Warning Systems

Question 1

What action is required to display the next page of STATUS messages when additional pages exist? [8.150.20]

Answer 1

Select “NEXT PAGE” on the lower right corner of the Status Page.

Question 2

The Fire Bell and Master Warning lights are inhibited during takeoff from 80 knots until 400 feet RA. [8.150.10]

True or False?

Answer 2

False.

Question 3

Which statement about Memo Messages is true? [8.150.10, 8.150.20]

Answer 3

A. Memo Messages are not considered crew alerts.
B. Memo Messages are displayed in white font on EICAS.
C. Memo Messages can’t be cleared with the cancel / recall switch.
D. All the above.

Question 4

The terrain data on the ND is magenta when: [8.150.20]

Answer 4

No terrain data is available.

Question 5

Which of the following would remove a WINDSHEAR time critical warning? [8.150.10]

Answer 5

Flying out of the windshear condition.

Question 6

A filled red square on a TCAS alert indicates: [8.150.10]

Answer 6

A resolution advisory (RA).

Question 7

During ground engine start, new caution and advisory alerts are inhibited from engine start switch engagement until: [8.150.10]

Answer 7

• The engine reaches idle RPM.
• The start is aborted.

Question 8

Status messages that appear during flight should be written up in the aircraft logbook
and the pilots should review the MEL for any flight restrictions. [8.150.10]

True or False?

Answer 8

False.

Question 9

When LAND 2 or LAND 3 is displayed, the master CAUTION lights and beeper for most messages are inhibited below feet AGL. [8.150.10]

Answer 9

200

Question 10

Testing of the weather radar and Predictive Windshear System by the pilots is not required. [8.150.10]

True or False?

Answer 10

True.

Question 11

The EFIS control panel Weather Radar switch, controls power to the transmitter/receiver. [8.100.20]

True or False?

Answer 11

True.

Question 12

Which of the following is true of an overspeed condition? [8.150.10]

Answer 12

• The MASTER WARNING lights illuminate.
• An OVERSPEED EICAS message appears.

Question 13

Additional messages in the EICAS message field is indicated by: [8.150.20]

Answer 13

A page cue below the alert field.

Question 14

Status messages are displayed on the EICAS below the MEMO messages and must be cleared by maintenance before departure. [8.150.10]

True or False?

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Which of the following alert messages can be cleared by the CANCEL/RECALL switch? [8.150.10]

Answer 15

Advisory alerts.

Question 16

To cancel the autopilot disconnect aural alert: [8.40.20]

Answer 16

Use the control yoke autopilot disconnect button.

Question 17

Warning alerts, communication alerts, and memo messages: [8.150.10]

Answer 17

Cannot be cleared with the CANCEL/RECALL switch.

Question 18

Which of following warnings cannot be silenced by the MASTER WARNING / CAUTION reset switch: [8.150.10]

Answer 18

• Takeoff configuration.
• Autopilot disconnect.

Question 19

The look ahead terrain warning display is available even if the pilots have not selected TERR on their EFIS control panel. [8.150.10]

True or False?

Answer 19

True.

Question 20

An engine will not be shut down based on a STATUS message only. [8.150.10]

True or False?

Answer 20

True.

Question 21

Pushing the CANCEL / RECALL switch when on the last page of EICAS crew alert messages, ensures all current MEMO messages have been displayed. [8.150.10]

True or Flase?

Answer 21

True.

Question 22

Takeoff configuration warnings are armed when: [8.150.10]

Answer 22

A. The airplane is on the ground.
B. Either engine’s thrust is in the takeoff range.
C. Airspeed is less than V1.
D. All the above.

Question 23

Are EICAS caution alert messages inhibited during takeoff? [8.150.10]

Answer 23

No, caution alert messages are not inhibited during takeoff.

Question 24

How is EGPWS terrain display information generated? [8.150.10]

Answer 24

The terrain display information is generated from a database contained in the GPWS computer and correlated to the GPS position.

Question 25

The Predictive Windshear System (PWS) is a part of which system? [8.150.10]

Answer 25

Weather radar system.

Question 26

How can a PILOT RESPONSE message be cleared? [8.150.10]

Answer 26

The PILOT RESPONSE message can be cleared by pushing any control on any of the monitored systems or panels.

Question 27

When airspeed has reduced to TAMS (Thrust Asymmetry Minimum Speed), flight deck indications are an aural warning of “AIRSPEED, AIRSPEED” with an associated Master Warning. [8.150.10]

True or False?

Answer 27

True.