Warning System Flashcards
What does EICAS mean?
• Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.1
What are the three types of EICAS messages?
- Alert
- Memo
- Status
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.1
What are the three priority levels of alert messages?
- Warning
- Caution
- Advisory
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.2
What is the highest priority alert message?
• Warning messages (red)
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.2
Can warning messages be canceled by pushing the CANC switch
• No
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.2
Can amber alert messages be canceled or recalled?
• Yes, by pushing the CANC switch or the RCL switch.
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.2
What is an advisory message?
- Lowest priority message (displayed in amber).
- Indented one space
- Can be canceled or recalled.
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.2
Where is the most recent EICAS alert message displayed?
- At the top of its priority group.
- All messages move down one line.
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.2
Where is the most recent Memo message displayed?
• At the bottom of the memo messages
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.3
What is a memo message and where are they displayed?
- A reminder of selected state of controls or systems.
- Displayed in white
- Cannot be canceled
- Displayed at the bottom of the last page of EICAS alert messages.
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.2; 15.20.2
Give examples of EICAS memo messages.
- APU RUNNING
- CON IGNITION ON
- SEATBELTS ON
- PACKS OFF
- AUTOBRAKES RTO
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.2; various
What does the STATUS Cue mean, and what color is the display?
- A new status message exists (Secondary EICAS)
- Cyan color
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.2
What is the function of the EIU selector in the AUTO position?
- Selects an operable EIU to provide data to EFIS and EICAS.
- Selects, left, then center, and then right.
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.3
If you had previously exceeded a parameter, such as an EGT limit for an engine, what would be displayed when pushing the RCL Switch?
• Redisplays a red box.
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.4
What alert displays are shown or displayed on the PFD?
- PULL UP (red)
- WINDSHEAR (red) (predictive windshear ahead or an immediate windshear is occurring.
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.5