FLT instruments

Question 1

Where are Transponders located

Answer 1

Inside the 2 Modular Radio Cabinets

Question 2

What Buses are the RA’s on

Answer 2

RA 1 - DC Bus 1

RA 2 - DC Bus 2

Question 3

What are the Components of an ADSP

Answer 3

1. Multi Function Probe (MFP) (Pitot Tube)
2. TAT Probe that connects into Air Data Computer (ADC)
3. Air Data Computer (ADC)

Question 4

What GPS is Baseline GPS, where are both GPS’s located

Answer 4

GPS 1 is Baseline GPS and is located in MAU1 in FWD E-Bay. GPS 2 is located on MAU 3 in Mid E-Bay

Question 5

Can IRS Alignment be accomplished in FLT

Answer 5

Yes, by using GPS Data

Question 6

How is AoA calculated

Answer 6

AoA is calculated based on an Interface between the Static Pressure of the smart probes

Question 7

Each MFP has

Answer 7

1. 2 Drain Holes
2. 2 Static Ports
3. 2 Total Pressure Ports

Question 8

What does the HSI button do on Display Controller Panel

Answer 8

It switches between Full Compass, ARC or MAP mode for On-Side PFD

Question 9

When is Vertical Speed Displayed or Removed

Answer 9

Displayed : Increases above +550 fpm or Decreases below -550 fpm
Removed : Decreases below 500 fpm or Increases above -500 fpm

Question 10

When does Low Speed Awareness (LSA) Tape get Removed

Answer 10

1. Airspeed Data Invalid

2. AoA Data Invalid

Question 11

What Airspeed is coincident with the top of the Red Low Speed Awareness (LSA) Tape

Answer 11

Vshaker (Stick Shaker Activation)

Question 12

What system drives our GRD Speed

Answer 12

Inertial References System (IRS)

Question 13

When does the Green Hashed Box Display on the Altitude Readout Box

Answer 13

Below 10,000

Question 14

What are 3 Scenario’s that Green Dot will be Removed from the PFD

Answer 14

1. Loss of IAS
2. Slat/Flap Position Disagreement
3. Temporary while S/F are Transitioning

Question 15

How is AoA measured

Answer 15

AoA is measured by taking the difference of Static Pressure readings from a Static Hole on Top and a Static Hole on the Bottom of the MFP

Question 16

What Speed does A/S begin being displayed

Answer 16

30 kts

Question 17

What are 3 Basic Components on the 5 ADS

Answer 17

1. ADSP
2. TAT Probes
3. Air Data Applications (ADA)

Question 18

When does Mis-Compare Annunciation come on for: Airspeed, Heading, Altitude, Roll, FPA, LOC, Pitch

Answer 18

Airspeed = >5 kts
Heading = 6*
Altitude = 200’
Roll = 6*
FPA = 2*
LOC = 1/2 Dot
Pitch = >5*