Chapter 15 - Warning Systems

Question 1

When is windshear active on takeoff? On Landing?

Answer 1

• Vr to 1,500 feet radio altitude

• 1,500 radio altitude to the ground

Question 2

What does a green terrain area on the ND represent?

What does amber represent?

What does red represent?

Answer 2

Green – terrain from 2000 feet below the aircraft to 500 feet below the aircraft

Amber – terrain from 500 feet below the aircraft to 2000 feet above the aircraft

Red – terrain more than 2000 feet above the aircraft

Question 3

On approach, the PF receives a “CAUTION TERRAIN” EGPWS voice annunciation. What is the corrective action?

Answer 3

Correct the flight path, unless in day VMC conditions and positive visual verification is made that no obstacle or terrain hazard exists.

Question 4

On approach, the PF receives a GPWS warning “TERRAIN TERRAIN, PULL UP”. What is the corrective action?

Answer 4

• Disengage autopilot
• Disengage autothrottle
• Aggressively apply maximum thrust
• Simultaneously roll the wings level and rotate to an initial pitch attitude of 20 degrees.
• Retract speedbrakes
• If terrain remains a threat, continue rotation up to the pitch limit indicator, stick shaker or initial buffet
• Do not change gear or flap configuration until terrain separation is assured

Question 5

In what phase of flight will you get a GPWS “DON’T SINK” warning?

Answer 5

• Takeoff
• Go Around

Question 6

When are the FIRE BELL and MASTER WARNING lights inhibited?

Answer 6

• Inhibit begins at V1
• Inhibit ends at 400 feet or 25 seconds after V1, whichever occurs first.

Question 7

The EICAS message “CONFIG GEAR” is displayed in flight. How do you correct this condition?

Answer 7

• Extend the landing gear
• Retract the flaps to 20 or less

Question 8

The EICAS careted caution message “>ALTITUDE ALERT” is displayed. What has happened?

Answer 8

You have departed the MCP selected altitude by 300 feet. Ends at 900 feet off altitude.

Question 9

The “Approaching Minimums” and “Minimums” aural advisories are referenced to____?

Answer 9

The Captain’s RADIO/BARO altitude control on the EFIS control panel.

Question 10

You receive a TCAS aural advisory “TRAFFIC, TRAFFIC”. What is the corrective action?

Answer 10

• Look for traffic using traffic display as a guide. Call out any conflicting traffic.
• If traffic is sighted, maneuver as required.

Question 11

GPWS windshear warning is enabled when?

Answer 11

From rotation to 1,500’ RA

Question 12

You can see the next page of EICAS messages by pressing what?

Answer 12

CANC

Question 13

What type of EICAS message is normally shown on the secondary EICAS display?

Answer 13

Status

Question 14

Which of the following conditions will NOT trigger the takeoff config warning siren and EICAS CONFIG warning message?

Answer 14

No active route in the FMS

Question 15

Which messages can the EICAS CANC switch remove?

Answer 15

Caution and Advisory ONLY

Question 16

When the cyan TFC message is displayed on your ND, you should be able to see what?

Answer 16

RA, TA, proximate and other traffic and their data tags on that ND if within displayed range.

Question 17

When are the Master CAUTION lights and beeper inhibited for takeoff?

Answer 17

From 80 kts to 400’ RA or 20 seconds after rotation.

Question 18

A TCAS RA should be complied with or without autopilot and autothrottles engaged?

Answer 18

Always with the autopilot and autothrottles disengaged

Question 19

The EICAS message >PILOT RESPONSE is displayed when?

Answer 19

The FMC does not detect pilot activity in monitored area within a specific time