M5.1 Electronic Instrument Systems CAT B1

Why have analogue instruments been replaced by digital instrument systems?

• Digital systems are more clearly visible and can filter information.

• 
  Analogue instruments are too slow.

• They look better.

Which are the advantages of digital displays over analogue displays?

• They are easier to read in bright sunlight.

• Important information can be accentuated and displayed in various colours.

• Digital displays have better illumination than analogue displays.

Which of the following is correct regarding the Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) display units?

• 
  They use binary and hexadecimal data.

• They are different types.

• They are the same type.

Which two methods are used for brightness control of Engine Information System (EIS) monitors?

• Control knob and photocells

• Thermocouples and control knobs

• Filters and control knobs

In normal operation, what display will show normal aircraft parameters?

• The Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitoring System (ECAM).

• The Aircraft Condition Monitoring System (ACMS).

• The Central Maintenance System (CMS).

If an Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator (EHSI) or Electronic Attitude Direction Indicator (EADI) display fails, what will be shown on the remaining display?

• The remaining display will alternate between both displays

• A composite mode showing combined elements of both displays

• All information is shown but reduced in size

Within the cockpit of an aircraft, what does the acronym EIS stand for?

• Electronic Instrument Systems

• Engine Instrument Systems

• Electrical Integration Systems

What instrument is shown in position 5?

• • Airspeed Indicator

• • Horizontal Situation Indicator

• • Vertical Speed Indicator

• Attitude Director Indicator

• Turn & Bank Coordinator

Which of the below statements is correct?

• The front instrument panel in the cockpit contains all instruments needed to fly the aircraft safely.

• The front instrument panel in the cockpit contains only instruments needed for navigation of the aircraft.

• The front instrument panel in the cockpit contains all instruments that are in an aircraft.

A typical EFIS system comprises of which of the following

Select all that apply

• Primary Flight Display (PFD) & Electronic Attitude Direction Indicator (EADI)

• Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System (EICAS)

• Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitor (ECAM)

• Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator (EHSI) (Navigation Display)