RADAR Panel Flashcards
1
Q
What capabilities does the RADAR system have?
A
• Weather avoidance• Turbulence detection• Terrain mapping• Predictive windshear detection
2
Q
What would prevent the weather display on the ND?
A
• Mode selector in PLAN• TERR selected ON
3
Q
When is WX/TURB mode available?
A
• At ranges of 40 nm or less
4
Q
How would a flight crew analyze windshear with the RADAR system off?
A
• If the PWS switch is in AUTO, windshear detection is still available, even though the RADAR system is off.
5
Q
What is the scanned area of the predictive windshear detection feature?
A
• Up to 5 nm ahead of the aircraft when the aircraft is below 1,500 feet AGL.
6
Q
How many RADAR systems are installed?
A
1
