Introduction; General - BOMBARDIER Challenger 601-3A CL-600-2B16 Pilot Training Manual

INTRODUCTION

The Canadair Challenger CL-600-2B16, model CL-601-3A/R master warning system pro-
vides the crew with information on malfunctions of airplane equipment, unsafe operat-
ing conditions which require immediate attention, or the operation of a particular system
that is not normally used. A system of aural tones is used to draw attention to certain
significant situations that may have safety implications.

GENERAL

The airplane is designed to operate on the
"black cockpit" concept. Each illuminated
light indicates a system or situation status.
Red lights provide warnings of faults which
require immediate attention. Amber lights de-
note cautionary items of a less urgent nature.
Green and white lights indicate conditions
which are normal when in use.
The two basic central warning systems are (1)
the master caution system and (2) the aural
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warning system. The master caution system
provides the crew with up to 18 visual annun-
ciators for airplane system malfunctions. Ad-
ditional information on the specific malfunction
may then be found on the associated system con-
trol panel. The master caution annunciator pan-
els are located just beneath the overhead panel.
When any annunciator panel light illuminates,
there is a brief delay before the two master
caution lights on the glareshield start to flash.
The delay compensates for transient warning
illuminations. The master caution lights can
be extinguished and reset by depressing either
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