WEATHER RADAR PANEL Flashcards

1
Q

What capabilities does the RADAR system have?

A

a. Weather avoidance
b. Turbulence detection
c. Terrain mapping
d. Predictive windshear detection

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2
Q

What would prevent the weather display on the ND?

A

a. Mode selector in PLAN

b. TERR selected ON

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3
Q

When is WX/TURB mode available?

A

At ranges of 40 nm or less

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4
Q

Does predictive windshear detection work when the RADAR system is switched OFF?

A

Yes, if the windshear switch is in AUTO

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5
Q

What is the scanned area of the predictive windshear detection feature?

A

Up to 5 nm ahead of the aircraft when the aircraft is below 1,500 feet AGL

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6
Q

When are predictive windshear alerts inhibited?

A

a. When on the ground above 100 knots until reaching 50 feet AGL
b. When landing below 50 feet AGL

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7
Q

How many RADAR systems are installed?

A

1

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