Navigation Flashcards

1
Q

A TCAS traffic advisory is issued 40 seconds prior to closest point of approach. True/False?

A

True

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2
Q

Excessive Bank Angle is a basic alert mode of the EGPWS. True/False?

A

True

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3
Q

How many DME channels can each VHF navigation radio receive?

A

3

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4
Q

A decreasing performance windshear is displayed by a red windshear. True/False?

A

True

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5
Q

An arrow is used to indicate vertical movement of the target aircraft. True/False?

A

True

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6
Q

The rain intensity colors on the radar are magenta, red, white, and green. True/False?

A

False, the colors from most intensity to least intensity are magenta, red, AMBER, and green.

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7
Q

The RDR/TERR button on the Display Control Panel will display the information where?

A

On the MFD

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8
Q

What does the Terrain switch on the EGWPS panel do?

A

Inhibits the EGPWS terrain feature.

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9
Q

Where is the weather radar control panel located?

A

On the center panel.

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10
Q

The autopilot will disconnect automatically after two seconds during a decreasing performance windshear warning. True/False?

A

True

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11
Q

How many TCAS ranges may be selected?

A

4

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12
Q

During a windshear warning, you should increase pitch up to the Pitch Limit Marker (Alpha-Margin Indicator). True/False?

A

False, pitch up to the Command Bars.

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13
Q

Where can the TCAS be inhibited?

A

On TCAS main page of the RTU.

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14
Q

What is the function of the NAV SOURCE knob?

A

Set the source of the navigation data.

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15
Q

Where are the TCAS cues displayed?

A

On the PFD and MFD

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16
Q

The Terrain Alertness function of the EGPWS predicts potential conflicts between the aircraft and terrain. True/False?

A

True

17
Q

What power source is the weather radar powered by?

A

DC BUS 1 (there is no backup)

18
Q

What does an amber “H” on the PFD mean?

A

DME hold

19
Q

Where is the radar antenna located?

A

In the nosecone.

20
Q

The selectable TCAS ranges are 5, 10, 20, and 40. True/False?

A

True

21
Q

Where is the course knob located?

A

On the Flight Control Panel.

22
Q

When selecting bearing information, VOR2 and ADF2 are displayed as a double cyan pointer. True/False?

A

True