AFCS

Question 1

Where can the pilot verify LNAV?

Answer 1

FMA

Question 2

What are pilot selectable lateral FMS modes?

Answer 2

LNAV

Question 3

What are pilot selectable lateral non FMS modes?

Answer 3

ROLL
HDG
TRACK
LOC

Question 4

What does BANK do on the GP?

Answer 4

Limits bank to 15 degrees

Question 5

What does APP mode do on the FMA?

Answer 5

Arms LNAV and VNAV

Question 6

What are pilot selectable vertical FMS modes?

Answer 6

ALT
GP
FLCH

Question 7

What are pilot selectable vertical non FMS modes?

Answer 7

VS
ALT
FPA
GS
FLCH

Question 8

What speed modes are available on the FMA?

Answer 8

SPDt
SPDe
LIM
OVSPD

Question 9

When is TRACK active on the FMA?

Answer 9

Activates at 100 KIAS

Deactivated at 200’

Question 10

What could cause AT to disconnect?

Answer 10

A thrust lever split more than 8 degrees

Question 11

SPDe can use what vertical modes?

Answer 11

FLCH (green and pink) / OVSPD

Question 12

If we loose the F BUG, when should we retract flaps?

Answer 12

Green Dot + 10

Question 13

If assigned CLIMB VIA SID which mode will ensure complying with all altitude restrictions?

Answer 13

FMS FLCH

Question 14

What does the bank button do?

Answer 14

Limits bank to 15° when in heading mode

Question 15

What AT modes can be displayed on the FMA?

Answer 15

SPDt
SPDe
TO
GA
HOLD
LIM
OVRD
RETD

Question 16

What color is AT engaged?

Answer 16

Green

Question 17

If AT is amber what does that indicate?

Answer 17

Auto throttle failed

Question 18

What color is AP on the FMA when the autopilot is failed?

Answer 18

Red

Question 19

What is displayed on the FMA when the TCS button is pressed?

Answer 19

Green TCS

Question 20

What does EO AUTO indicate on the FMA?

Answer 20

Engine Out Automation

Question 21

When is LNAV armed?

Answer 21

200ft during climb

Question 22

What is the logic when the GA button is pressed?

Answer 22

Set pitch to 8° until airspeed is reached

Question 23

When is APPR 2 mode used?

Answer 23

When doing CAT II approaches

Question 24

What is needed to get APPR 2 mode?

Answer 24

Both minimums set RA
RALT between 800-1500ft
Minimums on both PFDs
Both NAV frequencies set to LOC
Both PDF courses set
Slats/flaps 5

Question 25

What pitch guidance do the takeoff crossbars give the pilot during takeoff?

Answer 25

Pitch based on flaps (Flap1 = 11° / Flap2 = 10° / Flap4 = 12°) Airborne V2 + 10 KTS

Question 26

What do the BANK button do on the guidance panel?

Answer 26

Limits the bank to 15 degrees (does not work in LNAV)

Question 27

What does the APP button do on the guidance panel?

Answer 27

Arms the vertical and lateral modes for the approach Lateral - LNAV or LOC Vertical - GS or GP

Question 28

What is required for green needles to activate on an ILS after the approach is armed?

Answer 28

Flying a ILS requires preview needs to activate the green needle approach

Question 29

Will GS respect fix step downs on an ILS approach?

Answer 29

GP will respect step downs GS will not