M11.5 Avionics pt.1

Question 1

What stands for the speed an aircraft must never exceed?

Accepted Answer

VNE

Question 2

What is the phenomenon called when direction of MN is changed by the magnetic filed of the aircraft to compass North?

Accepted Answer

Deviation

Question 3

How long must you wait for a Gyro to completely wind down?

Accepted Answer

20mins

Question 4

How can deviation be minimised?

Accepted Answer

Small magnets

Question 5

Static air temperature can be abbreviated to what?

Accepted Answer

SAT

Question 6

Where are the 2 vibration sensors located in the engines?

Accepted Answer

N1 shaft, Turbine area

Question 7

ECAM/EICAM are located where in the cockpit?

Accepted Answer

Central instrument panel

Question 8

The altimeter does not make up part of the Basic T?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

The term for the difference in measured and real static pressure is called?

Accepted Answer

Static Source Erro

Question 10

If immediate action is needed, what colour light will flash on the panel?

Accepted Answer

Red

Question 11

The Airspeed Indicator has 1 in put?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

Where does the ASI get its dynamic pressure from?

Accepted Answer

Pitot tubes

Question 13

What setting is selected for climbing to transition altitude?

Accepted Answer

1013hPa

Question 14

How much does the pressure decrease by at 18,000ft?

Accepted Answer

50%

Question 15

What does the VSI show

Accepted Answer

Rate of climb/decent

Question 16

ADC stands for what?

Accepted Answer

Air data computer

Question 17

What altimeter setting is selected for Take-off?

Accepted Answer

QNH

Question 18

Pilots cannot use the other pitot probe mounted on the otherside of the aircraft?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 19

What shows the 'Basic T' in the EFIS

Accepted Answer

PFD

Question 20

Central Warning System are split into 2 which types?

Accepted Answer

Central, Local warning

Question 21

Which instruments use Air Data taken from outside Air pressure?

Accepted Answer

Airspeed indicator, Altimeter

Question 22

EIS are split into 2 categories, what are they?

Accepted Answer

Engine indication and central warning system, Electronic flight instrument systems

Question 23

What is the indication for max speed with flaps extended?

Accepted Answer

VFE

Question 24

On the ground SAT = TAT

Accepted Answer

True

Question 25

How many factors affect Gyro Stability?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 26

Electronic gyros cannot automatically allow for drift compensation?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 27

Which of these Parameters was added to the FDR in the last 30 years?

Accepted Answer

Flight controls

Question 28

How many flight parameters were required for the 1st gen FDRs to record?

Accepted Answer

6

Question 29

Problems with a direct reading compass can be solved with what?

Accepted Answer

Directional gyro

Question 30

AoA indication calculations are done in its own system?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 31

The other temperature is abbreviated to TAT?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 32

What is permanently found in the upper display?

Accepted Answer

Engine parameter, Flap position, Fuel quantity

Question 33

Diavtion mode activates when the aircraft deviates by how much?

Accepted Answer

300ft

Question 34

What is found in the ECAM lower display?

Accepted Answer

Temp/weight

Question 35

The FMS doesn't need accurate fuel weight info to operate in the safest/economically viable way

Accepted Answer

False

Question 36

Gyro procession is when the Gyro is tilted 90° opposite to its direction of spin?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 37

Pressure decreases 1hPa per 30ft?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 38

How fast to gyros need to be sped up to?

Accepted Answer

12000rpm

Question 39

What is the stall speed indication in landing configuration?

Accepted Answer

VSO

Question 40

The VSI's calibrated metering unit is also called the "Capilary Tube?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 41

What is the indication for max cruising speed?

Accepted Answer

VNO

Question 42

How many instruments make up the 'Basic T?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 43

Display limit exceedence is shown by a red radial line or red Band?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 44

Flux valves are placed where?

Accepted Answer

Wing tips, leading edges or fin

Question 45

What is the stall speed in clean configuration with max weight indicator?

Accepted Answer

VS1

Question 46

A Gyro with a spring is called a Rate Gyro?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 47

How many EIS displays are there in a modern cockpit?

Accepted Answer

6

Question 48

What does the white band around the ASI denote?

Accepted Answer

Full flap operating range?

Question 49

When the auto pilot is active the attitude alert will stay active

Accepted Answer

False

Question 50

Pneumatic airspeed indicators use what?

Accepted Answer

Differential Manometer

Question 51

What does the VG do?

Accepted Answer

Provides attitude indication

Question 52

How many degrees/hr do gyros toppled if placed at the equator?

Accepted Answer

15

Question 53

What type of Gyro provides reference signal for the HSI

Accepted Answer

Directional Gyro

Question 54

How much data do FDRs store?

Accepted Answer

25hrs

Question 55

A continuous aural is activated when the Master Caution comes on?

Accepted Answer

False

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