Honeywell MK VI Pilot's Manual page 37

Enhanced ground proximity warning system (egpws)
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PEAKS
Display
continued
Color
Solid Red
Solid Yellow
High Density Red Fill
High Density Yellow Fill
Low Density Yellow Fill
Solid Green
(Peaks only)
High Density Green Fill
(Peaks only)
Low Density Green Fill
(Peaks only)
Black
Low Density Cyan Fill
(Peaks only)
Magenta Fill*
NOTE:
Magenta may be displayed at or near the south and North poles dependent upon the airplane's
flight path and location. Magenta is displayed outside of the MK VI Regional Terrain databases.
060-4314-000 • Rev. C - May 2004
MK VI & MK VIII EGPWS Pilot Guide
When the aircraft is greater than 500 feet (250 with gear down)
above the terrain in view (no yellow or red displayed), additional
(green) color bands are presented. These added bands are
computed and displayed as a function of the highest and lowest
elevations in view.
The following table indicates the TAD colors and elevations (non-
Peaks and Peaks).
Indication
Terrain/Obstacle Threat Area – Warning.
Terrain/Obstacle Threat Area – Caution.
Terrain/Obstacle that is more than 2000 feet
above aircraft altitude.
Terrain/Obstacle that is between 1000 and 2000
feet above aircraft altitude.
Terrain/Obstacle that is 500 feet below to 1000 feet above
aircraft altitude.
Shown only when no Red or Yellow Terrain
/Obstacle areas are within range on the display.
Highest Terrain/Obstacle not within 500 feet of aircraft altitude.
Terrain/Obstacle that is 500 feet below to 1000 below air
craft altitude.
Terrain/Obstacle that is the middle elevation
band when there is no Red or Yellow terrain areas
within range on the display.
Terrain/Obstacle that is 1000 to 2000 feet below
aircraft altitude.
Terrain/Obstacle that is the lower elevation band
when there is no Red or Yellow terrain areas
within range on the display.
No significant Terrain/Obstacle.
Water at sea level elevation (0 feet MSL).
Unknown terrain. No terrain data in the data-
base for the magenta area shown.
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