Airframe- Position and Warning Systems Flashcards
What types of landing gear warnings are provided for retractable landing gear systems?
a horn or some other aural device and a red warning light
when does an aural device operate in a landing gear warning system?
when the throttle is retarded and the landing gear is not down and locked
what types of position indicators indicate that the landing gear is down and locked?
green light(s) and/or visual indicators
what is the purpose of a mach warning system?
it provides an aural warning that aircraft speed limits have been exceeded
how does a takeoff aural warning differ from a landing gear aural warning?
the aural horn for takeoff is intermittent and continuous for landing
name at least two items that may cause a takeoff warning horn to operate in a typical transport jet aircraft?
speed brakes, flap, stabilizer, and auxiliary power exhaust door not in their takeoff position
what does an anti-skid warning indicate?
system failure or the system is turned off
what is the indication of an anti-skid system automatically returning to a manual brake system?
a warning light
what retractable landing gear positions must be indicated?
secured in the up position secured in the down position
where are the procedures located for checking and adjusting landing gear switches?
the aircraft manufacturer’s manual
what other aircraft system may activate the landing gear warning system?
the wing flap system
what type of indication is used for cabin doors in the open and closed positions?
warning lights
what is the reason for a master caution warning system in aircraft?
to alert of system operation or malfunction
what system is used to indicate battery over-temperature?
a warning light
what is the purpose of the annunciator system?
to show, by a warning light, the meaning of the condition they announce
