Position and Warning Systems Flashcards
What types of landing gear warnings are provided for retractable landing gear systems?
A horn or some other aural device and a red warning light
When does an aural device operate in a landing gear warning system?
When the throttle is retarded and the landing gear is not down and locked
How does a takeoff aural warning differ from a landing gear aural warning?
The aural horn for takeoff is intermittent and continuous for landing
What is the purpose of a Mach warning system?
It provides an aural warning that aircraft speed limits may have been exceeded
Name at least two items that may cause a takeoff warning horn to operate in a typical transport jet aircraft
Speed brakes, flaps, stabilizer, and auxiliary power exhaust door not in their takeoff configurations
When is it time to check landing gear switches, lights, and warning horns or buzzers for proper operation?
During a gear retraction check
What retractable landing gear positions must be indicated?
Secured in the UP position and secured in the DOWN position
Where are the procedures for checking and adjusting landing gear switches?
The aircraft manufacturer’s manual
What other aircraft system may activate the landing gear warning systems?
The wing flap systems
What is the reason for a master caution warning system in aircrafts?
To draw attention to a critical situation in addition to an annunciator that describes the problem
What is the source of the anti-skid warning system signal?
The anti-skid control unit
What system is used to indicate if the battery is over temperature?
A warning light
What is the purpose of the annunciator system?
To display current conditions and to notify of unsatisfactory conditions
