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Normal Procedures
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES FOR GA-EGPWS
ALERTS IN FLIGHT
"Terrain Ahead"
or
"Obstacle Ahead"
"Caution Terrain"
or
"Caution Obstacle"
"Too Low"
or
"Too Low Terrain"
"Check Altitude"
"Don't Sink"
"Sinkrate"
"500 Above"
or
"500"
"Too Low Gear"
or
"Too Low Flaps"
"Bank Angle"
Rev 5 Jul/2004
Condition: Aircraft flight path is in conflict with terrain/obstacle.
Action:
Take IMMEDIATE action to adjust flight path away from
threat until alert/warning ceases.
Condition: Aircraft flight path is in conflict with terrain/obstacle.
Action:
Adjust flight path as required away from threat until
alert/warning ceases.
Condition: Insufficient terrain clearance for phase of flight.
Action:
Adjust flight path to recover safe terrain clearance until
alert ceases.
Condition: Abnormal difference between GPS, Geometric and/or
pressure altitude information in GA-EGPWS.
Action:
Check all available aircraft altitude information. Ensure
correct altimeter setting, altimeters cross-check and are
not stuck.
Condition: Aircraft is loosing altitude during take-off climb.
Action:
Re-establish positive rate of climb.
Condition: Rate of descent is excessive for current height above
terrain.
Action:
Reduce rate of descent.
Condition: Aircraft is approximately 500 feet above nearest known
runway (within 5 nm).
Action:
Assure aircraft is in position for normal landing.
Condition: Aircraft configuration of Gear or Flap position is not
consistent with altitude above terrain.
Action:
Deploy Gear or Flaps consistent with approach to
landing.
Condition: Aircraft roll angle is greater than 40 degrees to 50
degrees depending upon altitude.
Action:
Ensure proper terrain clearance for excessive bank
(roll) conditions.
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KGP 560/860 Pilot's Guide
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