Communication

Question 1

When using cross side tuning what color will the displays be?

Answer 1

Amber

Question 2

What mode are the aircrafts transponders?

Answer 2

Mode S

Question 3

When does the CVR begin recording?

Answer 3

When battery power is applied

Question 4

What is the recording interval of the CVR?

Answer 4

The CVR is a 30 minute rolling loop

Question 5

If an RTU fails what can be done to regain control of its radios?

Answer 5

Press the RTU INHIB switch light and use cross side tuning

Question 6

What is the EMER switch used for on the radios?

Answer 6

The EMER switch “hardwires” the respective headset directly to the on side radio at a set volume bypassing the RTUs and audio control panels

Question 7

What is com 3 used for?

Answer 7

ACARS