Flight Instruments/Communications Flashcards by Jesse McKeeman

Which DU’s will normally have MFD functionality?

A. Left and Right Outboard DU’s.
B. Left Inboard and Lower DU’s.
C. Left and right inboard and lower DU’s.
D. Lower DU only.

C. Left and right inboard and lower DU’s.

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Upper Display control is normally available through the:

A. Respective upper DSP control panel.
B. The Tuning and Control Panel (TCP).
C. Either CDU only.
D. Display control source switch.”

A. Respective upper DSP control panel.

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Pitot and static pressures are converted to digital outputs by:

A. Central air data computers.
B. Common Core Resource.
C. The ISFD.
D. Air data modules.

D. Air data modules.

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A non-normal checklist containing deferred items is considered complete when:

A. The deferred items attached to a normal checklist have been completed.
B. All steps prior to the deferred items have been completed.
C. The checklist has been manually reset.
D. All the above.

B. All steps prior to the deferred items have been completed.

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Regarding the HDG REF switch (with the switch in NORM) which of the following statements are correct.

A. Heading references are magnetic north while below 82 degrees North.
B. Heading references are true north when above 82 degrees North.
C. Provides no reference for AFDS roll modes other then LNAV when above 82 degrees North.
D. All the above.

D. All the above.

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At the completion of a non-normal checklist a message appears at the bottom of the page which states:

A. Checklist Complete.
B. Checklist Overridden.
C. Checklist Complete Except For Deferred Items.
D. A and C are correct.

D. A and C are correct.

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When is the pitch limit indication displayed?

A. The pitch limit indication is displayed only when the flaps are not up.
B. The pitch limit indication is displayed only when the speed becomes slow.
C. The pitch limit indication is displayed when the flaps are not up or at slow speeds with the flaps up.
D. The pitch limit indication is displayed at all times.

C. The pitch limit indication is displayed when the flaps are not up or at slow speeds with the flaps up.

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What is indicated by the landing altitude reference bar that is displayed on the inside edge of the altitude indication?

A. The reference bar indicates the height above the airport reference position.
B. The reference bar indicates the height above the terrain immediately below the aircraft.
C. The reference bar indicates the FMC calculated height above touchdown for the destination runway.
D. The reference bar indicates the height above sea level.

C. The reference bar indicates the FMC calculated height above touchdown for the destination runway.

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If an EFIS control panel fails, is it still possible to control your displays, and if so, how?

A. Yes, using the EFIS/DSP system display function available via the SYS menu.
B. It is no longer possible to control your displays.
C. You could still control your displays by using the other pilots EFIS control panel.
D. You could still control your displays through any of the CDUs.”

A. Yes, using the EFIS/DSP system display function available via the SYS menu.

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L or R displayed to the left of the barometric setting on the PFD/HUD:

A. Indicates which flight director was turned on first.
B. Indicates which flight director was turned on last.
C. Indicates which EFIS panel barometric setting is used for reference by the AFDS.
D. Indicates which autopilot or flight director system is active.

C. Indicates which EFIS panel barometric setting is used for reference by the AFDS.

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How wide is the VSD LNAV corridor?

A. 2X the FMC RNP value.
B. 1/2 the FMC RNP Value.
C. 5nm
D. Varies depending on ND map scale.

A. 2X the FMC RNP value.

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Which of the following is not a major component of the ADRS?

A. Total Air Temperature Probe.
B. Static Ports.
C. Pitot Probes.
D. FMC

D. FMC

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When will Radio Altitude indications first display on the PFD/HUD?

A. Radio Altitude is always displayed.
B. When the aircraft is below 2500 ft AGL.
C. Displays only if radio altitude minimums are set.
D. When the aircraft is below 1500 ft AGL.

B. When the aircraft is below 2500 ft AGL.

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What determines the checklist priority when the checklist display switch is pushed?

A. EICAS message level.
B. Air / Ground logic.
C. Fuel control switch position.
D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

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The Pitch Limit Indication (eyebrows) on the PFD indicate:

A. Stick shaker activation point for the existing flight conditions.
B. The bank angle is over 35 degrees.
C. The airspeed is too high.
D. The airspeed is too low.

A. Stick shaker activation point for the existing flight conditions

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The ____ mode of the ND is recommended for most phases of flight.

A. VOR
B. MAP
C. PLN
D. APP

B. MAP

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The Electronic Checklist (ECL) can be displayed on:

A. The EICAS display.
B. The lower display only.
C. The upper display only
D. Any MFD.”

D. Any MFD.

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Where is the AUX Panel displayed?

A. The Captains outboard DU only.
B. The Lower DU.
C. The respective outboard DU.
D. On any TCP.

C. The respective outboard DU.

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Regarding Takeoff Reference Speeds:

A. V1, V2, and VR are removed at lift-off.
B. “NO V SPD” is displayed next to the speed tape, if V speeds are not selected on the CDU.
C. V1 is displayed at the top of the airspeed indication when selected and the value is off the scale.
D. Both B and C.

D. Both B and C.

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QFE reference switching can be accomplished on the CDU _________ page.

A. LEGS
B. APPROACH
C. PROGRESS
D. VNAV CRUISE

B. APPROACH

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How is the HUD decluttered?

A. Selecting the outboard push button on the control wheel.
B. Selecting Declutter on the FMC Approach Ref Page.
C. Selecting Declutter on the Upper DSP.
D. Selecting both F/D switches on the MCP to OFF.

A. Selecting the outboard push button on the control wheel.

Under normal conditions, where is EICAS displayed?

A. Left Inboard MFD.
B. Either Lower MFD.
C. Right Inboard MFD.
D. A and C are correct.

D. A and C are correct.

What does the nose of the airplane symbol represent in ND Plan mode?

A. Actual position and track along the flight plan route.
B. Active waypoint.
C. Nothing, it is just fixed in the center of the display.
D. Present Heading

A. Actual position and track along the flight plan route.

What does a white square icon next to an EICAS message indicate?

A. The non-normal condition is no longer present.
B. There is no electronic checklist associated with this message.
C. There is an electronic checklist associated with this message and the checklist is complete.
D. There is an electronic checklist associated with this message and the checklist is NOT complete.

D. There is an electronic checklist associated with this message and the checklist is NOT complete.

What system is not available as a synoptic display? A. Electrical Systems. B. Fuel Systems. C. Navigation Radios. D. Air Systems.

C. Navigation Radios.

How do you display an unannunciated non-normal checklist? A. Select the NON-NORMAL MENU key, then select the UNANNUNCIATED CHECKLISTS key. B. Select the NORMAL MENU key, then select the UNANNUNCIATED CHECKLISTS key. C. Select NON-NORMAL CHECKLIST key. D. Select the CHKL RESETS key, then select the UNANNUNCIATED CHECKLISTS key.

A. Select the NON-NORMAL MENU key, then select the UNANNUNCIATED CHECKLISTS key.

The EFIS control panel Minimums Reference Selection allows values to be set as: A. QFE B. RADIO C. BARO D. B and C

D. B and C

The airspeed trend vector on the PFD/HUD predicts the airspeed in ____ seconds. A. 5 B. 10 C. 15 minutes elapse from engine start switch engagement. D. 20

B. 10

The altitude trend vector on the PFD/HUD predicts the altitude in the next ____ seconds. A. 10 B. 6 C. 12 D. 20

B. 6

The mini map display has a fixed range of ____ nautical miles. A. 20 B. 80 C. 100 D. 180

A. 20

The VSD can be shown when the ND is in the ____ mode. A. Map mode only. B. Plan mode only. C. Center Map mode only. D. The Plan, Map or Center Map modes.

A. Map mode only.

How can you display the VSD? A. Select INFO on the DSP. B. Select map range to 40nm or greater. C. By selecting TERR on the EFIS control panel. D. Select MENU using the ND mode selector, then select VSD from the drop down menu selection."

D. Select MENU using the ND mode selector, then select VSD from the drop down menu selection.

How can you display the Airport Map display on the ND? A. Select any map range of 5nm or less. B. Select ARPT on the Menu drop down list. C. Selecting the DEP/ARR page on the CDU. D. Automatically displayed anytime the airport map is displayed on the EFB.

A. Select any map range of 5nm or less.

Where can VOR pointers be viewed? A. The ND MAP and MAP CTR display. B. The PFD Mini-map display. C. The ND Plan mode. D. All of the above.

A. The ND MAP and MAP CTR display.

To use the "Pick Waypoint" function, the ND must be in the ______ mode(s). A. Map B. Center Map C. Plan D. All the Above

D. All the Above

Regarding the "Pick Waypoint" function, which of the the following is/are true? A. May be used to select any airport displayed on the ND display. B. Is only available when the cursor is on the ND. C. When a point is selected, the latitude and longitude of the selected point is placed in the CDU scratch pad. D. All of the above are true.

D. All of the above are true.

If both inboard display screens fail, can the pilots view the EICAS display? A. No, it can only be viewed on the inboard half of either inboard display screen. B. Yes it can be selected to the lower MFD screen using the SYS button and selecting the EICAS tab. C. Yes, by using either PFD/MFD selector switch to display it on the respective pilots outboard DU. D. Yes, it will automatically transfer to the outboard DU of the pilot that last had it displayed on their inboard screen.

D. Yes, it will automatically transfer to the outboard DU of the pilot that last had it displayed on their inboard screen.

Passenger Address announcements may be made using which of the following devices. A. Hand held microphone. B. Oxygen Mask Microphone. C. Flight Deck Interphone Hand Set. D. All the above.

D. All the above.

An EICAS “GROUND CALL” message accompanied by the flight deck call chimes may be responded to by: A. Selecting the CAB button on an Audio Selector Panel. B. Selecting the FLT MIC button on an Audio Selector Panel. C. Answering the call usign a hand microphone push to talk switch." D. B and C are correct.

D. B and C are correct.

What are the indications to the pilots, of an incoming medium level communication. A. A white EICAS message showing COMM. B. A high - low aural chime is associated with a crew alert communications message. C. A flashing COMM at the bottom left of the ND. D. Both A and B are correct.

D. Both A and B are correct.

An "FMC MESSAGE" EICAS alerts the crew: A. To check the CDU help window for message information. B. That they have received a Route uplink. C. That they have experienced a dual FMC failure. D. That the RNP value has been exceeded.

A. To check the CDU help window for message information.

The service interphone system provides voice communications between: A. The flight deck and ground crew stations at various locations around the airplane. B. The flight deck and ground crew through the flight interphone jack on the APU fire protection panel in the nose landing gear wheel well. C. The flight deck and cabin crew. D. All of the above.

A. The flight deck and ground crew stations at various locations around the airplane.

The audio control panel may be used to operate which of the following? A. Service interphone. B. Passenger address system. C. Flight interphone. D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

Which of the following may be used to initiate a call to Door 1L? A. Use the flight deck handset. B. Use of any TCP. C. Pushing the CAB (cabin) transmitter select switch on the audio control panel twice within 1 second. D. All the above.

D. All the above.

Regarding the Cabin Interphone System display page of the TCP, which of the following will result in “PA IN USE” appearing in the scratch pad? A. GND CALL. B. A portion of the aircraft PA system is in use. C. Both the PA and the video entertainment systems are in use. D. Both B and C are correct.

D. Both B and C are correct.

Where can the menu with pre-defined stations or groups of stations for the Cabin Interphone be found? A. On the first page of the Communications chapter of the Flight manual.. B. By pushing the ACP CAB mic select button twice within one second. C. By selecting the CAB page on the TCP. D. Both A and B are correct.

C. By selecting the CAB page on the TCP.

What are the indications of an incoming HF SELCAL? A. Hi-Lo chime. B. "CALL” annunciated on the audio control panel at the applicable radio. C. ""SELCAL"" EICAS com message. D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

Which of the following statements are true concerning B787 VHF communications? A. DATA capability is only available on the Center and Right VHF radios. B. The VHF radios are designated Left, Right, and Center. C. Center radio is normally selected to DATA. D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

What, if any protection or indication is there for a "stuck mic" switch while in flight? A. There is no protection or indication. B. The TCP will automatically switch to an alternate radio. C. In the event an HF or VHF radio transmits for more than 30 seconds the EICAS “Radio Transmit (Capt., FO, or OBS)” is displayed. D. The TCP will automatically turn off the stuck mic, until the situation is remedied.

C. In the event an HF or VHF radio transmits for more than 30 seconds the EICAS “Radio Transmit (Capt., FO, or OBS)” is displayed.

How can the Center VHF radio be tuned to DATA if DATA is not visible on the center radio? A. By typing the word DATA into the TCP scratchpad and then entering it in the active center frequency field of the TCP VHF page. B. By selecting the Center radio as the active radio, then stepping through the standby frequencies until the word DATA appears on the standby line, and transfering it to the active window. C. By selecting COMM on the DSP, then selecting the Manager key, then the VHF key, then select the Center radio as Default, then select Default Radio Data. D. Both B and C are correct.

D. Both B and C are correct.

The oxygen mask microphone is enabled when: A. At all times. B. The left oxygen mask door is open. C. The respective radio is in DATA mode. D. Flight Interphone is selected.

B. The left oxygen mask door is open.

How does the flight deck get the attention of the ground crew if they are not responding to the flight interphone? A. By pushing the call button on the overhead panel, when they have Flight Interphone selected on their ACP. B. By opening the window and hollering down to someone nearby. C. By pushing the FLT INT MIC button twice in one second. D. By selecting CAB on the TCP, and pushing the button for GND CREW.

D. By selecting CAB on the TCP, and pushing the button for GND CREW.