Warning System

Question 1

4 EICAS priority levels

Answer 1

• Warning
• Caution
• Advisory
• Status

Question 2

When is the takeoff config warning activated?

Answer 2

Airplane is on the ground, thrust is applied, and one of the following:
•Flaps are not in takeoff position
•Flap position does not agree with the FMS
•Parking brake applied
•Pitch trim out of the green
•Any spoiler panel is deployed

Question 3

What does the takeoff config test do?

Answer 3

Simulates power levers in the advanced position

Question 4

When is windshear detection activated?

Answer 4

Between 10ft and 1500 ft on takeoff, go around, and approach

Question 5

When will windshear not be detected?

Answer 5

If EGPWS or radio altimeter is unavailable

Question 6

Will the autopilot disconnect during windshear escape guidance?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

When is windshear escape guidance activated?

Answer 7

• Manually with warning or caution and TOGA is pressed
• Automatically with warning and thrust levers placed in TOGA
• Automatically with warning and FD mode in TO or GA

Question 8

With a windshear warning or caution what happens to the thrust?

Answer 8

FADEC cancels any FLEX or derated thrust and reschedules to GA thrust

Question 9

During escape guidance what happens if the pilot advances the thrust levers beyond the TO/GA position?

Answer 9

The auto throttle will disconnect

Question 10

When will the ground proximity glide slope inhibit button illuminate?

Answer 10

• When pressed below 2,000 ft RA

* Will reset climbing thru 2,000 ft RA or descending below 30 ft