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Warning System Flashcards

1
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Serge Ostrowsky

What are the 3 priority levels of alert messages on the EICAS ?

A

FCOM > 15-10 > EICAS Messages

  • Warnings
  • Cautions
  • Advisories
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Serge Ostrowsky

In which color are Warning messages displayed on the EICAS ?

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​FCOM > 15-10 > EICAS Messages

Warning messages on the EICAS are displayed in RED and always at the top of the message list.

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Serge Ostrowsky

How can we differentiate between a Caution and an Advisory message on the EICAS ?

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​FCOM > 15-10 > EICAS Messages

Both are displayed in Amber but advisory messages are indented one character, as they have a lower priority.

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Serge Ostrowsky

In which color are Caution messages displayed on the EICAS ?

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FCOM > 15-10 > EICAS Messages

Caution messages are displayed in AMBER on the EICAS, just like Advisory messages.

Advisory messages are indented one character.

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Serge Ostrowsky

What does a rectangular symbol ▢ to the left of an alert message indicate ?

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FCOM > 15-20

The alert message has a checklist which includes :

  • Procedural steps
  • Notes and information of which the crew must be made aware.
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Serge Ostrowsky

What are the 3 priority levels of Communication messages on the EICAS ?

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FCOM > 15-20

  • High
  • Normal
  • Low
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Serge Ostrowsky

In which color are Communication messages displayed on the EICAS ?

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FCOM > 15-20

Communication messages are displayed in WHITE on the EICAS and are preceded by a white dot.

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Serge Ostrowsky

Can Communication messages (white) on the EICAS be canceled by pushing the CANC/RCL switch ?

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FCOM > 15-20

NO, Communication messages cannot be canceled.

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Serge Ostrowsky

How can we differentiate between a Communication message and Memo message on the EICAS ?

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FCOM > 15-20

Communication messages are preceded by a white dot.

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Serge Ostrowsky

In a list of Memo messages on EICAS, where is the most recent memo displayed ?

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FCOM > 15-20

Unlike Alert messages, the most recent Memo message is displayed at the BOTTOM of the memo messages.

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Serge Ostrowsky

Where is the AURAL CANCEL key situated ?

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FCOM > 15-10 > Controls and Indicators

It is part of the Alerting and Transponder Control Panel, on the center pedestal, under the RIGHT engine FIRE switch.

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Serge Ostrowsky

How many events can be recorded by pushing the EICAS EVENT RCD button ?

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FCOM > 15-10 > Controls and Indicators > EICAS Event Record Switch

Up to 5 events may be recorded.

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Serge Ostrowsky

What is recorded when pushing the EICAS EVENT Record (RCD) switch ?

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FCOM > 15-20 System Description > EICAS Event Record

Currently displayed engine indications and additional EICAS maintenance information.

Up to 5 events may be recorded by the first five pushes.

The system also records out of limit parameters and related conditions automatically when a system parameter is exceeded.

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Serge Ostrowsky

What does the AIR SPEED LOW EICAS caution message indicate ?

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FCOM > 15-20 System Description > Airspeed Alerts

Airspeed is below minimum maneuvering speed.

This indication is accompanied by a beeper and Master WARNING/CAUTION light.

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Serge Ostrowsky

What are the items checked by the Takeoff Configuration Warning System ?

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FCOM > 15-20 System Description > Takeoff And Landing Configuration Warning System

  • Doors (cargo and passenger) secured and locked
  • Flaps/Slats in takeoff configuration
  • Parking brake not set
  • Rudder trim centered
  • Speed brake lever down
  • Stabilizer within the green band
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Serge Ostrowsky

When approaching selected MCP altitude, when is the altitude highlighted ?

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FCOM > 15-20 System Description

900 ft before.

The highlights are no longer displayed when within 200 feet of the selected altitude.

17
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Serge Ostrowsky

When departing selected MCP altitude, when is the EICAS message ALTITUDE ALERT displayed ?

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FCOM > 15-20 System Description

From 200 to 900 ft from MCP altitude

18
Q

Serge Ostrowsky

TCAS : when is the vertical motion arrow displayed on a traffic ?

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FCOM > 15-20 System Description

If the traffic’s vertical speed is more than 500 ft/min

19
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Serge Ostrowsky

TCAS : When will a Proximate traffic be displayed ?

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FCOM > 15-20 System Description

If within 6 NM horizontally and 1 200 feet vertically.

20
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Serge Ostrowsky

At which bank angles will the voice alert “BANK ANGLE” sound ?

A

FCOM > 15-20 System Description > GPWS

When the aircraft bank angle exceeds :

  • 35, 40°and 45°

It also sounds at low altitudes during takeoff and landing for bank angles as small as 10°

21
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Serge Ostrowsky

PWS : in flight, when does the weather radar begin scanning for windshear ?

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FCOM > 15-20 System Description > GPWS

PWS alerts are enabled approximately 12 seconds after weather radar begins scanning for windshear.

In flight with the WXR switch pushed or not pushed, weather radar begins scanning for windshear below 2,300 feet radio altitude and PWS alerts are enabled below 1,200 feet radio altitude.

22
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Serge Ostrowsky

PWS : how far ahead will the PWS issue alerts on the ground and in flight ?

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FCOM > 15-20 System Description > GPWS

30° to either side of the aircraft.

  • On the ground : between 0.5 and 3 NM
  • In flight : between 0.5 and 1.5 NM
23
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Serge Ostrowsky

Which alert has priority between immediate WINDSHEAR alert and TCAS RA ?

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FCOM > 15-20 System Description > GPWS > GPWS Windshear Alerts and PWS > Immediate Windshear Alerts

Immediate WINDSHEAR alert.

GPWS immediate windshear alert inhibits all PWS, TCAS, and other GPWS alerts.

24
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Serge Ostrowsky

What is the purpose of EICAS Memo messages ?

A

FCOM > 15-20 System Description

To remind the flight crew of selected normal conditions.

25
Q

Serge Ostrowsky

During take off, when are immediate WINDSHEAR alerts active ?

A

FCOM > 15-20 System Description > GPWS

At rotation.

26
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Serge Ostrowsky

Which alert has priority between immediate WINDSHEAR alert and GPWS alert ?

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FCOM > 15-20 System Description > GPWS > GPWS Windshear Alerts and PWS > Immediate Windshear Alerts

Immediate WINDSHEAR alert.

GPWS immediate windshear alert inhibits all PWS, TCAS, and other GPWS alerts.

27
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Serge Ostrowsky

PWS : On the ground, when does the weather radar begin scanning for windshear ?

A

FCOM 15-20

Regardless of WXR switch position : When the thrust of either engine is in the takeoff range and thrust reversers are not unlocked or deployed.

28
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Serge Ostrowsky

Where can the backup AURAL CANCEL soft key be found ?

A

FCOM > 15-20 > AURAL CANCEL Switch

In the event the Alerting and Transponder Control Panel (ATP) fails, the Tuning Control Panel (TCPs) provides a backup AURAL CANCEL soft key.

On the TCP : MENU > ALERT/XPDR CTL ON > 1R ➙ AURAL CANCEL

Note : With ALERT/XPDR CTL set to ON, the ATP no longer controls the aural cancel function.

B787-AF (27 decks)

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