*Navigation Surveillance-Weather Radar Panel Flashcards
1
Q
What capabilities does the weather radar have?
A
Weather avoidance
Turbulence detection
Terrain mapping
Predictive Windshear detection
2
Q
What would prevent the weather to be displayed on the ND?
A
PLAN mode or
TERR on
3
Q
When is WX/TURB mode available?
A
Range 40 nm or less
4
Q
Does predictive windshear detection work when the RADAR system is OFF?
A
yes, if the windshear is in AUTO.
5
Q
What is the scanned area of the PWS?
A
Up to 5 nm ahead of the aircraft when below 1500’ AGL.
6
Q
When are PWS alerts inhibited?
A
When landing below 50’ AGL.
7
Q
How many radar systems are installed?
A
1
