Windshear

Question 1

The windshear detection function is performed by the

Answer 1

FAC’s

Question 2

The windshear detection function is provided during take off and approach when the aircraft

Answer 2

With the aircraft configured at least Config 1 and;
3 seconds after take off until 1300ft RA.
During approach 1300ft RA until 50ft RA.

Question 3

A windshear warning consists of

Answer 3

A visual WINDSHEAR red message displayed on both PFD’s for 15 seconds.

An aural synthetic voice announcing WINDSHEAR 3 times

Question 4

The predictive windshear system receives information from the

Answer 4

Weather radar system

Question 5

PWS operates when

Answer 5

PWS switch is on.
Aircraft is below 2300ft AGL.
ATC is switched to the ON, AUTO, or XPNDR position.
At least one engine running.

Question 6

The PWS system scans airspace ahead of the aircraft within

Answer 6

5nm

Question 7

During the take off roll PWS warnings and cautions are available up to —-kts and -nm

Answer 7

100kts and 3nm

Question 8

PWS warnings and cautions are inhibited above —-kts during take off

Answer 8

100kts

Question 9

PWS alerts are inhibited below —ft during both take off and approach

Answer 9

50ft