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==Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System==
==Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System==
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The screen in the ship center is used to show engine output and direction.
EICAS is an acronym for Engine Indication and [[CAS|Crew Alerting System]]. <br>
One interlinked system that informs the crew about aircraft operation and warnings about abnormal settings or situations.  


If the engines are in reverse the box above the engine with show a Yellow REV.


Ship structures that are damaged will show up in red.
The Engine Indication shows normal operational information such as:
*Fuel available
*Thrust output


The second page (shown above) shows:
If the engine is in reverse the box above the engine will show an amber "REV".<br>
*Fuel available
 
*Weapon states
Additional information can be found depending on the model:
*Ship Mass
*Landing gear
*Pitch trim
*Flap settings


[[Category:Avionics]]
[[Category:Avionics]]

Latest revision as of 16:31, 2 November 2021

Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System

EICAS is an acronym for Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System.
One interlinked system that informs the crew about aircraft operation and warnings about abnormal settings or situations.


The Engine Indication shows normal operational information such as:

  • Fuel available
  • Thrust output

If the engine is in reverse the box above the engine will show an amber "REV".

Additional information can be found depending on the model:

  • Landing gear
  • Pitch trim
  • Flap settings