CH03 A320 Auto Flight Flashcards
AUTO_002
FMGC 1 generates commands for:
- __________
- __________ __________ __________
- __________
AUTO_002
FMGC 1 generates commands for:
▪ Autopilot 1.
▪ Captain’s Flight Director.
▪ Autothrust
AUTO_002
FMGC2 generates commands for:
- _________ ___.
- _________ _________ _________ _________.
- _________
AUTO_002
FMGC2 generates commands for:
- Autopilot 2.
- First Officer’s Flight Director.
- Autothrust
AUTO_002
With autopilots off which FMGC is the master and which one is the backup?
FMGC 1 is the _______
FMGC 2 is the ________
AUTO_002
With autopilots off which FMGC is the master and which one is the backup?
FMGC 1 is the master and
FMGC 2 the backup
AUTO_002
With autopilot 1 engaged which FMGC is the master and which one is the backup?
FMGC 1 is the _______
FMGC 2 is the _______
AUTO_002
With autopilot 1 engaged which FMGC is the master and which one is the backup?
FMGC 1 is the master
FMGC 2 is the backup
AUTO_002
With autopilot 2 engaged, which FMGC is the master and which one is the backup?
FMGC 1 is the _______.
FMGC 2 is the _______
AUTO_002
With autopilot 2 engaged, which FMGC is the master and which one is the backup?
FMGC 1 is the backup.
FMGC 2 is the master
AUTO_005
Recall the function of the Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA).
The FMA is the ______ tool used to _____ the status and performance of the ______ systems.
AUTO_005
Recall the function of the Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA).
The FMA is the primary tool used to monitor the status and performance of the autoflight systems.
AUTO_006
Recall the organization of the Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA)
▪ Column 1: ________ system
▪ Column 2: autoflight ______ mode
▪ Column 3: autoflight _____mode
▪ Column 4: ______ capabilities and _______
▪ Column 5: ______ status
AUTO_006
Recall the organization of the Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA)
▪ Column 1: autothrust system
▪ Column 2: autoflight vertical mode
▪ Column 3: autoflight lateral mode
▪ Column 4: approach capabilities and minimums
▪ Column 5: autoflight status
AUTO_007
Explain the color convention of FMA annunciations.
▪ Green – _____ mode
▪ Blue – ______ mode
▪ Magenta – ______ _____ (if _____ path includes a ______ segment).
▪ White – ______capabilities, certain ______ modes, and ______ system status.
▪ Amber –_____ and/or _____ ____ system ______ messages.
▪ Red – significant _____ ____ system degradation.
AUTO_007
Explain the color convention of FMA annunciations.
▪ Green – engaged mode
▪ Blue – armed mode
▪ Magenta – altitude constraints (if vertical path includes a level segment).
▪ White – approach capabilities, certain autothrust modes, and autoflight system status.
▪ Amber – thrust and/or flight control system caution messages.
▪ Red – significant flight control system degradation.
AUTO_008
Recall how to engage the autopilot.
select either the ____ or _____ pbs on the____ ____ ____ (___).
AUTO_008
Recall how to engage the autopilot.
▪ To engage – select either the AP1 or AP2 pbs on the Flight Control Unit (FCU).
AUTO_008
Recall how to disengage the autopilot.
- Pressing the autopilot disconnect pb on either ________ (preferred method).
- Selecting the illuminated____or ___ pb on the ___.
- Displacing either ________ or ______ _____.
AUTO_008
Recall how to disengage the autopilot.
▪ To disengage:
- Pressing the autopilot disconnect pb on either sidestick (preferred method).
- Selecting the illuminated AP1 or AP2 pb on the FCU.
- Displacing either sidesticks or rudder pedals.
AUTO_009
Recall the various autopilot related indications displayed on the top line of column 5 of the FMA.
▪ With autopilot disengaged - ___ __will be ____.
▪ Autopilot 1 engaged: ___
▪ Autopilot 2 engaged: ___
▪ Both Autopilots engaged: ____
AUTO_009
Recall the various autopilot related indications displayed on the top line of column 5 of the FMA.
▪ With autopilot disengaged - line 1 will be blank.
▪ Autopilot 1 engaged: AP1
▪ Autopilot 2 engaged: AP2
▪ Both Autopilots engaged: AP1+2
AUTO_010
Recall how to engage and disengage the flight directors.
▪ The Flight Director system is automatically engaged (powered) when _______ power is established on the aircraft.
▪ A respective FD pb, located on each Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) control panel can be used to ______ engage or disengage its respective FD.
▪ A ______ light within the pb indicates that the respective FD is engaged.
AUTO_010
Recall how to engage and disengage the flight directors.
▪ The Flight Director system is automatically engaged (powered) when electrical power is established on the aircraft.
▪ A respective FD pb, located on each Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) control panel can be used to manually engage or disengage its respective FD.
▪ A green light within the pb indicates that the respective FD is engaged.
AUTO_011
Recall the various Flight Director related indications on the second line of column 5 of the FMA.
▪ Both Flight Directors OFF:
the second line will be ______.
▪ Both Flight Directors ON: ____ will be displayed.
▪ CA’s Flight Director selected OFF, FO’s is ON:
-____ will be displayed.
▪ FO’s Flight Director selected OFF, CA’s is ON:
____- will be displayed.
▪ If FMGC 1 has failed: _____ is displayed.
▪ If FMGC 2 has failed: ____ is displayed.
AUTO_011
Recall the various Flight Director related indications on the second line of column 5 of the FMA.
▪ Both Flight Directors OFF:
the second line will be blank.
▪ Both Flight Directors ON: 1FD2 will be displayed.
▪ CA’s Flight Director selected OFF, FO’s is ON:
-FD2 will be displayed.
▪ FO’s Flight Director selected OFF, CA’s is ON:
1FD- will be displayed.
▪ If FMGC 1 has failed: 2FD2 is displayed.
▪ If FMGC 2 has failed: 1FD1 is displayed.
AUTO_012
Describe the FMA and FCU indications of each Autothrust system’s configuration.
o OFF (DISCONNECTED):
▪ FMA Column ___ and the bottom row of Column____ are ______
▪ ____ pb on FCU is extinguished.
▪ Engine thrust is controlled by _____ positioning the thrust levers.
AUTO_012
Describe the FMA and FCU indications of each Autothrust system’s configuration.
o OFF (DISCONNECTED):
▪ FMA Column 1 and the bottom row of Column 5 are blank
▪ A/TH pb on FCU is extinguished.
▪ Engine thrust is controlled by manually positioning the thrust levers.
AUTO_012
Describe the FMA and FCU indications of each Autothrust system’s configuration:
o ARMED:
▪ ___ ___ or ___ ___ appears in column 1 and _____ in column 5 of the FMA.
▪ Engine thrust corresponds to thrust lever position of ____ or _____ .
NOTE: Inflight, when thrust levers are placed in the _____ position, _____ thrust is provided and,
If in CONF 1 or greater, the FMS’s go-around phase _______.
____ _____ appears in column 1 and ____ in column 5 of the FMA.
AUTO_012
Describe the FMA and FCU indications of each Autothrust system’s configuration:
o ARMED:
▪ MAN FLX or MAN TOGA appears in column 1 and A/THR in column 5 of the FMA.
▪ Engine thrust corresponds to thrust lever position of FLX or TOGA.
NOTE: Inflight, when thrust levers are placed in the TOGA position, TOGA thrust is provided and,
If in CONF 1 or greater, the FMS’s go-around phase activated.
MAN TOGA appears in column 1 and A/TH in column 5 of the FMA.
AUTO_012
Describe the FMA and FCU indications of each Autothrust system’s configuration:
o ACTIVE:
▪ FMA column 1 displays the _____ mode, and the bottom row of Column 5 displays _____ (_____).
- The active range for two engine operation is any position between the ____ detent and just above the _____ _____.
- During single engine operation, the active range ______ to include the_____ detent position.
▪ When Active, autothrust can ______ change from one mode to another to meet _____ path requirements.
NOTE: Regardless of mode, thrust levers ___ ____ automatically move. The pilot must always reference the ____ for awareness as to the ______ system’s operating mode.
AUTO_012
Describe the FMA and FCU indications of each Autothrust system’s configuration:
o ACTIVE:
▪ FMA column 1 displays the current mode, and the bottom row of Column 5 displays A/THR (white).
- The active range for two engine operation is any position between the CLB detent and just above the idle stop.
- During single engine operation, the active range increases to include the MCT detent position.
▪ When Active, autothrust can automatically change from one mode to another to meet vertical path requirements.
NOTE: Regardless of mode, thrust levers do not automatically move. The pilot must always reference the FMA for awareness as to the autothrust system’s operating mode.
AUTO_017
Recall the FMA column 1 indications when in Thrust mode:
Thrust Mode:
MAN _____,
MAN ____,
___,
THR ___,
THR ___
AUTO_017
Recall the FMA column 1 indications when in Thrust mode:
Thrust Mode:
FMA column 1 Thrust Mode:
MAN TOGA,
MAN FLX,
MCT,
THR CLB,
THR IDLE
AUTO_017
Recall the FMA column 1 indications when in Speed/Mach mode?
AUTO_017
Recall the FMA column 1 indications when in Speed/Mach mode?
Speed/Mach Mode:
▪ SPEED or MACH
AUTO_018
Recall the Autothrust System’s default operating mode with Autopilots and Flight Directors off.
AUTO_018
Recall the Autothrust System’s default operating mode with Autopilots and Flight Directors off.
Defaults to Speed/Mach Mode.
AUTO_020
Recall the indications associated with Alpha Floor:
o _. _____ (____) surrounded by an _____ box in column 1 of the FMA.
o _. _____ (____) above the __ displays on the E/WD.
o Engine thrust automatically accelerates to _____.
▪ Once the condition which caused Alpha Floor no longer exists
- _____ _____ engages.
- _. _____ (____) replaces the A.FLOOR indications on FMA.
AUTO_020
Recall the indications associated with Alpha Floor:
o A. FLOOR (green) surrounded by an amber box in column 1 of the FMA.
o A. FLOOR (amber) above the N1 displays on the E/WD.
o Engine thrust automatically accelerates to TOGA.
▪ Once the condition which caused Alpha Floor no longer exists
- TOGA Lock engages.
- TOGA LK (green) replaces the A.FLOOR indications on FMA.
AUTO_028
Explain VLS?
▪ VLS is defined as the “____ ____ _____”. It is an airspeed calculated by the ____ based on aircraft gross ______ and _______.
▪ It is intended to advise the pilot of the ______ airspeed that should be selected in the current configuration.
NOTE: The pilot can select an airspeed _____ VLS.
AUTO_028
Explain VLS?
▪ VLS is defined as the “Lowest Selectable Speed”. It is an airspeed calculated by the FACs based on aircraft gross weight and configuration.
▪ It is intended to advise the pilot of the lowest airspeed that should be selected in the current configuration.
NOTE: The pilot can select an airspeed below VLS.
AUTO_029
Describe where VLS is displayed:
▪ VLS is displayed on the ______ indicator in the form of an _____ hook.
It is displayed regardless of _____ _____ ____ or the status of _______.
NOTE: The position of the _____ ____ is not fixed and will adjust as the result of changes to aircraft’s _________ (Flaps, Spoilers, Landing Gear).
AUTO_029
Describe where VLS is displayed:
▪ VLS is displayed on the airspeed indicator in the form of an amber hook.
It is displayed regardless of Flight Control Law or the status of autothrust.
NOTE: The position of the amber hook is not fixed and will adjust as the result of changes to aircraft’s configuration (Flaps, Spoilers, Landing Gear).
AUTO_030
Explain the relationship between VLS and the Autothrust System.
▪ When autothrust is active and the aircraft is in Normal Law, thrust will _______ increase to prevent the airspeed from _______ below ___.
▪ The pilot selected airspeed, if lower than VLS, will be _______.
NOTE: Unlike ALPHA Floor protection, autothrust will not ______-_____, if OFF, to provide lowest safe speed protection.
AUTO_030
Explain the relationship between VLS and the Autothrust System.
▪ When autothrust is active and the aircraft is in Normal Law, thrust will automatically increase to prevent the airspeed from decreasing below VLS.
▪ The pilot selected airspeed, if lower than VLS, will be ignored.
NOTE: Unlike ALPHA Floor protection, autothrust will not self-activate, if OFF, to provide lowest safe speed protection.
AUTO_022-1
Describe SELECTED guidance of the Autoflight system.
- ______ the SPD/MACH knob selects specific target ______.
- ______the HDG/TRK knob selects a specific _______.
- ______ the altitude knob engages an ____ climb or _____ descent.
- ______ the V/S / FPA knob selects a specific _____ _____ or ____ ____ ____ climb or descent.
NOTE: SELECTED guidance always takes priority over _________ guidance.
AUTO_022-1
Describe SELECTED guidance of the Autoflight system.
- Pulling the SPD/MACH knob selects specific target airspeed.
- Pulling the HDG/TRK knob selects a specific heading.
- Pulling the altitude knob engages an open climb or open descent.
- Pulling the V/S / FPA knob selects a specific vertical speed or flight path angle climb or descent.
NOTE: SELECTED guidance always takes priority over MANAGED guidance.
AUTO_023
Explain what a momentary flashing white box indicates within an FMA column.
It indicates a new _______/______ in that particular column.
NOTE:
In addition to a white box,
a ____ ____ ____ warning is provided whenever there is an _______ disengagement of a ______ ______ or _____ mode of the FMGS.
This is referred to as a “______ _______”.
AUTO_023
Explain what a momentary flashing white box indicates within an FMA column.
It indicates a new annunciation/display in that particular column.
NOTE:
In addition to a white box,
a triple click aural warning is provided whenever there is an automatic disengagement of a managed Lateral or Vertical mode of the FMGS.
This is referred to as a “Mode Reversion”.
