Master Caution System
The Master Caution System alerts in the following list are prioritized according to
severity and only the most critical one is invoked.
Click the alert for audio sample and further explanation:
1 PULL UP 11 TOO LOW 21 TRAFFIC
2 PULL UP 12 “Five Hundred” 22 LOW FUEL
3 PULL UP 13 TOO LOW 23 EFIS COOLING
4 OBSTRUCTION 14 TOO LOW 24 LOW FUEL
5 STALL 15 SINK RATE 25 ALTITUDE
6 OVERSPEED 16 TERRAIN 26 AIRSPEED
7 ALTITUDE 17 TOO LOW 27 CHECK RANGE
8 TERRAIN 18 GLIDE SLOPE 28 ALTIMETER
9 OBSTRUCTION 19 GLIDE SLOPE
10 TOO LOW 20 CHECK GEAR
Red indicates WARNING and demands immediate pilot action. Annunciated until
muted or the condition is corrected. NEXT
Yellow indicates CAUTION and demands pilot attention. Annunciated once.
Master Caution System
The alert in the following list are not prioritized and are invoked simultaneously as applicable.
Select the button for the voice alert and further explanation:
GPS LON NO AIR DATA AUX SENSOR
NO GPS NO ATTITUDE OAT SENSOR
GPS LOI RADALT
LEVEL OFF MENU LOCK ADC INIT
SUSPEND PTK = R 2NM IFR APPR
VFR APPR TERMINAL VTF IFR APPR
WX-500 TEST HSI: NAV1 “Timer Expired”
Green indicates an advisory and requires pilot awareness.
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Annunciations can be stopped by pressing the mute button located on the yoke or
near the displays.
Annunciation volume is set at installation. Warnings are played at 100% volume,
cautions are played at 80% volume and tones are played at 60% volume.
Master Caution System
TAWS Class: A, B, C (GPWS Mode 1 Warning)
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Excessive rate of descent. Pitch up at 1.25-1.5Gs and
PULL UP This function alerts the pilot apply power (monitor G-
to a high rate of descent at a meter).
low altitude. Terrain impact
is imminent.
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Master Caution System
TAWS Class: A (GPWS Mode 2 Warning)
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
High rate of change of AGL Pitch up at 1.25-1.5Gs and
PULL UP altitude (like flying level over apply power (monitor G-
rapidly rising terrain). meter). Use the terrain map
Terrain impact is imminent. to execute an evasive
maneuver
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Master Caution System
TAWS Class: A, B, C (FLTA Warning)
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Threatening terrain is detected within Pitch up at 1.25-
PULL UP the FLTA search envelope. Terrain 1.5Gs and apply
impact is imminent. power (monitor G-
meter). Use the
terrain map to
execute an evasive
maneuver.
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Master Caution System
TAWS Class: A, B, C (Obstruction Warning)
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
A threatening tower, Pull up at 1.25-1.5Gs and apply
OBSTRUCTION antenna, or other power (monitor G-meter). Use
obstacle is detected moving map display to avoid
within the FLTA warning turning into other obstructions
envelope. Obstruction as they are often grouped.
impact is imminent.
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Airspeed is below VS1 Execute stall recovery
STALL corrected for G-Loading. procedure.
(Not enabled if aircraft has
factory stall warning)
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Airspeed above VNE/VMO/MMO Reduce power or increase
OVERSPEED pitch as necessary.
(Not applicable to rotorcraft)
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Aircraft below selected If you are not low on
ALTITUDE minimum altitude purpose, adjust pitch and
power to regain minimum
altitude.
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
150’ deviation from target Adjust pitch or power to
ALTITUDE altitude. regain target altitude.
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Master Caution System
TAWS Class: A, B, C (FLTA Caution)
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
TAWS forward-looking terrain caution. Identify threatening
TERRAIN This function uses a terrain database, terrain (yellow) on
an airport and runway database, moving map,
ground track, groundspeed, bank assess threat, and
angle, and VSI to alert the pilot to be prepared for an
threatening terrain ahead of or in the evasive maneuver.
turning path of the aircraft.
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Master Caution System
TAWS Class: A, B, C (Obstruction Caution)
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
This functions uses FLTA Use the moving map display
OBSTRUCTION search volumes and a to identify threatening
database to alert the pilot to obstruction and maneuver to
a threatening tower, avoid. Use caution not to
antenna, or other obstacle turn into other obstructions
within the TAWS warning as they are often grouped.
envelope.
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Master Caution System
TAWS Class: A, B, C (Premature Descent Alert)
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
This function alerts the pilot Level off until reintercepting
TOO LOW when descending too far the proper glide path.
below a normal approach
glide path on an instrument
approach.
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Master Caution System
TAWS Class: A, B, C (500 ft. Callout)
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Aircraft is 500 ft. above Be aware of low altitude. This
“Five Hundred” the ground and is a good reminder to recheck
descending. gear, flaps, props, spoilers, etc.
(Must climb through prior to landing.
1,000 ft. to enable this
function. Does not apply
to rotorcraft.)
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Master Caution System
TAWS Class: A, B, C (GPWS Mode 3)
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Altitude loss immediately Take steps to improve climb
TOO LOW after takeoff or on first leg of performance.
missed approach.
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Master Caution System
TAWS Class: A, B, C (GPWS Mode 1 Caution)
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Excessive rate of descent. Reduce rate of descent.
SINK RATE This function alerts the pilot
to a high rate of descent at a
low altitude.
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Master Caution System
TAWS Class: A (GPWS Mode 2 Caution)
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
High rate of change of AGL Use moving map to identify
TERRAIN altitude (like flying level over threatening terrain and
rapidly rising terrain). maneuver to avoid.
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Master Caution System
TAWS Class: A (GPWS Mode 4-1)
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Aircraft is descending into Extend landing gear.
TOO LOW terrain without flaps or
landing gear configured for
landing.
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Master Caution System
TAWS Class: A (GPWS Mode 4-2)
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Aircraft is descending into Extend landing gear.
TOO LOW terrain without landing gear
configured for landing.
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Master Caution System
TAWS Class: A (GPWS Mode 4-3)
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Aircraft is descending into Set flaps for landing.
TOO LOW terrain without flaps
configured for landing.
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Master Caution System
TAWS Class: A (GPWS Mode 5 Caution)
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Excessive downward Level off to reintercept glide
GLIDE SLOPE deviation from the glide slope.
slope during final approach
segment of an ILS approach.
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Master Caution System
TAWS Class: A (GPWS Mode 5 Warning)
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Excessive downward Initiate a climb immediately
GLIDE SLOPE deviation from the glide to reintercept glide slope.
slope during final approach
segment of an ILS approach.
Terrain impact is imminent
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Aircraft is descending below Check landing gear.
CHECK GEAR 500’ AGL and below VFE and
any landing gear is not
down.
(Enabled only when system
is configured for retractable
gear aircraft).
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Traffic has been detected Stop what you are doing and
TRAFFIC that represents a threat. immediately use the moving
(Enabled above 400’ AGL map to identify threatening
and only when system is traffic position, verify visually
interfaced with traffic if possible, and maneuver to
detection system.) avoid.
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Fuel quantity in warning Look for the nearest airport
LOW FUEL range. to refuel.
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
EFIS core temperature over Reducing screen brightness
EFIS COOLING 95°C. can lower internal
temperature somewhat.
Notify Chelton Dealer.
(Note that the EFIS cannot
damage itself by
overheating; it is thermally
protected and will power off
if internal temperature gets
too high.)
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Fuel quantity in caution Check fuel, endurance, and
LOW FUEL range. time to destination.
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Deviation of 10 kts. from Check airspeed.
AIRSPEED target airspeed.
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Fuel range less than Review fuel situation and
CHECK RANGE destination + 100 miles consider a refueling stop.
(Not activated in climb).
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Altimeter not set to 29.92 Set altimeter to 29.92.
ALTIMETER above FL180
(Not enabled if set to
millibars or hecto pascals).
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Aircraft is within 30% of VSI Begin level-off for target
LEVEL OFF of target altitude. For altitude.
example, if you are climbing
at 2,000 fpm, the advisory
will be activated 600 ft. prior
to reaching target altitude.
(Only activated when vertical
speed is greater than 1,000
fpm, inhibited during
approaches).
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
GPS/WAAS loss of Revert to other navigation
GPS LON navigation. The GPS is not sources. Monitor FAULTS
able to calculate an accurate menu to determine the
position. reason.
Note that this is not necessarily an equipment malfunction.
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
GPS/WAAS loss of integrity. Enroute: Signal is suitable
GPS LOI The GPS satellite system is for navigation but is
not providing a signal with considered suspect and
enough integrity to meet should be cross-checked with
approach requirements. other navigation sources.
This is a relatively common On Approach: Do not
condition and is comparable continue the approach past
to the flag on a VOR. This the final approach fix until
function differentiates GPS GPS signal integrity is
WAAS receivers from other improved and the flag is
GPS receivers that have no removed. Revert to other
way to validate the accuracy navigation sources.
of the GPS signal.
Note that this is not an equipment malfunction.
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
No position from GPS. This could be a lack Revert to
NO GPS of power, an equipment malfunction, too other
few satellites, etc. If GPS is the only navigation
DR 01:57 failure, the NO GPS flag is accompanied by sources.
a DR flag to indicate that the system is in Monitor the
dead-reckoning mode. The timer indicates FAULTS menu
elapsed time since a valid GPS position was to determine
available. the reason.
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
No data from the air data Revert to standby airspeed
NO AIR DATA computer. and altitude instruments.
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
No roll, pitch or heading data Revert to standby artificial
NO ATTITUDE from the AHRS. horizon and directional gyro
(or compass).
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Radar altimeter invalid. None. System automatically
RADALT reverts to the next best
available source for AGL
indication (GPS WAAS or
Baro)
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Failure of auxiliary sensor View FAULTS menu to
AUX SENSOR (traffic, weather, AIU, etc.). identify failed component.
Notify Chelton dealer.
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Outside air temperature Be aware that functions
OAT SENSOR probe failure relying on OAT, like true
airspeed and density altitude
will not be available.
Notify Chelton dealer.
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Automatic waypoint If on an instrument
SUSPEND sequencing suspended for approach, press the MISSED
one of the following reasons: menu to re-enable automatic
1. Passing the final waypoint sequencing at the
approach fix. missed approach point.
2. Entering a holding
pattern. If in a holding pattern, press
3. Selecting a manual GPS the CONTINUE button when
OBS course. exiting the holding pattern.
If using manual GPS OBS, be
aware that waypoints are no
longer being sequenced
automatically.
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
WX-500 in self-test. Wait for self-test to compete.
WX-500 TEST
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Air Data Computer not at full Be aware that air data such
ADC INIT accuracy during warm up. as altitude is not at full
accuracy until the flag is
removed.
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Master Caution System
No Annunciation Condition Pilot Action
Menu lock-out to prevent None; flag will be removed
MENU LOCK simultaneous menu actuation when menu actuation on
on multiple screens another screen has been
completed.
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Master Caution System
No Annunciation Condition Pilot Action
HSI and autopilot navigation Confirm correct navigation
HSI: NAV1 source when Autopilot is in source.
NAV mode.
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Expiration of countdown Be aware that countdown
Timer Expired
timer. timer has expired.
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
GPS/WAAS parallel offset None. Be sure to turn
PTK = R 2NM track selected (indicates parallel track OFF when no
direction and distance of longer desired.
offset)
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Aircraft is on final segment Be aware of reduced GPS
IFR APPR
of instrument approach and CDI scaling.
GPS/WAAS is in IFR
approach mode
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
You have selected a VFR Be aware that, while VFR
VFR APPR
approach. approach symbology is used
to:
1. Establish a stabilized
approach,
2. Locate the correct
runway, and
3. Reduce TAWS sensitivity
for landing,
it does not guarantee terrain
or obstruction clearance.
Exercise extreme caution
when using a VFR approach
in marginal visibility or
darkness.
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
Aircraft is within 30 NM of Be aware of reduced GPS
TERMINAL departure or destination CDI scaling and TAWS
airport. GPS/WAAS in clearance requirements.
terminal mode.
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Master Caution System
Play Alert Condition Pilot Action
You have selected a Vectors- Be aware that a Vectors-To-
VTF IFR APPR To-Final (-VTF-) transition, Final transition does not
rather than a published guarantee terrain or
approach procedure. obstruction clearance until
established on the final
approach segment.
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