Autoflight (Automatic FC System)

Question 1

When is IAS MODE prohibited?

Answer 1

During Approach

Question 2

When is DES MODE (F/D or A/P coupled) prohibited?

Answer 2

During Approach

Question 3

When is APPR MODE prohibited?

Answer 3

Prohibited for VOR Approaches

Question 4

Minimum Altitude for AP use on Takeoff

Answer 4

600 ft. AGL

Question 5

Glidepath Angle on a Precision Approach

Answer 5

Less than or equal to 3.5 degrees

-Operations with an ILS glidepath angle that exceeds 3.5 degrees are prohibited

Question 6

Altitude that the autopilot must be engaged at

Answer 6

Above FL200 unless otherwise permitted by the MEL

Question 7

Glide path for Precision Approach using AP?

Answer 7

Less than or equal to 3.5 degrees

Question 8

Minimum Altitude use for AP for Precision Approach?

Answer 8

80 ft. AGL

Question 9

What is the lowest altitude the autopilot may be used on a non-precision approach?

Answer 9

400 AGL or no less than 50ft lower than the MDA, whichever is higher
1. The autopilot may not be used at an altitude above the terrain that is less than 50ft below the MDA for the approach procedure or 400ft AGL, whichever is higher

Question 10

What is the lowest altitude the AP may be used for a visual approach?

Answer 10

400AGL