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EMB Center Pedestal
American eagle embraer center pedestal
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Aviation
Professional
02/12/2012

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Term
How many Digital Acquisition Units (DAUs) does the EMB have?
Definition
2.
Term
How many channels doeseach DAU have?
Definition
2 channels: A and B.
Term
What systems send information to DAU 1?
Definition
  • Forward airplane systems
  • The #1 Engine.
Term
What systems send information to DAU 2?
Definition
  • Aft airplane systems
  • The #2 Engine.
Term
What are the indications of a DAU channel A failure?
Definition
  • EICAS caution message.
  • The digital engine readouts are replaced with dashes on the failed DAU side.
Term
What action would you take after a DAU channel A failure?
Definition
Select channel B by pressing the DAU 1 button on the EICAS reversionary panel
Term
What is the indication of a DAU channel B failure?
Definition
Blue EICAS message.
Term
If a DAU channel A fails, will channel B automatically be selected?
Definition
No. Must press the DAU button on the EICAS reversionary panel.
Term
What is the purpose of the tuning backup control head (TBCH)?
Definition
It is a backup means by which to tune COM#2 and NAV#2 if the RMU is inoperative.
Term
What is being checked when the TO CONFIG Button is pressed?
Definition
  • Parking brake off 
  • Flaps set for takeoff 
  • Spoilers closed
  • Pitch trim in green range
Term
What conditions must be met in order for the Ground Spoilers to deploy?
Definition
  • Aircraft on ground
  • Thrust levers retarded
  • Wheel speed above 25 kts.
Term
What conditions must be met in order for the Speed Brakes to deploy?
Definition
  • Flaps 0° or 9°
  • Thrust levers retarded
  • Speed brake lever OPEN
Term
What might be the reason for a Speed Brake Lever Disagree caution message on the EICAS?
Definition
  • Speed brake lever OPEN with:
    • Thrust levers advanced; or
    • Flaps set above 9
  • Speed brake lever CLOSED;
    • Taxi speed faster than 25 kts.
Term
How many emergency brake uses are available with the emergency brake accumulator?
Definition
6.
Term
How many emergency brake uses are remaining if the EMERG BRK LO PRESS caution message is presented on the EICAS?
Definition
1.
Term
How long will the pressure last in the parking brake accumulator?
Definition
24 hours.
Term
What flight director guidance is provided when the go-around buttons are pushed?
Definition
  • ROL GA mode commanding a pitch attitude of 10°; then
  • ROL IAS mode commanding 170 knots; then
  • ROL IAS mode commanding the blue airspeed bug if unable 170 knots.
Term
What effect does pressing the go-around buttons have on the FMS during an approach?
Definition
It sequences the missed approach in the FMS
Term
When will the stall protection test light be illuminated?
Definition
  • After initial power up
  • After an unsuccessful test
Term
How often must the stall protection system be performed?
Definition
Before every flight.
Term
What systems are lost if one of the stall protection cutout buttons are pressed?
Definition
The stickpusher.
Term
What would be disabled if you pressed the main pitch trim cutout button?
Definition
  • Autopilot
  • Main trim switches on yoke
  • Speed brake auto-trim
Term
What lateral mode is entered when the roll control knob is turned?
Definition
ROL
Term
Can a heading be selected when the ROLL knob is not centered?
Definition
No.
Term
What happens when the DUMP button is pressed?
Definition
Both outflow valves open and cause a rapid decompression. Only works in AUTO mode.
Term
How many outflow valves are active in the AUTO mode?
Definition

2.

  • The electo-pneumatic outflow valve is commanded by the pressure controller 
  • The pneumatic outflow valve is slaved to follow it.
Term
How many outflow valves are active in the manual mode?
Definition
1. The pneumatic outflow valve.
Term
What might happen if the manual selector knob on the pressurization panel is not in the DN position while in the AUTO mode?
Definition
The pneumatic outflow valve could unslave from the electro-pneumatic outflow valve.
Term
How would you know if the auto pressurization system completed a successful power up test?
Definition
"8888" in the display
Term
What happens if a landing field elevation is not entered into the auto pressurization controller?
Definition
The system assumes an 8000 ft landing elevation.
Term
If it became necessary to return to the departure airport, would it be necessary to enter its field elevation?
Definition

No. The cabin altitude is kept at the departure airport field elevation until:

  • Theoretical cabin altitude increases; or
  • 15 minutes.
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