GPWS and RCDR Panels

Question 1

Pressing the SYS pushbutton does what?

Answer 1

Inhibits all EGPWS warnings except TERR system

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Any failure of basic GPWS modes 1 through 5

Question 3

What does LDG FLAP 3 ON light indicate?

Answer 3

“Too Low Flaps” inhibited for a Flap 3 landing

Question 4

When would you press the FLAP MODE pushbutton?

Answer 4

To avoid nuisance warnings when landing with flaps less than 3

Question 5

If the TERR mode failed does it affect the basic GPWS?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

When is the RCDR normally on in AUTO?

Answer 6

a. On the ground, for 5 minutes after electrical power is supplied to the aircraft
b. When at least 1 engine is operating
c. Stops 5 minutes after the last engine is shut down

Question 7

How do you record the ITM’s PAs?

Answer 7

ACP 3 PA VOL knob out and in the 1o’clock position

Question 8

When does the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) operate?

Answer 8

a. On the ground, for 5 minutes after electrical power is supplied to the aircraft
b. When at least 1 engine is operating
c. Continuously in flight, whether or not the engines are operating
d. Stops 5 minutes after the last engine is shut down

Question 9

What is the purpose of the DFDR EVENT pushbutton?

Answer 9

Briefly pressing this button sets an event mark on the Flight Data Recorder