G650 - Avionics

The line select adjacent to CAS/MACH display on PFD ADI menu toggles the airspeed tape between calibrated airspeed and mach number only when the aircraft is above what altitude?

18,000 ft.

20,000 ft.

25,000 ft.

Correct! Wrong!

Runway Awareness and Advisory System (RAAS) - Runway advisories can be inhibited by depressing RAAS INHIBIT switch.

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

What does the 'U' indicate on position sensor page of FMS?

It indicates the IRS that is being used for navigation.

It indicates the GPS or IRS that is being used for navigation.

It indicates the sensor that is being used for navigation.

Correct! Wrong!

Depressing GPWS ORIDE switch on either Master Warning panel inhibits all GPWS aural warnings and cautions except for what?

Windshear and Microburst.

Microburst.

Windshear.

Correct! Wrong!

INHIBIT automatically deselected on takeoff or go-around at _____ AGL if landing gear is retracted.

400 feet.

1,000 feet.

750 feet.

Correct! Wrong!

After landing, it remains selected until shutdown unless manually cancelled.

If the aircraft is in-air and onside selected heading source becomes invalid, the SMC automatically switches to next valid source.

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

The thrust director represents the difference between EPR command bug and EPR target bug.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

What would a big red X indicate on a DU?

Loss of data (i.e., failure of associated Advanced Graphics Module).

DU is inoperative.

MAU (Modular Avionics Unit) system has failed.

Correct! Wrong!

When INHIBIT switch is depressed, which aural tones are inhibited?

Aural tones for most amber and blue CAS messages.

Aural tones for most amber CAS messages.

Aural tones for most blue CAS messages.

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What limitation is placed on use of the switches located on DISPLAY SYSTEM CONTROL panel?

They’re for flight use only (i.e., for MEL dispatch ability)

They’re for ground use only (i.e., for MEL dispatch ability).

You can dispatch with failure of one or both cursor control devices (CCDs).

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Which display units (DU’s) are referred to as Multifunction Displays (MFD’s)?

DUs 2 and 3.

DUs 3 and 4.

DUs 1 and 2.

Correct! Wrong!

What is the purpose of DISPLAY SYSTEM CONTROL switches?

Allow aircraft to dispatch when the MAU (Modular Avionics Unit) system has failed.

Allows aircraft to dispatch with single AGM (Advanced Graphics Module) failed.

Allow aircraft to dispatch when the AGM (Advanced Graphics Module) and the MAU (Modular Avionics Unit) system has failed.

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How is the altitude preselect window on GP depicted on VSD?

There is a white plain line across the display and digital readout in upper left corner of the display.

There is a green plain line across the display and digital readout in upper left corner of the display.

There is a green dashed line across the display and digital readout in upper left corner of the display.

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The alerting function is performed by Monitor Warning Function (MWF) installed within MAU (Modular Avionics Unit). How is this labeled on SMC?

FWF for Fault Warning Function.

DMAU for Degraded Modular Avionics Unit.

FWC for Fault Warning Computer.

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What is the source of HUD symbols?

HUD computer.

Synthetic Data Computer (SDC).

Modular Avionics Units (MAUs).

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Following shutdown, what indications would you have if you forgot to select the IRUs to OFF?

IRS Mode Select panel as well as ON BATT light in Security / Ground Service panel.

Respective amber ON BAT lights illuminate on IRS Mode Select panel Respective amber ON.

Respective amber ON BAT lights illuminate on IRS Mode Select panel BAT lights illuminate on and a horn is activated.

Correct! Wrong!

Full window can be selected on both DU2 and DU3 at the same time.

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

Full window cannot be selected on both DU2 and DU3 at the same time.

What happens if DISPLAY SYSTEM CONTROL switch is selected to OFF on ground?

Power is removed from DU that will 'Red X'.

Power is removed from DU that will 'Red X' after 1 minute.

Power is removed from DU and the display turns black.

Correct! Wrong!

At what altitude does airport symbol normally appear on the HUD?

2500 ft. above airport.

2000 ft. above airport.

1500 ft. above airport.

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The caution look ahead distance is computed from aircraft ground speed and turn rate to provide advanced warning and adequate time for crew response. Depending on the situation, this distance roughly corresponds to how many seconds of advance warning.

40 to 60

20 to 40

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Describe the function of Touch Control Steering (TCS) button.

When pressed and held it permits to deactivate the steering wheel function.

When pressed it deactivates some TCS functions.

When pressed and held, it momentarily interrupts the autopilot.

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What are the primary short-range sensors on the G650?

GPS and VOR/DME

VOR and DME.

VOR/DME and DME/DME.

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Flare cues appear at _____ and move upward as aircraft approaches the ground and provides flare guidance.

150 ft.

200 ft.

100 ft

Correct! Wrong!

When would copilot’s PFD automatically be placed onto DU 3?

Failure of DU 1 (or respective AGM - Advanced Graphics Module).

Failure of DU 2 (or respective AGM - Advanced Graphics Module).

Failure of DU 4 (or respective AGM - Advanced Graphics Module).

Correct! Wrong!

Amber TERRAIN indicates that terrain ahead may be higher than airplane altitude. Red TERRAIN indicates that terrain ahead is higher than airplane altitude.

True.

False.

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What does an amber RA2 indicate on both PFDs?

It alerts the crew that radio altimeter 2 is inoperative.

It alerts the crew that radio altimeter 2 is working in degraded mode.

It alerts the crew that both pilots’ flight instruments are receiving radio altimeter data from same source (i.e., on sensor page of SMC).

Correct! Wrong!

What would be indicated if a DU had a black display?

MAU (Modular Avionics Unit) system has failed.

DU is inoperative.

DU has failed or is unpowered.

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Which Audio Control Panel(s) are powered by emergency batteries?

Pilot’s ACP.

All: pilot’s, copilot’s and flight observer’s ACPs.

Pilot’s and copilot’s ACPs.

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What happens if DISPLAY SYSTEM CONTROL switch is selected to OFF during flight?

Nothing.

Power is removed from DU that will 'Red X' after 1 minute.

Power is removed from DU and the display turns black.

Correct! Wrong!

GPS is capable of SBAS or WAAS signals which enables the G650 to execute Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV) approaches.

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

Secondary weather is the weather outside of your flight path or flight plan altitude: it’s depicted with solid colors within 40 NM of the aircraft position and with cross hatching beyond 40 NM.

True.

False.

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Primary weather is defined as weather along your flight path or flight plan altitude: it is depicted in solid colors. Secondary weather is the weather outside of your flight path or flight plan altitude: it is depicted with cross hatching.

When is retard mode activated?

Radio altitude is less than 30 feet and gear is down.

Radio altitude is less than 20 feet and gear is down.

Radio altitude is less than 50 feet and gear is down.

Correct! Wrong!

What color is turbulence displayed on the weather radar?

Purple.

Red.

Magenta.

Correct! Wrong!

Weather Radar - What happens when GND ORIDE is selected?

This mode overrides forced standby and allows operation of radar on ground and in flight.

This mode overrides forced standby and allows operation of radar on ground: it is deselected when you get airborne.

This mode allows operation of radar on ground when the aircraft is not powered.

Correct! Wrong!

When does runway symbol replace the airport symbol?

At 750 ft RA, runway symbol joins the airport symbol and at 725 ft RA, the airport symbol disappears.

At 500 ft RA, runway symbol joins the airport symbol and at 475 ft RA, the airport symbol disappears.

At 350 ft RA, runway symbol joins the airport symbol and at 325 ft RA, the airport symbol disappears.

Correct! Wrong!

Runway symbol is removed from display at 60 ft RA.

What indications do you get on PFD at decision height?

Amber DH annunciator is displayed in raster cutout: it flashes for 3 seconds and then disappears.

Amber DH annunciator is displayed in raster cutout: it flashes for 5 seconds and then remains steady.

Amber DH annunciator flashes for 3 to 5 seconds and then disappears.

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What would indicate that combiner not placed in correct operating position?

HUD FAULT message appears on combiner display.

RESET HUD message appears on combiner display.

ALIGN HUD message appears on combiner display.

Correct! Wrong!

If this occurs, carefully reposition combiner glass and allow it to snap into detents. Don’t use the HUD if ALIGN HUD message continues to be displayed.

What is the relative elevation of terrain depicted in red or yellow?

At or below aircraft’s altitude.

Below aircraft’s altitude.

At or above aircraft’s altitude.

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What do the top 'T' and bottom inverted 'T' represent on the combiner during HUD test?

Source selection displayed on the HUD.

Upper and lower limit of data displayed on the HUD.

Thurst lever angle displayed on the HUD.

Correct! Wrong!

If WX is selected and there is a terrain threat, EGPWS displays threats on map and PFD, regardless of previous display selection.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

With airplane on ground, if AGM 1, 2 or 4 fails, selecting corresponding DISPLAY SYSTEM CONTROL switch to ALT position causes what to occur?

DU 2 and 4 will 'Red X' and DU associated with failed AGM receives graphics from one of the remaining AGMs.

DU 2 and 3 will 'Red X' and DU associated with failed AGM receives graphics from one of the remaining AGMs.

DU 3 will 'Red X' and DU associated with failed AGM receives graphics from one of the remaining AGMs.

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How does the FMS compute VREF speed?

It’s based solely on current aircraft weight.

It’s based solely on current aircraft weight and altitude.

It’s based solely on flap handle position, current aircraft weight and altitude.

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Where is the navigation sensor currently selected for use displayed on MCDU?

PROGRESS page 2

NAV page 1.

PROGRESS page 1

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What is the difference between amber and red WINDSHEAR warnings?

Amber WINDSHEAR is for proverse (increasing performance) windshear. Red WINDSHEAR is for adverse (decreasing performance) windshear condition.

Amber WINDSHEAR is for anticipated windshear detection. Red WINDSHEAR is for immediate windshear condition.

Amber WINDSHEAR is for potential windshear detection. Red WINDSHEAR is for confirmed windshear condition.

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What color CAS message means DO NOT DISPATCH?

Amber.

White.

Red.

Correct! Wrong!

What does the magenta dashed line extending from nose of aircraft to the compass arc represent on map display?

Actual heading from the IRS computers.

Projected track from IRS.

Actual track from IRS.

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Why are TAT probes aspirated by bleed air on the ground?

To permit temperature readings during icing conditions.

To improve accuracy of temperature readings.

To permit temperature readings.

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TCAS - Where can traffic be displayed?

Three places: HSI, MAP, and TCAS synoptic page.

On HSI only.

Two places: HSI and TCAS synoptic page.

Correct! Wrong!

What would red HDG FAIL and red ATT FAIL annunciations indicate on PFD?

Attitude and Navigation Data Module (ANDM) failure.

Navigation Data Module (NDM) failure.

IRS Failure.

Correct! Wrong!

What is the indication of normal AT disengagement?

AT1+2 flashes amber for three seconds along with an aural tone.

AT1 or AT2 flashes amber for five seconds along with an aural tone.

AT flashes red for three seconds along with an aural tone.

Correct! Wrong!

What does an amber MAG2 indicate on both PFDs?

It alerts the crew that Magnetic source is working in standby mode.

It alerts the crew that Magnetic heading is working in standby mode.

It alerts the crew that both pilots are using same source for heading information.

Correct! Wrong!

In this case, IRS 2 is the same source.

NUC stands for Non-Uniformity Correction. It’s a calibration process that results in cleaner picture and occurs during:

Aircraft power-up or, manual NUC selected.

Camera power-up, flaps selected from 0 to 10 degrees or, manual NUC selected.

Aircraft power-up.

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Which DU(s) can be failed for dispatch?

DU 3.

DU 2.

DUs 2 and 3.

Correct! Wrong!

Refer to the G650 MEL.

What does it mean when ALT is boxed in cyan on ENG ALT CTRL page of SMC?

Indicates that both engines are operating in alternate control mode.

Indicates the engine is operating in alternate control mode (i.e., engine computer controlling the speed of LP)

Indicates the engine is operating in alternate control mode.

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Gulfstream G650 – Avionics

Quiz

G650 - Avionics

The line select adjacent to CAS/MACH display on PFD ADI menu toggles the airspeed tape between calibrated airspeed and mach number only when the aircraft is above what altitude?

Runway Awareness and Advisory System (RAAS) - Runway advisories can be inhibited by depressing RAAS INHIBIT switch.

What does the 'U' indicate on position sensor page of FMS?

Depressing GPWS ORIDE switch on either Master Warning panel inhibits all GPWS aural warnings and cautions except for what?

INHIBIT automatically deselected on takeoff or go-around at _____ AGL if landing gear is retracted.

If the aircraft is in-air and onside selected heading source becomes invalid, the SMC automatically switches to next valid source.

The thrust director represents the difference between EPR command bug and EPR target bug.

What would a big red X indicate on a DU?

When INHIBIT switch is depressed, which aural tones are inhibited?

What limitation is placed on use of the switches located on DISPLAY SYSTEM CONTROL panel?

Which display units (DU’s) are referred to as Multifunction Displays (MFD’s)?

What is the purpose of DISPLAY SYSTEM CONTROL switches?

How is the altitude preselect window on GP depicted on VSD?

The alerting function is performed by Monitor Warning Function (MWF) installed within MAU (Modular Avionics Unit). How is this labeled on SMC?

What is the source of HUD symbols?

Following shutdown, what indications would you have if you forgot to select the IRUs to OFF?

Full window can be selected on both DU2 and DU3 at the same time.

What happens if DISPLAY SYSTEM CONTROL switch is selected to OFF on ground?

At what altitude does airport symbol normally appear on the HUD?

The caution look ahead distance is computed from aircraft ground speed and turn rate to provide advanced warning and adequate time for crew response. Depending on the situation, this distance roughly corresponds to how many seconds of advance warning.

Describe the function of Touch Control Steering (TCS) button.

What are the primary short-range sensors on the G650?

Flare cues appear at _____ and move upward as aircraft approaches the ground and provides flare guidance.

When would copilot’s PFD automatically be placed onto DU 3?

Amber TERRAIN indicates that terrain ahead may be higher than airplane altitude. Red TERRAIN indicates that terrain ahead is higher than airplane altitude.

What does an amber RA2 indicate on both PFDs?

What would be indicated if a DU had a black display?

Which Audio Control Panel(s) are powered by emergency batteries?

What happens if DISPLAY SYSTEM CONTROL switch is selected to OFF during flight?

GPS is capable of SBAS or WAAS signals which enables the G650 to execute Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV) approaches.

Secondary weather is the weather outside of your flight path or flight plan altitude: it’s depicted with solid colors within 40 NM of the aircraft position and with cross hatching beyond 40 NM.

When is retard mode activated?

What color is turbulence displayed on the weather radar?

Weather Radar - What happens when GND ORIDE is selected?

When does runway symbol replace the airport symbol?

What indications do you get on PFD at decision height?

What would indicate that combiner not placed in correct operating position?

What is the relative elevation of terrain depicted in red or yellow?

What do the top 'T' and bottom inverted 'T' represent on the combiner during HUD test?

If WX is selected and there is a terrain threat, EGPWS displays threats on map and PFD, regardless of previous display selection.

With airplane on ground, if AGM 1, 2 or 4 fails, selecting corresponding DISPLAY SYSTEM CONTROL switch to ALT position causes what to occur?

How does the FMS compute VREF speed?

Where is the navigation sensor currently selected for use displayed on MCDU?

What is the difference between amber and red WINDSHEAR warnings?

What color CAS message means DO NOT DISPATCH?

What does the magenta dashed line extending from nose of aircraft to the compass arc represent on map display?

Why are TAT probes aspirated by bleed air on the ground?

TCAS - Where can traffic be displayed?

What would red HDG FAIL and red ATT FAIL annunciations indicate on PFD?

What is the indication of normal AT disengagement?

What does an amber MAG2 indicate on both PFDs?

NUC stands for Non-Uniformity Correction. It’s a calibration process that results in cleaner picture and occurs during:

Which DU(s) can be failed for dispatch?

What does it mean when ALT is boxed in cyan on ENG ALT CTRL page of SMC?