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How does the stall warning system in a small aircraft alert the pilot of an impending stall |
An audible alert and or a warning light |
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What unit in an anti-skid system generates the anti skid warning signal |
The control unit |
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What is the function of a mach airspeed warning system |
To alert the pilot that the never exceed airspeed limit has been reached or exceeded |
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Why do airplanes with bleed air anti-icing of the wing leading edge have an anti ice overheating light(s) |
To indicate an over temperature condition usually as the result of a break in the bleed air ducts |
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How is a pilot alerted that an anti-skid system has automatically returned to a manual brake system |
By a warning light |
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What systems are commonly used to activate the landing gear warning systems |
The throttles (thrust levers) wing flaps |
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What landing gear positions must be indicated by regulations |
Down and locked and up and locked |
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What is the usual means for alerting the crew of a jet transport that the cabin doors are not properly closed |
A warning light |
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At what time would a check of a landing gear warning system normally be made |
During a landing gear retraction test |
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Where would you locate the procedures for checking and adjusting the landing gear switches |
In the aircraft manufacturer's manual |
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How can a pilot determine that the landing gear is down and locked |
A green light or lights and or another type of visual indicator |
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Why are transport category aircraft equipped with a master caution and warning system |
To alert the crew that a malfunction has occurred and corrective action may be required |
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What is the purpose of an annunciator system |
To show by means of a warning light that some system parameter requires attention by the flight crew |
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Name at least two conditions that will activate configuration warning system in a jet transport aircraft |
Incorrect leading or trailing edge flap position Incorrect stabilizer position Speed brake not stowed |
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What is the significance of an anti skid warning |
The system is off or has failed |
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Under what conditions will a landing gear aural warning sound |
When the throttle is retarded and the landing gear is not down and locked |
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What warning system may be required when a nickel cadmium battery is installed in an aircraft |
A battery temperature monitoring system |
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What devices are used to provide warnings for a retractable landing gear system |
A horn or other aural device
A red warning light or lights |
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If an aircraft with retractable landing gear has only one green light to indicate the gear is down and locked how will the switches be connected in series or in parallel |
In series |
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How does a takeoff configuration warning differ from a landing gear warning |
Take off warning are usually an intermittent horns Landing gear warning are steady |