Embraer E145 Cockpit Panels

The following pages depict the various instrument panels located in the cockpit of the Embraer E145 Regional
Jet. Along with these depictions are text box captions that describe the function of most of the buttons and
switches that control the various systems on the aircraft. Keep in mind that as aircraft modifications occur,
such as ADs, Service Bulletins, etc., the captions may become inaccurate or incomplete.

The captions are not all inclusive and are intended as a supplemental study aid to be used in conjunction with
the appropriate approved aircraft systems and operations manuals. Because space is limited for the captions
the use of acronyms and abbreviations is necessary. The table that follows lists the acronyms and
abbreviations used that may not be readily discernable by the reader.

Warning and Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to make this information as accurate as possible, but no warranty or fitness is
implied. The information provided is on an as is basis. The author shall have neither liability or
responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from the information
contained herein. - Captain Bill de Groh

Abbrev. Meaning Abbrev. Meaning

& and CCW Counter-clockwise

Cmd Command
_x Multiplier (4x = 4 times)
Cmpt. Compartment
< Smaller/Less/Below
Com Communication
> Greater/More/Above CVR Cockpit Voice Recorder
A Ampere CW Clockwise
A/C Aircraft DAP Digital Audio Panel
A/I Anti-ice DC Direct Current
DCP Display Control Panel
ABV APU Bleed Valve
Decr. Decrease(s)
AC Alternating Current
DFDR Digital Data Flight Recorder
AEO All Engines Operating EBC Essential Bus Contactor
AGL Above Ground Level EIC Essential Interconnection Contactor
AHRS Attitude Heading Reference EBV Engine Bleed Valve
System ECS Environmental Control System
AMM Airplane Maint. Manual EDL Electrical Distribution Logic
Amp Ampere EICAS Engine Indicating And Crew Alerting
System
AP Autopilot
Elect. Electric(al)
Approx. Approximately ESU Electronic Sequence Unit
APU Auxiliary Power Unit F/A or FA Flight Attendant
Auto Automatic FADEC Full Authority Digital Electronic Control
BACV Bleed Air Check Valve FD Flight Director
FI Flight Idle
BC Battery Contactor
FO First Officer
BTC Bus Tie Contactor
CA Captain
CBV Cross Bleed Valve

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 Abbrev. Meaning Abbrev. Meaning
Fpm Feet per minute Nm Nautical mile
FSBY Forced Standby Mode O2 Oxygen
Ft Feet OEI One engine inoperative
Fwd Forward Pax. Passenger
GCU Generator Control Unit PCA Power Control Actuator
GI Ground Idle PCU Power Control Unit
GMAP Ground Map Mode PFD Primary Flight Display
GPC Ground Power Contactor PRSV Pressure Regulating and Shutoff Valve
GPU Ground Power Unit Psi Pounds per square inch
Grnd Ground PSU Passenger Service Unit
GS Glideslope PTT Push-To-Talk
Hdg Heading RCP Radar Control Panel
Horiz. Horizontal Rcvr Receiver
hPa hectopascals Rdr Radar
HSCU Horizontal Stabilizer Control REACT Rain Echo Attenuation Compensation
Unit Logic
HSV High Stage Valve Ref. Reference(d)
Hyd. Hydraulic RH Right Hand
Hz Hertz (cycles per second) RTA Receiver/Transmitter/Antenna
ICU Interphone Control Unit Sec. Second(s)
Incr. Increase(s) SOV Shut Off Valve
Kts Knots SPS Stall Protection System
Lbs Pounds SRN Short Range Navigation
LH Left Hand Sync. Synchronize(s)
LRN Long Range Navigation Sys. System
Mag. Magnetic TCS Touch Control Steering
Man. Manual Temp. Temperature
Max. Maximum Tgt Target
MFD Multi-Function Display TL Thrust Lever
Mic. Microphone TLA Thrust Lever Angle
Min. Minimum or Minute V Volt
Msg. Message WX Weather radar mode
MSL Mean Sea Level Xmtr Transmitter
Nav Navigation YD Yaw damper
NiCad Nickel-Cadmium

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Rain Echo Attenuation Compensation Technique (REACT) Selects Target Alert Radar in Forced Standby Mode (FSBY) when A/C
Pressing cycles antenna Mode. Mode monitors for on grnd and Radar Mode knob not set to OFF;
Pushed enables REACT stabilization. When off red (level 3) or greater FSBY label displayed. FSBY inhibits the xmtr and
STAB on PFD and OFF
Avail in all mode except GMAP beyond selected range & antenna scan; can override through the STAB
on RCP. +/- 7.5 of A/C hdg. TGT button.
Always selected when in TEST mode.
Used to invoke label if target detected.
REACT Automatic rcvr calibration to
Calibrated Gain stabilization Trim mode Min. target depth of 5 compensate for attenuation losses. RCT label
On ground, after warm- nm displayed. A blue field indicates ranges where
up, pressing 4x within 3 further compensation not possible. Active in all
Range Select Buttons Radar TGT label with no target
sec. inhibits FSBY modes except GMAP. Tgts within blue field
In WX, REACT, & GMAP Control Calibrated Gain cannot be calibrated & should be considered
modes 5 to 300 nm available. Panel dangerous.
(RCP) Radar operational if FP
In FP mode 5 to 1000 nm mode selected. OFF On-side controller slaved to cross-side
available controller; SLV displayed on RCP.
TEST mode, auto set 100 nm Cycles between 120 or 60 SBY Standby mode. STBY label displayed.
azimuth sweep for on-side WAIT label displayed during 40-100 sec. warm-up.
AND cross-side displays. WX Weather detection mode. CA & FO RTA
Pushed Calibrated Gain
settings alternate on each sweep, CAs on left
Pulled Manual gain active & sweep & FOs on right. To get 100% duty factor
VAR label displayed on PFD one Radar Control Panel must be set OFF. WX
Interior Lights label if rdr selected for display on MFD; otherwise
Control Panel TX label
GMAP Ground map mode. GMAP label
displayed.
Antenna Tilt +/- 15 Clock FP Flight Plan mode. Radar put in standby &
Avionic Switched no radar data presented. A singular display of nav
Range indicators between +5
DC Bus data & a FLTPLN label displayed.
& -5 are expanded
TEST Test pattern displayed with a TEST label.
Antenna beam width 7.9

Primary Flight
Digital Audio Panel (DAP)
Display (PFD)
[Avionic Switched Foot Warmer PAX reroutes audio signal from
DC Bus] Valve crew mic to pax cabin when any
PTT is pressed.
EMER directly connects mic &
Switch altimeter ref. Gasper vent
headphones to com/nav radios.
between Inches and HPa. CA to Com/Nav 1, FO to Com/Nav
2.

Standard altimeter setting

button Allows slewing of hdg
DG AHRS hdg channel when AHRS not slaved to
operates as free non- mag hdg of flux valve.
Causes MFD to present PFD or slaved gyro. Panel not present in
Switch on fwd side of EICAS displays from on-side IC-600. AH900 equipped a/c.
SLVD AHRS slaved to
yoke disengages nose flux valve.
wheel steering
PSU O2 latches energized;
6 sec. timer
Remote
Start/Stop/Reset for Down Off
chronograph Center Hot Mic CLOSED Disables PSU
Up - PTT O2 latches. Also resets O2
ON indicator & cabin signs
after system activation on
AUTO or MANUAL.
Pitch Trim with 3 AUTO PSU O2 latches
sec. timer energized & cabin signs on
Touch Control Steering (TCS)
Disengages AP when cabin altitude
While pressed allows manual > 14,000 ft.
maneuvering without disengaging Capts has priority Slide, with mask
the AP stowed, tests the mask. MANUAL activates PSU
Flow indicator turns O2 latches at any altitude.
When released syncs to new pitch Quick Disconnect Button yellow momentarily &
attitude & vertical mode &
Disconnects AP; AUTOPILOT voice msg self OXY ON flag appears
maintains it.
canceled above 2500 ft with a valid radar Slide, with mask not
Lateral control returned to altimeter stowed & left door
previously selected mode.
Inhibits stick pusher closed, shuts off O2 to N O2/Air mixture
Pressing & releasing after GS the mask. based on cabin
capture in APR mode with AP Disconnects all trim systems while pressed.
altitude; pure O2 above
engaged releasing AP will return to 33,000 ft.
ILS center beam.
ADC selects cross-side ADC. ADC 1(2) on Rotated CW to 100% - Pure O2 at all
PFD. EMERGENCY position altitudes. Must be
supplies 100% O2 under selected with
PFD comparison montiors AHRS selects cross-side AHRS. ATT 1(2) &
HDG > 6 for a/c roll < 6 positive pressure EMERGENCY position
MAG 1(2) on PFD. for protective breathing
or >12 for a/c roll > 6 Pressed, tests regulator
ROL >6 SG selects cross-side symbol generator (IC- demand mechanism
PIT >5 600). ADC 1(2), ATT 1(2), MAG 1(2), & SG 1(2)
ATT if both ROL and PIT set on PFD.
ALT 200 ft or more Vertical CDI Scaling per dot Horizontal CDI Scaling per dot
IAS > 5 kts For CN: GS = 0.35 For CN: LOC = 1.25
LOC .> 1/2 dot (below 1200 ft.) For FMS: ENR = 750 VOR = 5
GS .> 2/3 do (below 1200 ft.) TERM = 0.35 For FMS: ENR = 2.5 nm
ILS if both LOC and GS set APPR = 0.35 TERM = 1.0 (0.5 nm)
VNAV = 250 APPR = 0.15 nm
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Bank angle reduced from Couples FD to nav

27 to 14 in HDG mode . Engages AP & YD
source selected on Cycles between full
Auto selected climbing > flying pilots DCP. Pressed again rose HSI & sector
25,000 ft & canceled < VOR/LOC if NAV disengages AP but format on PFD First press enters
24,750 ft in HDG mode. selected and LNAV if keeps YD Elapsed Timer Mode
FMS selected In sector format WX
Annunciated only in HDG radar can be displayed Start/Stop/Reset
Select mode
Allows CAs or FOs FD
Same as NAV but to control the AP
with higher gain. Cycles between on-side
Hdg Hold (ROL) holds Also enable GS VOR/LOC SRN source
present hdg when Mode. Speed Hold Mode (green) or cross-side
selected VOR/LOC SRN source
(yellow)
Hdg Select (HDG) Flight Level Change
follows hdg bug
Vertical Speed Hold Mode Cycles between on-side
FMS LRN source
Allows hdg selection (magenta) and cross-
Altitude Hold Mode
Pressing synchronizes side FMS LRN source
hdg bug to current hdg (yellow)

Displays FD bars Master Warning Button

Allows crs selection

Engages YD
Pressing synchronizes Cycles between ground OFF Associated bearing
Setting Display Control
selected course to VOR Pressing again disengages Knobs speed and time-to-go. Panel (DCP) pointer sources disabled
bearing both AP & YD
NAV Selects associated VOR
as bearing pointer source
Engine Indication & Crew Alerting System (EICAS) ADF Selects associated ADF
Standby Attitude Indicator
as bearing pointer source
Pull to cage & rotate to
FMS Selects associated FMS
adjust miniature airplane
as bearing pointer source
Power warning flag
Power off
Caged
Rotation allows setting
Open motor winding Radio Altimeter decision
height
Loss of power
On grnd, pressing activates
Essential DC Bus 2 Multi Function IC-600 first level IBIT test. If
Display (MFD) held > 6 sec. activates IC-
600 second level IBIT test.
Standby Airspeed Indicator EICAS test commanded from
CAs panel only.
In flight, pressing activates
Standby Altimeter Backup Ess Bus Radio Altimeter Test
Avionic Switched TEST displayed
DC Bus
Optional Integrated Standby 100 +/- 10 ft
Instrument System (ISIS)
Replaces the three
electromechanical standby Rotation allows setting
instruments with a single LCD Indicates when airspeed bug values
Flashing ELT alert emergency/parking
screen
light indicates ELT brake is applied
Powered from Essential Bus 2 transmitting
Rotation allows pilot to
CAGE button resets attitude scroll through EICAS
only Cancels LANDING GEAR voice messages if display limit
Inhibits EGPWS when approaching msg. in case of Radio Altimeter loss of 15 exceeded.
STD button sets standard airports not covered by EGPWS only when flaps < 22
barometer setting database thus avoiding unwanted
Striped bar in button when pressed
The + or keys adjust
terrain alerts. Flight Level Change Mode
brightness Striped bar in button when pressed Striped bar extinguishes if TLs Climb
advanced or flaps set above 22 , or
Rotary knob allows altimeter 240 kts / 0 to 10,000 ft
gear down & locked
setting 240 kts to 270 kts / 10,000 to 12,000 ft
ON Activates ELT
270 kts / 12,000 to 17,377 ft
ARM Allows automatic LANDING GEAR voice msg activated when: 0.56M / 17,377 to 37,000 ft
activation
Flaps < 22, one TL < 45 (59 if OEI), and Descend
TEST/RESET function Radio Altitude < 1200 ft. Can be canceled.
enabled by pressing ON, -2,000 fpm / 37,000 to 12,000 ft
waiting 1 sec. then Flaps set at 22, one TL < 45 (59 if OEI), and -2,000 to -1,000 fpm / 12,000 to 10,000 ft
pressing ARM Radio Altitude < 1200 ft. Cannot be canceled.
-1,000 fpm / less than 10,000 ft
RESET function Flaps set at 45. Cannot be canceled.
deactivates ELT after FMS Roll Cmds for Direct To changes
manual or auto activation 30 bank up to 20K
Dec. linearly above 20K up to 32K
20 bank above 32K
Some EICAS messages inhibited Roll rate limited to 3/sec
Takeoff: V1-15 to 400 RA
Landing: 200 RA to 3 sec. after W-on-W FMS Roll Cmds for Leg-to-Leg changes
27 bank up to 20K
Dec. linearly above 20K up to 32K
15 bank above 32K
Roll rate limited to 3/sec
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Inhibition Logic Checks takeoff configuration warning by
Takeoff simulating TLs advanced
Active > V1-15
If ok, TAKEOFF OK voice message
Deactive. RA > 400 ft, Mechanical gust lock secures only the elevator
or < 60 kts, or > 1 min. If fail, TAKEOFF ___ voice message & NO
Electromechanical gust lock does the same thing but
Landing TAKEOFF CONFIG EICAS msg
uses a solenoid and locking pins installed in the
Disconnects CAs Valid < 200 ft
horizontal stabilizer. Powered by DC Bus 2 & FLAPS
elevator control from Deactve. WOW > 3
incorporates an amber indication light on the glareshield.
FOs sec., or > 1 min. SPOILERS

CAs side has all AP TRIM

servos & stick pusher BRAKES
Cannot be reset in flight

Disconnects CAs
Illuminates when
aileron control from FOs
disconnection
mechanism activated FOs side has roll trim
actuator & artificial feel
unit
Cannot be reset in flight

Illuminates when
disconnection
Thrust Reversers have mechanism activated
3 locking systems. The
Primary & Secondary
are electrically MAX max. takeoff
controlled & rating mode at any time
hydraulically actuated.
THRUST SET
The third lock is
FADEC controls engine
completely electric.
to achieve N1 target
Loss of electric power
latches locks closed IDLE GI~ 64% N2, FI~
68% N2
MAX REV max.
reverse thrust. Doors
cmdd open when TLs
at soft detent (TLA 14)
Cmds outboard spoiler
panels to open when: If OEI or one reverser
TLA of both not deployed FADEC
engines < 50 will only cmd reverse
from good engine if TL
Flaps < 13 requesting reverse
No intermediate and OEI TL set to
positions Thrust Lever IDLE
Friction Knob
Electrically controlled
thru DC Bus 1 & 2 Electrically actuated &
Hydraulically actuated controlled
DC Bus 1 & 2
If one channel fails,
remaining motor can
drive flaps at half speed
Pulling actuates
3 asymmetrical limit
emergency brakes (no
disables system for
anti-skid)
duration of flight
Pull & rotate to set
parking brake
Always have toe
brakes applied when
setting or releasing to
prevent hydraulic fluid
transfer
Thrust Mode select buttons
All 4 brakes supplied (no ATTCS)
by Hyd Sys 2
proportional to handle
displacement with no Joystick controls
protections MFD designator

With control column held full back, momentary push CON thrust if one of the following:
Pedal brking actuates SPS test (stick shaker, clacker, & stick pusher) Cuts out SPS channel >300 ft AFL & gear not locked down, or
Hyd Sys 1 supplies outbd brakes TEST button illuminated after an unsuccessful test or if 1 or 2 in case of failure
>1700 ft AFL
Hyd Sys 2 supples inbd brakes
system has not been tested. Striped bar in button
when pressed Limited to OEI only
TEST button inhibited inflight till 30 sec. after landing,
Anit-skid protection > 10 knots
above 70 KIAS, or with gear not downlocked.
wheel speed
Ice compensation of SPS inhibited for 5 min. after takeoff. Pusher inhibited CLB or CRZ thrust if one of the following:
Locked wheel protection through
On grnd (except for test) >500 ft AFL, gear not locked down, AEO, or
anti-skid system > 30 knots wheel Ice compensation reset if:
Below 0.5 G
speed
airborne & flaps set to 45. SPS ICE SPEED msg While Quick Disconnect >1700 ft AFL and AEO
Touchdown protection allows remains,or button pressed
braking 3 seconds after < 200 ft if RA failed TO thrust
on ground after pressing TEST button. SPS ICE
touchdown, or when wheel speed Any Cutout button
SPEED msg cleared. T/O-1 for the EMB 145
> 50 knots. pressed
> 200 knots T/O RSV for the EMB 135/140
At least 1 channel inop
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Control Display Unit (CDU) of

Universal UNS-1K Flight Management
System (FMS)

Actuates yaw trim

3 sec. timer in case of
trim knob failure

Pitch control wheel

inhibited if any Vertical Cuts out (pressed) or
Mode selected in FD enables (released)
HSCU Main or Backup
Pitch Trim systems
Striped bar in button
when pressed

Manually controls roll

attitude when AP Actuates pitch trim
engaged through the HSCU
backup channel

Actuates roll trim by

repositioning neutral
position of aileron
ARINC Communications And command
Reporting System (ACARS)
Printer
Must be in DN position in
AUTO mode
In MAN Mode:
Controls pneumatic
outflow valve by
metering vacuum
pressure to that valve
-1500 fpm to +2500 fpm
in MAN mode

On (pressed) Auto mode (released) or

Dumps cabin up to Manual mode (pressed)
14,500 ft +/-500 ft MAN inscription
Landing Gear Freefall Compartment
ON inscription when illuminated when pressed
On floor between co-pilots seat and control pedestal pressed
Electrical Override Switch Inhibited in MAN mode
NORMAL Extension/retraction controlled by LGEU
DOORS Bypasses LGEU to open nose landing
gear doors
GEAR DOORS Bypasses LGEU extending landing
gear while keeping nose landing gear doors open.
Free-Fall Lever
Initial movement operates the free fall selector valve
relieving hydraulic pressure and connecting the lines
to the return. Further movement mechanically
unlocks the landing gear uplocks allowing the gear to
free-fall to the down and locked position.

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ELEC EMERG. Loss of all generators in flight. The batteries supply the Central & Essential Buses, sharing the load & not being
charged. The Inverter, Shed and DC Buses not energized.
ELEC EMERG. ABNORMAL The EDL configured for an electrical emergency when not required. The generator supplied DC
Buses are isolated from the battery supplied Central & Essential Buses & the batteries are not being charged.
ELEC ESS XFER FAIL The EDL failed to configure for an electrical emergency when required. DC Bus 1 and/or DC Bus 2 are
not isolated from the batteries & the batteries are not being charged.
Jack for a 600 ohm headphone to monitor
Erases data only on the ground with audio signals & tones.
Tests integrity of CVR
parking brake set. Only the 2 sec. 800 Hz tone for successful CVR
manufacturer can recover the erased Green STATUS LED illuminates for test
data. 1 sec. if test is good
3 sec. 400 Hz tone for successful CVR
erase
Connects (pressed) or disconnects
(released) the GPU to/from the
DC Bus 2, 2 hr recording, 5g switch
electrical system.
Connects (pressed) or disconnects
GPU AVAIL inscription illuminates (released) the 28 vDC, 400 Amp engine-
when operating GPU is physically driven generators to/from respective DC
connected to aircraft; does not indicate Bus
good power.
Gens online when N2 > 56.4%
Inscription goes out when button
pressed & GPU connected to electrical Cycling resets GCU if generator is
network. Priority over alll batts & gens. running.

Striped bar in button when pressed. If current > 400 A, GEN 1 (2, 3, 4) OVLD
msg.
Verify 26.0 - 29.0 V before selecting.
Striped bar in button when released.

Ground Service Bus is energized when

BATT 1 & 2 OFF (BC1 & BC2 open) Connects (pressed) or disconnects
and GPU AVAIL inscription in GPU (released), 28 vDC 400 Amp, APU Starter-
button (GPC open). Cockpit dome, Generator when APU rotor speed > 95% +
courtesy, galley, cabin, lav, bagg, & 7 sec.
service cmpt. lights
BATT 2 used to start APU
Striped bar in button when released.
On (pressed), overrides auto transfer
to electrical emergency configuration &
ensures batteries powering only
Essential Buses regardless of EDL. OFF BC kept open disconnecting
Isolates batteries from DC Buses. battery from electrical system.
(EBC 1 & 2, and EIC closed, BC1 and AUTO BC controlled by EDL
BTC 2 open).
Two 24vDC, 44 amp-hour NiCad
Auto (released), power contactors batteries, located in battery cmpt. (Nose
operate automatically according to left side).
EDL. (EBC 1 & 2, and EIC open, BC1
and BTC 2 closed). BATT 2 supples power for APU starting,
while BATT 1 isolated to provide
Striped bar in button when pressed. stabilized power to voltage transient
sensitive equipment.

OVRD BTCs kept closed regardless Both BCs open if GPU connected to
of EDL provided no overcurrent system
detected by one of 5 GCUs. During an Electrical Emergency both
AUTO BTCs controlled by EDL. batteries can supply Essential Buses for
40 min., which includes 3 APU starts.
OFF Opens BTCs regardless of EDL.
If batt > 70C, BATT 1 (2) OVTEMP msg.

Connects (pressed) or disconnects

OVRD Closes Shed Bus contactors
(released) the 250 VA/400 Hz Static
while on ground with at least one
inverter to/from the system.
generator on line.
Inverter supplied from DC Bus 1 & AUTO EDL controls Shed Bus
provides 115 vAC to 115 vAC Bus. contactors.
115 VAC BUS OFF msg. if Bus OFF Opens Shed Bus contactors
deenergized manually regardless of EDL.
Powers TCAS II & GPWS
Striped bar in button when released.
Connects (pressed) or disconnects
(released) the com/nav supplied by
Connects (pressed) or disconnects Avionics Switched Buses.
(released) the Backup Battery to/from
the electrical system. Allows prevention of undesirable voltage
transients during APU battery starts on
24 vDC, 5A lead acid battery, in fwd the ground.
avionic cmpt. in front of FO.
Backup Batter y charged when Striped bar in button when released.
button pressed with BATT 1 in AUTO
BKUP BATT OFF BUS msg when
button released.
Supplies Backup Hot Bus, providing ON Emergency lights ON using the 4 dedicated batteries; 15 min. duration; batteries not charging - EMER LT NOT ARMED
stablized power for the GCU's OFF Emergency lights turned off if EMER LTS button on F/A Panel in NORM; batteries not being charged - EMER LT NOT ARMED.
protective function in case of a short- (Switch that turns on the lights is the only switch that can turn them off)
circuit or near zero system voltage. ARM Emergency lights off & batteries being charged; lights illuminate automatically in Elec. Emerg.

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FUEL 1 (2) LOW LEVEL

Illuminates red upon fire detection Fuel remaining ranges from 463 to 584
lbs.
Pulling will send close cmd to:
FUEL IMBALANCE
Hyd. Pump SOV
Comes on at 800 lbs difference
Bleed Air SOV
Goes off at 100 lbs difference
Engine Intake Lip Anti-ice SOV
Fuel SOV (on Hot Bus).
Remember H.A.L.F.
Rotate CCW fires bottle A & CW fires
bottle B
Fire bell can be canceled but visual
warning cannot as long as fire signal
exists.

LOW 1 opens cross-feed valve & shuts off

left selected electric fuel pump
OFF closes cross-feed valve & returns
Selects which electric fuel pump will be electric fuel pump to normal operation
operating continuously for that engine
LOW 2 opens cross-feed valve & shuts off
Remaining pumps of associated side are right selected electric fuel pump
kept in auto standby
To cross-feed select tank with lower fuel
If fuel pressure < 6.5 psi remaining two
pumps come on line & will cycle with Switch powered by Ess DC Bus 2
inoperative pump causing clicking in relay
box.
Fuel Pump A on associated Essential Bus
Fuel Pump B on cross-side Essential Bus
Fuel tank temperature taken from left tank
only & displayed on MFD, FUEL page. Fuel Pump C on associated DC Bus

FUEL TANK LO TEMP msg. indicates fuel

temp. inside left tank is < -40C
E1 (2) FUEL LO TEMP msg. indicates engine ON Energizes selected pump
fuel temp. (leaving FCOC) is < 5C. OFF De-energizes selected pump
Pressure refueling to full leaves 7.9 U.S.
gallons below fuel tank capacity; must fuel
over wing to get that last 7.9 U.S. gallons.
To de-fuel left tank set XFEED to LOW 2 and
Tank 1 - ON with de-fuel SOV open
Interphone Control Unit (ICU)

Allows interphone com

between FA and pilots.
Generates cabin chime Generates a cabin chime to call FA

On FAs Call Panels:

Allows interphone com between pilots and
PILOT FA in case of normal mode failure
Illuminated CABIN and CAB EMER buttons
Striped bar when button on ICU, and PILOT and EMER PILOT
when pressed annunciators on Attendants Call Panel
Striped bar in button when pressed
Same as CABIN button
except on F/As Call Panels:
EMER
PILOT

Turns on or off the associated lights

DFDR begins recording when RED
BCN switch in ON or A/C is airborne .

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Permits testing the fire detection system Class C baggage compartment
On grnd, if pressed & held > 10 sec. APU Two cargo extinguisher bottles located in
auto shut down in the same manner as if rear Electrical Compartment
the FUEL SHUTOFF button was pressed.
Two smoke detectors Maintenance must
If necessary to repeat fire test, wait at least reset
6 sec.
Sight glass in lavatory

In the case of APU fire detection, the APU Button illuminated if smoke detected in
will NOT auto shutdown in flight but will baggage compartment
auto shutdown if A/C on the ground.
When pressed
Discharges both bottles; the high rate &
Causes APU Normal Shutdown, and metered discharge bottles
closes APU Fuel Feed SOV in wing stub Deactivates baggage compartment fans
(APU FUEL SOV CLSD EICAS msg) & (if not previously deactivated by smoke
closes APU Main Fuel Solenoid Valve (at detection)
APU)
50 minutes of protection
Discharges APU fire bottle
Does NOT illuminate
Sends stop request to FADEC, and
30 sec delay, per EPC, before pressing
Closes APU Fuel Feed SOV in wing stub
(APU FUEL SOV CLSD EICAS msg) & closes
APU Main Fuel Solenoid Valve (at APU)
OFF De-energizes FADEC, closes APU
Fuel Feed SOV in wing stub (APU FUEL Striped bar in button when pressed
SOV CLSD EICAS msg) & closes APU
Main Fuel Solenoid Valve (at APU)
APU Normal Shutdown
R.emoves APU indications & alarms when
RPM < 10%, cmds APU shutdown. Sends stop request to FADEC and closes the
APU Main Fuel Solenoid Valve (at the APU).
ON Energizes FADEC (Ess DC Bus 2 or
HOT Bus 1), opens APU Fuel Feed SOV,
enables APU indications & alarms on APU start cycle:
EICAS. FADEC performs self-test.
3% (0% airborne): ignition energized & Main
START Initiates start cycle Fuel Solenoid Valve opens
50%: Starter de-energized
70%: ignition exciter de-energized
Abnormal APU Shutdown:
95%+7sec: Max Fuel Solenoid Valve
In Flight: Overspeed, underspeed, loss of
energized, pneumatic & electrical power
speed data, failure to start, accelerate, or
available
light, external short, or FADEC failure or
loss of signal. If no EGT rise then 1 auto restart (swing start):
starter de-energized at 20% & re-energized at
On Ground: Fire (APU FIRE aural warning
5%.
of 10 sec. or more), EGT over-temperature,
Loss of EGT, high oil temperature, low oil
pressure, oil pressure switch short.
OFF De-energizes ignition system
AUTO Active FADECs control ignition
system automatically
One channel for grnd start (14% N2)
RESET Resets FADEC & clears faults
Both channels for airstart (10% N2)
ALTN Alternates FADEC in control
Auto-relight (above 53% N2)
Inoperative if held > 3 sec.
ON Cmds FADECs to continuously
activate both ignition channels; A & B.

Enabled on grnd only with TLA < 50 First flt of day

1st press enables T/O Mode setting Cold eng. starts SAT or oil < 5C

2nd press REF TO TEMP External air or Crossbleed start

3rd press REF A-ICE Contam.runway TO AND < 10C.

4th press stores values. Data accepted if Moderate or > turb. or heavy precip.
REF TO TEMP within +/-10C & both
engines running
T/O Mode: DEC ALT T/O-1,
INC T/O-1 or T/O (135/140 only)
REF TO TEMP: DEC decreases temp.
STOP Cmds FADEC to shut engine setting, INC increases temp. setting
down provided TLA is IDLE
REF A-ICE: DEC OFF, INC - ON
RUN Allows normal engine operations
START Initiates engine start cycle, and
automatically switches FADEC from the Turns on/off wing landing lights
FADEC that had the last successful engine
start. If held > 3 sec. knob becomes
inoperative. In this case select STOP and
reset the FADEC to reset knob
Turns on/off both taxi lights & nose
landing light, respectively
Taxi & nose landing lights automatically
extinguished when nose gear not down &
locked, regardless of switch position
Shed Bus 2 must be energized (OVRD
with < 3 generators on line)

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Illuminates red upon fire detection

Automatic Rudder Shutoff Through Speed Switch
Pulling will send close cmd to:
Rudder limiter for high speed
Hyd. Pump SOV
Rudder Sys 1 auto shutoff > 135 kts to reduce
Bleed Air SOV rudder authority at high speed
Engine Intake Lip Anti-ice SOV If Sys 2 fails Sys 1 comes back on line
Fuel SOV. automatically with EICAS message

Remember H.A.L.F. RUDDER OVERBOOST if neither Sys shuts off

> 135 kts
Rotate CCW fires bottle A & CW fires
bottle B
Fire bell can be canceled but visual Rudder Hardover Protection (for low speed)
warning cannot as long as fire signal
Both Sys 1 & 2 auto shutoff
exists.
Force on any pedal > 130 lbs, and
Rudder deflected > 5 to opposite side, and
Both engines running (N2 > 56.4%)
Inhibited at higher speeds due to speed switch
logic that reduces rudder authority. Rudder
deflection will not achieve 5
Inhibited with OEI operation

Enables (pressed) or disables

(released) associated hydraulic Enables (pressed) or disables
system pressure to both aileron (released) associated rudder hydraulic
actuators. actuator.

Striped bar in button when released Striped bar in button when released

Hyd. Pump driven by engine accessory

gear box
Priority Valve
Provides 3000 + 100 psi @ 9.2 gal/min
Only on Hyd Sys 1
E1 (2) HYD PUMP FAIL msg < 1600
Priority valve closes during ldg psi or N2 < 56.4%
gear operation with only electric
HYD 1 (2) LO QTY msg if reservoir < 1
hyd. pump supplying system, to
liter
isolate ldg. gear giving priority to
the flight controls. Reservoir capacity 6 liters

24 hr parking brake or 6 full

Accumulator emerg. brake applications

Emerg. Brake
Accumulator

An accumulator is basically a
hydraulic battery storing
hydraulic energy & providing
surge protection.
Closes (pressed) or opens (released)
engine-driven Hyd. Pump SOV
Hyd. Pump continues to run if engine
running
Striped bar in button when released

OFF Electric Hyd. Pump off

ON Electric Hyd. Pump on. Provides
2900 + 100 psi @ 1 gal/min
AUTO Electric Hyd. Pump in standby
ready to come on line if engine driven
pump outlet pressure < 1600 psi or N2 <
56.4%
HYD SYS 1 (2) FAIL msg if hyd.
pressure < 1300 psi

Control logo lights on Turns signs on or off with a

underside of Control cockpit chime
horizontal stabilizer dome lights at a
fixed intensity Both signs are automatically
activated when pax O2
dispensing units open

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Off (released) or selects auto mode
Off (released) or permits (pressed)
(pressed) of wing and/or horizontal stabilizer
automatic activation of engine lip anti-icing
A/I valves. L pneumatic supplies horizontal.
OPEN inscriptions indicates engine lip anti-
OPEN inscription means valves open with
ice valve open
system cmdd open or at least one valve
Striped bar in button when released open with system not cmdd open.
Source is a valve upstream of HSV with no Striped bar in button when released
temperature control (i.e. EBVs can be
closed & still operate)
Can be open on the grnd without limitation

Off (released) or auto mode (pressed)

On (pressed) or off (released)
Striped bar in button when released
Striped bar in button when released
Pitot 1/2, Pitot/Static 3, AOA 1/2, ADS Static
Defog mode if no ice detected - maintains
Ports 1,2,3,4, & Press. Static Ports 1/2 are
windshield at 26 C. If ice cond. anti-ice
heated with at least one engine N2 > 56.4%
mode holds windshield at 43 C
Separate logic ensures Pitot/Static 3 & Press.
3 sensors, 1 temp control, 1 overheat
Sys. Static Port 2 heated in any flight condition
protection, 1 spare
TAT 1 & 2 heat when TLs > 65 TLA (~78.5 to
Should be off when OAT > 10C on grnd
82.5% N1) and assoc. engine A/I system on,
OR anytime inflight.
ENG Inlet A/I valve open with engine EICAS msg inhibited during takeoff & landing.
running. On grnd. with wheel speed > 25 kts
an ICE CONDITION will open WING and
TAIL A/I valves.
AUTO Allows automatic operation of
bleed air anti-ice system. On grnd. no A/I Permits testing wing, horizontal stabilizer,
valves open. But at wheel speeds > 25 kts and engine anti-ice valves by simulating an
an ICE CONDITION will open all A/I valves ice condition on ice detectors 1 & 2.
(ENG, WING, & TAIL)
ALL Turns on entire bleed air anti-ice
Pressed- right pack automatically
system in flight regardless of ice detection.
controlled between 18C and 29C by
On grnd inlet A/I valve open & when wheel
Digital Temperature Controller
speed > 25 kts the WING and TAIL A/I
valves open, regardless of ice condition. Pull for manual operation
ATTD Control transferred to FA Panel
where green ON light illuminates.
Pressed- left pack automatically controlled
between 18C and 29C by Digital
Temperature Controller. On (pressed) or off (released) AIRBORNE
ONLY
Pull for manual operation
Gasper ON with DC Bus 2 energized on grnd
regardless of button position
On (pressed) or off (released) Striped bar in button when released
Controls both recirc fans. On grnd Supplies gaspers, and ventilation for the O 2
during hot soak days must be OFF; cyl. cmpt., relay boxes, and rear elect. cmpt.
during cold soak days must be ON
Striped bar in button when released
CLOSED Closes CBV
OPEN Opens CBV (CROSS BLD OPEN)
AUTO Automatic operation of CBV
Opens (pressed) or closes (released) the Electrically controlled, pneumatically
Pack Pressure Regulating and SOV (PRSOV) actuated
Striped bar in button when released
On grnd, with main door open & pack < EBV (PRSOV) open (pressed) only when
227C PRSOV operates in high mode, other bleed air demanded or closed (released).
times in low mode
LEAK inscription indicates duct leakage.
PACK 1 closes with A/I on below 24,600 ft
provided PACK 2 operating Engine inlet lip A/I taken upstream of HSV

Max thrust (takeoffs & go-arounds) with EBVs HSV (14th stage) open during low thrust,
open, Pack Valves automatically close by crossbleed starts, and A/I operations
FADEC when: 9th stage air joins 14th stage, both with
OEI up to 9700 MSL & TAT >19C at BACVs, then thru precooler upstream of EBV
S.L. decreasing to -5C at 9700 MSL EBV closed by Fire Handle or automatically
AEO up to 1700 AGL & TAT >19C with intense hot air leak (BLD VLV CLOSED)
decreasing to -5C at 9700 MSL Used for engine start, ECS, pressurization,
Must reset Pack Valves after auto shutdown & ice protection

If both Pack Valves closed in flight the ram

air valves open & recirculation fans auto
shutdown. Opens (pressed) or closes (released) ABV.
Striped bar in button when pressed
On the ground the ram air valves are always
closed, regardless of Pack Valve position. OPEN inscription indicates ABV in open
position
LOW 80 strokes/min
APU bleed air not sufficient for A/I
HI 140 strokes/min
Auto closes if LH EBV or RH EBV with CBV
TIMER Intermittent operation, 2 strokes at high are open to prevent reverse flow. BACV
speed with 8 sec. delay downstream of ABV for same purpose.
BLEED TEMP on ECS page of MFD is Dry windshield protection parks blades until knob Electrically controlled & pneumatically
taken downstream of precooler. cycled to OFF to reset. actuated
Maximum speed for operation - 160 KIAS

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DAU 1: Forward aircraft & engine 1 parameters.

Ch A: Ess DC Bus 1 & Backup Ess Bus (default)
Ch B: DC Bus 1
DAU 2: Aft aircraft & engine 2 parameters.
Ch A: Ess DC Bus 2 & Backup Ess Bus (default)
Ch B: DC Bus 2

Radio Management Unit (RMU)

Pressing allows Data

Acquisition Unit (DAU) Channel
B to supply both IC-600
Striped bar in button when
pressed

First press: Splits the NAV window into NORM RMU tuning available Activates internal self-test of component
two windows. Top window displays selected with yellow cursor box.
active VOR frequency. The lower EMERG tuning through RMU
window, with the DME Label, displays inhibited COM transceiver Hold button 2 sec.
the active DME frequency in VHF DME, ATC, and ADF Hold for 5 to 7 sec.
format. An H (DME Hold) is displayed
in the DME window and on the PFD to Tuning Backup Control Head (TBCH) NAV (VOR/ILS) Hold for 20 sec.
show DME not paired with active Allows alternative means of tuning Com
VOR/ILS freq. The DME may then be 2 and Nav 2
tuned directly by pressing the LSK
beside the DME window.
Second press: Displays the TACAN
channel format and will allow tuning to
the DME portion of any TACAN station.
Third press: Reverts NAV window to
normal DME operation.

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