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1
Q

What unit in an anti-skid system generates the anti-skid warning signal?

A

The control unit.

2
Q

How is a pilot alerted that an anti-skid system has automatically returned to a manual brake system?

A

By a warning light.

3
Q

What is the significance of an anti-skid warning?

A

The system is off or has failed.

4
Q

By what usual means does the stall warning system in a small aircraft alert the pilot of an impending stall?

A

An audible alert and/or warning light.

5
Q

What devices are used to provide warnings for a retractable landing gear system?

A

A horn or other aural device, and a red warning light or lights.

6
Q

How can a pilot determine that the landing gear is down and locked?

A

A green light or lights and/or another type of visual indicator.

7
Q

Name at least two conditions that would activate a takeoff configuration warning system in a jet transport aircraft.

A

Incorrect leading or trailing edge flap position, stabilizer position, or speed brake not stowed. The manufacturer may establish other conditions.

8
Q

What landing gear positions must be indicated by regulations?

A

Down and locked and up and locked.

9
Q

Under what conditions will a landing gear aural warning sound?

A

When the throttle is retarded and the landing gear is not down and locked.

10
Q

How does a takeoff configuration warning differ from a landing gear warning?

A

Takeoff warnings are usually an intermittent horns while landing gear warnings are steady.

11
Q

What is the function of a Mach airspeed warning system?

A

To alert the pilot that the never-exceed airspeed limit has been reached or exceeded.

12
Q

What systems are commonly used to activate the landing gear warning systems?

A

The throttles (thrust levers) and the wing flaps.

13
Q

Why do airplanes with bleed air anti-icing of the wing leading edge have an anti-ice overheat light(s)?

A

To indicate an over-temperature condition, usually as the result of a break in the bleed air ducts.

14
Q

What warning system may be required when a nickel-cadmium battery is installed in an aircraft?

A

A battery temperature monitoring system.

15
Q

At what time would a check of a landing gear warning system normally be made?

A

During a landing gear retraction test.

16
Q

What is the purpose of an annunciator system?

A

To show, by means of a warning light, that some system parameter requires attention by the flight crew.

17
Q

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 parallel?

A

In series

18
Q

Where would you locate the procedures for checking and adjusting the landing gear switches?

A

In the aircraft manufacturer maintenance manual.

19
Q

What is the usual means for alerting the crew of a jet transport that the cabin doors are not properly closed?

A

A warning light.

20
Q

Why are transport category aircraft equipped with a master caution and warning system?

A

To alert the crew that a malfunction has occurred and corrective action may be required.