EICAS WARNING SYSTEMS

Question 1

What does EICAS mean?

Answer 1

• Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.1

Question 2

What are the three types of EICAS messages?

Answer 2

• Alert
• Memo
• StatusFCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.1

Question 3

What are the three priority levels of alert messages?

Answer 3

• Warning
• Caution
• AdvisoryFCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.2

Question 4

What is the highest priority alert message?

Answer 4

• Warning messages (red)

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.1

Question 5

Can warning messages be canceled by pushing the CANC switch?

Answer 5

• No

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.1

Question 6

Can amber alert messages be canceled or recalled?

Answer 6

• Yes, by pushing the CANC switch or the RCL switch.

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.1

Question 7

What is an advisory message?

Answer 7

• Lowest priority message (displayed in amber).
• Indented one space
• Can be canceled or recalled.FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.2

Question 8

Where is the most recent EICAS communication message displayed?

Answer 8

• At the top of its priority group.
• All messages move down one line.FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.3

Question 9

Where is the most recent Memo message displayed?

Answer 9

• At the bottom of the memo messages.

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.3

Question 10

What is a memo message and where are they displayed?

Answer 10

• A reminder of selected state of controls or systems.
• Displayed in white
• Cannot be canceled
• Displayed at the bottom of the last page of EICAS alert messages,
on the primary EICAS display.

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.2; 15.20.2

Question 11

Give examples of EICAS memo messages?

Answer 11

• APU RUNNING
• CONTINUOUS IGNITION ON
• SEATBELTS ON
• PACKS OFF
• AUTOBRAKES RTOFCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.2; various

Question 12

What does the STATUS Cue mean, and what color is the display?

Answer 12

• A new status message exists.
• Cyan.FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.2

Question 13

What is the function of the EIU selector in the AUTO position?

Answer 13

• Selects an operable EIU to provide data to EFIS and EICAS.
• Selects, left, then center, and then right.FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.3

Question 14

If you had previously exceeded a parameter, such as an EGT limit for an engine, what would be displayed when pushing the RCL Switch?

Answer 14

• Redisplays a red box for previously exceed parameters.

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.4

Question 15

What alert displays are shown or displayed on the PFD?

Answer 15

• PULL UP (red)
• WINDSHEAR (red) (predictive windshear ahead or an immediate
windshear is occurring.)
- All other GPWS alerts inhibited.

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.5

Question 16

When you receive a TCAS RA, where do you position the center of the airplane symbol on the PFD?

Answer 16

• Outside the red outlined RA pitch regions.

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.13

Question 17

How many events can the EICAS Event Record Switch record?

Answer 17

• 5

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.10.22

Question 18

Which type of EICAS message are listed in the DDG and provide a cross reference to the MEL for dispatch capability?

Answer 18

• EICAS Status Messages.

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.2

Question 19

Which engines, when advanced, will display the EICAS alert message CONFIG, if the airplane is not configured for takeoff?

Answer 19

• 2 or 3 in the take off range.

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.11

Question 20

What configuration conditions will cause the CONFIG message to display?

Answer 20

• Flaps not in a takeoff position.
• Body gear not centred.
• Parking brake set.
• Speedbrake lever not in DN detent.
• Stabilizer trim not in takeoff range.FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.11

Question 21

What conditions will cause the CONFIG GEAR EICAS warning message?

Answer 21

• The airplane is in flight, and
• Any landing gear not down and locked, and
• Any thrust lever is closed and the RA is less than 800 feet.
• Flaps in a landing position (25 or more)FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.11

Question 22

When does the c-chord sound prior to reaching the selected altitude?

Answer 22

• 900 feet

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.13

Question 23

How many feet off the selected altitude will cause the EICAS alert message ALTITUDE ALERT?

Answer 23

• 300 feet

FCOM, VOL 2; 15;20.13

Question 24

Name some Ground Proximity Warning System features provided?

Answer 24

• Look-ahead terrain alerts.
• Predictive windshear alerts.
• Immediate windshear alerts.
• Bank angle voice alerts.
• Immediate alerts involving impact with obstacles and the
ground.
• Altitude voice annunciations during approach.

FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.21

Question 25

TERRAIN, TERRAIN, PULL UP voice annunciation sounds when how many seconds from projected impact with terrain? How about CAUTION TERRAIN?

Answer 25

* 20 to 30 seconds – for TERRAIN, TERRAIN, PULLUP. * 40 to 60 seconds for CAUTION, TERRAIN. FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.22

Question 26

When are master CAUTION lights and Beeper inhibited during takeoff?

Answer 26

• 80 kts to 400ft RA, or 20 secs after rotation, Whichever occurs first. • If RTO above 80kts, inhibit continues until airspeed is less than 75kts. FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.37

Question 27

New Predictive Windshear Warnings are inhibited at what airspeed during takeoff?

Answer 27

• 100 knots airspeed UNTIL 50 ‘ RA. FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.37

Question 28

When are Master WARNING lights and Bell for New EICAS warning messages FIRE inhibited during takeoff?

Answer 28

• At V1 to 400’ RA or 25 seconds after V1, whichever occurs first. FCOM, VOL 2; 15.20.38