SV - Navigation/Autoflight Flashcards

1
Q

In the roll mode, VOR/LOC (engaged) commands _______.

A

AFDS to track selected VOR course or track selected localizer course along the inbound front course bearing

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2
Q

For a successful dual autopilot approach, tune the second VHF NAV receiver to the ILS frequency and engage the second A/P in CMD prior to _______.

A

800 feet RA

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3
Q

Without FLARE armed by approximately 350 feet RA, _______________.

A

Both A/Ps automatically disengage

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4
Q

A single channel autopilot approach _________.

A

Does not provide an A/P go-around

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5
Q

During an autopilot go-around, the first push of either TO/GA switch commands the thrust to advance
towards the reduced go-around N1 to producing 1000 to 2000 fpm rate of climb. The second push of either
TO/GA switch after A/T reaches reduced go-around thrust ______________.

A

commands the A/T to advance to the full go-around N1 limit

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6
Q

AFS provides speed, pitch and thrust commands that will prevent exceeding the following limit speeds:

A

Vmo/Mmo, wing flap placards, landing gear placard and minimum speed

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7
Q

A flashing “A” in the IAS/MACH Display represents _______.

A

an underspeed

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8
Q

Pushing the N1 switch with the N1 light illuminated on the Mode Control Panel _______.

A

Deselects N1 mode and extinguishes switch light

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9
Q

If the Autopilot Disengage (DISENGAGE) bar is pulled down, it _______.

A

disengages both A/Ps

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10
Q

The Stabilizer Out Of Trim (STAB OUT OF TRIM) light operates ________.

A

only with the autopilot engaged

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11
Q

An annunciation of “- - - “ on the Thrust Mode Display would indicate ________.

A

the FMC is not computing thrust limit

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12
Q

An illuminated Autothrottle Limit (A/T LIM) Indication indicates:

A

The A/T is using a degraded N1 thrust limit from the related EEC.

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13
Q

CDU’s and autothrottles are controlled by the _____ FMC with the FMC Source Select Switch in the NORMAL position.

A

left

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14
Q

Placing the FMC Source Select Switch to BOTH ON R selects the______ for all FMC operations. The ______ map will annunciate _______.

A

right FMC; Left; “FMC R”

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15
Q

Do not engage autopilot below _____ on takeoff or missed approach:

A

400 feet AGL

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16
Q

The ______ key on the CDU displays the page to input or change origin, destination, or route.

A

RTE

17
Q

The ______ key on the CDU displays the page to input or change departure and arrival procedures.

A

DEP ARR

18
Q

The ______ key on the CDU displays the page to evaluate or modify lateral and vertical route data.

A

LEGS

19
Q

The ______ key on the CDU displays the page to view dynamic flight and navigation data, including waypoint and destination ETAs, fuel remaining, and arrival estimates.

A

PROG

20
Q

The ______ key on the CDU confirms data modification(s) to active status, and extinguishes the light.

A

EXEC

21
Q

When active data is modified but not executed, the ________ is illuminated white.

A

execute light

22
Q

The aircraft’s sole source of attitude and heading information are the ______ , except for the standby
attitude indicator and standby magnetic compass.

A

IRSs

23
Q

The IRS has begun the alignment process when the ______ light extinguishes and the ______ light
illuminates.

A

ON DC; ALIGN

24
Q

The navigation mode (including present position and ground speed outputs) is ________________ if IRS
alignment is lost in flight.

A

inoperative for the remainder of the flight

25
Q

Backup power to the _____ IRS is automatically terminated if ___ power is not restored within 5 minutes.

A

right; AC

26
Q

Selecting the TK/GS position of the display selector on the IRS Display Unit displays present true track course
in the left window and ___________ in the right window.

A

present ground speed

27
Q

The aircraft must be ________ when placing the IRS mode selector to ALIGN for initial alignment.

A

stationary

28
Q

After selecting the IRS mode selector to _________, the IRS provides attitude and heading only.

A

ATT

29
Q

If an ALIGN Light on the Aft Overhead Panel flashes, it indicates that alignment cannot be completed due to
IRS detection of __________.

A

a significant difference between previous and entered positions or an unreasonable present position entry

no present position being entered

30
Q

When the _______ light illuminates, a system fault affecting the related IRS ATT and/or NAV modes has been detected.

A

FAULT

31
Q

When the _______ light illuminates the DC power for the respective IRS is not normal.

A

DC FAIL

32
Q

An amber illuminated GPS light indicates ______________.

A

failure of both GPS sensor units

33
Q

A displayed magenta color on the radar indicates ___________ .

A

heavy turbulence

34
Q

A displayed red color on the radar indicates ___________ .

A

strong returns, areas of heaviest rainfall

35
Q

A displayed yellow color on the radar indicates ___________ .

A

medium returns, moderate rainfall

36
Q

A displayed green color on the radar indicates ___________ .

A

light returns, light rainfall

37
Q

If you push the WX/T (turbulence) switch on the weather radar, this display __________.

A

weather radar returns and turbulence

38
Q

If you push the TEST switch on the weather radar, __________.

A

Tests weather radar system operation without transmitting

if on the ground with and the thrusts levers are not advanced for takeoff, tests the predictive windshear
system