4. GPWS Panel (Navigation) Flashcards
What does pressing the SYS pushbutton do?
All basic GPWS alerts (mode 1 to 5) are inhibited.
What does an amber FAULT light in the SYS pushbutton indicate on the GPWS panel?
Any failure of GPWS mode 1 through 5
What effect, if any, does an amber FAULT light in the SYS pushbutton have on the TERR mode?
No effect at all
Describe a situation when a pilot might press LDG FLAP 3.
• To avoid nuisance warning in case of landing in CONF 3.
• In this case, LDG MEMO displays FLAPS…CONF 3 instead of CONF FULL
Describe a situation when a pilot might press the FLAP MODE pushbutton.
• To avoid nuisance warning in case of landing with flaps setting reduced
• FLAP SYS 1 (2) FAULT would require selection of FLAP MODE off
What effect, if any, does the failure of TERR mode have on basic GPWS?
No effect whatsoever