CH14 A320 Surveillance Systems Flashcards
WARN_001
What occurs when the GPWS TERR pb is selected OFF?
• Inhibits only the _______ warning feature of the GPWS system.
WARN_001
What occurs when the GPWS TERR pb is selected OFF?
TERR pb selected OFF :
• Inhibits only the terrain warning feature of the GPWS system.
WARN_001
What occurs when the GPWS SYS pb is selected OFF?
▪ SYS pb selected OFF:
• Inhibits all _____ (______) of the ____ ____ of the GPWS system.
The ____ warning feature remains fully operational.
WARN_001
What occurs when the GPWS SYS pb is selected OFF?
▪ SYS pb selected OFF:
• Inhibits all five (each) of the basic categories of the GPWS system. The terrain warning feature remains fully operational.
WARN_002
What is the function of the G/S MODE pb on the GPWS panel?
▪G/S MODE:
- Inhibits the excessive deviation ______ ______ warning “______ ”
- Used for approaches with ______ ____ __ ______ or ___/___ approaches.
WARN_002
What is the function of the G/S MODE pb on the GPWS panel?
▪G/S MODE:
- Inhibits the excessive deviation below glideslope warning “GLIDESLOPE”
- Used for approaches with glideslope out of service or LDA/LOC approaches.
WARN_002
What is the function of the FLAP MODE pb on the GPWS panel?
▪ FLAP MODE:
- Inhibits the ______ ______ ______ warnings “____ ____ ____”.
- Used in conjunction with a ______ malfunction.
WARN_002
What is the function of the FLAP MODE pb on the GPWS panel?
▪ FLAP MODE:
- Inhibits the unsafe terrain clearance warnings “TOO LOW FLAPS”.
- Used in conjunction with a flap malfunction.
WARN_002
What is the function of the LDG FLAP 3 pb on the GPWS panel?
▪ LDG FLAP 3:
- Configures the GPWS to expect _____ __ as the final ____ ______ for landing.
- Inhibits the “____ ____ ____” aural warning.
- Landing memo displays _____ __ instead of Conf Full.
WARN_002
What is the function of the LDG FLAP 3 pb on the GPWS panel?
▪ LDG FLAP 3:
- Configures the GPWS to expect FLAPS 3 as the final flap setting for landing.
- Inhibits the “TOO LOW FLAPS” aural warning.
- Landing memo displays Flap 3 instead of Conf Full.
WARN_003
Explain the manual operation of the of GPWS Terrain feature:
▪ Manual operation:
• A _____ __ __ pb has been selected ON (green)
• _____ is continuously displayed on the respective __.
WARN_003
Explain the manual operation of the of GPWS Terrain feature:
▪ Manual operation:
- A TERR ON ND pb has been selected ON (green)
- Terrain is continuously displayed on the respective ND.
WARN_003
Explain the automatic operation of the of GPWS Terrain feature.
▪ Automatic operation:
- Respective TERR ON ND pb is _______ (_____ ____).
- Terrain is automatically displayed on_____ __ as the result of a _______ or _______.
- Both TERR ON ND pbs illuminate __ (_______).
- To remove the terrain display, the pb must be _________ (____ ____).
NOTE: Terrain displays take priority over _______ _______ _______ displays.
WARN_003
Explain the automatic operation of the of GPWS Terrain feature.
▪ Automatic operation:
- Respective TERR ON ND pb is deselected (light out).
- Terrain is automatically displayed on both NDs as the result of a caution or warning.
- Both TERR ON ND pbs illuminate ON (green).
- To remove the terrain display, the pb must be deselected (lights out).
NOTE: Terrain displays take priority over weather radar return displays.
WARN_004
Recall how to control the brightness of EGPWS Terrain displays:
The ______ Knob of the __ Brightness Control Knob controls the brightness of ____ the ______ ____ image and ______ ______ displays.
WARN_004
Recall how to control the brightness of EGPWS Terrain displays:
The Outer Knob of the ND Brightness Control Knob controls the brightness of both the weather radar image and EGPWS Terrain displays.
WARN_005
Recall the details of the Terrain and Weather indications on the NDs:
▪ When terrain is being displayed, ____ ( ____) appears in the lower right corner of the ND.
▪ When weather radar is on, ____ ( ____) with the corresponding ____ ____ appears in the lower right corner of the ND.
WARN_005
Recall the details of the Terrain and Weather indications on the NDs:
▪ When terrain is being displayed, TERR (blue) appears in the lower right corner of the ND.
▪ When weather radar is on, TILT (blue) with the corresponding tilt angle appears in the lower right corner of the ND.
WARN_006
Recall the meaning of the number value displayed with the Terrain display:
▪ Appears only when the respective ND is set in the ____ ____.
▪ Represents the____ ____ of an ____ that is within the respected ND’s range setting.
Example: 081 is read as ____ ft.
WARN_006
Recall the meaning of the number value displayed with the Terrain display:
▪ Appears only when the respective ND is set in the ARC mode.
▪ Represents the highest elevation of an obstacle that is within the respected ND’s range setting.
Example: 081 is read as 8,100 ft.
WARN_007
What are the indications associated with a Terrain Caution?
Terrain Caution:
▪ Both _____ lights (_____) illuminate on the forward instrument panel.
▪ Aural “_____ _____” warning sounds.
▪ _____ displays automatically appear on _____ __.
▪ Amber _____ _____ message appears on the ___.
WARN_007
What are the indications associated with a Terrain Caution?
Terrain Caution:
▪ Both GPWS lights (amber) illuminate on the forward instrument panel.
▪ Aural “TERRAIN AHEAD!” warning sounds.
▪ Terrain displays automatically appear on both NDs.
▪ Amber TERRAIN AHEAD message appears on the NDs.
WARN_007
What are the indications associated with a Terrain Warning?
Terrain Warning:
▪ Both _____ __ lights (___) illuminate on the forward instrument panel.
▪ Aural “_____ _____, _____ __!” warning sounds.
▪ _____ displays automatically appear on both NDs.
▪ _____ _____ message appears on the NDs.
This means you are within ___seconds of hazardous terrain based upon your current position, flight path angle, track, and speed relative to the terrain
WARN_007
What are the indications associated with a Terrain Warning?
Terrain Warning:
▪ Both PULL UP lights (red) illuminate on the forward instrument panel.
▪ Aural “TERRAIN AHEAD, PULL UP!” warning sounds.
▪ Terrain displays automatically appear on both NDs.
▪ TERRAIN AHEAD message appears on the NDs.
This means you are within 30 seconds of hazardous terrain based upon your current position, flight path angle, track, and speed relative to the terrain
WARN_008
Describe each position of the TCAS mode selector:
o SBY:
▪ Transponder _____ ____ reply to interrogations.
▪ TCAS functions _____.
▪ TCAS STBY appears in _____ in the right column of the _____ memo section.
WARN_008
Describe each position of the TCAS mode selector:
o SBY:
▪ Transponder does not reply to interrogations.
▪ TCAS functions inhibited.
▪ TCAS STBY appears in green in the right column of the E/WD memo section.
WARN_008
Describe each position of the TCAS mode selector:
o ON:
▪ Transponder ______ to ATC radar interrogations.
▪ TCAS functions ______.
▪ TCAS STBY appears in ______ in the right column of the ____ memo section.
WARN_008
Describe each position of the TCAS mode selector:
o ON:
▪ Transponder replies to ATC radar interrogations.
▪ TCAS functions inhibited.
▪ TCAS STBY appears in green in the right column of the E/WD memo section.
WARN_008
Describe each position of the TCAS mode selector:
o TA:
▪ Transponder ______ to ATC radar interrogations.
▪ TCAS provides ______ ______ (__s) displays on the __s and ______ warnings.
▪ __ ______ appears in ______ in the lower left corner of the NDs.
WARN_008
Describe each position of the TCAS mode selector:
o TA:
▪ Transponder replies to ATC radar interrogations.
▪ TCAS provides Traffic Advisory (TAs) displays on the NDs and aural warnings.
▪ TA ONLY appears in white in the lower left corner of the NDs.
WARN_008
Describe each position of the TCAS mode selector:
o RA/TA:
▪ Transponder _______ to ATC radar interrogations.
▪ ___ TCAS ______ are ______, including:
- Both ______ (__s) and ______ ______ (__s) on the NDs.
- ______ warnings.
- ______ and ______ guidance within the PFD’s ______ ______ indicator.
WARN_008
Describe each position of the TCAS mode selector:
o RA/TA:
▪ Transponder replies to ATC radar interrogations.
▪ All TCAS capabilities are operational, including:
- Both Resolution (RAs) and Traffic Advisories (TAs) on the NDs.
- Aural warnings.
- Preventative and corrective guidance within the PFD’s vertical speed indicator.
WARN_009
What would be the responsive actions to TCAS Preventative Advisory?
▪ Preventative Advisory –
Keep the aircraft’s _______ _______ out of the _____ area of the PFD’s _______ _______ indicator.
WARN_009
What would be the responsive actions to TCAS Preventative Advisory?
▪ Preventative Advisory –
Keep the aircraft’s vertical speed out of the red area of the PFD’s vertical speed indicator.
WARN_009
What would be the responsive actions to TCAS Corrective Advisory?
▪ Corrective Advisory –
Keep the aircraft’s ______ ______ within the ______-shaded area of the PFD’s ______ ______ indicator.
WARN_009
What would be the responsive actions to TCAS Corrective Advisory?
▪ Corrective Advisory –
Keep the aircraft’s vertical speed within the green-shaded area of the PFD’s vertical speed indicator.
WARN_010
Recall the functions of the TRAFFIC switch on the ATC/TCAS panel:
▪ AUTO – Other and Proximate traffic is only displayed if __ or ___ _______ aircraft are present.
▪ ON– _____ and Proximate traffic, if present, are _______ displayed.
WARN_010
Recall the functions of the TRAFFIC switch on the ATC/TCAS panel:
▪ AUTO – Other and Proximate traffic is only displayed if TA or RA intruder aircraft are present.
▪ ON–Other and Proximate traffic, if present, are continuously displayed.
WARN_011
Which ND mode cannot display GPWS, TCAS, or Weather Radar returns?
▪ _____ mode.
WARN_011
Which ND mode cannot display GPWS, TCAS, or Weather Radar returns?
▪ PLAN mode.
WARN_013
Recall the indications of Windshear Warnings:
Provided by the _____
▪ __________ (__) message appears on the PFDs.
▪ Aural “__________!” “__________!” warning sounds.
▪ Depending on condition, the airspeed trend arrow may either
__________ or show an excessive __________ trend.
NOTE 1: The Windshear system is a __________ system only.
NOTE 2: Warnings will only function:
- When aircraft is configured at _______ __ or _________.
- At _______ altitudes during _______ and_______.
- Will not occur at _______ altitudes or while in a _______ configuration.
WARN_013
Recall the indications of Windshear Warnings:
provided by the FACs
▪ WINDSHEAR (red) message appears on the PFDs.
▪ Aural “WINDSHEAR!” “WINDSHEAR!” warning sounds.
▪ Depending on condition, the airspeed trend arrow may either
stagnate or show an excessive accelerating trend.
NOTE 1: The Windshear system is a reactive system only.
NOTE 2: Warnings will only function:
- When aircraft is configured at FLAPS 1 or greater.
- At low altitudes during takeoff and landing.
- Will not occur at higher altitudes or while in a clean configuration.
