Warning Systems

Question 1

How many EICAS computers are installed?

Answer 1

Two, left and right.

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Automatically transfers to the right computer if the left computer fails.

Question 3

How many events will the EICAS retain?

Answer 3

One manually recorded event.

Question 4

Describe how EICAS responds to a failure of a CRT Dispaly.

Answer 4

The faulty display is blanked. EICAS information is displayed on the operating display and the compacted format is available.

Question 5

How can EICAS Warning messages be cleared.

Answer 5

The condition must be corrected.

Question 6

What abnormal situations are associated with a bell.

Answer 6

Fire

Question 7

When are the Master Warning lights and FIre Bell inhibited?

Answer 7

On takeoff at nose wheel extension on rotation until 400’ or 20 seconds, whichever occurs first.

Question 8

Which abnormal situations are associated with a siren?

Answer 8

CABIN ALTITUDE, autopilot disconnect, configuration and over-speed warning alerts.

Question 9

When is the Takeoff Configuration Warning System Armed?

Answer 9

On the ground and thrust is in the takeoff range on either engine. Terminated at rotation or when the condition is corrected.

Question 10

What conditions will cause the Takeoff Configuration Warning?

Answer 10

Flaps not in certified takeoff position
Parking Brake set
Spoilers (handle) not in down detent
Stab not in green range
Main Cargo Door not closed, latched and locked.

Question 11

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

Answer 11

In flight, any gear not down and locked and either:

Flaps in the 25 or 30

Either thrust lever at idle below 800’ RA (AGL).

Question 12

How do you silence the siren for a Landing Configuration Warning.

Answer 12

Condition Corrected or Gear Override Switch.

If warning is a result of idle thrust below 800 RA, pushing the Master Warning switch silences the horn.

Question 13

Abnormal situations associated with a synthesized voice.

Answer 13

Windshear, Obstacle, Terrain, Too Low Gear, Too Low Flaps, Pull Up…., TCAS RA, TCAS TA

Question 14

How is the Caution Beeper silenced?

Answer 14

Silences automatically after one series of four beeps.

Question 15

When are the Master Caution lights and beeper inhibited?

Answer 15

At 80 knots on the takeoff roll until 20 seconds after nose wheel extension or 400’, whichever occurs first.

On shutdown when the fuel control switch is moved to cutoff, ore fire handle pulled (L/R ENG SHUTDOWN caution level messages).

Question 16

How does an abort above 80 knots affect Master Caution Lights and Beeper?

Answer 16

If a caution occurs they will activate below 75 knots.

Question 17

How can you distinguish an EICAS Caution from an Advisory message?

Answer 17

Advisory messages are indented one space.

Question 18

How can you identify the most recent EICAS message?

Answer 18

The most recent is at the top of its respective group (Warning, Caution and Advisory).

Question 19

Describe how EICAS responds to an engine shutdown.

Answer 19

When a fuel control switch is moved to cutoff, or a fire handle is pulled the L/R ENG SHUTDOWN message inhibits numerous Master Cautions (BLEED AIR OFF, GEN DRIVE/OFF, ENG ANTI-ICE, ENG OIL PRESSURE, HYD ENG, ENG EEC, ENG limiter).

Question 20

What is the function of the CANCEL switch?

Answer 20

Advances to next page on EICAS and cancels the Caution and Advisory messages when the last page is displayed.

Question 21

What is the function of the RECALL switch?

Answer 21

Displays cancelled messages if the condition still exists. Opens to page 1 on EICAS.

Question 22

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

Answer 22

New status message is available.

Question 23

Where are the EICAS Status messages located.

Answer 23

The secondary EICAS display. Must press the STATUS button to view.

Question 24

What is the purpose of a Status message?

Answer 24

ID system faults affecting dispatch.

Question 25

What indications appear when deviating 300 feet from the selected altitude?

Answer 25

Master Caution light, aural, EICAS altitude alert, altitude box turns amber, MCP altitude zooms and is boxed.

Question 26

What is the meaning of an illuminated ALT ALERT light?

Answer 26

Aircraft has deviated from selected altitude (300’).

Question 27

When is Altitude Alerting inhibited?

Answer 27

In flight with all gear down and locked.

Question 28

How can the GPWS Glideslope Caution be cancelled?

Answer 28

Depressing the G/S INHB switch.

Question 29

What is the function of the OVRD position of the GPWS switches?

Answer 29

Inhibits either TOO LOW FLAPS or TOO LOW TERRAIN Caution messages. EICAS displays GND PROX SYS if FLAP or GEAR OVRD is selected for more than 60 seconds and airspeed is greater than 250 or 290 respectively.

Question 30

When are Windshear Alerts available?

Answer 30

GPWS: Takeoff (at rotation) Approach and Landing (below 1500’).

Question 31

What is the meaning of a red trapezoid on the PFD?

Answer 31

TCAS RA avoidance area.

Question 32

What is the meaning of a red band on the VSI?

Answer 32

TCAS RA avoidance area for rate of climb/descent.