Glareshield/FCU Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

It illuminates in front of the pilot losing authority

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2
Q

How would you regain control is you had just lost sidestick authority?

A

The last pilot to press the push button on the sidestick will have authority. An aural “Priority Left” or “Priority Right” will sound

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3
Q

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

A

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

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4
Q

What happens when both pilots make an input simultaneously on the sidesticks?

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

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5
Q

What is the function of the Flight Control Unit?

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

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6
Q

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

A

FMGS managed Guidance is in use

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7
Q

How is Selected Guidance engaged?

A

Pull the appropriate selector knob

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8
Q

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

A

Confirm all mode inputs by reference to the Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA)

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9
Q

Will the FCU Altitude window ever display dashes?

A

No. Pilot selected altitude will always be displayed

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