Position and Warning Systems Flashcards
What types of landing gear warnings are provided for retractable landing gear systems?
Aural, lights
How does a take off aural warning differ from a landing gear aural warning?
take off= intermittent, landing gear= continuous
Where are procedures located for checking and adjusting landing gear switches?
aircraft maintenance manual
What is the reason for a master caution warning system in an aircraft?
to draw attention of the crew to a critical situation and descriptive annunciator
When does an aural device operate in a landing gear warning system?
the gear is up when a certain flap position is selected or throttle is retarded
What is the indication of an anti-skid system automatically returning to a manual brake system?.
airspeed goes below 20 mph
What does an anti-skid warning indicate?
a wheel skid or imminent skid
What is the purpose of a mach warning system?
to warn of exceeding max operating airspeed
What types of position indicators indicate the landing gear warning system?
gear in transit/ not locked= red, gear down and locked= green
Name at least two items that may cause a takeoff warning horn to operate in a typical transport jet aircraft?
flaps not set, stabilizer trim not set
What system is used to indicate battery over temperature?
engine indication and crew alerting system
What type of indication is used for cabin doors in the open and closed positions?
visual locking pins, EICAS
What type of indication is usually provided for stall warning on small general aviation aircraft?
a red light or warning horn
What flight control system may activate the landing gear warning system if the landing gear is not down and locked?
flaps
If an aircraft has only one (down) indicator light, will the switches on the landing gear be connected in series or parallel with each other?
series
