34 - Surveillance

Question 1

When is the Predictive windshear system active?

Answer 1

Below 2300 AGL

Either engine is running

Question 2

How far ahead of the aircraft does the PWS scan?

Answer 2

5nm

Question 3

On the takeoff roll up to 100kts how far ahead does the predictive windshear scan?

Answer 3

3nn

Question 4

When are predictive windshear alters inhibited on the takeoff roll?

Answer 4

From 100kts to 50ft

Question 5

What system give the predictive windshear?

Answer 5

Weather radar

Question 6

When is a weather ahead message displayed on the ND?

Answer 6

When weather or turb is detected 3 mins ahead of the aircraft

Question 7

What are the 5 GPWS modes?

Answer 7

Rate of Descent
Terrain Closure
Altitude loss form Takeoff or go around
Terrain clearance not enough if not in landing config
Descent below glide slope

Question 8

What is GPWS mode 1?

Answer 8

Excessive rate of descent

Question 9

What is GPWS mode 2?

Answer 9

Terrain closure rate

Question 10

What is GPWS mode 3?

Answer 10

Altitude loss after take off or go around

Question 11

What is GPWS mode 4?

Answer 11

Terrain clearance not sufficient if not in landing config

Question 12

What is GPWS mode 5?

Answer 12

Descent below the glide slope

Question 13

What distance in seconds is the caution and warning function of the GPWS?

Answer 13

Caution is 20s ahead

Warning is 8s ahead

Question 14

When are the 5 GPWS modes active?

Answer 14

Up to 2500RA

Question 15

When does ROW arm?

Answer 15

500ft AGL

Question 16

When does ROP function?

Answer 16

Start of braking until aircraft stops

Question 17

What alititude does ROW DETECTION start?

Answer 17

2000ft

Question 18

Do you have to go around if ROW says “IF WET: RWY TOO SHORT”

Answer 18

Only if it’s wet

Question 19

Do you have to go around or ROW says “RWY TOO SHORT”?

Answer 19

Yes

Question 20

What speed is ROP inhibited?

Answer 20

30kts (taxi speed)