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WorksheetsM5.1 Electronic Instrument Systems CAT B1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Why have analogue instruments been replaced by digital instrument systems?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)
