What action is required to correct an EGPWS aural warning when on final approach in VMC?

What action is required to correct an EGPWS aural warning when on final approach in VMC?

• A. Correct vertical flight path to cancel warning. When corrections are not immediately apparent or effective and/or warnings continue -perform an EGPWS / CFIT Escape Maneuver.
• B. Maintain current vertical path and monitor.
• C. Initiate a descent to minimize altitude.
• D. Execute a hold pattern until warning ceases.

Answer: (A)

EGPWS aural warnings are signals that your current vertical path could intersect terrain. On final approach in VMC, the proper action is to adjust your vertical profile to regain safe clearance and cancel the warning. This usually means initiating a climb or altering the descent rate so you’re positively above terrain and within a safe glide path. If the corrections aren’t readily apparent or the warning continues, you follow the CFIT escape maneuver procedures—typically a maximum‑performance climb and appropriate configuration to rapidly regain terrain clearance. Keeping the current vertical path won’t remove the warning and can keep you at risk, while descending or delaying the response would worsen the situation.

EGPWS aural warnings are signals that your current vertical path could intersect terrain. On final approach in VMC, the proper action is to adjust your vertical profile to regain safe clearance and cancel the warning. This usually means initiating a climb or altering the descent rate so you’re positively above terrain and within a safe glide path. If the corrections aren’t readily apparent or the warning continues, you follow the CFIT escape maneuver procedures—typically a maximum‑performance climb and appropriate configuration to rapidly regain terrain clearance. Keeping the current vertical path won’t remove the warning and can keep you at risk, while descending or delaying the response would worsen the situation.