Navigation Flashcards
A TCAS Resolution advisory (RA) must be followed within ___ seconds.
5 seconds
How would you initiate a TCAS test?
Press “TEST” on RTU
What transponder modes are required to receive resolution advisories?
Mode S and C
How can you change the needle for different approaches?
Using the NAV knob on the display control panel
Why would you see the message “RADAR NOT AT THIS RANGE” on MFD?
When non controlling pilots MFD range is not set at the same as the controlling pilot.
Difference between wind shear WARNING and wind shear CAUTION message?
Caution: increasing performance and pitch limit indicator appears
Warning: decreasing performance, pitch limit indicator appears, AP shutoff after 2 seconds
What should you do in the event a wind shear warning appears?
Fly the flight director
What is DME HOLD?
Allows pilot to receive station navigation information from two different sources. It holds an active frequency and allows a new one to be set. Selected on right side of RTU.
How could you use white needles for navigation and also receive position information from a VOR or NDB?
Using bearing pointer selector and setting VOR/NDB as source.
What does the SEC button do on the weather radar controls?
Changes scan from 60 degrees to 30 degrees.
What computer is the weather radar stabilization controlled by?
IRS
What two buttons do not work on the jumpseat ACP (Audio control panel)?
Speaker and EMER
