Weather Radar

Question 1

The weather radar will only display in the CTR (full compass rose) viewing mode in which efis display option?

Answer 1

Map mode (will not display in PLN, APP, or VOR with CTR selected)

Question 2

T/F: The magenta return on the radar displays turbulence as defined as precipitation with a velocity of 5 meters or more per second

Answer 2

True

Question 3

T/F: The radar can detect clear air turbulence and hail that is several miles from a t-storm

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The radar will only show returns for turbulence inside of how many nautical miles?

Answer 4

40NM. Outside of this it will only show wx returns

Question 5

The weather radar automatically begins scanning for windshear when:

Answer 5

Thrust levers are advanced for takeoff

In flight below 2,300 feet RA

Question 6

Predictive windshear alerts are only issued when the aircraft is below _______ feet RA.

Answer 6

1,200

Question 7

Required Navigational Performance (RNP) and Actual Navigational Performance (ANP) express a _____ percent probability that the aircraft is within the stated RNP/ANP range

Answer 7

95%