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6.2 Lightening Detection Symbols
Table 6-2: Lightening Detection symbols
Unknown or Low (up to 8 strikes/minute)
Medium (9-25 strikes/minute)
High (26 or more strikes/minute)
6.3 External TAWS Terrain Colors
Table 6-3: External TAWS Terrain Colors
Terrain/Obstacle Threat Area –
Warning
Terrain/Obstacle Threat Area –
Caution
Terrain/Obstacle is more than
500 feet above aircraft altitude
Terrain/Obstacle is between
aircraft altitude and 500 feet
above
Terrain/Obstacle is between
aircraft altitude and 250 feet
below
Terrain/Obstacle is 250 to 500
feet below aircraft altitude
Terrain/Obstacle is 500 to 1500
feet below aircraft altitude
No significant Terrain/Obstacle
Sea Level (0 feet mean sea
level)