Auto Flight System Flashcards

1
Q

The purpose of the auto flight system is to:

a. improve the comfort, safety and fuel efficiency to the aircraft

b. automate the aircraft so that the A330 can fly itself without pilot input

c. act as a third pilot monitoring the flight of the aircraft

A

a. improve the comfort, safety and fuel efficiency to the aircraft

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When autothrust is active, the thrust levers:

a. move by themselves according to the thrust demands

b. move only when the pilot moves them

c. thrust levers 1 and 2 move by themselves

A

b. move only when the pilot moves them

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3
Q

You can disengage the auto pilot by:

a. moving the side stick or extending the flaps

b. moving the thrust levers to A/P disconnect or using the speed brakes

c. pushing the disconnect pb on the side stick, overriding the rudder pedals or pushing again the AP pb (on the FCU)

A

c. pushing the disconnect pb on the side stick, overriding the rudder pedals or pushing again the AP pb (on the FCU)

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4
Q

The flight envelope is part of:

a. the auto thrust system

b. the flight management system

c. the flight management and guidance computer

A

c. the flight management and guidance computer

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5
Q

The auto thrust (A/THR) system:

a. has its own computer with dual channels

b. always uses autopilot system with 2 as back-up

c. is associated with autopilot system either 1 or 2

A

c. is associated with autopilot system either 1 or 2

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6
Q

When TRUE blue light is illuminated in the NORTH REF switch in the center instrument panel, this indicates:

a. ND and PFD references are true and DDRMI reference is magnetic

b. all heading references switch to true

c. ND heading reference is in TRUE but PFD and DDRMI remain magnetic

A

b. all heading references switch to true

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7
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  1. To display localizer and glide slope indication on the PFD, you need to:

a. Press the APPR push button on the glareshield

b. Press the LS push button on the EFIS control panel

c. Press the LOC push button on the glareshield

A

b. Press the LS push button on the EFIS control panel

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8
Q
  1. You are climbing. To level off immediately, you should:

a. pull the altitude selector knob

b. push the altitude selector knob

c. push the ALT push button on the glareshield

A

c. push the ALT push button on the glareshield

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9
Q

To change the values of Speed to MACH on the FCU, you need to:

a. push the speed knob

b. push the Speed/MACH push button

c. push the HDG-VS/TRK-FPA push button
The second column on the FMA represents:

A

b. push the Speed/MACH push button

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10
Q

The second column on the FMA represents:

a. AP/FD vertical mode

b. AP/FD lateral mode

c. autothrust operation

A

a. AP/FD vertical mode

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11
Q
  1. Select the correct statement regarding the FMA:

a. green represents an armed mode

b. white represents a caution mode

c. amber is used for messages requiring particular attention

A

c. amber is used for messages requiring particular attention

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12
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  1. MCDU failures are:

a. announced through the ECAM system

b. self contained and reflected via annunciators on the unit itself

c. displayed as messages on the scratch pad line only

A

b. self contained and reflected via annunciators on the unit itself

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13
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  1. When the amber FAIL light is illuminated on the no. 2 MCDU annunciators, you should:

a. verify that the system automatically replaced MCDU 2 with MCDU 3

b. use the switching panel and select CPT or F/O to MCDU 3

c. turn off MCDU 2 to allow MCDU 3 to replace the faulty MCDU

A

c. turn off MCDU 2 to allow MCDU 3 to replace the faulty MCDU

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14
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  1. When a green READY lite is illuminated on top of the MCDU display panel, this means:

a. MCDU has failed

b. MCDU no longer shares its information with the other MCDU

c. you can use this MCDU to enter data

A

c. you can use this MCDU to enter data

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15
Q

The A330 thrust levers are not only used to supply thrust but also send input to the FMGC:

a. for extension and retraction of the landing gear

b. to command particular autoflight modes

c. to add back pressure to the sidestick

A

b. to command particular autoflight modes

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16
Q

Red MASTER WARN lite is illuminated, audio CALVARY CHARGE sounds, and red AP OFF lite annunciated on the ECAM memo page, what does it mean?

a. autopilot has failed

b. the pilot use disconnect pb on the sidestick to voluntarily disconnect the Autopilot

c. the Autopilot disconnect on its own

A

b. the pilot use disconnect pb on the sidestick to voluntarily disconnect the Autopilot

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17
Q

Amber MASTER CAUT illuminated, single chime sounds, and ECAM amber message AUTO FLT A/THR OFF, what does it mean?

a. autothrust is off due to a failure

b. the pilot has disengaged the authothrust using an instinctive disconnect pb switch

c. the FMGC is instructing the pilot to turn off the autothrus

A

a. autothrust is off due to a failure

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18
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A red WINDSHEAR is annunciated on the PFD above the aircraft symbol accompanied by audio WINDSHEAR !!!, WINDSHEAR!!!, WINDSHEAR!!! What does it mean?

a. windshear is anticipated

b. windshear has been detected

c. the windshear detection system has failed

A

b. windshear has been detected

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19
Q

If requested information such as GW, CRZ FL, and COST INDEX are not entered into the MCDU:

a. you cannot select a speed on the FCU

b. the FMGC cannot command managed speed

c. the FMGC cannot provide guidance commands

A

b. the FMGC cannot command managed speed

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20
Q
  1. The flight management part of the FMGC:

a. automatically extends flaps and slats when normally needed

b. will display a warning if you select an off course heading

c. predicts time, speed, altitude, and fuel along the flight plan

A

c. predicts time, speed, altitude, and fuel along the flight plan

21
Q

The PERF factor on MCDU aircraft status page is

a. same as cost index

b. can be modified in the performance page

c. airlines flight operation can modify it on the aircraft status page

A

c. airlines flight operation can modify it on the aircraft status page

22
Q
  1. The NAV DATA BASE:

a. has to be changed every 28 days

b. can be change in flight if needed

c. change automatically at every AIRAC cycle

A

a. has to be changed every 28 days

23
Q
  1. THE PERF DATA BASE:

a. must be updated every 28 days

b. is readily accessible by the crew

c. the airline does not have access to his database

A

c. the airline does not have access to his database

24
Q
  1. In normal operations, interfacing with the FMGCs is carried out by:

a. all three MCDUs

b. MCDU 1 and 3 while number 2 is used for data entries only

c. MCDU 1 and 2 while the third MCDU is used for other functions

A

c. MCDU 1 and 2 while the third MCDU is used for other functions

25
Q
  1. Amber IND annunciator is illuminated on top of MCDU and an amber INDEPENDENT OPERATION is displayed on scratch pad. According to these indications:

a. you need to select “ Both on 1” on the FM switching panel

b. MCDU entries need to be made independently on each MCDU

c. MCDU entries can be made only on MCDU 1.

A

b. MCDU entries need to be made independently on each MCDU

26
Q
  1. A white PLEASE WAIT message on the MCDU scratch pad means:

a. the MCDUs went into independent operation

b. the FMGC has failed and the pilot should select FMGC3

c. a re-synchronization is in progress. The pilot should not use the MCDU with this message

A

c. a re-synchronization is in progress. The pilot should not use the MCDU with this message

27
Q
  1. MCDU 3 is a stand-by unit capable of replacing MCDU one or two:

a. anytime MCDU 1 or 2 is switched to OFF, failed or not

b. only when one or two has a failure and then switched off

c. automatically when MCDU one or two fails

A

a. anytime MCDU 1 or 2 is switched to OFF, failed or not

28
Q
  1. To select BACK-UP NAV on the MCDU:

a. set the FM switching panel to “BOTH on 2.”

b. set your mode selector switches on the IRS panel to OFF

c. select the BACK-UP NAV function on the MCDU menu page

A

c. select the BACK-UP NAV function on the MCDU menu page

29
Q
  1. The MIX IRS position is:

a. the FMCG position and the radio position averaged together

b. an average of the bias and the radio position

c. the average of the IRS1, IRS2, and IRS3 positions

A

c. the average of the IRS1, IRS2, and IRS3 positions

30
Q
  1. Normally, to load the latitude and the longitude of the departure airport into the 3 IRSs, the pilot should:

a. start a short IRS realignment using the IR rotary selectors

b. type this data into the IRS keypad on the overhead panel

c. depress the LSK next on the amber “ALIGN IRS” prompt

A

c. depress the LSK next on the amber “ALIGN IRS” prompt

31
Q
  1. When an amber FM1 annunciator illuminates on top of the MCDU, this means that:

a. use of auto tuning of radio navaids is not possible

b. use of auto tuning of all radio navaids is still available

c. use of auto tuning of the # 1 navaids (VOR1, DME1, ILS1 and ADF1) is not possible

A

b. use of auto tuning of all radio navaids is still available

32
Q
  1. The TN ADF had just been tuned in ADF1. In order to be able to read the TN identifier the pilot must:

a. press the LSK next to the “ADF1 BFO” prompt

b. press the LSK next to the “ADF1/ FREQ” prompt

c. listen to the ADF1 radio only no further action is required

A

a. press the LSK next to the “ADF1 BFO” prompt

33
Q
  1. The TN ADF has just been tuned using the RMP. In order to read the TN identifier, the pilot must:

a. press the ADF push button

b. press the BFO push button

c. do nothing, the ADF identifier is now available

A

b. press the BFO push button

34
Q
  1. To remove the <- ADF1 BFO indication on the MCDU RAD NAV page the pilot should:

a. press CLR key then select the tuned ADF station

b. press CLR key and line select BFO

c. select ADF1 BFO prompt two times with the LSK 6L

A

a. press CLR key then select the tuned ADF station

35
Q
  1. In order for the FMGC to provide the ECON speed for cruise flight the pilot must:

a. provide the GW and the CI

b. provide the GW and the CG

c. provide the CI only

A

a. provide the GW and the CI

36
Q
  1. The FM manage altitude/ speed energy transfer (for altitude change combine with speed change) is done with:

a. 70% potential energy and 30% kinetic energy

b. 70% kinetic energy and 30% potential energy

c. 50% kinetic energy and 50% potential energy

A

b. 70% kinetic energy and 30% potential energy

37
Q
  1. The g load variation is increased to 0. 30g in case of:

a. altitude interception

b. LOC or GLIDE interception

c. full pitch up/down order on the side stick

A

b. LOC or GLIDE interception

38
Q
  1. When the aircraft is in ALT CRZ mode with AP engage and A/THR engaged in mach mode,
    The A/THR SOFT MODE engages, provided:

a. altitude is maintained +/- 50 ft

b. aircraft speed is within +/- 3 kts range of the target speed

c. altitude is maintained within +/- 50 ft and speed +/- 4 kts

A

b. aircraft speed is within +/- 3 kts range of the target speed

39
Q
  1. The Flight Guidance performs:

a. the AP function, the FD function and the A/THR function

b. only the FD function and the cross track information

c. the flight envelope computation and flight path control

A

a. the AP function, the FD function and the A/THR function

40
Q
  1. The FLIGHT GUIDANCE function displays information on:

a. PFD-ND and ECAM displays

b. ECAM and FCU

c. PFD-FCU-FMA and ECAM

A

c. PFD-FCU-FMA and ECAM

41
Q
  1. The AUTOPILOT function:

a. is lost in case of both FM failure

b. remains available in case of both FM failure

c. remains available in case of both FG failure

A

b. remains available in case of both FM failure

42
Q
  1. The aircraft is in approach, below 100 ft. FMA shows LAND in green:

a. Alpha floor protection is available

b. Alpha floor protection is not available

c. Alpha floor protection has been activated

A

b. Alpha floor protection is not available

43
Q
  1. The aircraft is in flight after Take-Off:

a. Alpha Floor protection is not available

b. Alpha Floor protection is available

c. Alpha Floor protection has been activated

A

b. Alpha Floor protection is available

44
Q
  1. The Alpha Floor green message appears on the first column of the FMA.

a. Alpha Floor protection is available

b. Alpha Floor protection is not available

c. Alpha Floor protection is activated

A

c. Alpha Floor protection is activated

45
Q
  1. The FE part performs the CG calculations:

a. based from the position of the horizontal stabilizer

b. to compare with crew entry

c. for display only on the ECAM page

A

a. based from the position of the horizontal stabilizer

46
Q
  1. In case of loss of both FCMC:

a. the FE part is in-charge of the fuel transfers

b. fuel transfers must be manual

c. auto-trim is lost

A

b. fuel transfers must be manual

47
Q
  1. The crew entry of the ZFW and CG is:

a. mandatory on INIT B or FUEL PRED pages

b. for display only

c. not necessary because defaulted on ground by the WBS

A

a. mandatory on INIT B or FUEL PRED pages

48
Q

When performing an autoland, red AUTO LAND annunciator illuminates, this means:

a. autoland status confirmed

b. autoland must be engaged

c. the pilot must execute a GO Around, unless you can land manually in visual conditions

A

c. the pilot must execute a GO Around, unless you can land manually in visual conditions

49
Q

During landing, the LAND green in the FMA is annunciated. If the pilot wishes to continue using the AP but wants to disengage the land mode, the pilot must:

a. select the heading on the FCU

b. pull the altitude knob on the FCU

c. engage GO AROUND by pushing the thrust levers full forward

A

c. engage GO AROUND by pushing the thrust levers full forward