Warning Systems

Question 1

How can the GPWS system be tested?

Answer 1

By pressing and holding the GPWS pb (PULL UP/GPWS)

Question 2

On approach, if you hear “TOO LOW GEAR” or “TOO LOW FLAPS” what must the crew do?

Answer 2

Perform an immediate go around

Question 3

When does TA occur?

Answer 3

When an intruder is within 20-48seconds of collision

Question 4

When does a RA occur?

Answer 4

When an intruder is within 20-35 seconds of collision

Question 5

What does a yellow circle on the PFD indictate?

Answer 5

TA

Question 6

What does a red circle indicate on the PFD?

Answer 6

RA

Question 7

Up to what range on the ND can TCAS information be displayed?

Answer 7

40nm

Question 8

If the TCAS is selected to above what traffic is shown? And below?

Answer 8

• Traffic within 9900ft above and 2700ft below
• vice versanfor below

Question 9

On climb to a selected altitude when does the altitude alerter activate? What happens??

Answer 9

• within 750ft altitude window pulses yellow
• if no auto pilot a horn sounds
• at 250ft of altitude the window become normal

Question 10

In what configuration and altitude does the wind shear warning occur?

Answer 10

• below 1300ft agl
• Config FLAPS1 or greater

Question 11

Below what altitude does the predictive wind shear system operate?

Answer 11

• below 2300ft AGL