EICAS Flashcards
What does EICAS mean?
Engine indication and crew alerting system
What are the three types of EICAS messages?
Alert
Memo
Status
What are the three priority levels of alert messages?
Warning, Caution, Advisory
What is the highest priority alert message?
Warning.
Can warning messages be canceled by pushing the CANC switch?
No
Can amber alert messages be canceled or recalled?
Yes
What is an advisory message?
Where is the most recent EICAS communication message displayed?
Top of its priority group.
Where is the most recent Memo message displayed?
Bottom of the message list
What is a memo message and where are they displayed?
Memo; crew reminders of certain crew selected normal conditions. Displayed in white at the bottom of the last page of EICAS alert messages on the primary EICAS display.
Give examples of EICAS memo messages.
PACK 1,2,3 OFF PACKS 1+2, 1+3, 2+3 OFF PACKS HIGH FLOW PACKS OFF ACARS MESSAGE ATC MESSAGE SATCOMM CALL APU RUNNING CON INGNITION ON
What does the STATUS Cue mean, and what color is the display?
Cyan, new status message exists,
What is the function of the EIU selector in the AUTO position?
Selects an operable EIU to provide data to EFIS and EICAS. Selects L—> C—> R
If you had previously exceeded a parameter, such as an EGT limit for an engine, what would be displayed when pushing the RCL Switch?
Red box
What alert displays are shown or displayed on the PFD?
PULL UP. WINDSHEAR