EICAS WARNING SYSTEMS Flashcards
What does EICAS mean?
• Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System
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What are the three types of EICAS messages?
- Alert
- Memo
- StatusFCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.1
What are the three priority levels of alert messages?
- Warning
- Caution
- AdvisoryFCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.2
What is the highest priority alert message?
• Warning messages (red)
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Can warning messages be canceled by pushing the CANC switch?
• No
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Can amber alert messages be canceled or recalled?
• Yes, by pushing the CANC switch or the RCL switch.
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What is an advisory message?
- Lowest priority message (displayed in amber).
- Indented one space
- Can be canceled or recalled.FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.2
Where is the most recent EICAS communication message displayed?
- At the top of its priority group.
- All messages move down one line.FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.3
Where is the most recent Memo message displayed?
• At the bottom of the memo messages.
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What is a memo message and where are they displayed?
• A reminder of selected state of controls or systems.
• Displayed in white
• Cannot be canceled
• Displayed at the bottom of the last page of EICAS alert messages,
on the primary EICAS display.
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Give examples of EICAS memo messages?
- APU RUNNING
- CONTINUOUS IGNITION ON
- SEATBELTS ON
- PACKS OFF
- AUTOBRAKES RTOFCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.2; various
What does the STATUS Cue mean, and what color is the display?
- A new status message exists.
- Cyan.FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.2
What is the function of the EIU selector in the AUTO position?
- Selects an operable EIU to provide data to EFIS and EICAS.
- Selects, left, then center, and then right.FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.3
If you had previously exceeded a parameter, such as an EGT limit for an engine, what would be displayed when pushing the RCL Switch?
• Redisplays a red box for previously exceed parameters.
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What alert displays are shown or displayed on the PFD?
• PULL UP (red)
• WINDSHEAR (red) (predictive windshear ahead or an immediate
windshear is occurring.)
- All other GPWS alerts inhibited.
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When you receive a TCAS RA, where do you position the center of the airplane symbol on the PFD?
• Outside the red outlined RA pitch regions.
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How many events can the EICAS Event Record Switch record?
• 5
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Which type of EICAS message are listed in the DDG and provide a cross reference to the MEL for dispatch capability?
• EICAS Status Messages.
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Which engines, when advanced, will display the EICAS alert message CONFIG, if the airplane is not configured for takeoff?
• 2 or 3 in the take off range.
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What configuration conditions will cause the CONFIG message to display?
- Flaps not in a takeoff position.
- Body gear not centred.
- Parking brake set.
- Speedbrake lever not in DN detent.
- Stabilizer trim not in takeoff range.FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.11
What conditions will cause the CONFIG GEAR EICAS warning message?
- The airplane is in flight, and
- Any landing gear not down and locked, and
- Any thrust lever is closed and the RA is less than 800 feet.
- Flaps in a landing position (25 or more)FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.11
When does the c-chord sound prior to reaching the selected altitude?
• 900 feet
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How many feet off the selected altitude will cause the EICAS alert message ALTITUDE ALERT?
• 300 feet
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Name some Ground Proximity Warning System features provided?
• Look-ahead terrain alerts.
• Predictive windshear alerts.
• Immediate windshear alerts.
• Bank angle voice alerts.
• Immediate alerts involving impact with obstacles and the
ground.
• Altitude voice annunciations during approach.
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