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Old 14th Jun 2009, 08:29
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Geoffersincornwall
 
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Torquestripe

I don't know what was in the designer's mind but how about this stab at his possible approach to the situation.

Torque Limiter has an advisory (Green) CAS message because having it on is neither a hazard nor an emergency. Remember the Torque Limiter is only mentioned in the RFM in the context of 'Use of The OEI Training Mode' and in this context it is not a hazard.

The FLOATS ARMED amber CAS message warns the pilot not to press the FLOATS INFLATE button. The switch then becaomes a hazard.

I am aware that you could argue the reverse (Green for floats and amber for TL) but that's the way it is and it doesn't make it wrong, just very wishy washy and with a certain ambiguity of purpose. On balance I feel the designer has just about got it right - but only after a great deal of contemplation.

If we had a designer reading prune or an engineer, maybe he/she would comment.

G.
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