B757 Alert and Warning Systems Flashcards
Config Warning for Takeoff
Parking Brake. - Set
Speed Brakes ‐ not stowed
Stab Trim - not in Green Band
Flaps ‐ not in takeoff position
Main Cargo Door ‐ not closed, latched and locked
How many levels of EICAS are there?
5 EICAS Levels
Name the 5 EICAS Levels and their significance
Warning . . . (Red) Immediate Crew Action
Caution . . . (Amber) Immediate Crew Awareness and Future Action
Advisory . . . (Amber)
Status . . . (White) Requires crew awareness and possible future action (not referenced in the MEL)
2 Types
Prior to Blockout Erase - Y - No further action required
N - contact MOCC
After Blockout - AML write up required
Maintenance Messages . . . (White) lower CRT - Display Select
What is EICAS Compact mode?
Activated by loss of either monitor?
When does the Standby Engine Indicator active
When AUTO is selected for EICAS failure.
What are the components of the Warning System?
- EICAS
- WARNING System
- TCAS
- EGPWS
- WeAther RADAR
What does EICAS provide?
System alerts
MX Info
Status msgs
What is the definition of a TCAS Traffic Advisory?
Prediction another airplane will enter he conflict airspace in 35-40 seconds
When does pushing the master Warning/caution. Reset switch not silence the warning siren or fire bell?
- landing config
- autopilot disconnect
- takeoff config
- overspeed Warning
What are the forms of aural alerts?
- Beeper
- Bell
- Siren
- Voice
Master Warning inhibits
Nose gear extension until the first of either
• 400 ft AGL
• 20 seconds
Master Caution inhibits
Begin at 80 Kts
Continue until the first of
• 400 ft AGL
• 20 seconds
How long after thrust reduction does a TO config Warning last?
10 seconds
GND PROX SYS FLAP OVRD
Switch
•Inhibits the ground proximity TOO LOW
FLAPS caution
•Inhibits the ground proximity TOO LOW
TERRAIN caution
GND PROX CONFIG GEAR OVRD
Switch
•Inhibits the ground proximity TOO LOW
GEAR caution
•Inhibits the ground proximity TOO LOW
TERRAIN caution
•Inhibits the LANDING CONFIG warning siren
