General Flashcards
1
Q
What are the GPWS inputs?
A
RA1 ADIRS1 ILS1 FMGC1 FCU1 FCU2 LGCIU1
2
Q
What are the 5 basic modes of the GPWS SYS?
A
MODE 1: Excessive rate of descent.
MODE 2: Excessive terrain closure.
MODE 3: Altitude loss after takeoff or go-around.
MODE 4: Unsafe terrain clearance when not in the landing configuration.
MODE 5: Too far below the glideslope.
3
Q
In addition to the basic GPWS functions, the GPWS has an enhanced function (EGPWS) which provides what based on its worldwide terrain database?
A
A Terrain Awareness Display (TAD), which predicts the terrain conflict and displays the terrain on the ND.
A Terrain Clearance Floor (TCF), which improves the low terrain warning during landing.
