4. GPWS Panel (Navigation) Flashcards

1
Q

What does pressing the SYS pushbutton do?

A

All basic GPWS alerts (mode 1 to 5) are inhibited.

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2
Q

What does an amber FAULT light in the SYS pushbutton indicate on the GPWS panel?

A

Any failure of GPWS mode 1 through 5

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3
Q

What effect, if any, does an amber FAULT light in the SYS pushbutton have on the TERR mode?

A

No effect at all

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4
Q

Describe a situation when a pilot might press LDG FLAP 3.

A

• To avoid nuisance warning in case of landing in CONF 3.

• In this case, LDG MEMO displays FLAPS…CONF 3 instead of CONF FULL

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5
Q

Describe a situation when a pilot might press the FLAP MODE pushbutton.

A

• To avoid nuisance warning in case of landing with flaps setting reduced

• FLAP SYS 1 (2) FAULT would require selection of FLAP MODE off

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6
Q

What effect, if any, does the failure of TERR mode have on basic GPWS?

A

No effect whatsoever

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