EGPWS

Question 1

Question 2

What are the corrective actions for EGPWS alerts during enroute or initial approach?

Answer 2

Climb immediately until the warning is canceled and terrain separation is achieved. If not effective, perform an EGPWS Escape Maneuver.

Question 3

What should be done during final approach (VMC) when an EGPWS alert sounds?

Answer 3

Correct the vertical flight path to cancel the warning. If not effective, perform an EGPWS / CFIT Escape Maneuver.

Question 4

What are the corrective actions for EGPWS alerts above 500 ft AGL during final approach (IMC)?

Answer 4

Correct the vertical flight path to cancel the warning. If not effective, perform an EGPWS / CFIT Escape Maneuver.

Question 5

What should be done when an EGPWS alert sounds below 500 ft AGL during final approach (IMC)?

Answer 5

Immediately initiate an EGPWS / CFIT Escape Maneuver.

Question 6

Can false EGPWS warnings occur, and if so, where?

Answer 6

Yes, false EGPWS warnings can occur in the area of a new runway surface

Question 7

What should be done if an EGPWS warning is verified as erroneous?

Answer 7

No corrective action is needed if the runway is in sight and the aircraft is stabilized.

Question 8

Is a maintenance log write-up required for a verified erroneous EGPWS warning?

Answer 8

No, a maintenance log write-up is not required.

Question 9

Unless verified to be erroneous, anytime the following EGPWS aural alerts sound, including:

Answer 9

• PULL UP
• TERRAIN TERRAIN PULL UP
• OBSTACLE OBSTACLE PULL UP
• TERRAIN TERRAIN
• CAUTION TERRAIN
• CAUTION OBSTACLE