Navigation

Question 1

Q1: Name the three methods to control and tune radios and navigation aids?

Answer 1

A: Using the left or right control tuning panel (CTP), the communication and navigation system (CNS) or graphical tuning on one MFW.

Question 2

Q2: How are active and standby frequencies (COM/NAV) displayed on the CTP?

Answer 2

A: Active frequencies are displayed in green, standby in white.

Question 3

Q3: Where are bearing needles displayed once selected on the L/R CTP?

Answer 3

A: On the respective HSI and on any MFW with the MAP/PLAN page selected.

Question 4

Q4: How is preview LOC data displayed on the HSI?

Answer 4

A: A double dotted cyan localizer arrow and deviation bar.

Question 5

Q5: When does the NAV-TO-NAV preview function display localizer data and indications on the HSI?

Answer 5

A: When a localizer-based approach is selected and within 31NM of destination

Question 6

Q6: How can the standby navigation display be selected on the CTP?

Answer 6

A : CTP TUNE/MENU, STBY NAV.

Question 7

Q7: Under which case does the standby navigation display show cross-side FMS
information?

Answer 7

A: In case onside FMS information is unavailable.

Question 8

Q8: How can the navigation source be changed?

Answer 8

A: Using the NAV SRC pushbutton on the respective CTP

Question 9

Q9: With the navigation source set to VHF navigation (VOR/LOC) will the auto tuning function be available?

Answer 9

A: No, auto tuning is only available with FMS1(2) selected as navigation source.

Question 10

Q10: What is the normal and backup IRS source for the pilot and co-pilot side?

Answer 10

A: Pilot receives IRS 1 information with IRS 3 and 2 as backup. The
primary source for the FO is IRS 2 with IRS 3 and 1 as backup.

Question 11

Q11: How can the transponder data be accessed and changed?

Answer 11

A: Using the transponder menu on the CTP or CNS TUNE page.

Question 12

Q12: How is the active transponder IDENT function displayed on the CTP and
CNS TUNE menu?

Answer 12

A: On the CTP a cyan “ID” message is shown next to the transponder code. On the CNS TUNE menu with a cyan “IDENT” message.

Question 13

Q13: With the AUTO mode selected how will be the transponder operate on the ground?

Answer 13

A: On the ground the transponder will not transmit but will respond to ground surface management system interrogations (ASDE-X, MDS).

Question 14

Q14: What Is the maximum operating range of TCAS?

Answer 14

A: Within 40 NM.

Question 15

Q15: What TCAS traffic altitude tags can be selected on the CTP and what information do they provide?

Answer 15

A: REL and ABS. Relative altitude difference referenced to the current aircraft altitude. Absolute altitude indicates target altitude referenced to sealevel.

Question 16

Q16: What does a cyan ALT INOP message under a displayed TCAS symbol mean?

Answer 16

A: The traffic altitude information is not available

Question 17

Q17: What is the operating mode of TCAS below 1100ft AGL?

Answer 17

A: TA only.

Question 18

Q18: What is the operating mode of TCAS on the ground?

Answer 18

A: TCAS is OFF on the ground.

Question 19

Q19: When the aircraft is registered with an aviation authority as ADS-B OUT, what Information has to be entered in the transponder control panel to enable automatic ADS-B OUT operation?

Answer 19

A: Flight ID in any operating mode selected, except STBY.

Question 20

Q20: When does the highest terrain elevation/peak display on MAP or PLAN
TERRAIN overlay as a white dot?

Answer 20

A: It displays when highest peak/ elevation within the half range ring is higher than 1000ft ASL.

Question 21

Q21: What is the relative altitude of shown amber and red terrain overlays?

Answer 21

A: Amber represents terrain between 500ft below and 2000ft above the aircraft altitude. Red represents terrain exceeding 2000ft above the aircraftaltitude.

Question 22

Q22: What visual and aural alerts will be generated by TAWS if in the caution or warning range?

Answer 22

A: Amber or red visual messages on the PFD, oral alerts, visual depiction of the respective caution and warning terrain elevation on MAP and HSI, highest peak within half range on MAP.

Question 23

Q23: Name at least 5 TAWS protection features?

Answer 23

A: Terrain closure rate, terrain clearance, vertical speed, bank angle, configuration (gear, flaps), glideslope (ILS,LPV approach},predictive and reactive windshear.