GPWS Panel (Even) 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 GPWS mode 1 through 5
3
Q
What effect, if any, does an amber FAULT light in the SYS pushbutton have
on the TERR 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…CONF 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