INDICATING AND RECORDING SYSTEMS

Question 1

Normally, which CDU can be used for Alternate EFIS operation?

Answer 1

The related CDU (CDU on the same side)

Question 2

When is the CDU able to control EFIS displays?

Answer 2

At all times. Doesn’t require a failure of the EFIS control panel

Question 3

Can the EFIS panel and the CDU be used simultaneoulsy?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

How is the display on the lower centre blanked?

Answer 4

By selecting a second selection of a display already on the lower centre display

Question 5

Which CDUs can be used for DSP control?

Answer 5

Any CDU

Question 6

How many CDUs can be used for DSP control at a time?

Answer 6

1

Question 7

When is selection of an inboard MFD no longer available?

Answer 7

If an outboard display unit fails, the PFD automatically moves to the inboard display unit regardless of the position of the inboard display selector

Question 8

Which synoptic display can be compacted?

Answer 8

ENG, AIR and FUEL

Question 9

What affect does the failure of the upper centre display have?

Answer 9

Switches EICAS display to lower centre display

Question 10

When are the DSPL CTRL switch to be used?

Answer 10

When automatic switching fails

DSPL CTRL switch provide capability to manually select PFD and ND sources

Question 11

Which pilot control the cursor on the lower display?

Answer 11

The last pilot who selected the cursor on the lower display

Question 12

What is significant about STATUS message?

Answer 12

They indicate equipment faults which may affect aircraft dispatch capability

Question 13

When will a rectangular symbol preface an EICAS alert message?

Answer 13

When that EICAS alert message has procedural steps or have checklists that contain notes or info which crew must be made aware of

Question 14

What colour alert messages can be cancelled?

Answer 14

Amber EICAS alert messages

Question 15

When can red EICAS messages ever be cancelled?

Answer 15

Never

Question 16

Can COMM messages be cancelled?

Answer 16

No

Question 17

Does CANC/RCL work for COMM messages?

Answer 17

No

Question 18

How/where can all current EICAS MEMO messages be displayed?

Answer 18

In White at the bottom of the last page of EICAS alert messages on the primary EICAS display

Question 19

How are EICAS messages prioritised?

Answer 19

1 WARNING
2 CAUTION
3 ADIVISORY
4 Communications
5 Memo
6 Status Cue

Question 20

What does the aural WAILER indicate?

Answer 20

Autopilot disconnect

Question 21

How is an impending STALL indicated?

Answer 21

L & R stick shakers, which independantly vibrate the left and right control columns

Question 22

When are T/O configuration warnings inhibited during T/O?

Answer 22

At V1 or rotation, whichever occurs first. Except for GEAR STEERING which is inhibited at 80 kts

Question 23

How long will a T/O configuration EICAS message be displayed for?

Answer 23

Message remains displayed for 10s after thrust reduced to aid in identifying the T/O configuration

Question 24

What does the C chord aural indicate?

Answer 24

900 ft to reach the MCP selected altitude

Question 25

How is the ALTITUDE ALERT EICAS message inhibited during a normal approach?

Answer 25

When G/S captured or LDG flaps selected and LDG gear down & locked

Question 26

What EICAS alert message monitors for crew alertness?

Answer 26

Initially an ADVISORY, then CAUTION and finally a WARNING

Question 27

What is the difference between OPEN and CLOSED loop items?

Answer 27

OPEN: Crew manually has to confirm completion CLOSED: Continoulsy monitor the position of a flight deck switch and automatically (Flaps and Gear)

Question 28

When do checklists associated with EICAS warnings have priority?

Answer 28

Normal checklists and checklists associated with EICAS warning messages

Question 29

How does a go-around affect the normal checklist sequencing?

Answer 29

After T/O checklist comes up

Question 30

A closed loop item is not responding. How can the checklist be completed?

Answer 30

By selecting the line override key

Question 31

When does the STATUS cue inhibit start?

Answer 31

At Engine start (until 30mmin after T/O)

Question 32

List 3 types of alerts inhibited at 80 kts?

Answer 32

1. EICAS WARNING: Config gear steering 2. PWS caution alert 3. Master caution lights 4. EICAS advisory messages

Question 33

When is the red ENG FAIL warning on the PFD inhibited?

Answer 33

Engine start until 65kts airspeed | From 6 kts before V1 until landing

Question 34

How are EICAS events recorded?

Answer 34

Pushing the EICAS EVENT RCD switch

Question 35

How many EICAS events can be recorded manually?

Answer 35

5

Question 36

List some warning inhibits?

Answer 36

``` Warnings: V1 - 400 ft Cautions: 80 kts - 800ft Advisories: 80 kts - 800 ft Communications: T/O thrust - 800 ft Status cue: Engine start - 30 min after T/O T/O config warning: From V1 and onwards ```