Warning Systems

Question 1

The four-level alert messaging system on EICAS from the highest to the lowest level are:

Answer 1

Warning (red); Caution (amber); Advisory (cyan); Status (white)

Question 2

The T/O CONFIG button checks for what?

Answer 2

Correct settings for: Flaps (matching FMS Takeoff Init); Pitch trim in green; Parking Brake off; Spoilers not deployed

Question 3

When should the GND PROX TERR INHIB button be pushed?

Answer 3

Avoid unwanted terrain alerts when landing at airport not in eGPWS database

Question 4

Windshear detection is available at what altitudes?

Answer 4

Between 10 and 1500 feet

Question 5

Will the windshear alerting system function if both radio altimeters and/or EGPWS are inoperative?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

Windshear conditions that occur above 1,500 feet radio altitude trigger windshear alerts. T/F

Answer 6

“False”

Question 7

Will specific EICAS messages be inhibited during takeoff or approach and landing phases of flight?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

Will the autopilot disengage during Windshear guidance?

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

How is the pilot alerted during a Windshear encounter?

Answer 9

Aural warning and Amber or Red WSHEAR indication on PFD

Question 10

What happens when the stick shaker is activated?

Answer 10

Angle of Attack limiting function reduces control column authority for additional nose up pitch

Question 11

When is the GND PROX G/S INHIB button used?

Answer 11

To cancel unwanted GS alerts below 2000 feet

Question 12

When will a pilot hear the “BANK ANGLE, BANK ANGLE” aural alert?

Answer 12

Excessive roll or bank

Question 13

When does the EICAS automatic de-clutter occur after takeoff?

Answer 13

30 seconds after gear and slat/flap retraction, if all is normal

Question 14

What does the EICAS FULL button do?

Answer 14

Displays alerts that were supressed by declutter function

Question 15

Does the T/O CONFIG button check to see if both engines are running?

Answer 15

No

Question 16

When is the GND PROX FLAP OVRD used?

Answer 16

Inhibits warning if landing with non-normal landing flap configuration

Question 17

To comply with the RA, fly to the ___________________ area on the PFD.

Answer 17

Green rectangle

Question 18

What does the aural alert “TRAFFIC, TRAFFIC” mean?

Answer 18

Traffic detected in the TCAS collision area

Question 19

The Captain and First Officer’s TCAS controls on the MFD are independent of each other. T/F

Answer 19

“True”