Air carrier First Officer reported aircraft problems possibly associated with 5G interference inbound to PBI.
Synopsis
Air carrier First Officer reported aircraft problems possibly associated with 5G interference inbound to PBI.
Narrative
While being vectored for the ILS 10L at PBI; we experienced a radar altitude indication of zero; first intermittently; then continuously. As a result; the airplane's EGPWS system sounded multiple alerts and alarms (TERRAIN; PULL UP; SINK RATE; DON'T SINK; and TOO LOW: GEAR) continuously during the vector to final and during the final approach itself. The error began at a location approximately 20 NM northwest of the PBI; immediately after turning to heading 210 on a left base for Runway 10L outside of WILBA Intersection; and continued through interception and descent until approximately 2 miles inside of ZISUR (final approach fix) at approximately 1;400 feet.During this time; the radio altimeter on the Captain's side read zero; first intermittently then continuously; while the First Officer's radio altimeter read correctly. The PIC reports that the issue has occurred previously; though not for such a long duration. The issue only occurs at PBI (never other airports); only for Runway 10L (never 28R); only on left base (never right); and only when being vectored out to or outside of WILBA (never while on a tighter visual approach). This suggests a cause that is local to the area north of the WILBA Intersection.Company maintenance; Chief Pilot; and ATC were advised of this and previous occurrences.The alarms represent a significant distraction during a critical phase of flight; and in IMC the conflicting RA data could be a threat to safety.
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.