Approaches

Question 0

What are the required conditions for LNAV/VNAV, Fully Managaed ?

Answer 0

(3)

1. Approach is defined in the Data Base.
2. Approach has been crossed checked by the crew with the published procedures.
3. Final approach has not been modified.

Question 1

NPA Flying Reference:

Fully Managed ?
VNAV/SEL ?
Fully Selected ?

Answer 1

FINAL APP
LOC FPA, NAV FPA
TRK FPA

Question 2

How should the flight crew proceed on a Fully Managed Approach should (NAV ACCY DNGRADED) or (GPS PRIMARY LOST) message is displayed.

Answer 2

VOR,ADF,VOR DME:
Cross check the NAV accuracy: if positive, continue the Appraoach.
If Negative, revert to selected approach with raw Data.

GPS approach:
Interrupt the approach if external visual reference are not sufficient.

Question 3

Fully managed, steps on Approach: actions and reactions ?

Answer 3

Press (APPR) p/b on FCU,
1. On FMA - [APP NAV] becomes active, [FINAL] becomes, (ARMED).
2. VDEV or “BRICK” scale becomes active and will only be displayed
If LS pb is not pressed. If pressed the VDEV will flash in Amber.
3. ND should display a BLUE Arrow where the FMS predicts Engagement of the FINAL APP. (White arrow indicates at least one condition not met)
Conditions:
1. DECEL must be sequenced and FMS approach phase active.
2. APP NAV Engaged and [FINAL] ARMED
3. FMS must provide Predictions.

Question 4

Diff between Vias and Trans on app and Dep ?

Answer 4

Trans are the transition point between the last fix of the Sid connecting to Enroute and on the App the last Enroute fix connecting to the Star and a Via is the point that connects the star to the final app.

Question 5

What is a APV?

Answer 5

Approach Procedure with Vertical Guidance. It does not meet the requirements established for a precision approach

Question 6

Autoland has been demonstrated under the following Limitations ?

Answer 6

Cat 2/3 ILS beam slope angle - 2.5 to 3.25
airport elevation 9,200 feet
Landing weight 229 tons

Question 7

When would you use a “Stabilized” approach ?

Answer 7

1. NPA VNav/SEL
2. G/S greater than 3.5 degrees
3. Tailwind

Question 8

Where do you find the Required Validity requirements

For the data Base for RNAV approaches ?

Answer 8

OM. Part. 8.3.0.8.4. Flight op procedures