Flight Instruments Flashcards
(16 cards)
What displays comprise the EFIS system?
PFD, ND, ECAM (E/WD + SD), and standby instruments
What information is shown on the PFD?
Attitude, airspeed, altitude, vertical speed, flight director, autopilot/auto thrust modes, and limits/protections
What is shown on the ND?
Navigation display — map, weather radar, TCAS, flight plan, navaids, and selected headings
What are the basic ECAM components?
Engine/Warning Display (E/WD) and System Display (SD)
What is displayed on the E/WD?
Engine data, memo messages, and warnings
What is displayed on the SD?
System synoptics: hydraulics, fuel, electric, air, etc.
What happens if one of the DMCs fails?
The remaining two can be manually selected using the switching panel
What happens if both ECAM screens fail?
Engine and system info can be displayed on the ND using the ECAM/ND XFR switch
What do the RMPs control?
Radio frequencies (VHF, HF, NAV), and backup tuning for ILS, VOR, ADF
What does the ISIS provide?
Independent standby attitude, airspeed, and altitude information if main EFIS fails
What’s the power source for the ISIS?
Aircraft DC power; backup battery available
How is the Baro reference set on PFD?
Using the Baro knob on EFIS control panel — can be in hPa or inHg
Can both pilots set different barometric settings?
Yes — each has independent baro control
What does the LOC button on the EFIS panel do?
Arms or activates localizer capture when flying an ILS or back course
What does the LS button do?
Displays the localizer and glideslope scales and data on the PFD
What happens if the Captain’s PFD fails?
The FO can use the CAPT/FO switch to transfer display to their side
