QDB Boeing Automatic Flight Flashcards

1
Q

Is it possible to turn off the FD take off mode, when A/C is below 400ft RA?
A) Not possible
B) Possible by disengaging the auto-pilot
C) Possible by turning of either or both FD’s on the MCP
D) Only possible by pulling a flight computer circuit breaker

A

C

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2
Q
When does the A/T speed mode engage automatically?
A) When localizer is captured
B) ALT ACQ engages
C) F/D switches to ON
D) VNAV engages
A

B

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3
Q
Which of these AFDS modes allow both autopilots to be engaged at the same time?
A) VNAV
B) VOR/LOC
C) APP
D) LNAV
A

C

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4
Q
During climbs and descents in LVL CHANGE, the airspeed is commanded by which subsystem of the AFDS
A) FMC
B) Airspeed indicator
C) MCP
D) Auto-Throttle
A

C

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5
Q
When VNAV mode is engaged, which system provides command to AFDS pitch and A/T modes?
A) MCP
B) FMC
C) A/T computer
D) Autopilots flight directors computer
A

B

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