Which CAD display center is used for showing Advisories?

• A. Left
• B. Center
• C. Right
• D. Bottom

Answer: (B)

The center display of the Cockpit Display System (CAD) is typically used for showing advisories because this position is designed to provide pilots with critical information that needs to be readily accessible and highly visible. Advisories include important alerts that may affect the aircraft's operation but do not demand immediate action. Displaying them in the center allows for quick reference and ensures that they capture the pilots’ attention without overshadowing primary flight information.

The design philosophy of cockpit instrumentation prioritizes the arrangement of displays so that mission-critical information is easily located and understood. Placing advisories centrally enhances the pilots’ situational awareness by ensuring that this non-time-critical, yet essential information, is positioned where it can be seen frequently throughout the flight without obstructing more pressing data, which may be displayed in other locations.