Navigation

Question 1

FMS integrates the acquisition, processing, display and management of navigational information and a variety of additional features through a single pilot interface.

• True
• False

Answer 1

• True

Question 2

The weather radar system transmits a microwave signal that generates a multi-color display on the weather radar indicator when reflected by weather and terrain targets. A weather radar receiver/transmit unit, weather radar antenna and antenna serves are located in the nose.

• True
• False

Answer 2

• True

Question 3

The DME system:
(There maybe more than one correct response)
- Displays slant range distance information on the EHSI; when VOR is selected to that EHSI.
- Is not fitted on Dash 8 aircraft.
- Provides distance information from the selected VOR navigation station.
- Is controlled by the NAV controllers on the glareshield

Answer 3

• Displays slant range distance information on the EHSI; when VOR is selected to that EHSI.
• Provides distance information from the selected VOR navigation station.
• Is controlled by the NAV controllers on the glareshield

Question 4

The transponder provides radar identification of the aircraft on a selected ATC code. The transponder receiver/transmitter, located on the avionics rack, will reply with the selected ATC code (A Mode) for identification when interrogated by a ground radar station. When C Mode is selected the encoded altitude is taken from the No. 1. and No. 2. ADC and transmitted when interrogated by a ground radar station.

• True
• False

Answer 4

• True

Question 5

Navigation receivers include dual combined: (There may be more than one correct response)

• HF radio
• ADF receiver(s).
• VOR/ILS receivers.
• Flight Management System (FMS).
• DME receiver(s).

Answer 5

• ADF receiver(s).
• VOR/ILS receivers.
• Flight Management System (FMS).
• DME receiver(s).