Warning System

Question 1

When is windshear active on takeoff?
On Landing?
(AOM Vol II, CH 15)

Answer 1

• Vr to 1,500 feet radio altitude.

* 1,500 radio altitude to the ground.

Question 2

What does a green terrain area on the ND represent?
What does amber represent?
What does red represent?
(AOM Vol II, CH 15)

Answer 2

• Green – terrain from 2000 feet below the aircraft to 500 feet below the aircraft.
• Amber – terrain from 500 feet below the aircraft to 2000 feet above the aircraft.
• Red – terrain more than 2000 feet above the aircraft

Question 3

On approach, the PF receives a “CAUTION TERRAIN” EGPWS voice annunciation. What is the corrective action? (AOM Vol II, Ch 15)

Answer 3

• Correct the flight path, unless in day VMC conditions and positive visual verification is made that no obstacle or terrain hazard exists.

Question 4

On approach, the PF receives a GPWS warning “TERRAIN TERRAIN, PULL UP”. What is the corrective action?
(AOM Vol II, CH 15)

Answer 4

• Disengage autopilot.
• Disengage autothrottle.
• Aggressively apply maximum thrust.
• Simultaneously roll the wings level and rotate to an initial pitch attitude of 20 degrees.
• Retract speedbrakes.
• If terrain remains a threat, continue rotation up to the pitch limit indicator, stick shaker or initial buffet.
• Do not change gear or flap configuration until terrain separation is assured

Question 5

In what phase of flight will you get a GPWS “DON’T SINK” warning?
(AOM Vol II, CH 15)

Answer 5

• Takeoff, or;

* Go Around.

Question 6

When are the fire bell and master warning lights inhibited? (AOM Vol II, CH 15)

Answer 6

• Inhibit begins at V1.

* Inhibit ends at 400 feet or 25 seconds after V1, whichever occurs first.

Question 7

The EICAS message “CONFIG GEAR” is displayed in flight. How do you correct this condition?
(AOM Vol II, CH 15)

Answer 7

• Extend the landing gear, or;

* Retract the flaps to 20 or less.

Question 8

The EICAS careted caution message “>ALTITUDE ALERT” is displayed. What has happened?
(AOM Vol II, CH 15)

Answer 8

• You have departed the MCP selected altitude by 300 feet.

Question 9

The “Approaching Minimums” and “Minimums” aural advisories are referenced to____?
(AOM Vol II, CH 15)

Answer 9

• The Captain’s RADIO/BARO altitude control on the EFIS control panel.

Question 10

You receive a TCAS aural advisory “TRAFFIC, TRAFFIC”. What is the corrective action?
(QRH, Ch 16)

Answer 10

• Look for traffic using traffic display as a guide. Call out any conflicting traffic.
• If traffic is sighted, maneuver as required.