5.5 COMMUNICATION

Question 1

During flight, the ‘RADIO TRANSMIT’ EICAS advisory message appears. What has
happened?

Answer 1

A radio is transmitting for more than 30 sec.

Question 2

What MIC settings must be selected to enable the flight attendants to communicate
through SATCOM during a medical emergency?

Answer 2

Both the SAT and CAB transmitters on the OBS ACP must be selected.

Question 3

Which ACP is prohibited to be used for SATCOM communications?

Answer 3

The Captain and First Officer ACP are prohibited to be used for CAB and SAT conference
calls.

Question 4

On which systems do the V.B.R switch have any effect?

Answer 4

It effects the VOR, ILS and DME (Voice, Both, or Range) identification.

Question 5

Other than the TCP, where else is the active VHF/HF frequency displayed?

Answer 5

On the Auxiliary display.

Question 6

Give the two methods of initiating calls with a selected cabin station?

Answer 6

Through the TCP or the Flight Deck Handset.