Systems 6: Avionics Flashcards
The T-1A radar has a ___ ____ antenna
flat plate
Normally, the radar scans a __ degree sector from aircraft heading.
+/- 60
The “Sector Scan” function narrows radar sector to __ degrees from aircraft heading.
+/- 30
Radar shows intensity in 4 colors of increasing intensity
Green - Yellow - Red - Magenta
What does magenta indicate on the radar?
“Extreme to Intense” precipitation
How long does Ground Clutter Suppression (GCS) eliminate ground returns for?
30 seconds
The radar’s tilt range is…
+/- 14 degrees
The radar tilt changes in __ degree increments
.25
Radar range can be adjusted between _ NM and ___ NM
5, 300
Two causes of attenuation are:
precipitation and distance
(Radar) What type of precipitation is most reflective?
Wet hail
What does a Path Attenuation Correction alert look like?
Yellow box
A radar shadow can be identified by loss of ground clutter in the outer ___ of the display
1/3
The radar electronically compensates for distance attenuation within __ NM of the aircraft
65
If wx radar’s displayed on the EHSI, which panel controls range?
DSP
(Radar) What does a Ground Clutter Suppression (GCS) wedge look like?
black wedge +/- 10 degrees of aircraft heading
(Radar) “Hold” function freezes the display for up to _ minutes
5
(Radar) In ground map mode, the radar usually shows cities in what color?
Yellow
Radar tilt at +5 to +7 degrees for departure lets you see _____ your flight path
slightly below to well above
(Radar) in ground mapping mode, use lower ____ settings?
gain
Flight director’s maximum commanded roll angle in HDG mode is…
27 degrees
The “1/2 BANK” function on the MSP limits flight director bank to about
15 degrees
Do not use autopilot below ___ ft AGL
200
With the autopilot on, the PF must have ___ and ___ on
seat belt and shoulder harness
Movement of the pitch wheel supersedes any active vertical flight director mode except…
Glideslope
