Autoflight Flashcards

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  1. While the Autopilot is engaged, the use of Aileron Trim is _______.
A
  1. While the Autopilot is engaged, the use of Aileron Trim is _______.

• prohibited

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  1. The AFDS (Autopilot Flight Director System ) is a dual system consisting of _____individual FCCs ( flight control computers ) and a single mode control panel.
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  1. The AFDS (Autopilot Flight Director System ) is a dual system consisting of _____individual FCCs ( flight control computers ) and a single mode control panel.

• two

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  1. All AFDS (Autopilot Flight Director System) modes can be disengaged when you select another command mode or _______________.
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  1. All AFDS (Autopilot Flight Director System) modes can be disengaged when you select another command mode or _______________.

• by disengaging the A/P and turning the F/Ds off

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  1. Unless ________, Autopilot engagement in CMD or CWS is inhibited.
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  1. Unless ________, Autopilot engagement in CMD or CWS is inhibited.

• No force is being applied to the control wheel.
• The STAB TRIM AUTOPILOT cutout switch is at NORMAL

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  1. When you are in a single A/P operation, full automatic flare and touchdown capability and A/P
    go-around capability are ______.
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  1. When you are in a single A/P operation, full automatic flare and touchdown capability and A/P
    go-around capability are ______.

• not available

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  1. What steering command allows both of the A/Ps to be engaged at the same time?
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  1. What steering command allows both of the A/Ps to be engaged at the same time?

• the Approach mode

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  1. The A/P automatically disengages when __________:
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  1. The A/P automatically disengages when __________:

• Activating either pilot’s control wheel trim switch or loss of respective hydraulic system pressure
• Pushing either A/P disengage switch or pushing either Takeoff / Go-around (TO/GA) switch with a single A/P engaged in CWS or CMD below 2000 feet RA

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  1. On the 737, the F/Ds can be operated __________.
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  1. On the 737, the F/Ds can be operated __________.

• with or without the A/P and A/T

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  1. How do you know which FCC is the master?
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  1. How do you know which FCC is the master?

• by illumination of the respective master (MA) F/D indicator light

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  1. What following indications are displayed in the A/P status display located above the attitude indicator?
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  1. What following indications are displayed in the A/P status display located above the attitude indicator?

• CMD, FD, 1 CH
• CWS P, CWS R

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  1. What does “CMD” indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS?
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  1. What does “CMD” indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS?

• one or both autopilots are engaged

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  1. What does CWS P indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS?
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  1. What does CWS P indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS?

• pitch mode engaged in CWS

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  1. What does CWS R indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS?
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  1. What does CWS R indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS?

• roll mode engaged in CWS

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  1. What does SINGLE CH indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS?
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  1. What does SINGLE CH indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS?

• for a single A/P ILS approach, annunciates after localizer capture and remains on for entire approach

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  1. What does N1 indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?
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  1. What does N1 indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?

The autothrottle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit displayed on the thrust mode display, including full go-around N1 setting.

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  1. What does GA indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?
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  1. What does GA indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?

• The autothrottle maintains thrust at reduced go-around setting.

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  1. What does FMC SPD indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?
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  1. What does FMC SPD indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?

• The autothrottle maintains speed commanded by the FMC. The autothrottle is limited to the N1 value shown on the thrust mode display.

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  1. What does MCP SPD indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?
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  1. What does MCP SPD indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?

• The autothrottle maintains speed set in the MCP IAS/MACH display. The autothrottle is limited to the N1 value shown on the thrust mode display.

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  1. What does THR HLD indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?
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  1. What does THR HLD indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?

• The thrust lever autothrottle servos are inhibited; the pilot can set the thrust levers manually.

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  1. To engage a TO/GA mode for takeoff ______________ and you have to press either TO/GA switch
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  1. To engage a TO/GA mode for takeoff ______________ and you have to press either TO/GA switch

• both FD switches must be ON

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  1. To engage a TO/GA mode for go-around, press either TO/GA switch when _______
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  1. To engage a TO/GA mode for go-around, press either TO/GA switch when _______

all answers are correct

  • *• Inflight below 2000 feet radio altitude**
  • *• not in takeoff mode and either F/D switch ON or OFF**
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  1. While you are in the pitch mode, VNAV SPD commands _______
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  1. While you are in the pitch mode, VNAV SPD commands _______

• the AFDS to maintain the FMC speed displayed on the airspeed indicator and/or the CDU CLIMB or DESCENT pages

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  1. In the pitch mode, the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation VNAV PTH commands _______.
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  1. In the pitch mode, the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation VNAV PTH commands _______.

• the AFDS to maintain FMC altitude or descent path with pitch commands

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  1. In the pitch mode, the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation V/S (engaged) commands _______.
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  1. In the pitch mode, the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation V/S (engaged) commands _______.

• pitch to hold selected vertical speed

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25. In the pitch mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation ALT ACQ commands \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
25. In the pitch mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation ALT ACQ commands \_\_\_\_\_\_\_. ## Footnote **• a transition maneuver entered automatically from a V/S, LVL CHG, or VNAV climb or descent to the selected MCP altitude.**
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26. In the pitch mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation ALT HOLD commands \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
26. In the pitch mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation ALT HOLD commands \_\_\_\_\_\_\_. ## Footnote **• pitch to hold MCP selected altitude or uncorrected barometric altitude at which ALT HOLD switch was pushed**
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27. In the pitch mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation MCP SPD commands \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
27. In the pitch mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation MCP SPD commands \_\_\_\_\_\_\_. ## Footnote **• the AFDS to maintain the IAS/MACH window airspeed or Mach**
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28. In the pitch mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation G/S (engaged) commands \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
28. In the pitch mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation G/S (engaged) commands \_\_\_\_\_\_\_. ## Footnote **• the AFDS to follow the ILS glideslope**
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29. In the pitch mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation FLARE (engaged) commands \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
29. In the pitch mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation FLARE (engaged) commands \_\_\_\_\_\_\_. ## Footnote **• During a dual A/P ILS approach, flare engages at 50 feet radio altitude. FLARE accomplishes the autoland flare maneuver.**
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30. In the roll mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation LNAV commands \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
30. In the roll mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation LNAV commands \_\_\_\_\_\_\_. ## Footnote **• the AFDS to intercept and track the active FMC route**
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31. In the roll mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation HDG SEL commands \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
31. In the roll mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation HDG SEL commands \_\_\_\_\_\_\_. ## Footnote **• the aircraft to turn to, or remain on the heading selected in the MCP Heading Display**
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32. Looking at the Mode Control Panel, Speed mode engages automatically when:
32. Looking at the Mode Control Panel, Speed mode engages automatically when: ## Footnote **• ALT ACQ engages or ALT HOLD engages • V/S engages or G/S capture occurs**
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33. If you push the Speed Intervention (SPD INTV) Switch on the Mode Control Panel when VNAV is engaged, this \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
33. If you push the Speed Intervention (SPD INTV) Switch on the Mode Control Panel when VNAV is engaged, this \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. ## Footnote **• reveals the IAS/MACH display, activates FMC speed intervention, displays the FMC target speed, and allows the IAS/MACH selector to be used to set the desired speed**
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34. If you engage VNAV, the FMC command the AFDS pitch and ______________ to fly vertical profile selected on the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
34. If you engage VNAV, the FMC command the AFDS pitch and ______________ to fly vertical profile selected on the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. ## Footnote **• autothrottle; FMC CDUs**
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35. While you are in a VNAV SPD descent, the autothrottle holds ______ and the AFDS \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
35. While you are in a VNAV SPD descent, the autothrottle holds ______ and the AFDS \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. ## Footnote **• idle; holds FMC target speed**
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36. While you are in a VNAV PTH descent, the autothrottle holds ______ and the AFDS \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
36. While you are in a VNAV PTH descent, the autothrottle holds ______ and the AFDS \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. ## Footnote **• idle but can command FMC SPD mode if ground speed becomes too low to maintain FMC vertical path; tracks FMC descent path**
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37. If you push the Level Change (LVL CHG) switch in a climb, this commands the autothrottles to hold ______ thrust and the AFDS to hold selected airspeed.
37. If you push the Level Change (LVL CHG) switch in a climb, this commands the autothrottles to hold ______ thrust and the AFDS to hold selected airspeed. ## Footnote **• limit**
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38. If you push the Level Change (LVL CHG) switch in a descent, this commands the autothrottles to hold ______ thrust and the AFDS to hold selected airspeed.
38. If you push the Level Change (LVL CHG) switch in a descent, this commands the autothrottles to hold ______ thrust and the AFDS to hold selected airspeed. ## Footnote **• idle**
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39. While in you are in Altitude Hold, if the Altitude Selector on the Mode Control Panel is rotated in any direction, the ______ mode is armed.
39. While in you are in Altitude Hold, if the Altitude Selector on the Mode Control Panel is rotated in any direction, the ______ mode is armed. ## Footnote **• V/S**
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40. When you are actively descending or climbing with VNAV engaged, if the ALT INTV switch is pushed, the next altitude restriction in the FMC will be \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
40. When you are actively descending or climbing with VNAV engaged, if the ALT INTV switch is pushed, the next altitude restriction in the FMC will be \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. ## Footnote **• eliminated**
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41. Pushing the LNAV Switch commands the AFDS roll to intercept and track the active _______ on the Mode Control Panel.
41. Pushing the LNAV Switch commands the AFDS roll to intercept and track the active _______ on the Mode Control Panel. ## Footnote **• FMC route**
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42. Initially, pushing the HDG SEL (Heading Select) switch commands a turn in the shortest direction towards the heading bug.
42. Initially, pushing the HDG SEL (Heading Select) switch commands a turn in the shortest direction towards the heading bug. ## Footnote **• True**
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43. Pushing the Approach (APP) Switch arms the AFDS for what?
43. Pushing the Approach (APP) Switch arms the AFDS for what? ## Footnote **• localizer and glideslope capture**
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(NOTE: This question is not in SV Study Guide but does appear in the B737 Autoflight Systems Quiz V4) xx. Autoland - Maximum Crosswind is \_\_\_\_\_\_.
(NOTE: This question is not in SV Study Guide but does appear in the B737 Autoflight Systems Quiz V4) xx. Autoland - Maximum Crosswind is \_\_\_\_\_\_. **15 knots**
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(NOTE: This question is not in SV Study Guide but does appear in the B737 Autoflight Systems Quiz V4) xx. Autoland - Maximum Tailwind for the B737-900 with flaps 30 with field elevation 6001 feet and above is \_\_\_\_\_\_.
(NOTE: This question is not in SV Study Guide but does appear in the B737 Autoflight Systems Quiz V4) Autoland - Maximum Tailwind for the B737-900 with flaps 30 with field elevation 6001 feet and above is \_\_\_\_\_\_. **0 knots**
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(NOTE: This question is not in SV Study Guide but does appear in the B737 Autoflight Systems Quiz V4) xx. Autoland - Maximum Tailwind for the B737-900 with flaps 30 with field elevation 4000 feet or less is \_\_\_\_\_\_.
(NOTE: This question is not in SV Study Guide but does appear in the B737 Autoflight Systems Quiz V4) Autoland - Maximum Tailwind for the B737-900 with flaps 30 with field elevation 4000 feet or less is \_\_\_\_\_\_. **10 knots**