6 Questions
What is the primary function of the Cursor Control Device (CCD) in the avionics system?
To navigate and select options on the screens
What is the purpose of the Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System (EICAS)?
To monitor and display engine and aircraft system information
What is the fly-by-wire (FBW) flight control system used for?
To replace mechanical linkages with electronic signals
What is the purpose of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system?
To broadcast aircraft position to air traffic control and other nearby aircraft
What is the primary function of the spoiler-based speed brake system?
To assist in slowing down the aircraft
What is the primary purpose of the electrical system in the aircraft?
To power the aircraft's systems and avionics
Study Notes
Avionics And Systems
Avionics
- Large-format displays: 5 large LCD screens (15.1 inches) replacing traditional instruments and gauges
- Glass cockpit: all-digital flight deck with few mechanical instruments
- Head-up display (HUD): optional, provides pilots with critical flight data on a transparent display
- Engine indicating and crew alerting system (EICAS): monitors and displays engine and aircraft system information
- Cursor control device (CCD): allows pilots to navigate and select options on the screens
Autopilot and Flight Control Systems
- Autopilot: dual autopilot system with integrated flight control and autothrottle
- Fly-by-wire (FBW) flight control system: replaces mechanical linkages with electronic signals
- spoiler-based speed brake system: uses spoilers to assist in slowing down the aircraft
Communication and Navigation
- Communication systems: include VHF, HF, and SATCOM radios
- Navigation systems: include GPS, INERTIAL, and DME navigation
- ** Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B)**: broadcasts aircraft position to air traffic control and other nearby aircraft
Electrical and Hydraulic Systems
- Electrical system: includes four 250 kVA generators, two starter generators, and two battery-powered electric systems
- Hydraulic system: includes three hydraulic pumps, three reservoirs, and hydraulic fluid cooling system
Avionics
- The aircraft features five 15.1-inch LCD screens, replacing traditional instruments and gauges
- The cockpit is fully digital, with few mechanical instruments, replacing traditional analog instruments
- An optional head-up display (HUD) provides critical flight data on a transparent display
- The engine indicating and crew alerting system (EICAS) monitors and displays engine and aircraft system information
- The cursor control device (CCD) allows pilots to navigate and select options on the screens
Autopilot and Flight Control Systems
- The aircraft features a dual autopilot system, integrated with flight control and autothrottle
- The fly-by-wire (FBW) flight control system replaces mechanical linkages with electronic signals
- The spoiler-based speed brake system uses spoilers to assist in slowing down the aircraft
Communication and Navigation
- The aircraft is equipped with VHF, HF, and SATCOM radios for communication
- Navigation systems include GPS, INERTIAL, and DME navigation
- The aircraft features automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B), broadcasting aircraft position to air traffic control and other nearby aircraft
Electrical and Hydraulic Systems
- The aircraft's electrical system consists of four 250 kVA generators, two starter generators, and two battery-powered electric systems
- The hydraulic system includes three hydraulic pumps, three reservoirs, and a hydraulic fluid cooling system
This quiz covers the components and features of avionics systems in aircraft, including large-format displays, glass cockpit, and head-up display. Learn about the engine indicating and crew alerting system and cursor control device.
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