Systems 6: Avionics

Question 1

The T-1A radar has a ___ ____ antenna

Answer 1

flat plate

Question 2

Normally, the radar scans a __ degree sector from aircraft heading.

Answer 2

+/- 60

Question 3

The “Sector Scan” function narrows radar sector to __ degrees from aircraft heading.

Answer 3

+/- 30

Question 4

Radar shows intensity in 4 colors of increasing intensity

Answer 4

Green - Yellow - Red - Magenta

Question 5

What does magenta indicate on the radar?

Answer 5

“Extreme to Intense” precipitation

Question 6

How long does Ground Clutter Suppression (GCS) eliminate ground returns for?

Answer 6

30 seconds

Question 7

The radar’s tilt range is…

Answer 7

+/- 14 degrees

Question 8

The radar tilt changes in __ degree increments

Answer 8

.25

Question 9

Radar range can be adjusted between _ NM and ___ NM

Answer 9

5, 300

Question 10

Two causes of attenuation are:

Answer 10

precipitation and distance

Question 11

(Radar) What type of precipitation is most reflective?

Answer 11

Wet hail

Question 12

What does a Path Attenuation Correction alert look like?

Answer 12

Yellow box

Question 13

A radar shadow can be identified by loss of ground clutter in the outer ___ of the display

Answer 13

1/3

Question 14

The radar electronically compensates for distance attenuation within __ NM of the aircraft

Answer 14

65

Question 15

If wx radar’s displayed on the EHSI, which panel controls range?

Answer 15

DSP

Question 16

(Radar) What does a Ground Clutter Suppression (GCS) wedge look like?

Answer 16

black wedge +/- 10 degrees of aircraft heading

Question 17

(Radar) “Hold” function freezes the display for up to _ minutes

Answer 17

5

Question 18

(Radar) In ground map mode, the radar usually shows cities in what color?

Answer 18

Yellow

Question 19

Radar tilt at +5 to +7 degrees for departure lets you see _____ your flight path

Answer 19

slightly below to well above

Question 20

(Radar) in ground mapping mode, use lower ____ settings?

Answer 20

gain

Question 21

Flight director’s maximum commanded roll angle in HDG mode is…

Answer 21

27 degrees

Question 22

The “1/2 BANK” function on the MSP limits flight director bank to about

Answer 22

15 degrees

Question 23

Do not use autopilot below ___ ft AGL

Answer 23

200

Question 24

With the autopilot on, the PF must have ___ and ___ on

Answer 24

seat belt and shoulder harness

Question 25

Movement of the pitch wheel supersedes any active vertical flight director mode except…

Answer 25

Glideslope