GPWS panel Flashcards
1
Q
What does pressing the SYS pushbutton do?
A
All basic GPWS alerts (mode 1 to 5) are inhibited
2
Q
What does an amber FAULT light in the SYS pushbutton indicate on the GPWS panel?
A
Any failure of the GPWS mode 1 through 5
3
Q
What effect, if any, does an amber FAULT light in the SYS pushbutton have on the TERRAIN mode?
A
no effect at all
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…..3 instead of CONF FULL
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
6
Q
What effect, if any, does the failure of TERR mode have on basic GPWS?
A
no effect whatsoever
7
Q
What are the modes of the SYS? (5)
A
- Rate of Descent
- Altitude loss after takoff/go-around
- Too far below glideslope
- Terrain Closure Rate
- Unsafe terrain clearance when not in landing configuration
8
Q
When does the GPWS activate?
A
From 30 ft to 2450 ft
