Warning Systems

Question 1

When may you test the Ground Proximity System Test (SYS TEST)?

Answer 1

on the ground (inhibited in flight)

Sec 15.010 p 5

Question 2

When does the GPWS provide the aural alert BANK ANGLE, BANK ANGLE?

Answer 2

when roll exceeds 35, 40 and 45 degrees

Sec 15.010 p 15

Question 3

When do GPWS windshear alerts occur? Where is the alert displayed?

Answer 3

• takeoff to 1500 AGL
• approach 1500 AGL to 10 AGL
• missed approach to 1500 GL

Displayed on PFD

(Sec 15.010 p 16)

Question 4

Pushing the TERR Display select switch shows what (in expanded MAP)? What does it remove?

Answer 4

• terrain data
• removes weather radar

(Sec 15.010 p 17)

Question 5

What does dotted Green terrain display on the Navigation Display indicate?

Answer 5

2000 ft below to 500 ft above (250 ft above with gear down)

Sec 15.010 p 19

Question 6

What does an amber elevation under TERR on the Navigation Display indicate?

Answer 6

solid: look ahead terrain caution active

Sec 15.010 p 19

Question 7

Regardless of selected range, selecting WX+T shows weather radar returns and includes turbulence within what range?

Answer 7

40 NM

Sec 15.010 p 36

Question 8

For takeoff, when does the PWS activate if the WXR switch is not selected ON during taxi?

Answer 8

advancing thrust lever above 53 deg (approx 12 seconds to be available)

(Sec 15.010 p 43)

Question 9

What are TCAS Traffic Advisory (TA) symbols? Resolution Advisory (RA) symbols?

Answer 9

TCAS TA (amber): 40 seconds from point of closest approach -- "traffic, traffic"
TCAS RA (red): 25 seconds from point of closest approach -- provides visual guidance

(Sec 15.010 p 63)

Question 10

How do you maneuver with a TCAS Pitch Command (red) displayed on the PFD?

Answer 10

avoid steering inside red lines

Sec 15.010 p 67