Warning Systems

Question 1

AUDIO

Answer 1

AUDIO

Question 2

What is the function of the EIU selector in AUTO?

Answer 2

• Selects operable EIU for EFIS and EICAS data - Order is L, C, R

Question 3

How many events can the EICAS event record switch record?

Answer 3

5

Question 4

What enables the takeoff CONFIG system?

Answer 4

• A/C on ground - Fuel Control Switches in RUN - ENG 2 or 3 thrust in takeoff range - Airspeed less than V1

Question 5

What triggers CONFIG message to display?

Answer 5

• Flaps not in takeoff position - Body gear not centered - Parking brake set - Speedbrake lever NOT in DN - Stab Trim not in range

Question 6

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

Answer 6

900’

Question 7

When will ALTITUDE ALERT EICAS message be displayed?

Answer 7

If more than 300’ off selected altitude

Question 8

EGPWS features?

Answer 8

• Windshear - Look ahead terrain - Bank angle - Immediate impact - Altitude voice during APPS

Question 9

Predictive windshear warning is inhibited at what airspeed during takeoff?

Answer 9

100 knots to 50’

Question 10

EICAS alert messages are grouped into what three priorities?

Answer 10

Warning Caution Advisory

Question 11

How can amber EICAS be cancelled?

Answer 11

CANC Switch * Recalled by RCL

Question 12

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

Answer 12

EICAS Status Messages

Question 13

How are EICAS advisory messages displayed?

Answer 13

In amber below the lowest caution message and indented one character so they may be distinguished.

Question 14

When are takeoff CONFIG warning inhibited?

Answer 14

At V1

Question 15

What enables the landing CONFIG system?

Answer 15

• A/C in flight - Landing Gear not down and locked when: * any thrust lever is closed and RA is less than 800’ * or flaps are in landing position

Question 16

When is EICAS message PILOT RESPONSE displayed?

Answer 16

• Predefined time lapse after last switch action - TOD passes with no recent switch action

Question 17

When are MASTER CAUTION lights inhibited?

Answer 17

80 kts to 400’ RA or 20 seconds after Vr (whichever first) FOR RTO initiated above 80 kts, inhibit continues until airspeed is less than 75 knots

Question 18

When are MASTER WARNING lights inhibited?

Answer 18

V1 to 400’ RA or 25 seconds after V1 (whichever first)

Question 19

Where is the most recent memo message displayed?

Answer 19

At the bottom of the memo messages

Question 20

Give example(s) of a memo message?

Answer 20

• APU RUNNING - CON IGNITION ON - SEATBELTS ON - PACKS OFF - AUTOBRAKES RTO

Question 21

Voice annunciation TERRAIN TERRAIN occurs?

Answer 21

40 to 60 seconds from projected impact with terrain.

Question 22

Voice annunciation WHOOP WHOOP PULL UP occurs?

Answer 22

20 to 30 seconds from projected impact with terrain.