787 Flight Crew Operations Manual
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Electrical -
Controls and Indicators
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6.10.6 D615Z003-TBC
Synoptic Indication Symbology
Engine Generator Synoptic Indications
Symbol Condition Description
Engine generator on
(green)
Engine is running, and
• engine GEN CTRL switch is ON
• engine generator is powering buses
Engine generator off
(white)
Engine is not running, or engine GEN CTRL
switch is OFF with engine running.
If GEN CTRL switch is OFF with engine
running, EICAS advisory message ELEC GEN
OFF L1, L2, R1, R2 is shown.
Engine starter on
(white box with
green arrow)
An engine start is in progress. Start power
indication (green arrow) from Large Motor
Power System symbol also shows at this time.
Engine generator
failed (amber)
Engine is running, and
• GEN CTRL switch is ON
• engine generator failure has occurred
• engine generator is not powering buses
• OFF light on GEN CTRL switch
illuminates
• EICAS advisory message ELEC GEN
OFF L1, L2, R1, R2 shows
Engine generator
data invalid (white,
low intensity)
Engine generator condition unknown.
Both (L1, L2 or
R1,R2) Starters
inoperative (amber)
If both starters on respective engine fail:
• STARTERS message appears across
both starter symbols
• EICAS advisory message ENG
STARTERS L, R shows
STARTERS
R2R1
GEN
CTRL
August 14, 2009