Position and Warnings Systems Flashcards
What is the purpose of the anti-skid system?
To permit effective breaking throughout the landing roll, regardless of runway conditions.
What does the anti-skid warning light indicate?
This light warns of an inoperable anti-skid system or that the system has been turned off.
What type of warning devices are usually provided for retractable landing gear?
A red light and aural device.
When does the aural device operate in a landing gear warning system?
When throttles are retarded when landing gear is in any position other than the down and locked position.
What type of position indicators are normally used to indicate that the landing gear is down and locked?
A green light, normally for each gear.
Which positions of retractable landing gear normally have a position indicator?
Up and locked, down and locked, and in transit.
When should you check landing gear switches, lights, warning horn, or buzzer for proper operation?
During a landing gear retraction check.
How does a takeoff warning horn differ from a landing gear warning horn?
The takeoff horn is intermittent, while the landing gear warning is continuous.
What items may cause a takeoff warning horn to operate in a typical transport jet aircraft?
Advancing throttles and: (1) speed brake is not down, (2) flaps not in takeoff range, (3) auxiliary power exhaust door open, or (4) stabilizer not in the takeoff setting.
What is the master caution light?
The light that alerts the pilot of an abnormal condition with one of the systems.
