Flight Instruments/Communication Flashcards by Adrian Siebenhaar

The Minimum Maneuver Speed (amber) bar on the PFD Airspeed Indicator, is inhibited on takeoff until 
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. first flap retraction
B. final flap retraction
C. landing gear retraction

A. first flap retraction

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The top of the Minimum Speed (red and black) bar on the PFD Airspeed Indicator, is the speed at which
_______________.
A. the aural warning “airspeed low, airspeed low” sounds
B. stick pusher occurs
C. stick shaker occurs

C. stick shaker occurs

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The bottom of the Maximum Maneuvering Speed (amber) bar indicates, shortly after takeoff, when flaps are
not up: _______________.
A. flap limit placard speed for the current flap setting
B. flap limit placard speed for the next normal flap setting
C. flap limit placard speed for the previous flap setting

B. flap limit placard speed for the next normal flap setting

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The VREF+20 (white) bug is automatically displayed on the PFD Airspeed Indicator, with selection of _______.
A. wind correction
B. autobrakes
C. VREF

C. VREF

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On the PFD Airspeed Indicator the Landing Reference Speed (green) is indicated as _______.
A. REF
B. 40 or 30 as appropriate for landing flaps
C. TGT

A. REF

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On the EFIS control panel, what is displayed when selecting MTRS?
A. Metric Selected Altitude Readout
B. Hectopascal Barometric Pressure
C. the Missed Approach Altitude

A. Metric Selected Altitude Readout

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How is altitude acquisition alerting displayed on the PFD?
A. A momentary tone sounds and the current altitude box turns amber.
B. The box surrounding MCP altitude begins to flash and 300 feet prior to reaching the selected altitude a
momentary tone sounds.
C. 900 feet prior to reaching MCP altitude, a white box shows around the selected altitude display and a
momentary tone sounds

C. 900 feet prior to reaching MCP altitude, a white box shows around the selected altitude display and a
momentary tone sounds

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The Current Altitude box on the PFD highlights in amber and flashes to indicate__________
A. an altitude deviation
B. a disagreement between altimeters
C. an ADIRU failure

A. an altitude deviation

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The Barometric Settings Box normally displays green. The box turns amber when_________________
A. is climbing above transition altitude
B. has a disagreement between altimeters
C. has an ADIRU failure

A. is climbing above transition altitude

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A barometric setting ______ be preselected if the Barometric Standard (STD) is selected.
A. can
B. can not

A. can

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The magenta Vertical Speed Bug on the PFD Vertical Speed Indicator indicates __________________.
A. the speed selected in the FMC for VNAV PATH with VNAV engaged
B. the speed selected in the MCP vertical speed window with V/S pitch mode engaged
C. the speed selected in the MCP for Level Change with LVL CHG engaged

B. the speed selected in the MCP vertical speed window with V/S pitch mode engaged

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The Bank Pointer on the PFD Attitude Indicator indicates bank angle. The indicator fills and turns amber when
the bank angle is ____ degrees or greater.
A. 35
B. 45
C. 30

A. 35

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Slip/Skid indicator fills white with full scale deflection and is located ____________________.
A. beneath the bank pointer on the attitude indicator
B. between the HSI and attitude indicator
C. above the engine instruments

A. beneath the bank pointer on the attitude indicator

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The magenta VNAV Speed Band indicates FMC target airspeed during VNAV path descents. _________ is the
speed at which VNAV changes from VANV PTH to VNAV SPD.
A. The lower speed limit
B. The red and black Minimum Speed indicator
C. The top of the bar

C. The top of the bar

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At what altitude is the green Flaps Maneuvering Speed UP bug is no longer displayed on the PFD Airspeed
Indicator __________
A. above approximately 20,000 feet altitude
B. above approximately 10,000 feet altitude
C. with landing gear extended

A. above approximately 20,000 feet altitude

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Until when is the white V2+15 bug is displayed for takeoff on the PFD__________?
A. final flap retraction
B. landing gear retraction
C. first flap retraction

C. first flap retraction

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An Amber NO VSPD displayed on the ground indicates __________ on the CDU.
A. the cost index is not selected
B. V1 and VR are not selected
C. the gross weight is not selected

B. V1 and VR are not selected

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What is the largest Bank Scale indicated on the Attitude Indicator in degrees?
A. 30
B. 60
C. 45

B. 60

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On the Attitude Indicator, the Aircraft Symbol indicates aircraft attitude relative to __________.
A. the horizon
B. the angle of attack
C. the stick shaker

A. the horizon

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What color are the steering command bars on the PFD?
A. magenta
B. amber
C. green

A. magenta

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What does the Flight Path Vector (FPV) display when selected on the EFIS control?
A. drift
B. flight path angle
C. all answers are correct

C. all answers are correct

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The Radio Altitude displays on the PFD below \_\_\_\_\_\_ AGL, and turns \_\_\_\_\_\_ when below selected radio 
altitude minimums.
A. 2500; amber
B. 2000; amber
C. 3000; magenta

A. 2500; amber

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Anticipation cues are displayed next to Attitude Indicator as __________________ and display valid approach
course deviation (example: LOC/GS deviation) while the corresponding NPS (magenta symbol) deviation
scales and pointers are being displayed.
A. white unfilled diamonds
B. green circles
C. white bars

A. white unfilled diamonds

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Pneumatic pressure is converted to electrical signals by the air data modules which sends the data to the 
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. IRSs
B. ADIRUs
C. MCPs

B. ADIRUs

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``` Attitude, altitude, and airspeed data is provided by the ___________ which track data to the FMC as well as to the displays. A. ADIRUs B. IRSs C. MCPs ```

A. ADIRUs

``` Critical information remains available to the pilots at all times if a _____________ fails by automatic display switching. A. MCP B. IRS C. DU ```

C. DU

When airspeed is manually selected in the IAS/MACH window, it also appears on the flight instrument display__________. A. Above the PFD Airspeed Indicator B. The magenta Speed Bug on the PFD Airspeed Indicator C. All answers are correct

C. All answers are correct

``` The green Speed Trend Vector on the PFD Airspeed Indicator shows predicted airspeed in the next ______ seconds. A. 10 B. 30 C. 6 ```

A. 10

``` The airspeed readout box turns _________________________ if the current airspeed decreases into the minimum speed amber bar. A. amber and flashes for 10 seconds B. red after 10 seconds C. all answers are correct ```

A. amber and flashes for 10 seconds

``` When the current Mach number is greater than ________, Mach is digitally displayed below the airspeed tape. A. 0.70 Mach B. 0.40 Mach C. 0.01 Mach ```

B. 0.40 Mach

``` The bottom of the red and black Maximum Speed bar on the PFD Airspeed Indicator indicates the maximum speed as limited by __________. A. VMO/MMO B. Landing Gear or Flap placard speed C. all answers are correct ```

C. all answers are correct

The amber Maximum Maneuver Speed/High Speed Buffet bar is displayed on the PFD Airspeed Indicator _______________. A. when flaps are up B. when flaps are up and landing gear is down C. when landing gear is down

A. when flaps are up

``` The green Flaps Maneuvering Speeds are displayed on the PFD Airspeed Indicator after the __________ is entered in the CDU. A. gross weight B. reserve fuel C. cost index ```

A. gross weight

Placing the Lower DU Selector to ENG PRI on the Display Select Panels displays __________________on the lower display and blanks the ________display unit. A. engine and systems; outboard B. engine and systems; upper C. engine and systems; inboard

B. engine and systems; upper

``` Placing the outer Speed Reference Selector to ___________ allows for airspeeds and gross weight to be provided automatically through the FMC. A. SET B. Bug 5 C. AUTO ```

C. AUTO

Rotating the Inner knob on the Speed Reference Selector _______ sets the appropriate reference airspeed or gross weight. A. manually B. automatically

A. manually

A failed attitude display is indicated on the PFD Attitude Indicator by _____________. A. an amber FPV flag B. an amber ATT flag C. an amber FD flag

B. an amber ATT flag

An _____________ appears if the Captain’s and First Officer’s pitch display differs by more than 5 degrees. A. amber ATT flag B. amber ROLL flag C. amber PITCH flag

C. amber PITCH flag

``` An_____________ appears on the PFD Attitude Indicator if the Captain’s and First Officer’s pitch or roll display differs by more than 5 degrees, A. amber PITCH annunciation B. amber ROLL annunciation C. all answers are correct ```

C. all answers are correct

``` To resolve the traffic conflict during a TCAS RA, the areas inside the red lines indicate the pitch region(s) to _________ . A. fly B. avoid C. report ```

B. avoid

The green BARO Minimums Pointer on the PFD Altimeter Indicator indicates the barometric minimums as set by the ____________________. A. FMC B. minimums selector on the EFIS control panel C. radio altitude selector on the EFIS control panel

B. minimums selector on the EFIS control panel

An amber ALT DISAGREE alert is displayed if the Captain’s and First Officer’s altimeters on the PFD Altimeter Indicator disagree by more than ______ feet for more than 5 seconds A. 500 B. 75 C. 200

C. 200

If vertical speed fails on the PFD Vertical Speed Indicator __________________. A. an amber VSI flag appears B. a red X appears over the VSI C. an amber VERT flag appears

C. an amber VERT flag appears

To cycle between UTC or manual time on the Clock, press the ______________. A. CHR pushbutton in top left corner B. TIME/DATE pushbutton in top right corner C. ET pushbutton in lower left corner

B. TIME/DATE pushbutton in top right corner

To cycle between UTC or manual time on the Clock, press the ______________. A. CHR pushbutton in top left corner B. TIME/DATE pushbutton in top right corner C. ET pushbutton in lower left corner

B. TIME/DATE pushbutton in top right corner

Magnetic heading is displayed on the Standby Magnetic Compass which is located ________________ . A. on the center post above glareshield B. on the standby navigation display C. below the Captains clock

A. on the center post above glareshield

``` The ______ ILS receiver provides ILS signals to the Standby Attitude Indicator when the approach mode is selected. A. No. 1 B. No. 2 C. No.1 or No. 2 ```

A. No. 1

Unreliable attitude is indicated on the Standby Attitude Indicator by ________. A. an GS flag B. a GYRO flag C. a LOC flag

B. a GYRO flag

Static pressure received from ____________ sends information to the Standby Altimeter. A. the Captains static ports B. the First Officers static ports C. the alternate static ports

C. the alternate static ports

``` Ram pressure from the auxiliary pitot probe and static pressure from ____________ sends information to the Standby Airspeed Indicator. A. the Captains static ports B. the First Officers static ports C. the alternate static ports ```

C. the alternate static ports

The Standby Altimeter Static pressure is received from ____________ A. the Captains static ports B. the First Officers static ports C. the alternate static ports

C. the alternate static ports

Airspeed and altitude on the Integrated Standby Flight Display (ISFD) are computed from the pneumatic pressure data provided by direct connections to the ___________. A. Captains pitot and static ports B. auxiliary pitot and alternate static ports C. First Officers pitot and static ports

B. auxiliary pitot and alternate static ports

The ILS information on the Integrated Standby Flight Display (ISFD) is received from the _______. A. No. 2 ILS receiver B. No. 1 Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR) C. No.1 or No. 2 ILS receiver

B. No. 1 Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR)

Heading information on the Integrated Standby Flight Display (ISFD) is provided from _______________. A. the alternate heading gyro B. the same source as the First Officer’s primary flight display C. the #1 ADIRU

C. the #1 ADIRU

``` On the EFIS control Panel, the outer Barometric (BARO) Reference Selector allows for selection of ____________ for barometric reference. A. IN or METERS B. IN, METERS or HPA C. IN or HPA ```

C. IN or HPA

The VOR/ADF switches on the EFIS control Panel display the selected VOR bearing pointer, frequency or identification and DME on all navigation modes except ____________. A. VOR B. MAP C. PLAN

C. PLAN

``` Placing the Mode Selector to APP or VOR on the EFIS control Panel displays information in a __________ format. A. track-up B. true north up C. heading-up ```

C. heading-up

Placing the Mode Selector to MAP on the EFIS control Panel displays information in a __________ format. A. heading-up B. true north up C. track-up

C. track-up

``` Pushing the _____ button on the EFIS control Panel would allow for Vertical Situation Display in MAP mode as installed. A. CTR B. STD C. TFC ```

A. CTR

``` The Range Selector on the EFIS control Panel adjusts the display range in ________ for APP, VOR, MAP or PLN mode. A. statue miles B. nautical miles C. kilometers ```

B. nautical miles

Pushing the _____ button on the EFIS control Panel would allow for the display of TCAS information. A. CTR B. STD C. TFC

C. TFC

``` Pushing the STA button on the EFIS control Panel would allow for the display of high altitude data base navigation aids on map scales _________. A. 5, 10, 20, or 40 B. 80, 160, 320, or 640 C. 20, 40, 80, or 160 ```

B. 80, 160, 320, or 640

Pushing the ____ button on the EFIS control Panel would allow for the display of waypoints in the FMC data base which are not in the flight plan route if the selected range is 40 nm or less. A. DATA B. STA C. WPT

C. WPT

``` Pushing the ____ button on the EFIS control Panel would allow for the display of all airports stored in the FMC database. A. POS B. STA C. ARPT ```

C. ARPT

``` Pushing the ____ button on the EFIS control Panel would allow for the display of estimated time of arrival for each active route waypoint. A. DATA B. STA C. POS ```

A. DATA

The distance to the next active waypoint is displayed in the Expanded MAP Mode, ____________. A. top right corner B. bottom right corner C. top left corner

A. top right corner

True Airspeed is displayed in the Expanded MAP Mode ____________. A. bottom right corner B. top right corner C. top left corner

C. top left corner

``` The Estimated Time of Arrival at Next Active Waypoint is displayed in the Expanded MAP Mode, ____________. A. top left corner B. bottom right corner C. top right corner ```

C. top right corner

The weather radar transmitter is energized and able to display weather radar returns by A. automatically after takeoff B. deselecting the TEST button on the weather radar panel C. pressing the WXR (weather radar) on the EFIS control panel

C. pressing the WXR (weather radar) on the EFIS control panel

``` The Lateral Actual Navigation Performance (ANP) Bars are displayed below the attitude indicator and can be displayed _____________. A. after the IAF for RNP approaches B. in all phases of flight C. with RNP set to less than 0.3 ```

B. in all phases of flight

The approach reference located above the PFD, turns amber when _____________. A. the ILS tuned frequencies disagree B. the approach courses in the MCP disagree C. all answers are correct

C. all answers are correct

``` When the localizer pointer on PFD Instrument Landing System Indications is within 2 ½ dots from center it fills in solid ________. A. white B. magenta C. amber ```

B. magenta

The glideslope pointer on PFD Instrument Landing System Indications is in view when __________________. A. when the ILS frequency is tuned B. the glideslope signal is received C. below 10000 AGL

B. the glideslope signal is received

``` When the aircraft descends below selected minimum altitude the green BARO Minimums Pointer on the PFD _____________. A. flashes red B. turns amber C. disappears ```

B. turns amber

The amber crosshatched area on PFD Landing Altitude/Minimums Indications, indicates ______________. A. minimums B. FMC landing altitude for destination C. highest elevation within 400NM

B. FMC landing altitude for destination

``` When the aircraft descends below selected minimum altitude the green Minimums Reference/Altitude ___________ and flashes for 3 seconds. A. turns red B. changes to a diamond C. turns amber ```

C. turns amber

``` The Landing Altitude Reference Bar indicates amber on PFD Landing Altitude/Minimums Indications when height above touchdown is __________. A. 0 to 500 feet above landing altitude B. 0 to 250 feet above landing altitude C. 1000 AGL ```

A. 0 to 500 feet above landing altitude

The rising runway on the PFD is displayed when the localizer signal is usable, and ____________. A. the radio altitude is less than 2500 feet B. the autopilot or the flight director is engaged C. the radio altitude is less than 100 feet

A. the radio altitude is less than 2500 feet

The appropriate display is replaced by __________ to indicate system failure. A. EICAS alerts B. failure flags C. red Xs

B. failure flags

Two ________receive data from sensors and aircraft systems and supply data to the DUs. A. Flight Management Computers (FMCs) B. Inertial Reference Systems (IRSs) C. Display Electronic Units (DEUs)

C. Display Electronic Units (DEUs)

The instrument source select switches are located on the overhead panel. Placing the Display Source Select Switch to ALL ON 1, provides a means of manually switching ________________ as the source of information for all six display units. A. to a single FMC B. to a single DEU C. to a single EFIS Control Panel

B. to a single DEU

To manually switch the Captain’s and First Officers displays ________________, place the Control Panel Select Switch to BOTH ON 1 on the instrument source select switches on the aft overhead panel. A. to a single DEU B. to a single FMC C. to a single EFIS Control Panel

C. to a single EFIS Control Panel

Placing the MAIN PANEL DUs Selector to OUTBD PFD on the Display Select Panels, displays the ___________ on the outer display unit and blanks the _________ display unit. A. PFD format; lower B. PFD format; inboard C. MAP format; inboard

B. PFD format; inboard

Placing the MAIN PANEL DUs Selector to INBD ENG PRI on the Display Select Panels,, displays the ___________ on the outer display unit and displays _________ on the inboard display A. PFD format; the MAP format B. the engine and systems; compact EFIS format C. PFD format; the engine and systems

C. PFD format; the engine and systems

Placing the MAIN PANEL DUs Selector to INBD PFD on the Display Select Panels,, displays the ___________ on the inboard display unit and blanks the _________ display unit. A. PFD format; lower B. MAP format; upper C. PFD format; outboard

C. PFD format; outboard

Weather radar returns are limited to ___________when the weather radar is selected to the 640 nm range. A. 320 nm B. 500 nm C. 160 nm

A. 320 nm

The flight recorder begins operating on the ground _________________________. A. when DC power is applied to the aircraft B. when AC power is applied to the aircraft C. when either engine is operating

C. when either engine is operating

If the flight recorder test switch is moved from NORMAL (guarded position) to TEST, it____________________. A. powers the flight recorder on the ground B. does not work without the engines being powered C. bypasses the electrical power switches and the air ground switch to power the flight recorder on the ground

A. powers the flight recorder on the ground

The flight recorder panel indicates an amber OFF light when ______________. A. the flight recorder is operating B. the flight recorder test is valid C. the flight recorder is not operating

C. the flight recorder is not operating