CAE Aural / Visual Warnings

Question 1

Do audio signals from the aural warning systems, TAWS and TCAS go through the volume control switches of the audio control panel?

Answer 1

No

Question 2

At what speed does the takeoff EICAS Message inhibit feature activate?

Answer 2

80 kts

Question 3

When does the takeoff EICAS Message inhibit feature end?

Answer 3

at 400’ AGL or 60 seconds

Question 4

When does the EICAS provide visual and aural alerts?

Answer 4

When a red or amber EICAS malfunction is detected

Question 5

What accompanies warning messages, indicating immediate action is required?

Answer 5

Red indication on the EICAS synoptic page, flashing master WARNING lights, triple chime.

Question 6

What color indicates EICAS engine limits?

Answer 6

Red

Question 7

What does the Smart Landing (SL) function generate during approach and landing?

Answer 7

Aural and display messages

Question 8

What are routine SRSL callouts?

Answer 8

“On Runway xx”, “Approaching XX”, “100 remaining”

Question 9

What are the limitations in reference to the aircraft terrain awareness and warning system (TAWS)

Answer 9

Do not use the TAWS for navigation

Question 10

What does the Smart Landing (SL) function monitor?

Answer 10

Stabilized approach, long landing, altimeter

Question 11

An automatic MFD map mode is commanded by the TAWS when the alert is signaled within what range of the sensed terrain?

Answer 11

10 nm

Question 12

What symbols are used on the TCAS page to represent TCAS supplemental information to the target?

Answer 12

Up arrow, down arrow, plus sign

Question 13

The Proximity Sensing System (PSS) consists of which two subsystems?

Answer 13

Proximity Sensing Electronic Unit (PSEU) and the proximity sensors

Question 14

An up or down arrow on the TCAS screen appears only when the target aircraft is climbing or descending at more than …

Answer 14

500 ft/min

Question 15

At how many degrees of elevator split will an amber ELEVATOR SPLIT caution EICAS message appear?

Answer 15

7.5 degrees

Question 16

Name the items monitored by the takeoff configuration warning system

Answer 16

Flaps, spoilers, parking brake, autopilot, aileron trim, rudder trim, roll and pitch disconnect and horizontal stabilizer trims

Question 17

If the passenger door is open, when does the EICAS white PASSENGER DOOR message turn amber?

Answer 17

When the left engine run switch is moved form the OFF position to the RUN position