Warning systems Flashcards

1
Q

EFIS/EICAS Interface Unit (EIU) selector in AUTO, what is the sequence of EIU selection?

A

L, C, R

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2
Q

What are the three different types of EICAS messages that can be displayed?

A

Alert, Memo, Status

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3
Q

How many EIUs are installed?

A

3

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4
Q

What are the three priority levels of EICAS Alert messages?

A

Warning, Caution, Advisory

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5
Q

The cyan STATUS cue on the primary EICAS display is inhibited when?

A
  • From Engine start to 30 minutes after liftoff
    or
  • If Secondary Engine Exceedance cue is displayed.
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6
Q

With the transponder mode selector in TA/RA and the TCAS traffic display selected ON with the EFIS TFC switch, what is the cyan TCAS mode annunciation on the ND prior to takeoff?

A

TFC with TA ONLY below

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7
Q

Prior to takeoff CPT has TERR selected on ND while FO has WXR selected for his ND. During takeoff roll at 80 kts a PWS warning is detected ahead of the the aircraft. What is displayed on the CPT ND?

A

Only the red warning annunciation WINDSHEAR is displayed on the ND

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8
Q

TCAS information is not available in which ND mode?

A

PLAN

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9
Q

During takeoff, when are Caution Alerts inhibited?

A

80 kts

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10
Q

During takeoff, when are PWS warnings inhibited?

A

100 kts

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11
Q

What are the three types of EICAS messages on the -400?

A

Alert, memo, status

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12
Q

During takeoff, when are Warning Alerts inhibited?

A

V1

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13
Q

How long will the Alert message CONFIG message remain displayed?

A

The CONFIG message remains displayed until the airplane is configured for a normal takeoff or until engine 2 and 3 thrust is decreased below takeoff range and airspeed is less than V1.

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14
Q

Proximate traffic is another aircraft that is neither a RA nor a TA but is within ___ NM and ___ feet vertically.

A

6NM, 1200feet

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15
Q

All EICAS status messages are listed in the dispatch deviation guide and provide a cross reference to what document for dispatch capability?

A

The Minimum Equipment List (MEL)

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16
Q

Which ND modes will not display TCAS messages and TCAS traffic symbols?

A

VOR centered, approach centered, or plan

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17
Q

During the takeoff roll but prior to 80 kts, how can an advisory alert message be distinguished from a caution alert message?

A

No aural associated with advisory message

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18
Q

In the landing configuration, the dotted amber colored terrain display indicates a terrain altitude of ___ feet below to ___ feet above aircraft altitude?

A

250, 2000

19
Q

On takeoff the immediate windshear warning WINDSHEAR WINDSHEAR WINDSHEAR is active when?

A

Rotation until 1500’ RA

20
Q

Immediately after takeoff and above 400’ RA the WX radar indicates a PWS symbol 2 NM directly in front of the aircraft. What owuld the PWS alert voice annunciate?

A

MONITOR RADAR DISPLAY

21
Q

During descent and approach, PWS alerts are enabled at what altitude?

A

1200’ RA

22
Q

The EICAS caution message ENG FAIL is inhibited when?

A

On the ground until liftoff

23
Q

Which improper configurations would trigger a takeoff configuration warning?

A

Stab trim not in the takeoff range, flaps not in takeoff position, body gear not centered, parking brake set, or speedbrake lever not in DN detent

24
Q

What conditions will generate an Immediate Windshear Warning?

A

Excessive downdraft or excessive tailwind is occurring

25
Q

What other indication will be present when an EICAS Caution Alert message displays?

A

Master Caution Light with aural beeper

26
Q

What priority of EICAS Alert message can be displayed without any other associated indications?

A

Advisory

27
Q

What do EICAS Memo messages indicate?

A

Crew reminders of certain flight crew selected normal conditions

28
Q

The EICAS
Status cue. (¥¥¥¥)
is inhibited when?

A
  • By the Secondary Engine Exceedence cue,
    and
  • After engine start until 30 minutes after takeoff.
29
Q

What do EICAS Status messages indicate?

A

Equipment faults which affect airplane dispatch capability

30
Q

Immediate windshear alerting is part of what system?

A

EGPWS

31
Q

What are the cockpit indication of a PWS warning during approach below 1200’ RA?

A
  • PWS symbol and radials on both NDs
    and
  • WINDSHEAR displayed on both NDs in red
    and
  • Master Warning Light illuminated.
32
Q

Immediate windshear altering is active during approach from 1500’ RA to what point?

A

10’ RA

33
Q

What EICAS Alert messages cannot be cancelled and removed from the display?

A

Warning messages

34
Q

What are the cockpit indication of an Immediate Windshear Warning?

A
  • Master Warning Lights illuminated
    and
  • WINDSHEAR displayed on both PFDs.
35
Q

PWS alerting is part of what system?

A

Weather radar

36
Q

When is PWS automatically activated after takeoff?

A

Thrust Lever 2 or 3 is in the takeoff range and WXR switch is ON

37
Q

How long after activation are PWS alerts enabled for takeoff?

A

12 seconds

38
Q

On approach, when is PWS activated?

A

2,300 RA

39
Q

On approach, once activated, when is PWS enabled?

A

1200’ RA

40
Q

What are the cockpit indication of a PWS caution?

A

PWS symbol and radials on both NDs,
and
WINDSHEAR displayed on both NDs in amber.

41
Q

What are the cockpit indications of a PWS warning during takeoff below 1200’ RA?

A

Aural alert
- “Windshear Ahead, Windshear Ahead”
and
- PWS symbol and radials on both NDs.

42
Q

Immediate windshear alerting is active during takeoff from rotation until what point?

A

1500’ RA

43
Q

What are the EICAS alert priority levels?

A

Warning, caution and advisory

44
Q

The Predictive Windshear warning is inhibited on takeoff at what speed?

A

100 kts