What types of alarms are indicated through the EICAS system?

The EICAS (Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System) is designed to provide critical information to flight crews regarding the status of various systems on the aircraft. It is essential for enhancing situational awareness and ensuring safety during flight operations.

The type of alarms indicated through the EICAS system primarily includes engine failure warnings, which alert the crew to malfunctions or issues with the aircraft engines. Additionally, it encompasses system alerts that inform pilots of abnormalities in various aircraft systems, such as electrical, hydraulic, and environmental controls. Advisory notifications also form a part of the EICAS outputs, serving to provide supplementary information that may not require immediate action but is important for maintaining operational awareness.

While weather alerts and navigation warnings, cabin pressure alerts and seat belt indicators, or fuel level warnings and landing gear status are important for flight operations, they are typically addressed through other situational awareness tools or alert systems, rather than through the EICAS specifically. Therefore, the focus of the EICAS on engine performance, systems management, and advisories makes it an indispensable component of modern cockpit operations.