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347, Weather Radar Flashcards

1
Q

The Radar Control Panel is NOT set up correctly for takeoff.

True

False

A

True

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2
Q

Radar returns displayed at ranges greater than 80 miles should be used for strategic evaluation only.

True

False

A

True

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3
Q

On the weather radar display, Red indicates what type of return?

No precipitation

Weak

Moderate

Strong to very strong.

A

Strong to very strong.

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4
Q

With the MULTISCAN switch set to AUTO, ground clutter is minimized from the screen.

False

True

A

True

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5
Q

The intensity of the radar display is controlled by:

  • The inner portion of the ND brightness control knob.
  • The outer ring of the ND brightness control knob.
  • The PFD/ND XFR pb.
  • The PFD brightness control knob.
A

The outer ring of the ND brightness control knob.

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6
Q

With the TILT knob set to 0, the radar beam is pointed:

  • At the horizon as defined by the radar’s internal memory.
  • At the base of the clouds in front of the aircraft.
  • At the horizon as defined by the ADIRS.
  • Along the horizontal axis of the aircraft.
A

At the horizon as defined by the ADIRS.

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7
Q

In order for areas of turbulence to be displayed, the ND range must be set to ______ miles or less.

  • 20
  • 40
  • 160
  • 80
A

40

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8
Q

The CA and FO can control their radar range displays independently.

False

True

A

True

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9
Q

Weather radar images can be displayed on all ND modes except:

  • NAV
  • ARC
  • VOR
  • PLAN
A

PLAN

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10
Q

During takeoff below 100 kts, the radar system provides automatic predictive windshear alerts.

False

True

A

True

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11
Q

The Airbus Multiscan Radar:

  • Is only active in the manual mode.
  • Uses a dual band transmitter-receiver unit.
  • Uses advanced technology to control and analyze radar returns.
  • Scans the Captains tilt setting and the First Officers tilt setting.
A

Uses advanced technology to control and analyze radar returns.

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12
Q

When the MULTSCAN is in AUTO mode, gain and tilt control is automatic.

False

True

A

True

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13
Q

When the MULTSCAN is in AUTO mode:

  • Only weather returns that are below the aircraft`s cruise altitude are displayed.
  • All weather returns are displayed.
  • Only weather returns that are a threat to the aircraft are displayed.
  • Only weather returns above 40DBZ are displayed.
A

Only weather returns that are a threat to the aircraft are displayed.

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14
Q

The black area on weather radar indicates:

  • Attenuation.
  • Minimal or no precipitation.
  • Nothing.
  • A system failure.
A

Minimal or no precipitation.

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15
Q

What precipitation level does the color yellow stand for?

  • Moderate
  • Weak
  • Heavy
  • Turbulence
A

Moderate

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16
Q

What precipitation level does the color red stand for?

  • Turbulence
  • Strong to Very Strong
  • Moderate
  • Weak
A

Strong to Very Strong

AA A320 Systems 3.17.20 (24 decks)

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