Autoflight Revision Questions

Question 1

Concerning auto throttle operation when ROLLOUT is engaged the auto throttle -

A. Mode changes to THR HOLD
B. Remains in idle mode until disengagement
C. Is disarmed when ROLLOUT mode becomes the engaged roll mode
D. Mode changes to GA when ROLLOUT is the engaged roll mode

Answer 1

B. Remains in idle mode until disengagement

Question 2

The inputs considered to be “outer loop” in an autopilot system are -

A. Attitude and yaw damper
B. Pitch and roll
C. Altitude and heading
D. Yaw and pitch

Answer 2

C. Altitude and heading

Question 3

If an autopilot system “hardover” occurs -

A. The control surface servo motors go to full deflection
B. The control surface servo motors go to partial deflection
C. The trim tab servo actuator moves to full deflection
D. The trim tab servo actuator is unserviceable

Answer 3

A. The control surface servo motors go to full deflection