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EMB Main Panel
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Aviation
Professional
02/12/2012

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Term
If you noticed a single PFD,MFD, or EICAS CRT go blank, what would you suspect has happened?
Definition
A CRT (tube) has failed.
Term
If the captain's PFD went dark, what action would you take?
Definition
Turn the MFD knob on the captain's reversionary panel to the PFD position.
Term
How would you know if an air data computer(ADC) has failed?
Definition

A red "X" over the

  • Airspeed 
  • Altitude
  • VSI
Term
If the captain's ADC has failed, what action would you take?
Definition
Press the ADC button on the captain's reversionary panel.
Term
What would you see after pressing the ADC button on the reversionary panel?
Definition
Amber ADC 2 label in upper left corner of Captain's PFD.
Term
How would an AHRS failure appear on the PFD?
Definition
  • Blue horizon
  • Red X over the Heading indicator
  • ATT FAIL 
  • HDG FAIL
Term
How would you fix a FO's AHRS failure?
Definition
Press the AHRS button on the FO's reversionary panel.
Term
What would be seen after pressing the AHRS button on the reversionary panel?
Definition
  • Amber ATT1 in the lower left corner of the FO's PFD.
  • Amber MAG1 above the FO's Heading indicator.
Term
What is indicated by a large red X covering the Captain's PFD, MFD, and EICAS?
Definition
The #1 IC 600 has failed.
Term
How could you fix a #1 IC 600 failure?
Definition
Press the SG button on the Captain's reversionary panel.
Term
What labels would be seen after pushing the SG button on the Captain's reversionary panel?
Definition
  • SG 
  • ADC2 
  • ATT2 
  • MAG2 
Term
How do you test the IC 600?
Definition
On the ground, press and hold the RA button for more than 6 seconds
Term
What is indicated by a CAS MSG on your PFD?
Definition
The CAS message count is different in both IC 600s.
Term
What action would you take after a CAS MSG?
Definition
  • Select both (CA's and FO's) MFD reversionary knobs to EICAS 
  • Determine which IC 600 is accurate.
Term
How long will a blue advisory EICAS message flash?
Definition
5 seconds.
Term
How long will the standby attitude indicator be reliable after it loses power?
Definition
9 minutes.
Term
When would you use the magnetic compass calibration card?
Definition
In an electrical emergency.
Term
How do you know if you are flying an aircraft with an AHRS-800?
Definition
  • AHRS panel 
  • Flux valve in wing
Term
What does the SLVD position on the AHRS command?
Definition
The DG is slaved to the flux valve.
Term
What does the DG position on the AHRS command?
Definition
The DG operates as a pure (non slaved) directional gyro.
Term
What happens when the emergency button is pressed on the Digital Audio Panel (DAP)?
Definition
  • Captain hard wired to COMM 1 and NAV 1.
  • FO hard wired to COMM 2 and NAV 2.
  • Observer loses radio communication.
Term
How is the WX radar displayed on the PFD?
Definition
By pressing the FULL/WXbutton on the Display Control Panel (DCP).
Term
What happens to the EHSI display when the FULL/WX button is pressed?
Definition
The EHSI display changes from a full compass rose to a 180° arc format.
Term
What happens when the NAV or FMS button on the DCP is pressed twice?
Definition
  • Cross-side NAV or FMS navigation source is selected.
  • CDI display changes to yellow
Term
What is the range of the radar?
Definition
5 to 300 nautical miles.
Term
What does the RCT button on the radar control panel command?
Definition
The radar automatically increases sensitivity when rain echo attenuation is present.
Term
What does the blue color in RCT mode represent?
Definition
Radar has automatically reached its maximum gain. These areas should be considered to be very dangerous.
Term
What does the TGT button on the radar control panel command?
Definition
The radar monitors for returns beyond the selected range and 7.5 deg on either side of the aircraft's heading.
Term
What does the SECT button on the radar control panel command?
Definition
It selects between 60 deg radar sweep (faster refresh rate) and 120 deg of radar sweep (normal refresh rate).
Term
What does the STB button on the radar control panel command?
Definition
It selects the stabilization mode.
Term
What happens if the radar is not turned off prior to landing?
Definition
The radar enters forced standby (FSB) due to weight on wheels logic.
Term
How can forced standby be de-selected on the ground?
Definition
Press the STAB button 4 times in 3 seconds.
Term
What is the maximum radar tilt range?
Definition
+/- 15 degrees.
Term
How do you manually adjust radar receiver gain?
Definition
  • Pull the gain knob out. 
    • Amber VAR flag on the PFD's and MFD's.
Term
What airspeeds will be commanded in a climb by selecting the FLC button on the flight guidance controller?
Definition
  • 240 KIAS below 10,000 ft
  • 240-270 KIAS between 10 - 12,000 ft
  • 270 KIAS below 18000 ft
  • .56 MACH below FL 370
Term
What vertical speeds will be commanded in a descent by selecting the FLC button on the flight guidance controller?
Definition
  • 2000 fpm above 12,000ft
  • 2000-1000 fpm between 12,000-10,000 ft
  • 1000 fpm below 10,000 ft
Term
When is low bank mode automatically selected?
Definition
Above FL250.
Term
In what vertical mode is the pitch control wheel effective?
Definition
PIT mode.
Term
How would you know if the ELT was ON?
Definition
A flashing red light on the ELT remote panel.
Term
How would you reset the ELT?
Definition
  1. Select TEST/RESET
  2. Then ARM.
Term
How many Gs are required to activate the ELT?
Definition
5 Gs.
Term
Where is the ELT physically located?
Definition
In the right side of the lavatory compartment, above the toilet.
Term
When would you press the EGPWS terrain system override button?
Definition
  • Operating in dead reckoning mode
  • Taking off or landing within 15NM of an airport that has a runway which:
    • Is less than 3,500 feet long
    • Is not in the database
    • No IAP
Term
What is accomplished when the EGPWS terrain system override button is pressed?
Definition
The "enhanced" feature of the EGPWS is inhibited, thus avoiding unwanted terrain alerts in airports not covered by the EGPWS database.
Term
When will the MFD automatically display terrain information?
Definition
Within 10 nm of a terrain threat.
Term
When will the "landing gear" aural warning be heard?
Definition
  • Below 1200ft RA and Gear NOT down and locked; with
    • Thrust levers retarded; or
    • Flaps 45°
Term
How can the "landing gear" warning aural alert be silenced?
Definition
  • Press landing gear warning cutout button; with 
    • Flap lever less than 22 deg
Term
Pressing the landing gear warning cutout button causes the amber bar in the button to illuminate. How can the landing gear warning be reset extinguishing the amber bar?
Definition
  • Thrust levers advanced; or
  • Flap lever set above 22 deg; or
  • Landing gear down and locked
Term
What does the ON inscription mean on the passenger oxygen control panel?
Definition
The electric latches for the cabin O2 masks are energized.
Term
What else happens when the electric latches are energized?
Definition
  • Fasten Seat Belts Signs illuminated
  • No Smoking Signs Illuminated
Term
After the masks have presented is there any way to turn the No Smoking and Seatbelt signs off?
Definition
Yes. Select the passenger O2 selector knob to the OFF position.
Term
With the passenger O2 selector knob in the AUTO position, when will the cabin O2 masks be presented?
Definition
Cabin altitude reaches 14,000 feet.
Term
How many minutes will the passenger O2 generators last?
Definition
12 minutes.
Term
When the oxygen for the crew reaches 400 PSI, how many minutes of oxygen remain for three crewmembers?
Definition
12 minutes.
Term
What is the minimum O2 pressure required for the walk-around O2 bottle?
Definition
1200 psi.
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