1
Q
What are the components of the communication systems in the 787 Flight Crew Operations Manual?
A
- Cockpit voice recorder system
- Radio communication system
- SELCAL system
- SATCOM system
- Communication crew alerting system
- Interphone communication system
- Data communication system
Refer to Interphone Communication System in Chapter 5, Section 30, and MFD Communications Functions in Chapter 5, Section 40 for additional information.
2
Q
What controls are used for the communication systems?
A
- Audio control panels
- Tuning and control panels (TCP)
- Control display unit (CDU) communications pages
- Multifunction display (MFD) communications pages
Refer to Cabin Interphone System in Chapter 5, Section 30 and Company Datalink in Chapter 11, Section 34 for additional information.
3
Q
What is the purpose of the Audio Control Panels (ACP)?
A
To manage the radio and interphone communication systems and monitor navigation receiver audio.
The ACPs are installed on the aft aisle stand for the captain, first officer, and first observer.
4
Q
How are microphones keyed in the Audio Control Panels?
A
By pushing the desired audio control panel transmitter select switch and using the MIC position of a control wheel, audio control panel microphone/interphone switch, glareshield MIC switch, or hand microphone push-to-talk switch.
5
Q
What happens to the oxygen mask microphone when the oxygen mask stowage doors are open?
A
The oxygen mask microphone is enabled and the boom microphone is disabled.
6
Q
What happens to the boom microphone when the left oxygen mask stowage box door is closed and the RESET/TEST lever is pushed?
A
The boom microphone is enabled and the oxygen mask microphone is disabled.
7
Q
What systems can be monitored using headphones or speakers?
A
Radio and interphone communication systems.
8
Q
Fill in the blank: The communication systems include the _______ system, which is responsible for alerting the crew.
A
communication crew alerting
9
Q
True or False: The multifunction display (MFD) communications pages are not related to the communication systems.
A
False
10
Q
What does the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) record?
A
Transmitted or received datalink communications and flight deck audio
The CVR also records flight deck area conversations using various microphones.
11
Q
How does the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) operate regarding microphone positions?
A
Records independently of microphone/interphone switch positions
All inputs are recorded continuously.
12
Q
What are the functions of the tuning and control panels (TCP)?
A
Tune and control VHF, HF, SATCOM, cabin interphone, and other systems
Panels are designated left, center, and right.
13
Q
What information does each flight data block provide on the TCP?
A
Onside microphone source, frequency, SELCAL, and transponder code settings
This is for continuous pilot reference.
14
Q
What systems are included in the radio communication systems?
A
- Very High Frequency (VHF) communication system
- High Frequency (HF) communication system
- Satellite Communication (SATCOM) system
- Selective Calling (SELCAL) system
15
Q
How many independent VHF voice/data radios are installed?
A
Three independent VHF radios: VHF L (left), VHF C (center), and VHF R (right)
Any VHF radio can be controlled by any TCP.
16
Q
What happens when a VHF radio is tuned to frequency 121.5?
A
All flight crew automatically monitor the radio
The receiver lights on all audio control panels illuminate.
17
Q
What is VHF L configured for?
A
Voice communication only
18
Q
What are VHF C and VHF R normally used for?
A
Data communication
19
Q
Can VHF C and VHF R be used for voice communication?
A
Yes, they can be used for both voice or data communication
20
Q
How many VHF radios can operate in data mode at a time?
A
Only one VHF radio
21
Q
What happens when an affected radio is inoperative?
A
– - X - —- is displayed on the TCP
22
Q
What continues to operate on standby power in the event of electrical power loss?
A
The left VHF radio and left TCP
23
Q
How many VHF page displays are used to tune the VHF radios?
A
Four VHF page displays
24
Q
What is always displayed when the VHF mode select key is pushed?
A
The main VHF page (1/X)
25
What indicates the selected radio for each TCP?
ACTIVE and STBY titles above the radio name (L, C, R)
26
What does the frequency transfer switch do?
Moves the pretuned, standby frequency to become the active frequency
27
How can new frequencies be entered?
Into the scratchpad
28
Is entering the decimal and/or following zeros for a new frequency mandatory?
No, it is optional
29
What happens if an invalid frequency is entered?
An INVALID ENTRY scratchpad message is displayed
30
What key is used to erase the INVALID ENTRY message?
The clear key
31
How many stored frequencies can VHF pages 2, 3, and 4 contain?
Up to eight stored frequencies for all three radios (24 total)
32
How are stored frequencies accessed from the main VHF page?
Using the standby frequency step control
33
What happens when the frequency transfer switch is pushed after selecting a stored frequency?
The selected frequency becomes active
34
What key is used to manually delete stored frequencies during flight?
The CLR key
35
What remains stored in the TCP after the flight is completed?
Frequencies not manually deleted
36
What happens when an ATC uplink containing a VHF frequency is accepted?
The uplink frequency is displayed in the scratchpad preceded by a UL indicator.
## Footnote
Selecting this frequency into the active, standby, or a stored position clears the scratchpad and turns the uplink frequency green in the uplink data block.
37
What information can a single clearance contain?
Both a radio frequency and a transponder code.
## Footnote
The radio frequency appears in the scratchpad only when the appropriate page is displayed on the TCP.
38
How many independent HF communication radios are there?
Two independent HF communication radios, designated HF L (left) and HF R (right).
39
How can each HF radio be tuned?
By any TCP from the main HF page.
40
What is the maximum number of HF frequencies that can be stored in the TCP?
Up to 24 frequencies (3 pages of stored HF frequencies).
41
How can frequencies stored during flight be deleted?
Using the CLR key.
42
What are the two modes in which HF radios operate?
Upper side band (USB) and amplitude modulation (AM).
43
How is HF sensitivity controlled?
By the HF sensitivity keys.
44
What does a tone lasting longer than 7 seconds indicate?
Failure of the system to tune.
45
What happens to the antenna when either HF radio is transmitting?
The antenna is disconnected from the other HF radio.
46
Can both HF radios receive simultaneously?
Yes, if neither is being used for transmitting.
47
How is the data mode selected or deselected?
By pushing the frequency transfer switch.
48
Fill in the blank: The HF radios use a common _______.
antenna.
49
What is the function of the audio control panels?
To control voice transmission and receiver monitoring.
50
How many tuned frequencies can be stored in memory?
The last 100 tuned frequencies.
51
What key is used to toggle between USB and AM modes?
The USB/AM key on the main HF page.
52
True or False: Frequencies not manually deleted remain stored in the TCP after flight is completed.
True.
53
What happens when a standby frequency is transferred to the active DATA window?
DATA is displayed in the standby window.
54
What occurs when a new frequency is selected in the standby window while DATA is displayed?
DATA is replaced by the new frequency.
55
How can data be returned to the standby window?
By stepping through the list of standby frequencies until DATA appears.
56
When a VHF or HF radio is in data mode, what is it not available for?
Voice communications.
57
How can a radio be returned to the voice communication mode?
By transferring a voice frequency into the ACTIVE frequency window.
58
Are VHF and HF radio mode selections affected by load shedding during on-ground engine start procedures?
No, they are not affected.
59
What is inhibited on the ground regarding HF datalink transmissions?
HF datalink transmissions are inhibited.
60
What happens if a VHF or HF radio transmits for more than 30 seconds?
The EICAS advisory message RADIO TRANSMIT CAPT, F/O, or OBS is displayed.
61
When is the advisory message removed for prolonged radio transmission?
When the transmission stops.
62
What happens to any VHF radio that transmits for more than approximately 35 seconds on the ground?
It is automatically disabled.
63
What can be heard through the audio system before a radio is disabled?
An intermittent tone.
64
What is required to enable a disabled radio after it has transmitted too long?
The microphone switch for that radio must be released.
65
What does the SELCAL system monitor?
The three VHF radios and the two HF radios.
66
How does the crew get alerted when the SELCAL system receives a call from a ground station?
Through the communication crew alerting system.
67
What does the SATCOM system provide?
Both data and voice communications.
68
Who manages the SATCOM system?
The Satellite Data Unit (SDU).
69
How are flight deck voice calls controlled in the SATCOM system?
Using the TCPs and audio control panels.
70
How can the SATCOM control pages be displayed?
By selecting SAT on the TCP.
71
What options are available for entering numbers in the SATCOM system?
Directories of airline-defined numbers are line-selectable or numbers may be manually entered.
72
What functions do the SATCOM main menu pages allow the flight crew to perform?
Initiate, answer, and terminate calls, monitor call status, and access lower-level pages.
73
What indicates an incoming SATCOM call?
A SELCAL chime and illumination of a CALL light on the audio control panel
## Footnote
This alerting system helps the flight crew identify incoming communications.
74
How can flight crews facilitate audio conferencing between the cabin and ground?
By selecting both the CAB and SAT transmitter select switches on
## Footnote
Refer to Cabin / SATCOM Conferencing in Chapter SP, Section 5 for more details.
75
When are SATCOM calls terminated?
When the CALL light extinguishes
## Footnote
This can occur if the ground party hangs up or the pilot ends the call.
76
What does the EICAS communication message SATCOM CALL indicate?
A SATCOM message requires flight crew attention
## Footnote
Servicing the message clears the EICAS message.
77
What are the four priority levels of the Rockwell SDU-2200B SATCOM system?
Emergency (EMG), High (HGH), Low (LOW), Public (PUB)
## Footnote
Each level corresponds to different types of calls, with EMG being the highest priority.
78
What does the Emergency (EMG) priority level indicate?
Emergency and distress calls, activating ground station alarm
## Footnote
This priority level is critical for immediate safety communications.
79
What is indicated by the High (HGH) priority level?
Regulatory and flight safety calls
## Footnote
These calls are essential for maintaining safety standards.
80
What does the Low (LOW) priority level signify?
Non-safety related service calls
## Footnote
These calls are less critical than emergency or safety communications.
81
What does the Public (PUB) priority level involve?
Non-safety related public correspondence
## Footnote
SBB communications are limited to PUB priority only.
82
What does the communication crew alerting system provide?
Aural and visual alerts for normal operations requiring crew awareness
## Footnote
This system ensures the crew is informed of important operational conditions.
83
How are visual alerts presented in the communication crew alerting system?
As EICAS messages preceded by a bullet symbol (•)
## Footnote
This format helps in quick identification of alerts.
84
What is the aural alert for the communication crew alerting system?
A high-low chime
## Footnote
This sound alerts the crew to pay attention to the visual messages.
85
What do the communication crew alert categories include?
Normal operations requiring crew awareness
## Footnote
Refer to Communications EICAS Alert Messages in Chapter 5, Section 50 for more details.
86
What are the components of the interphone communication system?
* flight interphone system
* service interphone system
* cabin interphone system
* passenger address (PA) system
## Footnote
These systems facilitate communication in various areas of the aircraft.
87
How is the flight interphone system operated?
Through the audio select panel
## Footnote
The flight interphone system connects flight deck crew and ground crew.
88
What is the purpose of the flight interphone system?
Provides communications between flight deck crew members and between the flight deck and ground crew
## Footnote
Communication with ground crew occurs through a flight interphone jack on the nose landing gear.
89
How can the interphone system be activated?
By selecting the INT position on the control wheel or audio control panel mic/interphone switch
## Footnote
Alternatively, the FLT transmitter selector on the audio control panel can be used.
90
What microphone switches can be used with the flight interphone system?
* MIC position of a control wheel switch
* MIC position of an audio control panel mic/interphone switch
* hand microphone push-to-talk switch
* glareshield MIC switch
## Footnote
These switches allow for different methods of communication within the flight deck.
91
What happens to the voice level from the flight deck speakers when certain switches are selected?
Voice level decreases when selecting MIC/INT switch or other specified switches
## Footnote
This adjustment is crucial for maintaining communication clarity.
92
How is crew alerting of a ground crew initiated call provided?
* Aural alert chime
* GROUND CALL EICAS communications alert message
* CALL light illuminated on the audio control panel transmitter select switch
## Footnote
These alerting mechanisms ensure that flight crew are notified of ground crew communications.
93
What does the service interphone system facilitate?
Voice communications between ground crew stations at various locations around the airplane
## Footnote
This system can connect to the flight interphone system.
94
How can the service interphone system be connected to the flight interphone system?
Through the service interphone switch on the overhead panel
## Footnote
This connection allows for seamless communication between ground and flight crews.
95
How are calls initiated in the cabin interphone system?
By selecting one of three predefined SPEED DIAL locations, accessing the DIRECTORY menu, or manually entering a valid two digit dial code
## Footnote
The options allow for flexible call initiation based on the crew's needs.
96
What happens when the CAB transmitter select switch is pushed twice within one second?
It places a priority call to an airline designated call location
## Footnote
This action disconnects any current call in progress if the cabin station is already in use.
97
Do flight deck initiated calls interrupt a current PA announcement?
No
## Footnote
Calls from the flight deck do not interfere with ongoing PA announcements.
98
How can calls be answered in the cabin interphone system?
By selecting the CAB transmitter select switch or pressing a mic/interphone switch to the MIC position
## Footnote
This allows for flexibility in responding to incoming calls.
99
What is required for cabin to SATCOM conferencing?
CAB and SAT may be selected at the same time
## Footnote
Refer to Cabin / SATCOM Conferencing in Chapter SP, Section 5 for more details.
100
How can calls be ended in the cabin interphone system?
By selecting the END CALL prompt or de-selecting the CAB transmitter selector
## Footnote
Calls also end if the other party terminates the call.
101
What method can be used to answer or place calls using the flight deck handset?
Enter the desired call location using dial code step switches or numeric keys and push the dial code select switch
## Footnote
The handset PA push-to-talk switch is not necessary for operating the handset except for PA announcements.
102
What does the cabin interphone main menu allow pilots to do?
Make or end calls
## Footnote
Calls can be made by selecting a station from the speed dial page or the directory.
103
Where is the list of two digit station codes located?
On the handset
## Footnote
This helps pilots quickly identify and call different stations.
104
What can be done with the CABIN INTERPHONE page?
Make or end calls
## Footnote
This page provides access to the necessary controls for managing interphone communications.
105
How are calls initiated in the cabin interphone system?
By selecting one of three predefined SPEED DIAL locations, accessing the DIRECTORY menu, or manually entering a valid two digit dial code
## Footnote
The options allow for flexible call initiation based on the crew's needs.
106
What happens when the CAB transmitter select switch is pushed twice within one second?
It places a priority call to an airline designated call location
## Footnote
This action disconnects any current call in progress if the cabin station is already in use.
107
Do flight deck initiated calls interrupt a current PA announcement?
No
## Footnote
Calls from the flight deck do not interfere with ongoing PA announcements.
108
How can calls be answered in the cabin interphone system?
By selecting the CAB transmitter select switch or pressing a mic/interphone switch to the MIC position
## Footnote
This allows for flexibility in responding to incoming calls.
109
What is required for cabin to SATCOM conferencing?
CAB and SAT may be selected at the same time
## Footnote
Refer to Cabin / SATCOM Conferencing in Chapter SP, Section 5 for more details.
110
How can calls be ended in the cabin interphone system?
By selecting the END CALL prompt or de-selecting the CAB transmitter selector
## Footnote
Calls also end if the other party terminates the call.
111
What method can be used to answer or place calls using the flight deck handset?
Enter the desired call location using dial code step switches or numeric keys and push the dial code select switch
## Footnote
The handset PA push-to-talk switch is not necessary for operating the handset except for PA announcements.
112
What does the cabin interphone main menu allow pilots to do?
Make or end calls
## Footnote
Calls can be made by selecting a station from the speed dial page or the directory.
113
Where is the list of two digit station codes located?
On the handset
## Footnote
This helps pilots quickly identify and call different stations.
114
What can be done with the CABIN INTERPHONE page?
Make or end calls
## Footnote
This page provides access to the necessary controls for managing interphone communications.
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