Master Warning RKA Questions

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 caution 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)
• 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:
1. The master warning (WARN) (or)
2. The master caution (CAUT) buttons

(AOM 9-15-40)

Question 7

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

Answer 7

• No (AOM 9-15-40)

Question 8

Can a warning or caution CAS message be acknowledged without being in view?

Answer 8

• No (AOM 9-15-40)

Question 9

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

Answer 9

• The system is still available, but turned off (AOM 9-15-40)

Question 10

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

Answer 10

1. The system is UNAVAILABLE (and)
2. There is a TOTAL LOSS OF SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY (AOM 9-15- 40)

Question 11

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

Answer 11

1. The system is still AVAILABLE
   (however)
2. The system performance is DEGRADED
   (AOM 9-15-40)

Question 12

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

Answer 12

• A “golden” CAS message (AOM 9-15-40)

Question 13

How is a “golden” CAS message indicated?

Answer 13

• By a proceeding chevron> (AOM 9-15-40)

Question 14

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

Answer 14

• Yes (AOM 9-15-40)

Question 15

Where are time-critical warnings annunciated?

Answer 15

• In the PFD 1 and PFD 2 (AOM 9-15-40)

Question 16

Which button allows the AURAL ALERTS on the
respective sidle to be inhibited?

Answer 16

• The AURAL MUTE button (AOM 9-15-45)

Question 17

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

Answer 17

• TAKEOFF OK

(AOM 9-15-30 & AOM 9-15-50)

Question 18

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

Answer 18

1. Flaps are not in the takeoff position
2. Parking brakes are applied
3. Any spoiler panel is deployed
4. Pitch trim is out of the green range

(AOM 9-15-50)

Question 19

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

Answer 19

• Yes (AOM 9-15-60)

Question 20

Will a traffic overlay pop up on the HSI whenever a TCAS TA or RA becomes active?

Answer 20

• Yes (AOM 9-15-70)

Question 21

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

Answer 21

• A green box (AOM 9-15-70)