Auto Flight Flashcards

(37 cards)

1
Q

Autopilot engage switch push will engage

A

HDG hold or ATT (in bank) and V/S

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2
Q

On a go around the first push of the TOGA button will give a

A

THR and 2000ft/min

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3
Q

During a CFIT recovery maneuver the flight director will give good recovery guidance with TOGA engaged. True or False

A

FALSE

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4
Q

THR switch is operable from the ground to landing. True or False

A

False (from 400’)

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5
Q

SPD switch is operable from

A

400ft after T/O until landing

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6
Q

The bank limit selector limits all roll modes to 5, 10,15, 20, 25 degree regardless of airspeed. True or False

A

FALSE

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7
Q

Vertical Speed Window has a range from to feet per minute.

A

-8000 ft/min to +6000ft/min

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8
Q

Mode Control Panel Window is in_____foot increments. (Altitude window)

A

100ft

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9
Q

Mode Control Panel Window range is feet in Altitude

A

V/S 14000ft (-8000 to +6000) ALT 50000 (0 to 50000)

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10
Q

LOC button when pushed displays

A

displays LOC in white (Armed) on PFD Roll FMA before localizer capture, current roll mode remains active until LOC capture. ()

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11
Q

Flare Mode becomes armed below____and activates between ____ and ____ feet

A

armed below 1500 ft and active between 60 and 40 ft. ()

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12
Q

In wings-level flight with both flight directors off, which roll mode is engaged by engaging the first autopilot in command?

A

HDG HOLD

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13
Q

When can the command bars be displayed on the PFD during preflight?

A

when the first F/D switch positioned ON

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14
Q

In VNAV, pushing the THR switch will not change the A/T mode. True or False

A

TRUE ()

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15
Q

What pitch mode is engaged by selecting an autopilot in command with both flight director switches off while in flight?

A

V/S Vertical Speed ()

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16
Q

What indicates a pitch or roll mode fault?

A

an amber line is drawn through the mode annunciation

17
Q

What is the FMA modes annunciation for a go-around?

A

THR / TOGA / TOGA ()

18
Q

What do the flight control computers (FCC) use to command level-off when engaged in a VNAV pitch mode?

A

MCP or FMC ()

19
Q

When are flare and rollout modes available?

20
Q

A white LNAV annunciation on the PFD indicates

A

LNAV mode is armed ()

21
Q

What is accomplished by lifting up the autopilot disengage bar?

A

enable A/P engagement, cancels amber stripe ()

22
Q

What do the autopilots control to track the localizer while in the rollout mode?

A

A/P uses Localize signal , Rudder and Nosewheel to maintain center line () ***

23
Q

A go-around can be accomplished with:

A

Single A/P, Multi A/P or F/D ()

24
Q

Pushing the SPD switch while in FLCH will engage the A/T mode to the current airspeed or the FMC speed, whichever is higher. True or False

25
When does the go-around function of the TO/GA mode arm for the AFDS and autothrottle system?
during approach, Flap out of up or, G/S capture ()
26
Which modes are affected by the bank limit selector?
active only in HDG select ()
27
At what radio altitude does the autopilot start the landing flare?
40' to 60'
28
What is the target vertical speed for a single push of the TO/GA switch for go- around?
2000 ft/min ()
29
What is the indication of LNAV or VNAV mode engagement?
LNAV/VNAV green on PFD ()
30
In FLCH mode, where is the commanded airspeed displayed? PFD & MCP
IAS/MACH window and PFD speed scale
31
How is the autothrottle normally disengage after an automatic landing?
when a reverse thrust lever is raised to reverse idle ()
32
How is the autopilot normally disengage after an automatic landing?
A/P disengage switch
33
After an automatic landing, rollout guidance continues until
until A/P disengaged
34
During an approach, when is the go-around mode inhibited?
below 5' + 2 sec
35
During a crosswind autoland, the autopilot starts runway alignment at approximately:
500ft (all engines)
36
During takeoff, above which speed will the autothrottle enter the A/T hold mode?
65 kt
37
What does the A/T hold mode accomplish?
disconnect the servos