Position & Warning System Flashcards
What is the reason for a master caution warning system in aircraft?
To draw attention to the crew to a critical situation, in addition to the annunciator that describes a problem
What is the purpose of the Mach warning system aircraft?
It provides an aural warning the aircraft speed limits have been exceeded
How does the takeoff aural warning differ from a landing gear aural warning?
Takeoff - intermittent horn
Landing gear - steady horn
Name at least two items that may cause a takeoff warning horn to operate in a typical transport jet aircraft
Speed brakes, flaps, stabilizer and auxiliary power exhaust door not the take off position
When is it time to check landing gear switches, lights and warning horns or buzzers for proper operation?
During a landing gear retraction check
Where are the procedures located for checking and adjusting landing gear switches?
The aircraft manufacturers manual
What is the source of the antiskid warning system signal?
The anti-skid control unit
What types of landing or warnings are provided for retractable landing system?
Aural horn and a red warning light
When does an aural device operate in a landing gear warning system?
When the throttle is retarded, and the landing gear not down and locked
What is the purpose of the annunciator system?
To display current conditions and to notify the crew for unsatisfactory conditions
What retractable landing gear positions must be indicated by regulations?
Down and locked
Up and locked
What other aircraft system may activate the landing gear reporting system?
The wing flaps system
What system is used to indicate battery over temperature?
A warning light
What warning system may be required when a nickel cadmium battery is installed in an aircraft?
A battery temperature monitoring system
If an aircraft with retractable landing gear that has only a green light to indicate the gears down and locked how is the switch connected - in a series or in a parallel?
In series
