Systems 2 - Communications, Navigations and GPS Flashcards by BIT FLV

The VHF transceiver has a separate radio for monitoring VHF Guard. (B/1/1) a.True b.False

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Where is the UHF/VHF transmit key located?

On the PCL

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What is UHF Guard frequency? (B/1/3) a.121.50 MHz b.143.00 MHz c.243.00 MHz d.263.00 MHz

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To activate the UHF backup control unit, __________. (B/1/4) a.turn the OFF/PUSH TEST knob clockwise b.select UHF on the RMU c.select REMOTE on the audio control panel d.select BKUP on the audio control panel

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The UHF backup control unit allows for up to __________ preset channels. (B/1/5) a.10 b.20 c.30 d.50

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The UHF backup control unit is located in the __________. (B/1/6) a.front cockpit only b.aft cockpit only c.front and aft cockpit d.avionics bay

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What are the two interphone modes? (B/2/1) a. HOT and COLD b. ON and OFF c. HIGH and LOW d. FRONT and REAR

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When in HOT mode, __________. (B/2/2) a. both microphones are active b. only the rear microphone is active c. you must press the ICS key to transmit on interphone d. press the UHF/VHF key to transmit on interphone

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The ground crew interphone headset jack is located __________. (B/2/3) a. on the left fuselage, below the avionics bay b. on the right fuselage, above the hydraulic service door c. in the left avionics bay d. in the right avionics bay

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To adjust VHF radio volume, __________. (B/3/1) a. rotate the VHF COMM knob on the VHF control head b. rotate the VHF knob on the audio control panel c. use the VHF toggle switch on the audio control panel d. rotate the VHF knob on the left hand console

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The audio control panel is located in the front cockpit only. (B/3/2) a. True b. False

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What effect will moving the bypass switch to the ALTN position have on the UHF radio? (B/3/3) a. You will not be able to hear the audio. b. The audio will be unamplified, raw audio. c. Radio control will revert to backup control unit. d. The active frequency will switch to the alternate frequency.

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What are the buttons on the left side of the RMU? (C/1/1) a. Transfer switches b. Special function switches c. Mode select switches d. Field select keys

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What will you see when you press a field select key? (C/1/2) a. The entire field will be highlighted with a white box cursor. b. All other fields will be dimmed. c. The special functions page for the selected system will be displayed. d. A rectangular cursor will appear in the field.

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Transfer switches are identified by a white __________. (C/1/3) a. diamond b. triangle c. rectangle d. circle

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In order to change the UHF frequency digits to the right of the decimal (390.22), you must __________ (C/1/4) a. pull out the small knob b. pull out the large knob c. use the large knob d. hold the transfer switch for more than 3 seconds

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What indication is given when the RMU is on the preflight test page? (C/2/1) a. The word “preflight” is shown in the center of the display. b. The word “TEST” is shown in the bottom field. c. The letters “PFT” are shown in the top field. d. The display will go blank.

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If the RMU passes the preflight test, it __________ (C/2/2) a. displays the preflight test page for 5 seconds and then returns to the normal operating page. b. annunciates TEST PASS in the middle of the display until you press the mode key next to ACCEPT. c. displays the preflight test page until you press the field key next to RETURN. d. Returns immediately to the normal operating page.

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The RMU displays UHF radio information in the __________ field. (C/3/1) a. first b. second c. third d. fourth

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Press the __________ to swap the standby and active frequencies on the UHF radio. (C/3/2) a. transfer switch next to the UHF field b. field select key next to the UHF field c. mode switch next to the UHF field d. small data select knob

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Press the MEM special function switch to __________. (C/3/3) a. go to the UHF special functions memory page b. set the last used preset channel in standby c. edit, insert, or clear a preset memory channel d. make the last used preset memory channel active

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What indication does the RMU display when UHF Guard is turned on? (C/3/4) a. “GD” appears below the mode annunciator b. “BOTH” appears below the mode annunciator c. “GUARD” appears below the mode annunciator d. The UHF radio does not have a GUARD function.

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How many VHF NAV preset memory channels can you store in the RMU? (C/4/1) a. 5 b. 10 c. 15 d. 20

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What does the DMEH special function switch do? (C/4/2) a. Allows you to store DME preset memory channels b. Enables and disables the DME function of VHF nav c. Opens the DME special functions page d. Holds the current DME NAVAID frequency

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The transponder transmits __________ when the mode is set to ON. (C/5/1) a. aircraft squawk code only b. aircraft squawk code and altitude c. aircraft altitude only d. nothing

How many additional ATC codes are stored in the RMU? (D/5/2) a. 1 b. 5 c. 10 d. 20

The ground crew interphone is activated when a. the engine start sequence is initiated. b. the GPU is plugged in. c. a headset is plugged into the ground crew interphone jack. d. a battery switch in either cockpit is switched on.

The RMU did not pass the preflight test. Override the system by pressing the a. field select key next to ACCEPT. b. mode switch next to RETURN. c. transfer switch next to BYPASS. d. O’RIDE special function switch at the bottom of the RMU.

In the RMU 243.00 is selected as frequency. Below the frequency is selected "GUARD". Given this UHF configuration, you will receive a. on both Guard and active frequency, but transmit only on the active frequency. b. and transmit only on Guard frequency. c. on both Guard and active frequency, but transmit only on Guard frequency. d. on both the GUARD and standby frequency, but transmit only on the GUARD frequency.

In the RMU, 363,10 is selected as UHF frequency. Below the frequency is selected "BOTH". Given this UHF radio setup, you will receive a. on both the GUARD and active frequency, but transmit only on the active frequency. b. and transmit on both the GUARD and active frequency. c. on both the standby and active frequency, but transmit only on the active frequency. d. and transmit on both the standby and active frequency.

To tune the active UHF frequency directly, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, then use the data entry knobs to set the frequency. a. hold the UHF transfer switch for at least 3 seconds b. hold the UHF field select key for at least 3 seconds c. press the UHF transfer switch to move the cursor box to the active frequency d. press the MEM special function switch to select the last used preset

The RMU allows storage of up to __________ VHF communication frequencies in memory channels. a. 5 b. 10 c. 20 d. 40

Press the __________ to access special functions for the selected system. a. PAGE special function switch b. IDT special function switch c. MEM special function switch d. associated field select key for 3 seconds

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to initiate the RMU preflight test. a. Apply power to the RMU b. Press the IDT special function switch c. Press the small data entry knob d. Press the field select key next to START TEST on the special function page

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ indicates that the squelch is off. a. An SQ annunciation below the UHF mode b. A missing SQ annunciation below the UHF mode c. The annunciation SQUELCH as the UHF mode d. The amber SQUELCH light at the bottom of the RMU

What indication on the RMU tells you the backup UHF radio control unit is in use? a. The RMU displays the word REMOTE in the UHF field. b. The RMU displays the word BACKUP in the UHF field. c. The UHF field of the RMU is blank. d. The UHF radio mode is BKUP.

What is the main operational difference between the UHF radio and the VHF radio? a. The VHF radio has a BOTH mode, but not a Guard mode. b. The VHF radio can receive but not transmit on GUARD. c. The VHF radio cannot transmit or receive on GUARD. d. You must manually tune 121.5 to receive and/or transmit on GUARD.

When in ALT mode, the transponder transmits the a. aircraft’s altitude only. b. alternate squawk code. c. aircraft’s altitude and squawk code. d. squawk code only.

VOR stations transmit __________ signals, which the VOR receiver detects and the EFIS displays on the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. a.path; RMU b.radial; EHSI c.path; EHSI d.radial; EADI

Which of the following is the T-6A unable to receive? (B/1/2) a.TACAN radials from a VORTAC b.TACAN DME from a VORTAC c.DME from a VOR/DME d.VOR radials from a VORTAC

The __________ antennas, mounted on both sides of the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, detects the VOR radial signal.(B/1/3) a.VOR; fuselage b.NAV/GS/ILS; cockpit c.VOR; vertical stabilizer d.NAV/GS/ILS; vertical stabilizer

The ILS __________ provides course guidance to the runway centerline. (B/1/4) a.localizer b.marker beacon c.glideslope d.course indicator

The same antennas and receiver as the __________ system receives and processes localizer andglideslope signals. (B/1/5) a.marker beacon b.TACAN c.GPS d.VOR

To display ILS data on the EHSI/EADI, select the __________ frequency as the primary navigationfrequency on the RMU. (B/1/6) a.glideslope b.localizer c.beacon d.VOR

The DME system measures the time required for the transmitted signal to reach the ground station and return. It then calculates a __________ distance in nautical miles from the ground station to the aircraft. (B/2/1) a. lateral b. horizontal c. vertical d. slant range

When you tune in a navigation facility with DME capability, the __________ displays the DME information \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. (B/2/2) a. EHSI; automatically b. EHSI; after selecting DME hold c. RMU; below the DME frequency d. EADI; automatically

In addition to the DME slant range, the EHSI displays __________ and __________ when selected using the NAV button on the control panel. (B/2/3) a. groundspeed; time-to-go b. true airspeed; time-to-go c. indicated airspeed; time-of-arrival d. groundspeed; time-of-arrival

With DME hold activated, the __________ displays “DME HOLD” below the primary navigation frequency. (B/2/4) a. EHSI b. EADI c. RMU d. EFIS control panel

A Controller assigns all aircraft under their control the same Mode A “SQUAWK” code. (B/3/1) a. True b. False

An aircraft transponder within range of a ground station interrogator’s query responds __________ with a coded signal to the interrogator. (B/3/2) a. automatically b. after verification of the interrogator’s code c. when you press IDT on the RMU d. after deconfliction with other transponders

If a controller requests that you “SQUAWK ALTITUDE,” which mode annunciation should you check for on the RMU? (B/3/3) a. IDT b. ALT c. ON d. STBY

Upon the controller’s request to “SQUAWK Ident,” you press the IDT button on the RMU. The transponder sends an identification signal for about __________ seconds and then returns to the previous mode. (B/3/4) a. 10 b. 20 c. 30 d. 45

TAS traffic warnings and advisories are the primary means of traffic detection and avoidance.(B/4/1) a. True b. False

TAS range selections are 3, 5, 10, 20, and __________ NM. (B/4/2) a. 30 b. 40 c. 60 d. 80

The system displays proximity traffic as a filled white diamond indicating the intruding aircraft is within ±\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ feet relative altitude. (B/4/3) a. 500 b. 1200 c. 1500 d. 2000

In ABOVE mode, the system displays traffic from 9,000 feet above to 2,700 feet below the aircraft. (B/4/4) a. True b. False

During a self-test, the GPS unit usually shows the correct information on the right side of the display since it is stored in __________ memory. (B/5/2) a. aircraft b. your c. satellite d. battery-backed

On the first self-test attempt, the GPS displays TEST FAIL in place of ANNUN ON. Do not use the system for navigation and report the failure to maintenance. (B/5/3) a. True b. False

When the cursor is not active, the large outer knobs select the __________ for their respectivedisplays. (B/5/4) a.page b.waypoint c.characters d.cursor

To change an item on a page, first press the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_button, then use the __________ knob to move the cursor to the desired field. (B/5/5) a.CRSR; inner b.ENT; outer c.CRSR; outer d.SLCT; CRSR

Press the __________ button to declutter the display. (B/5/6) a.CLR b.ENT c.OBS d.ALT

The GPS stores up to __________ flight plans in memory, each of which can contain up to\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ waypoints. (B/5/7) a.15; 15 b.25; 30 c.25; 25 d.30; 25

The DME system displays __________ from the aircraft to the ground station. a.slant range distance in statute miles b.horizontal distance in statute miles c.slant range distance in nautical miles d.horizontal distance in nautical miles

The GPS default page is __________ on the left side of the display and the waypoint page on theright. a.NAV 2 b.APT 4 c.VOR 2 d.FLP 0

The 360° radial of each VOR station is oriented to a.true north. b.magnetic north. c.grid north. d.magnetic north adjusted for local magnetic variation.

The transponder Mode __________ provides altitude reporting to the secondary radar system. a. A b. B c. C d. D

When the NAV source is LOC and the system is receiving the paired glideslope signal (ILS), theEHSI presents a __________ scale and deviation pointer on the right side of the display. a.GS b.lateral c.vertical velocity d.LOC

Press the __________ button on the RMU to retain the DME from one station while navigating toanother. a.NAVH b.NAV2 c.NAV/DME d.DMEH

Press the __________ button on the RMU when a controller requests you to “SQUAWK ident.” a.ALERT b.SQ c.IDT d.DMEH

One advantage of a GPS flight plan is that you can create and store a flight plan before flight. a.True b.False

The TAS detects and tracks other aircraft by interrogating its transponder and analyzing the reply to determine its \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, and relative __________ if the aircraft is Mode C or S equipped. a.range; bearing; airspeed b.range; bearing; altitude c.bearing; airspeed; altitude d.altitude; airspeed; bearing

To select a specific waypoint from the database, enter the waypoint identifier directly, scan through identifiers alphabetically, or enter the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. (B/1/1) a. coordinates b. name c. state code d. altitude

After selecting the desired page to input an identifier directly, press the __________ button to engage the cursor and start entering characters. (B/1/2) a. APT b. IDT c. CRSR d. CHAR

The waypoint scan presents a __________ list of all the selected waypoints and the __________ list. (B/1/3) a. nearest; farthest b. partial; farthest c. partial; complete d. nearest; complete

The nearest waypoint display replaces the latitude and longitude of a normal waypoint display with the __________ of the waypoint. (B/1/4) a. bearing and distance b. frequencies and description c. identification and altitude d. bearing and altitude

Which of the following can you search for using the city name? (B/1/5) a. SEC b. NDB c. VOR d. APT

There are __________ airport pages for every airport in the database. (B/2/1) a. 4 b. 6 c. 8 d. 12

You would not expect to find information regarding __________ on the APT 6 page. (B/2/2) a. local restaurants b. landing fees c. fuel or oxygen availability d. customs availability

On a VOR page, a “D” following the identifier indicates that the VOR \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. (B/2/3) a. is class D b. is deactivated c. has paired DME d. requires dual receivers

The NAV 2 page displays the aircraft’s present position as latitude and longitude, and as a distance and bearing from the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. (B/3/1) a. nearest NDB b. nearest VOR c. active waypoint d. destination

The range scale of the NAV 5 page indicates the distance from the aircraft’s position to the __________ in nautical miles. (B/3/2) a. top of the screen b. next waypoint c. destination airfield d. nearest airfield

The Super NAV 5 AUTO range mode automatically selects a smallest scale to include the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. (B/3/3) a. next three waypoints b. waypoints before and after the active waypoint c. active waypoint and the following waypoint d. destination waypoint

Press the right CRSR button to add __________ elements to the Super NAV 5 map. (B/3/5) a. VOR, NDB, and ILS b. NDB, ILS, and APT c. NDB, OM, MM, and IM d. VOR, NDB, and APT

The Direct To feature only allows navigation directly to waypoints already on the active flight plan. (B/4/1) a. True b. False

If you press the "DIRECT" button while the active waypoint is a Missed Approach Point and you are already past the waypoint, the __________ is the default on the Direct To page.(B/4/2) a. first waypoint of the missed approach procedure b. final approach fix waypoint c. initial approach fix waypoint d. first waypoint of the approach holding pattern

Which is the appropriate button sequence to cancel a Direct To operation? (B/4/3) a. CLR, Direct To, ENT b. ENT, Direct To, CLR c. Direct To, ENT, CLR d. Direct To, CLR, ENT

In order to alert you to the impending arrival at a Direct To waypoint, the identifier on the Super NAV 5 page __________ about 36 seconds prior to reaching it.(B/4/4) a. is highlighted b. disappears c. flashes d. brightens

Three ways to select a waypoint on the GPS is to use direct entry, scanning, and by a. name. b. runway. c. approaches. d. latitude and longitude.

The five waypoint types used by the GPS system are a. APT, VOR, NDB, INT, and SUP. b. APT, VOR, INT, ALT, and SUP. c. APT, ILS, NDB, INT, and SUP. d. APT, ILS, RAD, INT, and SUP.

Select the button to find the airfield that is closest to your present position. a. ANS: b. NRST

What does the “+” next to APT +3 indicate? a. The range scale for the displayed airfield diagram is +3. b. The airfield has three or more runways. c. There are multiple airfields for the selected city. d. There are multiple sub-pages for the APT 3 page.

The symbol next to the identifier flashes approximately __________ prior to reaching a Direct To waypoint. a. 1 minute b. 36 seconds c. 36 NM d. 1 NM

Which button initiates a "Direct to"-operation?

Direct-to button (D with an arrow through)

In the GPS it is displayed: =\> KDLF LAUGHLIN CL C MILTRY N 29 21 60 W 100 46 70 What type of airfield and class of airspace and does this GPS display indicate?

Military field Class C airspace

How do you determine the range scale in a Super NAV5 display?

The range scale is indicated in the lower left corner of the graphic display.

What does a “L” following a runway identifier on the APT +3 page indicate? a. These runways are for local aircraft only. b. This airfield uses non-standard left-hand visual traffic patterns. c. These are the two longest runways for this airfield. d. The lighting for these runways operates from sunset to sunrise.