Flt Warning Systems Flashcards
Select the correct statement concerning an EICAS Advisory message _____.
an EICAS Advisory is indented one space and is the lowest priority alert message
What color are Advisory Messages?
amber
TCAS Proximate Traffic is when ____.
another aircraft is not classified as TA or RA, but is within 6 miles and 1200 feet vertically
TCAS provides traffic avoidance for ____.
transponder equipped aircraft only
The EICAS Status Cue is inhibited from the beginning of engine start until 30 minutes after lift-off.
True
The primary way of alerting the crew to non-normal conditions is/are the ____.
EICAS alert messages
The term “Takeoff Warning Inhibits between V1 and 400 feet” means that ____.
only the aural warning and the Master Warning light is inhibited
The “Status” cue below the message list on the upper EICAS ____. Select the most correct answer.
means a new status message exists
will no longer be displayed on the upper EICAS when the Status display is selected
is inhibited on engine start until 30 minutes after lift-off
All of the answers are correct.
The landing configuration warning occurs with ____.
gear not down and locked with flaps 25 or 30
What color displays on the ND when a look-ahead terrain warning alert is occurring?
Solid Red
Which alerts are inhibited by pushing the GRND PROX GEAR OVRD switch (OVRD visible)?
TOO LOW GEAR, CONFIG GEAR.
Select the true statement regarding Advisory messages.
Lowest priority alert message.
Displayed in amber and indented one space.
Can be cancelled by pushing the CANC/RCL switch.
All of the above.
What GPWS alert would indicate an excessive and severe descent rate?
SINK RATE”
Communications messages are displayed in white below EICAS alert messages, and can be cancelled by pushing the CANC/RCL switch.
False
When airspeed is below minimum maneuvering speed, the EICAS caution message AIRSPEED LOW is displayed and the box around the current PFD airspeed indication is highlighted amber.
True
Select the true statement(s) regarding Predictive Windshear (PWS) during takeoff?
If not manually selected, the weather radar begins scanning when takeoff power is applied and alerts are enabled 12 seconds later.
Alerts are enabled up to 1,200 feet radio altitude.
All of the above.
PWS is enabled by selecting WXR on either EFIS control panel.
EICAS Memo messages are crew reminders of certain flight crew selected normal conditions.
True
EICAS alert messages (Warning, Caution, and Advisory) are the primary means to alert the crew to non-normal conditions which may impact other operations during flight.
True
Select the true statement(s) regarding EICAS Status messages.
They indicate equipment faults that may affect airplane dispatch capability and they can be viewed on the Status page.
The EICAS warning message OVERSPEED is displayed if airspeed is greater than VMO/MMO. The message remains displayed until airspeed is reduced below VMO/MMO.
True
What are the indications when TCAS predicts a Traffic Advisory (TA)?
The TCAS amber message TRAFFIC is displayed on the ND, and the TCAS voice annunciation TRAFFIC, TRAFFIC sounds once
How is the STATUS cue cleared?
By selecting the STATUS display.
The Master WARNING lights and siren begin inhibit at V1 and end at 400 feet radio altitude or 25 seconds after inhibit began, whichever occurs first.
True
What does a filled red square traffic symbol represent on TCAS?
Resolution Advisory.
When TCAS predicts a Resolution Advisory (RA), the TCAS red message TRAFFIC is displayed on the ND, a voice annunciation sounds, and PFD vertical guidance is displayed.
True
What is the function of the Attitude Indicator during a TCAS Resolution Advisory (RA)?
The red area is the pitch area to avoid during an RA.
A Predictive Windshear (PWS) Warning during approach will be accompanied with an aural “GO AROUND WINDSHEAR AHEAD”.
True
What is the meaning of the EICAS warning message OVERSPEED?
Airspeed is greater than VMO/MMO.
Pushing the TERR switch on the EFIS control panel will display terrain data and deselects the weather radar display.
True
Select the true statement(s) regarding Warning messages.
Highest priority alert messages.
All of the above.
Cannot be cancelled by pushing the CANC/RCL switch.
Displayed in red.
Which of the following are indications of a Predictive Windshear Caution alert?
Aural “MONITOR RADAR DISPLAY.”
The STATUS cue is inhibited from the beginning of engine start until ____.
30 minutes after takeoff
The Master Caution Lights and Beeper are inhibited during takeoff from 80 knots until reaching 400 feet or 20 seconds after lift-off, whichever occurs first.
True
All communication messages except ____ are inhibited from throttle advancement to takeoff thrust until reaching 400 feet or 20 seconds after lift-off.
CABIN ALERT
