Warning systems

Question 1

What are the different EICAS alert message priority levels?

(FCOM 15.20.1-3 & 777 FTD)

Answer 1

Warnings
Cautions
Advisories
Communication
Memo
Status

Question 2

Can EICAS warning messages be canceled by pushing the CANC/RCL button?

(FCOM 15.20.2)

Answer 2

No.

Question 3

What is indicated by a rectangular symbol [] immediately preceeding an EICAS message?

(FCOM 15.20.2)

Answer 3

When checklist with procedural steps, notes, or other information of which the crew must be made aware

Question 4

What are the different CONFIG warning messages?

(FCOM 15.20.9)

Answer 4

1. Door not closed latched and locked (entry or cargo)
2. Main Gear steering not locked
3. Flaps/slats not in takeoff position
4. Speedbrake not in the DOWN detent
5. Parking brake set
6. Trim not in greenband
7. Rudder trim not centered

Question 5

When is PWS enabled to provide windshear alerts?

(FCOM 15.20.26)

Answer 5

• Begins scanning below 2300’ RA, alerts active below 1200’ RA
• 12 seconds after WX radar begins scanning
• For takeoff press WX button on EFIS control panel = gives windshear alerts

Question 6

What conditions exist if a DON’T SINK voice annunciation is heard?

(FCOM 15.20.5)

Answer 6

GPWS immediate alert. Altitude loss after takeoff or go-around.

Question 7

Pushing the EICAS EVENT record switch does what and how many times?

(FCOM 15.20.38)

Answer 7

Records currently displayed engine indications and additional EICAS maintenance info. Up to 5 events may be recorded by the first 5 pushes.

Question 8

What does a Status message indicate?

(15.20.3)

Answer 8

Messages requiring MEL reference for dispatch.

Question 9

What does the TCAS voice annunciation “TRAFFIC, TRAFFIC” indicate?

(FCOM 15.20.15)

Answer 9

New TA, initial voice annunciation.

Question 10

What switch displays TCAS traffic on the ND?

(FCOM 15.10.6)

Answer 10

TFC