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MFD Flashcards

1
Q

Can more than 1 aircraft system/ parameter be shown on an MFD

A

Yes

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2
Q

What basic systems does an MFD show

A

Nav
Acct systems
Checklists

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3
Q

How does a PFD differ from an MFD in regards in whats shown on the screen

A

PFD only shows primary flight instruments

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4
Q

Can an MFD have more than one page to choose from

A

Yes

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5
Q

What flat plate technology does a MFD generally use

A

Active matrix LCD (AMLCD)

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6
Q

Does an MFD only use soft keys?

A

No, can be touchscreen

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7
Q

How many MFDs in the aircraft

A

4

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8
Q

What generates data for MFDs

A

Msn computer

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9
Q

Can HOTAS controls select MFD data

A

Yes

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10
Q

Are the MFDs identical and can all pages on one be selected on the other

A

Yes and yes

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11
Q

What is the flat plate technology used on the pc21 mfd and what are its dimensions

A

Amlcd

6x8 in

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12
Q

How many backlights are fitted in the mfds and what are their purpose

A

2

Day and night functions

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13
Q

Are all mfds powered by the same location

A

No

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14
Q

What powers RH mfd

A

Msn bus which is powered by batt bus

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15
Q

What powers LH mfd

A

Gen 1 bus

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16
Q

What switch poweres the mfds

A

Mc switch on electrical panel

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17
Q

What happens to rear mfds if instructor switch set to solo

A

Both de-energised

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18
Q

How can the instructor split the 2 cockpit mfds and access mfd inst page

A
  • instructor switch to rear

- Mfd DCPL switch on decouple panel in rear cockpit

19
Q

Can the instructor deny the student of mfd pages using this feature

A

Yes, certain pages on student mfd can be blocked

20
Q

How does the pilot change mfd screen sides

A

Left on castle switch

21
Q

In what situation would only the RH mfd energise when the MC switch is turned on

A

When aircraft isnt connected to external power and when engine is off

22
Q

What does a grey softkey legend indicate

A

Not avilable

23
Q

What does the mfd warn page display and a max of how many

A

Active warnings
Cautions
Advisory
17

24
Q

In the NAV page, what do the function keys give access to

A
  • tatical waypoint management
  • digital maps and charts
  • steering, scale and map display options
  • msn and route plan options
  • overlay options
25
Q

What does the OPS page give access to

A

Simulated weapons

26
Q

How do you access the mfd FREQ page

A

Through mfd SYS

27
Q

What does the FREQ page display the status of

A
  • Intercom
  • Comm 1 & 2
  • nav 1 & 2
  • TPDR
  • TACAN
28
Q

What does the CHKL page show

A

Normal and emergency procedures from pc21 checklist

29
Q

What are the 3 areas of CHKL page and where are they located on the screen

A
  • subject group list = bottom left
  • item list = bottom right
  • drill text area = upper half
30
Q

What does mfd STS page show

A

Aircraft position info for HYB, GPS, INS

31
Q

When can the MAINT page be selected

A

Only on ground

32
Q

What is the default scale on the nav page on start up and what are the nm dimensions of the screen at this distance

A

20nm

80x60

33
Q

What are the avilable for the compass rose radius

A

0.5
1.25
2.5
5
10
20
40
80
160

34
Q

What would cause the CHART soft key to be greyed out

A

No stored charts

35
Q

The CTR key has 3 modes, what are they

A

CTR, DEC, NUP

36
Q

What is CTR mode

A

Aircraft symbol is centered pointed vertically
&
map and compass rose rotate arount aircraft symbol in accordance with heading or track
((Centered))

37
Q

What is DEC mode

A

Aircraft is decentered to one quarter, points vertically for max look ahead
((Decentered))

38
Q

What is NUP mode

A

Display oriented to north. Aircraft rotates according to heading or track
((North up))

39
Q

What is contained within the POI softkey list

A 
Waypoint
Initial point
Target
Airfield
Flightplan
Mark
All (all POIS existing in mission)
40
Q

How many possible ways are there to control mfd brightness and what are they

A

3

  • DISPLAYS switch on INT LIGHT panel
  • each display has a bezel
  • auto brightness on panel
41
Q

Can mfds be used with night vision goggles

A

Yes

42
Q

What happens if there is no video signal present for the mfd

A

Screen is blue

43
Q

What happens if no data is avilable for mfd if it has power and graphics card is functioning

A

Large red cross on black background

44
Q

What 2 data busses does the mfd use

A

Digital video interface

Rs-422 data bus

Systems 3 (9 decks)

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