Warning Systems Flashcards
If the landing configuration warning system is activated because the flaps are in a landing position and the gear is not down and locked, the siren can be silenced by pushing a Master Warning and Caution Reset switch.
False
A red Warning Message can be cancelled by using the EICAS Cancel/Recall Switches
False
Pushing either a Master Warning or Master Caution reset switch will silence the warning siren for an autopilot disconnect
False
Which aural signals are associated with Cautions?
Beeps
What EICAS indications are inhibited during the takeoff, beginning at nose wheel lift off?
Fire Bell and Master Warning Lights
When are Cautions and new EICAS messages inhibited during take off?
At 80 knots
TERRAIN, TERRAIN, PULL UP voice annunciations sounds how many seconds from projected impact with terrain?
20-30 seconds
Can you cancel a status message with the EICAS cancel switch?
No
What causes the Standby Engine Indicator to activate if the Standby Engine Indicator Selector is in AUTO?
Failure of both CRT’s, failure of both EICAS computers, loss of AC power
What happens if the EICAS status page is displayed and you push the Engine Display Switch?
Secondary Engine parameters replace the status page
Which warning is indicated by a siren?
Cabin altitude warning
Which aural alerts are associated with a caution?
Voice and beeper
What action is required to display the second page of EICAS alert messages?
Push the cancel switch
What EICAS indications are inhibited during a takeoff, beginning at nose gear strut extension?
Firebell and master warning lights
When does the takeoff inhibit Master Warning/Caution lights end?
20 seconds after nose gear strut extension or 400 ft agl
Where can you find the control position indications?
Lower EICAS status page
What is indicated by the EICAS status cue?
New status message exists
What action is required to display the second EICAS status page?
Push the status display switch
When is status information displayed?
When the status display button is pushed
When can status information be displayed if one EICAS CRT has failed?
Only on the ground
What is displayed if the upper EICAS CRT fails?
Engine indications appear on the lower CRT screen
What types of EICAS messages will the cancel button not clear?
Warning messages
With the EICAS computer selector in AUTO, what happens if the left EICAS computer fails.
The right computer controls both CRT
Will the GPWS alert you if you are in a normal descent toward unprepared terrain while in the landing configuration?
No
How can you silence the GPWS “glide slope” aural?
Push the glide slope inhibit switch
Which of the following does the GPWS “PULL UP” indicate?
Excessive terrain closure
Status messages are checked during preflight to assess acceptability of the airplane for dispatch?
True
Status messages drive your decision making after engine start
False
What are the conditions that will create a takeoff config alert on take off?
Parking brake, stab trim not in green, flaps not in takeoff setting, speedbrake not down
What does the over speed warning consist of?
Master Warning lights illuminated, OVSPD light illuminates, EICAS warning message, OVERSPEED and Aural Warning clacker sounds
How is the stick shaker activation point indicated on the ADI?
PLI’s
