BOWTIE.

BOWTIE

The INST WARN TEST button on the overhead panel is depressed.
INST WARN RESET button is used to reset the system after a warning. 		BOWTIE


More than 6º difference in heading, system in approach mode.
L/P instruments affected.

Bowtie.

The warning/caution annunciator, the bowtie display, includes the following displays:
  • Arrows, red or green, for G/A and INST (SMART).
  • Caution lights (comparator).
  • A/P and THROTTLE warning lights which normally have nothing to do with the SMART or with the comparator.
The logic for the arrows is a s follows:
  • The arrows on he left side of the annunciator refer to the left instrument panel and vice versa.
  • The upward pointing arrows, G/A, refer to go-around conditions and the downward pointing arrows, INST, primarily refer to approach conditions.
  • A red G/A or INST arrow that does not effect the function of an engaged autopilot, will result in a green A/P light.
  • A red arrow display indicates that the monitored function is not normal and, consequently, that the indications on that side are unreliable.
  • A green arrow is often displayed in connection with the display of a red arrow and should be looked upon as a confidence indicator showing the reliable side (L/P or R/P) and consequently indicates who should take over.

Comparator.

The navigation instrument comparator generates the signals which illuminate the caution lights (comparator lights) in the bowtie annunciator.

The computer compares signals from the No.1 and No.2 systems and if the difference exceeds a pre-programmed threshold, the comparator light is triggered.

Throttle arrow.

Flashing red indicates that he autothrottle has been disengaged.

A/P arrow.

  • Steady red indicates that one or more of the self-test switches for the autopilot computers are in OFF position. Located in the E/E compartment below flight deck.
  • Flashing red indicates that the autopilot has been disengaged. Reset by depressing either autopilot release button on the control wheel.
  • Green light indicates that a failure, as indicated by either arrows, does not affect autopilot operation.
  • Black (unlighted) indicates that the A/P is engaged or disengaged and function normally. OBS this panel does NOT indicate whether the A/P is engaged or not.