The Philosophy of Aircraft Warning Systems

Abstract

This paper provides a summary of the current status of warning systems in commercial aircraft. The author reviews the events that may require pilot action during the flight of an aircraft and the effectiveness of particular warnings.

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British Civil Airworthiness Requirements (CAP 463)—Section D, Aeroplanes.

Joint Aviation Requirements—JAR 25—Large aeroplanes.

Code of Federal Regulations (14CFR25), Part 25—Airworthiness standards: transport category—airplanes.

CAP 393 Air Navigation: The order and the regulations.

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