13-6 Release 7/ 8 to Release 9 Differences
No TAWS page
Release 9 does not provide a dedicated display page for the
EGPWS systems. Aural alerts and Caution-Warning System
messages are supported in Release 9.
TWX and Weather Datalink Features
Release 9 does not support the display of full color TWX670
weather features. Lightning strike data is displayed in Release 9.
The added weather Datalink features of Canadian and Caribbean
weather reporting is not supported in Release 9.
CAUTION-WARNING SYSTEM
Release 9 adds an extensive caution-warning system. Master
Caution lamps are provided in the PFD primary field of view as
well as an Alerts Page for display of all current system alerts
including Warnings, Cautions and Advisories.
MISCELLANEOUS
Display of Traffic
Traffic is depicted in 3 distinct areas in a Release 9 system. The
images below show traffic on the HSI, Datablock thumbnail and
on the Map. Mode control is automatic but manual controls are
provided via the Datablock page LSKs.
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