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Flashcards in Glareshield/FCU Deck (14)
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1
Q

What does the red AUTO LAND light indicate?

A
Below 200 feet RA:
• Excessive deviation (LOC or G/S)
• Loss of both autopilots
• Loss of LOC or G/S signals
• Difference of 15 feet between the RA’s
2
Q

What does the red arrow in the SIDE STICK PRIORITY light mean?

A

It illuminates in front of the pilot losing authority.

3
Q

How would you regain control?

A
  • The last pilot to press the pb on the sidestick will have authority
  • An aural “Priority Left” or “Priority Right” will sound
4
Q

What do the flashing green CAPT and F/O SIDESTICK PRIORITY lights indicate?

A

Both sidesticks have been moved simultaneously and neither pilot has taken priority.

5
Q

What happens when both pilots make an input simultaneously on both side-sticks?

A
  • The inputs are algebraically summed up to the normal limits
  • An aural “Dual Input” will sound
  • Green CAPT and F/O lights will illuminate
6
Q

What is the function of the LOC pb?

A

Arms, engages, or disengages the LOC mode

7
Q

When do you press the APPR button?

A

When cleared for the approach.

8
Q

After pressing the APPR button, what do you check for?

A
  • ILS – Blue LOC and GS in FMA

* RNAV – APP NAV and FINAL

9
Q

What is the function of the Flight Control Unit (FCU)?

A
  • Permits short term interface between the pilot and FMGS
  • Allows temporary modification of any flight parameter (HDG, SPD, ALT, V/S)
  • Used to select operational modes of the autopilots, flight directors, and A/THR system
10
Q

What do dashes in the FCU display windows along with the adjacent white dot indicate?

A

FMGS Managed Guidance is in use

11
Q

How is Selected Guidance engaged?

A

Pull the appropriate selector knob.

12
Q

How do you confirm all autopilot, FD, and A/THR inputs?

A

Confirm all mode inputs by reference to the FMA

13
Q

Will the FCU Altitude window ever display dashes?

A

No. the Pilot selected altitude will always be displayed.

14
Q

When is the FCU inhibited?

A

Land mode and the aircraft below 400RA, LOC&GS locked.