Warning Systems

Question 1

Which system alert message requires immediate crew awareness and may require correct of action

Answer 1

Cautions

Question 2

The “one thousand” EGPWS aural fallout occurs at what altitude?

Answer 2

1000 ft AGL

Question 3

“Minimums” EGPWS aural callout. Which statement is true?

Answer 3

This callout will override an altitude callout set for the same height AGL

Question 4

(767 Differences, N335UP and subsequent). When does the Weather Radar provide Predictive Windshear Alerts (PWS)?

Answer 4

When it detects disturbed air ahead of the aircraft which contains moisture or particulate matter, and which fits a known pattern of windshear activity

Question 5

What occurs if the upper EICAS CRT fails?

Answer 5

Engine indications appear on the lower EICAS CRT

Question 6

What occurs if both EICAS computers fail?

Answer 6

Standby Engine Indicator (SEI) is automatically activated

Question 7

Which system alert message requires immediate and corrective action

Answer 7

Warnings

Question 8

When are the beeper and master caution lights inhibited during takeoff?

Answer 8

At 80 knots and ends at 20 seconds since nose strut extension or 400 feet radio altitude, whichever occurs first

Question 9

When are the fire bell and master warning lights inhibited during part of the takeoff?

Answer 9

Nose strut extension and ends at either 20 seconds elapsed time or at 400 feet radio altitude, whichever occurs first

Question 10

What switch silences the fire bell?

Answer 10

Master Warning/Caution Reset switch

Question 11

What occurs if the Master Warning/Caution Reset switch is pushed?

Answer 11

Both Master WARNING and CAUTION lights extinguish.

Question 12

If one EICAS screen is in operative, what occurs if the status display switch is selected in flight?

Answer 12

Nothing, the status page is inhibited until the aircraft is on the ground following a failure of one EICAS screen