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Which displays can be reverted? Which displays cannot be reverted?
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MFDs can be reverted to either EICAS or PFD PFDs and EICAS cannot be reverted
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Explain the 'AUTO' functions of the EDS REVERSIONARY panels?
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EICAS failure: Each MFD displays EICAS PFD failure: Respective MFD displays associated side PFD MFD failure: No auto reversion
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How many ADS (Air Data Systems) are installed and how are they assigned?
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ADS 1 Captain ADS 2 First Officer ADS 3 Standby ADS 4 IESS ADS 5 Sends information to the flight controls
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What happens if ADS 1 or 2 fails?
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ADS 3 automatically becomes the source If ADS 3 fails, then the respective x-side ADS is used (i.e. ADS 1 reverts to ADS 2)
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What happens if the ADS button is pushed?
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The respective onside ADS reverts to ADS 3 The respective onside ADS reverts to the x-side ADS if the button is pushed a second time The respective onside ADS returns if the button is pushed a third time unless the respective side is already failed
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Is there an automatic reversion for an IRS failure?
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No, it must be manually reverted
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What happens if the IRS button is pushed?
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The respective IRS to the x-side IRS source
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How would the pilot know if the ADS or IRS reversion button has been pushed?
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An ADS or IRS flag would be displayed on the associated PFD
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What is the primary flight instrument if both IRS's fail?
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IESS
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What type of approach is prohibited using the IESS?
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LOC BC
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When will the EICAS de-clutter?
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30 seconds after gear and flaps are up and all system parameters are normal
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What is the function of the EICAS FULL button?
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Inhibits the automatic de-clutter of the EICAS
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When will the EICAS display all of its information?
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When the gear is down flaps are extended spoilers are deployed APU running
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What color is the course needle (CDI) when using the FMS, VOR/LOC, and X-side data?
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FMS: Magenta VOR/LOC: Green X-side: Yellow
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What runways are included in the database of the EGPWS?
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The database consists of all hard surfaces runways greater than 3500 ft in length.
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How long until impact with a terrain alert on EGPWS?
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RED: 30 seconds YELLOW: 60 seconds
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When should the 'GND PROX TERR INHIB' button be pushed?
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To cancel unwanted terrain alerts when operating at airports not in the EGPWS database
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What will generate a windshear caution? Warning?
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Caution: Increasing headwind and updrafts detection Warning: Decreasing headwind, increasing tailwind, and/or downdrafts
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What is our policy for windshear encounters?
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Caution: Captain/crew discretion Warning: Firewall thrust and climb in current configuration until warning ceases
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How is the pilot alerted during a windshear?
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Caution: Amber windshear flag on PFD / aural "CAUTION, WINDSHEAR" Warning: Red windshear flag on PFD / aural "WINDSHEAR, WINDSHEAR, WINDSHEAR"
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Will the autopilot deactivate during windshear guidance?
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Yes
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How long will the windshear alerting last?
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Until 1500' RA
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Will the windshear alerting system function if both radar altimeters and/or EGPWS are inop?
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No
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What is checked when the 'T/O CONFIG' button is pushed?
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Parking brake Off
Spoilers Stowed Flaps Set for takeoff Pitch trim Set for takeoff |
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What does an ATT or HDG flag on a PFD indicate?
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Attitude or Heading cannot be determined by the IRU
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What does a red 'X' on the ASI, altimeter, or VSI indicate?
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Airspeed, altitude, or vertical speed cannot be determined by the ADS
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What is the function of the 'GND PROX GS INHIB' button?
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To cancel unwanted glideslope alerts below 2000 feet
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What are the 4 alert levels EICAS provides the crew?
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Warning Caution Advisory Status
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What happens when a new warning, caution, advisory, or status is displayed?
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They are presented flashing in inverse video.
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What is the purpose of an aural warning?
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Aural warnings are used when the pilot needs immediate knowledge of the condition without needing to look at a visual display or indicator.
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"What does a yellow flag on the PFD mean?
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