AFCS - Limitations Flashcards
Airspeed limitations
Hands-Off in VMC for:
Manoeuvering, Approach
Climb, cruise, descent
Manoeuvering, Approach: 120 KIAS
Climb, cruise, descent: 100 KIAS (120 KIAS when flying attentively)
Airspeed limitations
Hands-Off in IMC for:
Manoeuvering, Approach
Climb, cruise, descent
Manoeuvering, Approach: 100 KIAS
Climb, cruise, descent: 80 KIAS (100 KIAS when flying attentively)
Minimum airspeed with IAS mode engaged
30 KIAS
When should airspeed indicator be monitored closely in ALT mode?
When airspeed is below 80 KIAS
Minimum height for hands-off/feet-off
During T/O and approach
For any other than T/O and approach
T/O and approach: 200 FT AGL
Any other: 500 FT AGL
Maximum airspeed for hands-on operation in cruise following a failure
120 KIAS
Maximum airspeed for hands-on operation in approach following a failure
100 KIAS
ILS approach limitations
Max. LOC interception distance
Max. LOC interception angle
Max. approach angle
4 NM
90 degrees
4.6 degrees
(GS mode shall not be engaged above the glideslope)
Max. Operating time on ground if OAT > +40 degrees celcius?
15 min
Max. OAT for AFCS continuous operation in case of loss of avionics ventilation
+30 degrees celcius
Max. Operating time in case of loss of avionics ventilation when OAT > +30 degrees celcius?
30 min
What is the limitation for GA below 60 KIAS?
Below 60 KIAS and with IAS mode engaged, use of the GA mode is prohibited
Stick centering limitation - Maximum wind?
15 kts
(do not use this feature on sloping surface)
