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Warning Systems Flashcards

1
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How many EICAS computers are installed?

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2

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What is the function of the AUTO position of the EICAS computer selector?

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Automatically transfers to the right computer if the left computer fails

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3
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How many events will the EICAS retain when the EVENT RECORD switch is pressed?

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Only the last manual event

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4
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Which level of EICAS messages require immediate crew awareness and corrective action?

A

Warnings

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5
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How can EICAS warning messages be cleared?

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By correcting the condition causing the warning

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6
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What type of non-normal situation is indicated by a bell aural alert?

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Fire warning

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7
Q

When are the MASTER WARNING lights and Fire Bell inhibited?

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From nose gear strut extension until 20 seconds elapsed time or 400’ RA (whichever occurs first)

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8
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Which non-normal situations does a siren indicate?

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A, B, and C

Cabin altitude

Autopilot disconnect

Configuration and Overspeed warnings

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9
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What conditions will cause a takeoff configuration warning?

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Flaps not in takeoff range, Speedbrakes not down, Stabilizer units outside the green band, and/or Parking brake set

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10
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When will the Landing Configuration Warning alert the crew if the gear is not down and locked?

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Both A and B

At or below 800’ RA with either thrust lever set to idle

Any time the flaps are in a landing position

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11
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A Landing Configuration Warning siren can be cancelled by pressing the MASTER WARNING/CAUTION reset switch or correcting the configuration (resetting MW/MC switch will not silence for flaps in landing position and gear not down): T/F

A

True

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What type of non-normal situation is indicated by a voice aural alert?

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Time critical warnings

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13
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Which level of EICAS messages requires immediate crew awareness and possible corrective action?

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Cautions

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14
Q

How is the Caution Beeper silenced?

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Caution beeper will sound four times and silences automatically

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15
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When are the MASTER CAUTION lights and beeper inhibited?

A

On the ground with both fuel cutoff switches in cutoff. During takeoff from 80 knots to 400’ RA or 20 seconds after nose gear extension, whichever occurs first

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16
Q

How does a rejected takeoff above 80 knots affect the MASTER CAUTION lights and beeper?

A

They are inhibited until slowing below 75 knots

17
Q

Which level of EICAS messages require routine crew awareness and possible corrective action?

A

Advisories

18
Q

How can you distinguish EICAS Caution messages from Advisory messages?

A

Advisories are indented one character to the right and are not accompanied by the aural beeper

19
Q

How can you identify the most recent EICAS message?

A

The most recent message is displayed at the top of its respective level

20
Q

Describe how EICAS responds to an engine shutdown (Fuel Control switch in CUTOFF)

A

L or R ENG SHUTDOWN message inhibits associated Cautions and Advisories

21
Q

What is the function of the CANCEL switch?

A

Displays next page if additional pages exist or cancels Caution and Advisory messages when the last page is displayed

22
Q

What is the function of the RECALL switch?

A

Displays the first page of any previously cancelled EICAS messages if conditions still exist

23
Q

What is the meaning of a STATUS cue appearing in the upper left corner of the lower EICAS display?

A

A new STATUS message exists

24
Q

Where are the EICAS status messages located?

A

Right side of the STATUS page

25
Q

What is the purpose of a status message?

A

Status messages identify system faults affecting aircraft dispatch

26
Q

When is the Altitude Alerting inhibited?

A

Gear down and locked

27
Q

How can the GPWS GLIDESLOPE caution be cancelled?

A

When below 1000’ RA by pushing the GND PROX G/S INHB switch

28
Q

What is the function of the OVRD position of the Ground Proximity Warning switches?

A

GND PROX FLAP OVRD inhibits ground proximity flap cautions

29
Q

When are Windshear Alerts available?

A

After takeoff, during approach and landing, below 1500’ AGL

30
Q

What is the definition of a TCAS TA?

A

A prediction that another airplane will enter the conflict airspace in 35 to 45 seconds

31
Q

What is the definition of a TCAS RA?

A

Prediction that another aircraft will enter TCAS conflict airspace within 20 to 30 seconds

32
Q

What is the meaning of a filled red square TCAS symbol?

A

RA - immediate threat

33
Q

What is the meaning of a filled amber circle TCAS symbol?

A

TA - potential conflict

34
Q

What is the meaning of an illuminated ALT ALERT light?

A

Between 300 and 900 feet deviation from the MCP selected altitude

35
Q

When is the stall warning (stick shaker) operative?

A

In flight

System 2 (7 decks)

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