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Flashcards in GPWS Panel Deck (6)
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1
Q

What does pressing the SYS pushbutton do?

A

All basic GPWS alerts (mode1 to 5) are inhibited.

2
Q

What does an amber FAULT light in the SYS pushbutton indicate on the GPWS panel?

A

Any failure of GPWS mode 1 through 5

3
Q

What effect, if any, does an amber FAULT light in the SYS pushbutton have on the TERRAIN mode?

A

No effect at all

4
Q

Describe a situation when a pilot might press LDG FLAP 3.

A
  • To avoid nuisance warning in case of landing in CONF 3.

* In this case, LDG MEMO displays FLAPS…CONF 3 instead of CONF FULL

5
Q

Describe a situation when a pilot might press the FLAP MODE pushbutton.

A

• To avoid nuisance warning in case of landing with flaps setting reduced • FLAP SYS 1 (2) FAULT would require selection of FLAP MODE off

6
Q

What effect, if any, does the failure of TERR mode have on basic GPWS?

A

No effect whatsoever