Master Warning

Question 1

What buttons will illuminate red when a warning CAS message appears in the EICAS window?

Answer 1

The WARN buttons. AOM 9-15-30

Question 2

What buttons will illuminate amber when a warning CAS message appears in the EICAS window?

Answer 2

The CAUT buttons. AOM 9-15-30

Question 3

How is it indicated on the EICAS that there is a checklist to complete with an associated CAS message?

Answer 3

A box is displayed next to the CAS message. AOM 9-15-40

Question 4

What symbol is displayed to indicate that an EICAS checklist has been completed?

Answer 4

A check mark will be drawn in the box next to the CAS message. AOM 9-15-40

Question 5

List the four EICAS priority levels.

Answer 5

WARNING (red), CAUTION (amber), ADVISORY (cyan) and STATUS (white). AOM 9-15-40

Question 6

How should all warning and caution CAS messages be acknowledged by the pilots?

Answer 6

By pressing either the master warning (WARN) or master caution (CAUT) buttons. AOM 9-15-40

Question 7

Can CAS messages be cancelled so long as the activation condition still exists?

Answer 7

No. AOM 9-15-40

Question 8

Give the standard definition for OFF that is used for all systems.

Answer 8

The system is still available just turned off. AOM 9-15-40

Question 9

Give the standard definition for FAIL that is used for all systems.

Answer 9

The system is unavailable and there is a total loss of system functionality. AOM 9-15-40

Question 10

Give the standard definition for FAULT that is used for all systems.

Answer 10

The system performance is degraded but the system is still available. AOM 9-15-40

Question 11

What is an EICAS message that generates more than one CAS message called?

Answer 11

A “Golden” CAS message. AOM 9-15-40

Question 12

How is a “golden” CAS message indicated?

Answer 12

By a preceding chevron >. AOM 9-15-40

Question 13

Are some CAS messages inhibited on takeoff or approach and landing to prevent them from becoming a
nuisance?

Answer 13

Yes. AOM 9-15-40

Question 14

Where are time-critical warnings annunciated?

Answer 14

On the PFD 1 and PFD 2. AOM 9-15-40

Question 15

Which button allows the aural alerts on the respective side to be inhibited?

Answer 15

The AURAL MUTE button. AOM 9-15-40

Question 16

What voice message is generated when the airplane configuration is suitable for takeoff after the TO CONFIG
button is pressed?

Answer 16

TAKEOFF OK. AOM 9-15-30 and AOM 9-15-50

Question 17

List the items that will activate the takeoff aural warning whenever the airplane is on the ground and thrust is
applied.

Answer 17

Flaps not in takeoff position, parking brake set, any spoiler panel is deployed or if the pitch trim is out of the green range. AOM 9-15-50

Question 18

Will a terrain overlay pop up on the HSI whenever a TAWS alert becomes active?

Answer 18

Yes. AOM 9-15-60

Question 19

When TCAS issues an RA, what kind of an indication will the pilot have indicating a “fly to” zone?

Answer 19

A green box. AOM 9-15-70

Question 20

List the four EICAS priority levels.

Answer 20

WARNING (red), CAUTION (amber), ADVISORY (cyan) and STATUS (white). AOM 9-15-40