Ch.15 (Warning Systems)

Question 1

When may you test the ground proximity system?

Answer 1

When the aircraft is on the ground

Question 2

When does the GPWS provide the aural BANK ANGLE?

Answer 2

Once each at 35, 40 and 45*

Question 3

When do GPWS windshear alerts occur? Where is the alert displayed?

Answer 3

During take off, approach and landing when in windshear. The alerts are displayed on
the attitude indicator

Question 4

Pushing the TERR display select switch shows what (in extended MAP) What does it remove?

Answer 4

Shows terrain data, removes weather radar display

Question 5

What does dotted green terrain display on the ND indicate?

Answer 5

Terrain is present from 2000’ to 500’ below current altitude

Question 6

What does an amber elevation under TERR on the ND indicate?

Answer 6

Terrain elevation is between 500’ below and 2000’ above aircraft altitude

Question 7

Regardless of selected range, selecting WX+T shows weather radar returns and includes turbulence within what range?

Answer 7

40NM

Question 8

For takeoff, when does the PWS activate if the WXR switch is not selected on during taxi?

Answer 8

When either thrust lever is advanced beyond 53* TLA

Question 9

What are TCAS traffic advisory symbols? Resolution advisory symbols?

Answer 9

• TA: Amber Dot

- RA: Red box with traffics relative bearing, altitude and range

Question 10

How do you maneuver with a TCAS pitch command (red) displayed on the PFD?

Answer 10

Keep aircraft outside the TCAS pitch command boxes