Automatic Flight Flashcards

0
Q

When the FMC(VNAV) controls the speed, what does the IAS/MACH window display?

A

IAS/MACH window is blank

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1
Q

In addition to the MCP heading window, where else is selected heading displayed?

A

SEL HDG is displayed on the mini map

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2
Q

What is the effect of:

  • First push of A/P disengage switch?
  • Second push?
A

First push will:

  • disengage the autopilot
  • illuminate the master warning lights
  • display EICAS warning AUTOPILOT DISC
  • sound an aural warning
  • in case of automatic disconnect, reset master warning lights, EICAS warning msg and aural warning

Second push will reset:

  • master warning lights
  • EICAS warning msg
  • aural warning
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3
Q

List the methods for disconnecting the A/T

A

Pushing either A/T disconnect switch

Positioning the A/T ARM switch to OFF

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4
Q

When does HOLD mode engage during takeoff?

A

At 80 knots

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5
Q

To which AFDS mode does the bank limit selector apply?

A

Heading select or Track select

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6
Q

Can the IAS/MACH window display a speed when VNAV is engaged?

A

Yes, by pressing the IAS/MACH selector

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7
Q

When are FLARE and ROLLOUT engaged?

A

FLARE at 47’ RA

ROLLOUT at touchdown with weight on wheels

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8
Q

Until what point does ROLLOUT mode provide guidance?

A

Autopilot disengaged

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9
Q

How can APP mode be disengaged before LOC or G/S capture?

A

By pressing APP again

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10
Q

How can APP mode be disengaged with LOC captured and G/S armed?

A

By selecting HDG/TRK SEL or HDG/TRK HOLD

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11
Q

How can APP mode be disengaged with G/S captured and LOC armed?

A

By selecting any other pitch mode except VNAV

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12
Q

How can APP mode be disengaged with LOC and G/S captured?

A

By selecting TO/GA or by disengaging autopilot and turning both flight director switches OFF.

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13
Q

In VNAV, which altitude will the AFDS capture during climb or descent; the on selected in the MCP ALT window or the FMC target altitude?

A

Whichever altitude is reached first, i.e. the most limiting.

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14
Q

If armed, at what height will VNAV engage during takeoff?

A

400’

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15
Q

During a VNAV climb, the aircraft levels off at an intermediate altitude which has been selected on the MCP. What will be the FMA pitch mode annunciation?

A

VNAV ALT

16
Q

What is the maximum localizer intercept angle?

A

120 degrees

17
Q

What does a green box around an FMA mode mean?

A

Mode is engaged/activated. Shown for 10sec.

18
Q

What do the F/D bars command at:

  • Takeoff prior to 80kts
  • Lift-off
A
  • Initial pitch up of 8 degrees

- Pitch attitude to maintain target speed V2+15 or airspeed on rotation +15.

19
Q

How are F/D pitch commands during takeoff affected by an engine failure?

A

Pitch command will be for target speed of V2 or speed at lift-off, whichever is greater.

20
Q

What is the range of the V/S selector?

A

-8000 to +6000

21
Q

How is a cruise climb initiated?

A

Select new altitude on MCP, then press altitude selector to update cruise altitude in FMC cruise page.

22
Q

When is the ALIGN maneuver commenced?

A

500’ RA

23
Q

What heading does the AFDS command when the following modes are engaged?
Heading select
Heading hold

A

Heading select - The selected heading in the MCP window

Heading hold - Present heading

24
Q

What indication does Altitude Alert provide:

  • Approaching the selected altitude
  • Deviation from the selected altitude
A

Approaching: -At 900’ prior a white highlighted box displayed around current and selected altitude.
Deviating: -At 200’ away an amber box displayed around the current altitude and EICAS “ALTITUDE ALERT” displayed.

25
Q

When is altitude alerting inhibited?

A

Glideslope captured or

Landing flaps selected and Ldg gear down and locked

26
Q

What is the difference between THR and THR REF autothrottle modes?

A

THR - A/T commands thrust as required by the pitch mode

THR REF - A/T sets the reference thrust displayed on EICAS

27
Q

At what altitude will LNAV activate on go-around?

A

Provided valid missed approach patch exists:

  • F/D only, 50’ RA
  • A/P engaged, 200’ RA
28
Q

With LNAV armed and on intercept heading, at what distance from active leg will it engage?

A

2,5nm

29
Q

Within what time will the AFDS attempt to reach the target altitude in FLCH?

A

2 minutes if able with available thrust

30
Q

What is the target V/S in FLCH?

A

500fpm for each 1000’ altitude change

31
Q

What happens if pressing TO/GA switches on the ground above 80 knots?

A

LNAV and VNAV disarms

32
Q

When can the autothrottle be activated on the ground?

A

Below 50 knots with flaps out of up

33
Q

What happens with autothrottle if pressing TO/GA switches on the ground above 50 knots?

A

Autothrottle is inhibited until reaching 400 feet

34
Q

Can APP mode be deselected after LOC and G/S capture?

A

Yes, if above 1500 feet RA

35
Q

When is TO/GA mode armed in flight?

A

G/S captured and flaps out of up

36
Q

When is FLARE and ROLLOUT armed?

A

Below 1500 RA

37
Q

When does flare mode activate?

A

Between 60 and 40 feet RA

38
Q

When activating TO/GA in flight, what is the minimum climb rate?

A

Autothrottle engages in THR mode to maintain minimum 2000fpm