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Old 26th May 2019, 08:31
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PWS is a function of the Weather Radar, not connected to RAs.

The reactive wind shear, on the other hand:
Originally Posted by FCOM DSC-22_40-40 "A": AUTO FLIGHT - FLIGHT AUGMENTATION Windshear Detection Function
The windshear detection function is provided by the Flight Augmentation Computer (FAC) in takeoff and approach phase in the following conditions:
  • At takeoff, 3 s after liftoff, up to 1 300 ft RA
  • At landing, from 1 300 ft RA to 50 ft RA
  • With at least CONF 1 selected.

The warning consists of:
  • A visual “WINDSHEAR” red message displayed on both PFDs for a minimum of 15 s.
  • An aural synthetic voice announcing “WINDSHEAR” three times
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