Warning Systems Flashcards
When may you test the Ground Proximity System Test (SYS TEST)?
It is inhibited in flight.
When does the GPWS provide the aural alert BANK ANGLE, BANK ANGLE?
Roll angle exceeds 35°, 40°, and 45°.
When do GPWS windshear alerts occur? Where is the alert displayed?
Generally up to 1500 ft for takeoff, approach, & missed approach. / Red WINDSHEAR on both attitude indicators.
Pushing the TERR Display select switch shows what (in expanded MAP)? What does it remove?
Shows terrain data & deselects weather radar display regardless of mode selector position.
What does dotted Green terrain display on the Navigation Display indicate?
terrain from 2000 ft below to 500 ft (250 ft with gear down) below the aircraft’s current altitude.
What does an amber elevation under TERR on the Navigation Display indicate?
Dotted amber: terrain 500 ft (250 ft with gear down) below to 2000 ft above the aircraft’s current altitude / Solid Amber: terrain look ahead caution is active.
Regardless of selected range, selecting WX+T shows weather radar returns and includes turbulence within what range?
Out to 40 nm for all selected ranges.
For takeoff, when does the PWS activate if the WXR switch is not selected ON during taxi?
Advancing either Thrust Lever above 53º.
How do you maneuver with a TCAS Pitch Command (red) displayed on the PFD?
Maneuver outside of the red outlines to avoid traffic.
