted

Question 30

What items are decluttered from the EICAS after takeoff? When does it occur?

Answer 30

``` Oil pressure Low/high pressure vibration Gear position Slat/flap/speed brake position indicator APU indication Takeoff trim green band ``` Occurs 30 seconds after gear and flaps are up.