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EICAS WARNING SYSTEMS Flashcards

1
Q

What does EICAS mean?

A

• Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.1

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What are the three types of EICAS messages?

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  • Alert
  • Memo
  • StatusFCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.1
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What are the three priority levels of alert messages?

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  • Warning
  • Caution
  • AdvisoryFCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.2
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What is the highest priority alert message?

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• Warning messages (red)

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.1

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5
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Can warning messages be canceled by pushing the CANC switch?

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• No

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.1

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Can amber alert messages be canceled or recalled?

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• Yes, by pushing the CANC switch or the RCL switch.

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.1

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What is an advisory message?

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  • Lowest priority message (displayed in amber).
  • Indented one space
  • Can be canceled or recalled.FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.2
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Where is the most recent EICAS communication message displayed?

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  • At the top of its priority group.
  • All messages move down one line.FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.3
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Where is the most recent Memo message displayed?

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• At the bottom of the memo messages.

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.3

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What is a memo message and where are they displayed?

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• 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.

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.2; 15.20.2

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Give examples of EICAS memo messages?

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  • APU RUNNING
  • CONTINUOUS IGNITION ON
  • SEATBELTS ON
  • PACKS OFF
  • AUTOBRAKES RTOFCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.2; various
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What does the STATUS Cue mean, and what color is the display?

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  • A new status message exists.
  • Cyan.FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.2
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13
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What is the function of the EIU selector in the AUTO position?

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  • Selects an operable EIU to provide data to EFIS and EICAS.
  • Selects, left, then center, and then right.FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.3
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14
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If you had previously exceeded a parameter, such as an EGT limit for an engine, what would be displayed when pushing the RCL Switch?

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• Redisplays a red box for previously exceed parameters.

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.4

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15
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What alert displays are shown or displayed on the PFD?

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• PULL UP (red)
• WINDSHEAR (red) (predictive windshear ahead or an immediate
windshear is occurring.)
- All other GPWS alerts inhibited.

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.5

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16
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When you receive a TCAS RA, where do you position the center of the airplane symbol on the PFD?

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• Outside the red outlined RA pitch regions.

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.13

17
Q

How many events can the EICAS Event Record Switch record?

A

• 5

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.22

18
Q

Which type of EICAS message are listed in the DDG and provide a cross reference to the MEL for dispatch capability?

A

• EICAS Status Messages.

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.2

19
Q

Which engines, when advanced, will display the EICAS alert message CONFIG, if the airplane is not configured for takeoff?

A

• 2 or 3 in the take off range.

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.11

20
Q

What configuration conditions will cause the CONFIG message to display?

A
  • 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
21
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What conditions will cause the CONFIG GEAR EICAS warning message?

A
  • 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
22
Q

When does the c-chord sound prior to reaching the selected altitude?

A

• 900 feet

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.13

23
Q

How many feet off the selected altitude will cause the EICAS alert message ALTITUDE ALERT?

A

• 300 feet

FCOM, VOL 2; 15;20.13

24
Q

Name some Ground Proximity Warning System features provided?

A

• 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.

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.21

25
Q

TERRAIN, TERRAIN, PULL UP voice annunciation sounds when how many seconds from projected impact with terrain? How about CAUTION TERRAIN?

A
  • 20 to 30 seconds – for TERRAIN, TERRAIN, PULLUP.
  • 40 to 60 seconds for CAUTION, TERRAIN.FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.22
26
Q

When are master CAUTION lights and Beeper inhibited during takeoff?

A

• 80 kts to 400ft RA, or 20 secs after rotation,
Whichever occurs first.

• If RTO above 80kts, inhibit continues until airspeed
is less than 75kts.

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.37

27
Q

New Predictive Windshear Warnings are inhibited at what airspeed during takeoff?

A

• 100 knots airspeed UNTIL 50 ‘ RA.

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.37

28
Q

When are Master WARNING lights and Bell for New EICAS warning messages FIRE inhibited during takeoff?

A

• At V1 to 400’ RA or 25 seconds after V1,
whichever occurs first.

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.38

ATLAS B744 (21 decks)

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