Surveillance Flashcards
how many surveillance system does A/C have ?
- Transponder
- Wx radar
- GPWS
- TCAS
How many XPDR does A321 have ?
2
What is the function of ADS-B OUT ?
With ADS-B OUT capability, the Mode S XPDR auto and continously transmit surveillance data, without preliminary interrogation, to:
* ATC ground station
* A/C capable of ADS-B IN function
XPDR MODE SELECTOR
* STBY
* ON
* AUTO
STBY: both XPDR ellectrically supplied but do not operate
ON: selected XPDR operates
AUTO:
* inflight selected XPDR operates
* on ground XPDR operates only in Mode S (selective a/c interrogation mode)
How many mode can the flight crew use with Wx radar ?
2 mode
* Multiscan automatic mode
* Manual mode
How can fly crew use Multiscan automatic mode ?
MULTISCAN sw set to AUTO
How can fly crew use manual mode ?
MULTISCAN sw set to MAN
What are the benefits when using Wx radar in Multiscan automatic mode ?
- The radar alternatively scans at two antenna tilt settings
- Gain seletor can operate in CAL position
- Remove wx not on flight path or not a threat to a/c
- GCS function operate
Gain selector:
* CAL
Calibrated
CAL: radar auto adjusts the gain based on various parameters (alt, geographical area, season, time of day) to obtain the best wx displayed
Calibrated
What is GCS function ?
Ground clutter suppression
Remove the ground return from ND
What is the operational upper limit of PWS ?
Predictive Windshear System
2300 ft
RA
Can the PWS operate with wx radar OFF ?
Yes if PWS is in auto
What is the range of PWS ?
5NM
What is the range of PWS during T/O roll up to 100kt ?
3NM
When does windshear alert is inhibited ?
For T/O from 100kt until 50ft
For landing below 50ft
What is the colour that present for turbulence ?
Wx radar
Magenta
How far can Wx radar scan for turbulence ?
40NM
What is the colour code when in MAP mode ?
* Black
* Green
* Amber
Wx radar
- Black: water
- Green: ground
- Amber: cities and mountains
Which mode of ND will display wx infor ?
Any mode accept PLAN
How do you know Multiscan automatic mode is active ?
Wx radar
2nd row on ND displayed in green
Wx indication area
How do you know MAN mode is active ?
Wx radar
2nd row on ND displayed in blue
Wx indication area
What ‘NO AUTO TILT’ mess in amber mean ?
Multiscan function is lost
How to make ‘NO AUTO TILT’ mess in amber disapear ?
MULTISCAN sw to MAN
What are the indication when Multiscan function is lost ?
- Tilt value is dashed
- “NO AUTO TILT” in amber mess appear
What is the meaning of a yellow arc on the outermost scale of ND ?
Wx radar
PAC alert of a storm cell
When is PAC alert avail ?
- gain in CAL position
- a/c within 80nm of storm cell
regardless of the position of MULTISCAN sw
What is Wx hazard prediction function ?
Wx radar
Consists of 3 function
* Core Threat Assessment and Associated Threat Assessment
* Predictive Overflight
When does hazard prediction function avail ?
Wx radar
Multiscan mode in AUTO
Wx radar
What is Predictive Overflight ?
Hazard Prediction Function
Alert flight crew of storm cells that may rapidly build below a/c flight path
Wx radar
What is Core Threat Assesment and Associated Threat Assesment ?
Hazard prediction function
Wx radar computes an threat assessment of lightning, hail and convective activity in a storm cell and in the area near the storm cell
Wx radar
What is the range of Core Threat Assessment ?
Hazard Prediction Function
320NM
Wx radar
What is the indication of Associated Threat Assessment ?
Hazard Prediction Function
Red dot within or outside of cell boundary