MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

Question 1

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

(T/F) The WX Radar has two separate control panels and can have two different radar tilt values.

Answer 1

True

AOH Vol 2, Section 23

Question 2

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

Which Avionics Bus provides power to the WX Radar? ______________

Answer 2

AV 2

AOH Vol 1, 3-3-3

Question 3

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

The WX Radar antenna tilt can be adjusted up to ______ degrees up or down from level plane.

Answer 3

15°

AOH Vol 2, Section 23

Question 4

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

What happens when the pilot selects the VIEW button while the WX Radar is displaying a horizontal profile?

Answer 4

The view switches to vertical profile

KMD 850 Wx Radar Pilot’s Guide

Question 5

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

The Stormscope detects electrical discharges associated with thunderstorms within a ______ NM radius of the aircraft.

Answer 5

200

User Guide for WX-500 Stormscope

Question 6

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

(T/F) The Stormscope operates while the aircraft is on the ground or in the air.

Answer 6

True

User Guide for WX-500 Stormscope

Question 7

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

Because the accuracy of the Stormscope is limited, do not rely on the placement of lightning icons for range settings less than _____ NM.

Answer 7

25

User Guide for WX-500 Stormscope;
AOH Vol 2 23 1 65

Question 8

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

Regarding WX Radar tilt management, if you were 40 NM away from a mature storm with top at 40,000 ft, how many degrees tilt up would you use if you were flying at 8000 ft MSL (maximum to have center of beam at the top of the storm) ?

Answer 8

8° to view the top of the storm

60:1 Rule

Question 9

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

What airspeed is recommended to fly when operating in turbulence?

Answer 9

Vo (Maneuvering Speed)

AOH Vol 1, 5-1-2

Question 10

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

Avoid thunderstorms by _____ NM at or above FL230 and _____ NM below FL230.
(This is broad guidance only and not a guarantee for safety).

Answer 10

20, 10

AFMAN 11-2U-28 Vol 3, 6.18

Question 11

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

Maintain at least ____ NM separation from heavy rain showers.

Answer 11

5

AFMAN 11-2U-28 Vol 3, 6.18

Question 12

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

(T/F) Whenever possible, deviate to the downwind side of a thunderstorm to avoid
hail and turbulence caused by eddie currents.

Answer 12

False (Upwind, not downwind)

AFMAN 11-2U-28 Vol 3, 6.18

Question 13

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

Plan an additional _____ minutes of fuel per hour at maximum cruise power fuel flow for that portion of the flight where structural icing or thunderstorms requiring off- course maneuvering are forecast or reported.

Answer 13

15

AFMAN 11-2U-28 Vol 3, 6.20

Question 14

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

(T/F) WX Radar must be operative for flights into areas of known or forecast thunderstorms.

Answer 14

True

AFMAN 11-202 Vol3, 12.5.2.

Question 15

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

(T/F) Maximum Maneuvering Speed (VO) is a good maximum airspeed to fly in turbulence to prevent structural damage from gust loads on the aircraft.

Answer 15

True

AOH Vol 1, 5-1-2

Question 16

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

(T/F) The EGPWS computed geometric altitude is a corrected barometric altitude and should be used instead of baro altitude when flying near terrain.

Answer 16

False

KMD 850 EGPWS Pilot’s Guide

Question 17

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

(T/F) A green EGPWS display means terrain/obstacles are below the aircraft with
safe clearance based on current altitude and track.

Answer 17

True

KMD 850 EGPWS Pilot’s Guide

Question 18

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

(T/F) EGPWS aural warnings are highest priority and will inhibit TCAS warnings.

Answer 18

True

AOH Vol 2, 20-1-2

Question 19

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

What does the TERR INHIBIT switch do and when is it used?

Answer 19

Cancels visual and audible EGPWS warnings, landing assured

KMD 850 EGPWS Pilot’s Guide

Question 20

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

What does the FLAP INHIBIT switch do and when is it used?

Answer 20

Cancels the “CAUTION FLAPS” warning; when flying no flap app

AOH Vol 2, 23-1-72

Question 21

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

What actions must you do when you hear a “PULL UP” warning for terrain or
obstacle?

Answer 21

Wings level, Max power, pitch up 2-3°/sec to max 15°, Vx

AOH Vol 2, 23-1-76

Question 22

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

(T/F) TCAS detects and tracks other aircraft by interrogating their transponders
(Mode A, C or S).

Answer 22

True

KMH 980 Pilot’s Guide

Question 23

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

When does TCAS issue a voice callout “TRAFFIC, TRAFFIC?”

Answer 23

Intruding aircraft potentially hazardous

KHM 980 Pilot’s Guide

Question 24

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

What altitude range is used to display traffic in the Normal View?

Answer 24

+/- 2700 ft

KHM 980 Pilot’s Guide

Question 25

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

What is the selected NM range to use for the TCAS test in the BEFORE TAXI
checklist?

Answer 25

5 NM

AOH Vol 1, Normal Procedures

Question 26

MFD/WX RADAR/STORMSCOPE/EGPWS/TCAS/CAWS

(T/F) CAWS voice callouts are prioritized EGPWS, CAWS, then TCAS. They are
inhibited during engine start (60 sec after NG 50%).

Answer 26

True

AOH Vol 2, 20-1-2