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
When you receive a TCAS RA, where do you position the center of the airplane symbol on the PFD?
• Outside the red outlined RA pitch regions.
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.12
How many events can the EICAS Event Record Switch record?
• 5
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.19
Which type of EICAS message are listed in the DDG and provide a cross reference to the MEL for dispatch capability?
• EICAS Status Messages
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.2
Which engines, when advanced, will display the EICAS alert message CONFIG, if the airplane is not configured for takeoff?
• 2 or 3
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.9
What configuration conditions will cause the CONFIG message to display?
- Flaps not in a takeoff position
- Body gear not centered
- Parking brake set
- Speedbrake lever not in DN detent
- Stabilizer trim not in takeoff range
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.9
What conditions will cause the CONFIG GEAR EICAS warning message?
- The airplane is in flight, and
- Any landing gear not down and locked, and
- Any thrust lever is closed and the RA is less than 800 feet.
- Flaps in a landing position (25 or more)
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.10
When does the c-chord sound prior to reaching the selected altitude?
• 900 feet
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.11
How many feet off the selected altitude will cause the EICAS alert message ALTITUDE ALERT?
• 300 feet
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15;20.11
Name some Ground Proximity Warning System features provided.
- Look-ahead terrain alerts
- Predictive windshear alerts
- Immediate windshear alerts
- Bank angle voice alerts
- Immediate alerts involving impact with obstacles and the ground.
- Altitude voice annunciations during approach
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.19
TERRAIN, TERRAIN, PULL UP voice annunciation sounds when how many seconds from projected impact with terrain? How about CAUTION, TERRAIN?
- 20 to 30 seconds – for TERRAIN, TERRAIN, PULLUP
- 40 to 60 seconds for CAUTION, TERRAIN
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.21
When are master CAUTION lights and Beeper inhibited during takeoff?
• 80 knots airspeed
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.33
New Predictive Windshear Warnings are inhibited at what airspeed during takeoff?
• 100 knots airspeed
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.33
When are Master WARNING lights and Bell for New EICAS warning messages FIRE inhibited during takeoff?
• At V1
Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.34