Weather Radar

Question 0

A solid red return on the radar with Auto gain selected indicates an area with rainfall rate of?

Answer 0

Greater than 12 mm/hour

Question 1

Honeywell RDR 4000 CAPT DISPLAY Mode selector and F/O DISPLAY Mode selector

Answer 1

ALL: The ND displays ON PATH and OFF PATH weather. PWS and turbulence displays are available

Question 2

In order for any targets to be displayed it must be radar reflective. The three most reflective agents are?

Answer 2

Ground Clutter, Wet Hail, Rain

Question 3

Honeywell RDR 4000 CAPT DISPLAY Mode selector and F/O DISPLAY Mode selector

Answer 3

ON PATH: the ND displays ON PATH weather only. PWS and turbulence display are available

Question 4

Avoidance distances:

Answer 4

All of the above

Question 5

Honeywell RDR 4000 CAPT DISPLAY Mode selector and F/O DISPLAY Mode selector

Answer 5

ALL: The ND displays ON PATH and OFF PATH weather. PWS and turbulence display are available

Question 6

Th ELEVN knob on the

Answer 6

ND displays the weather data at a selected altitude only (use of ELEVN knob) PWS is enabled. Turbulence display is not available

Question 7

What is an appropriate tilt setting during cruise for a standard (not Multiscan) radar?

Answer 7

A negative tilt setting that maintains ground return on the top of the ND

Question 8

Honeywell RDR 4000 on the ground, the radar is scanning when?

Answer 8

The flight crew sets one radar to ON (WXR/PWS SW set to 1or 2) and selects a display mode on the display mode selector (ALL, ON PATH) on at least one side, or the PWS activation conditions are satisfied

Question 9

To find the best indication of storm intensity, the radar beam should be directed:

Answer 9

Towards the bottom two sections of a storm, where the temperature is warmer than -15°C

Question 10

Honeywell RDR 4000 during level flight the ON PATH envelope extends from?

Answer 10

4000ft above to 4000ft below the aircrafts altitude

Question 11

Gain setting for weather detection

Answer 11

The flight crew should use the calibrate gain (CAL or AUTO) for weather detection as a default mode for the weather radar

Question 12

The flight crew use the following controls and functions to operate the weather radar

Answer 12

Tilt, Gain and Range

Question 13

Regarding the Display Mode Selector on the Honeywell RDR 4000 WX Radar

Answer 13

ALL: The ND displays ON PATH and OFF PATH weather. PWS and turbulence displays are available

Question 14

Regarding the Honeywell RDR 4000 Weather Radar, the normal settings for the CAPT DISPLAY and F/O DISPLAY Mode Selectors for departure are:

Answer 14

ALL: The ND displays ON PATH and OFF PATH weather. PWS and turbulence displays are available