Warning System

Question 1

There are 4 Aural Warning Levels, what are they?

Answer 1

Emergency (Level 3)
Abnormal (Level 2)
Advisory (Level 1)
Informational (Level 0)

Question 2

How many EICAS inhibition phases are there, and what is their purpose?

Answer 2

There are 5, K1 through K5, which represent different phases of flight. Depending on the nature of the EICAS Message, the alert will be inhibited (Cargo door open while being loaded on the ground)

Question 3

What is the only aural warning that takes precedence over Windshear, EGPWS, or TCAS?

Answer 3

SPS or Stall Protection System

Question 4

EGPWS consists of 4 functions, what are they?

Answer 4

1. Forward Looking Terrain Awareness Function (FLTAF)
2. Terrain Clearance Floor Function (TCF)
3. Ground Proximity Warning Function (GPWF)
4. Terrain Awareness Display (TAD)

Question 5

When a traffic alert automatically pops up on the MFD, what range is the MFD automatically set to?

Answer 5

10 NM

Question 6

What is solid red on TAD (instead of just red dots)?

Answer 6

Warning Terrain (Impact within 30 seconds)

Question 7

What is the solid yellow on TAD (instead of just yellow dots)?

Answer 7

Caution Terrain (Impact within 60 seconds)

Question 8

What do high density red, yellow, green, and light density cyan dots represent on the Terrain Awareness Display?

Answer 8

High Intensity Red = Elevation > 2000’ above airplane’s altitude
High Intensity Yellow = 1000’ - 2000’ above airplane’s altitude
High Intensity Green = Terrain that is the middle elevation band when there is no red or yellow terrain areas within range on the display
Light Density Cyan = Zero’ MSL

Question 9

Windshear conditions will not be detected if either ____ or the _____ is unavailable.

Answer 9

EGPWS or Radar Altimeter

Question 10

Windshear Detection is activated when?

Answer 10

Between 10’ and 1500’ Radio Altitude in Takeoff, Final Approach, and GAs

Question 11

Where is the TCAS RA fail displayed?

Answer 11

Only on the PFD

Question 12

Which displays can be reverted? Which cannot?

Answer 12

MFDs (evens only) can be reverted to EICAS or PFD (DU2 and DU4)
PFDs and EICAS (DU1, DU3, DU5)

Question 13

Explain the auto function of the EDS Reversionary Panels

Answer 13

If EICAS fails, MFD displays EICAS
If MFD fails, no auto reversion
If PFD fails, respective MFD displays PFD

Question 14

How many Air Data Systems (ADS) are installed and how are they assigned?

Answer 14

5 ADS Systems
ADS 1 = CA
ADS 2 = FO
ADS 3 = STBY
ADS 4 = IESS
ADS 5 = Flight Controls

Question 15

What happens if ADS 1 or 2 fails?

Answer 15

ADS 3 becomes the source

Question 16

If ADS 3 fails, then what?

Answer 16

the respective x-side ADS is used (ADS 1 reverts to ADS 2)

Question 17

What happens if you press the ADS Button?

Answer 17

The onside ADS reverts to ADS 3

Question 18

What happens if you press the ADS button 2x?

Answer 18

Respective onside ADS reverts to the x-side ADS

Question 19

What happens if you press the ADS button a 3rd time?

Answer 19

Respective onside ADS returns unless it has already failed

Question 20

Is there an automatic reversion for an IRS failure?

Answer 20

No, it must be manually reverted

Question 21

What happens if the IRS button is pushed?

Answer 21

the respective IRS reverts to the x-side IRS source

Question 22

How would the pilot know if the ADS or IRS button has been pushed?

Answer 22

An ADS or IRS Flag would be displayed on the associated PFD

Question 23

What is the primary flight instrument if both IRS’s fail?

Answer 23

IESS (Integrated Electronic Standby System)

Question 24

How many IRS units are there?

Answer 24

2

Question 25

What is the function of the EICAS FULL Button?

Answer 25

Inhibits the auto declutter function

Question 26

When will the EICAS display all of its info?

Answer 26

1. Gear is down, flaps extended, or spoilers deployed under normal conditions 2. APU running

Question 27

What color is the course needle (CDI) when using the FMS, VOR/LOC, and x-side data?

Answer 27

FMS = Magenta VOR/LOC = Green X-Side Info = Yellow

Question 28

Which runways are included in the EGPWS database?

Answer 28

Runways > 3500' in length with a published approach

Question 29

When should the 'GND PROX TERR INHIB' button be pushed?

Answer 29

To cancel unwanted terrain alerts when operating at airports not in the EGPWS Database

Question 30

What will generate a WDSH Caution and Warning?

Answer 30

Caution: Increasing headwind and/or updrafts Warning: Decreasing headwind, increasing tailwind, and/or downdrafts

Question 31

What is our policy for Caution/Warning Windshear encounters?

Answer 31

Caution: CA or Crew Discretion Warning: Firewall Thrust and climb in current config. until warning ceases

Question 32

Will the autopilot deactivate during windshear guidance?

Answer 32

Yes

Question 33

What is checked when you press the T/O Config. Button?

Answer 33

1. Parking Brake - OFF 2. Spoilers - Stowed 3. Flaps (Set for Takeoff) 4. Pitch Trim (Set for Takeoff)

Question 34

How is the pilot alerted during a windshear?

Answer 34

Caution: 1. Amber windshear flag on PFD 2. Aural - "Caution, Windshear" Warning: 1. Red windshear flag on PFD 2. Aural - Windshear, WIndshear, WIndshear"

Question 35

What does a red ATT or HDG Flag on PFD indicate?

Answer 35

Attitude or HDG can't be determined by associated IRS

Question 36

What does a red 'X' on the ASI, Altimeter, or VSI indicate?

Answer 36

AS, ALT, or VS can't be determined by ADS

Question 37

What is the function of the 'GND PROX GS INHIB' button?

Answer 37

Cancel unwanted glideslope alerts below 2000'

Question 38

Radar Altimeter operates in what RA range?

Answer 38

-20' to 2500' RA (probably for the D/C Airspace FARs)