Auto-Flight

Question 1

With the bank limit selector on the MCP in AUTO and heading select mode engaged, bank angle will vary from __ to __ degrees.

Answer 1

15-25

Question 2

How many flight control computers (FCC) are there?

Answer 2

3

Question 3

When using Autothrottles during an Autoland, approach speed corrections for wind are not required, as sufficient gust protection is available with A/T engaged by using Vref +5 kts.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

With the APP switch pushed on the MCP and prior to LOC or GS capture the LOC and GS appear in what color on the ADI?

Answer 4

White

Question 5

Elevator, rudder and aileron pitch can be used with the AP engaged.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

With a single autopilot engaged the use of electric pitch trim switches will disengage the autopilot

Answer 6

True

Question 7

On the ground with no autopilot engaged and FD’s off, the first FD switch turned on activates the FD in which mode(s)?

Answer 7

Takeoff (TO)

Question 8

When are the Autoland Status annunciators normally blank?

Answer 8

All normal autopilot modes except during an ILS approach below 1500 feet

Question 9

After GS capture, which of the following modes should appear on the EICAS Thrust Mode Display?

Answer 9

GA

Question 10

During takeoff in the N1 mode, which of the following will cause the auto throttle system to stop advancing the Thrust Levers?

Answer 10

Either engine reached the N1 takeoff limit

Question 11

During takeoff, at what speed is THR HOLD mode activated?

Answer 11

80 kts

Question 12

What is the default pitch mode when an autopilot is selected to Command while in flight, with neither Flight Direct on?

Answer 12

V/S

Question 13

What factors limit thrust when the auto throttle FMA is in EPR/N1 mode and climb thrust is selected on the thrust mode select panel?

Answer 13

Climb limit N1, flap placard speeds, and Vmo/Mmo

Question 14

What pitch commands are followed by the AFDS as a result of engaging VNAV mode?

Answer 14

FMC commands

Question 15

During a crosswind ILS approach, at what approximate altitude does for autopilot enter the runway alignment mode?

Answer 15

500 feet

Question 16

At what altitude does the autopilot start the landing flare?

Answer 16

50 feet

Question 17

How is the autopilot flare mode annunciated to the pilots?

Answer 17

FLARE replaces G/S on the FMA

Question 18

What is the FMA annunciation indicating the auto throttle system is retarding the Thrust Levers?

Answer 18

IDLE

Question 19

What annunciation occurs when the approach mode is selected?

Answer 19

LOC and G/S appear in white on the FMA

Question 20

How can the crew get the localizer and glideslope deviation scales displayed on the ADI’s?

Answer 20

Select an ILS frequency on the ILS tuning head

Question 21

When go-around mode is engaged, the auto throttle:

Answer 21

Adjusts thrust to achieve 2000 fpm climb

Question 22

When does the Go-Around mode arm for the AFDS and auto throttle system?

Answer 22

At G/S capture

Question 23

After what point in an ILS approach can Go-Around mode be engaged?

Answer 23

G/S capture or flaps moved from up

Question 24

In order for LAND 3 to be active, which of the following events must have occurred?

Answer 24

RA must be 1500’ or less and GS and LOC must be captured

Question 25

During an ILS approach, below what altitude is the Go-Around mode inhibited?

Answer 25

5 feet RA for 2 seconds

Question 26

The Flare and Rollout Modes are available for which of the following?

Answer 26

Multiple autopilot approaches

Question 27

How is the auto throttle normally disengaged after an automatic landing?

Answer 27

Thrust reverser engagement

Question 28

How can you de-select the Approach Mode after localizer and glide-slope capture?

Answer 28

Select GA or disengage autopilots and turn off both FD’s

Question 29

Can the GS be captured prior to Localizer intercept?

Answer 29

No

Question 30

On a non-GPS aircraft, how is the runway position updated prior to takeoff?

Answer 30

Pushing the THR button

Question 31

How can you disarm, LNAV, LOC, VNAV and APP modes when armed and prior to capture?

Answer 31

By pushing the mode switch second time

Question 32

Describe the condition that would cause VNAV ALT to display as the pitch mode?

Answer 32

A conflict occurs between the VNAV FMC profile and the MCP altitude

Question 33

After takeoff, when may the autopilot be engaged?

Answer 33

After a pitch mode has been selected

Question 34

When does the ALT light on each altimeter illuminate?

Answer 34

Between 300’ and 900’ of the MCP altitude

Question 35

What does the THR HOLD mode indicate?

Answer 35

Power has been removed from the auto throttle servo system

Question 36

How is rollout mode engagement annunciated?

Answer 36

Rollout appears in green on the FMA’s