Autoflight

Question 1

Can the 3 A/Ps be engaged with all amber/black stripes on the disengage bar exposed?

Answer 1

No

Question 2

Which AFDS mode switches also automatically engage the autothrottle if either or both A/T switches are at ARM?

Answer 2

VNAV, FLCH and TO/GA.

Question 3

Is the CLB/CON switch operative on the ground?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

In flight, with the autopilot disengaged and both flight director switches OFF, the first flight director switch positioned to ON activates which roll & pitch modes?

Answer 4

HDG (TRK) HOLD, or ATT if bank angle more than 5 degrees, as the roll mode. V/S (FPA) as the pitch mode.

Question 5

How can the IAS/MACH window display be changed from IAS to MACH?

Answer 5

Pushing the IAS/MACH reference switch.

Question 6

When VNAV is active, and the FMC is controlling the target speed, what does the IAS/MACH window display?

Answer 6

The window is blank.

Question 7

Can the IAS/MACH window display a speed when VNAV is engaged?

Answer 7

Yes, by pushing the IAS/MACH selector (speed intervention).

Question 8

List the methods of disengaging LNAV.

Answer 8

• Selecting heading hold (HDG HOLD) or track hold (TRK HOLD).
• Selecting heading select (HDG SEL) or track select (TRK SEL).
• LOC or FAC capture.
• When there is a dual or triple FMC failure (LNAV may be reselected if an
FMC remains functional).

Question 9

In VNAV which altitude will the AFDS capture during climb or descent; the one selected in the MCP ALT window or FMS target altitude?

Answer 9

Whichever is reached first.

Question 10

In the Flight Level Change (FLCH) mode, what will be the autothrottle & pitch mode annunciations:

a. Climb?
b. Descent?

Answer 10

a. THR/FLCH SPD.

b. THR then HOLD/FLCH SPD.

Question 11

In addition to the MCP Heading window; where else is selected heading displayed?

Answer 11

PFD, HUD & ND.

Question 12

To which AFDS modes does the BANK LIMIT selector apply?

Answer 12

HDG SEL or TRK SEL.

Question 13

What heading does the AFDS command when the following modes are engaged?

a. Heading Select (HDG SEL)
b. Heading Hold (HDG HOLD)

Answer 13

a. The heading in the MCP window.

b. The heading that exists when wings is level established.

Question 14

What does the Vertical Speed/Flight Path Angle (V/S-FPA) window display on V/S-FPA engagement?

Answer 14

Current V/S or FPA.

Question 15

What is the display range of the V/S – FPA window?

Answer 15

• V/S: -8000 to +6000 fpm. • FPA: -9.9o to +9.9o

Question 16

For what functions does the altitude displayed in the MCP ALT window provide a reference?

Answer 16

Altitude Alert and level off.

Question 17

Can the LOC/FAC mode be disarmed before capture by pressing the LOC select switch a second time?

Answer 17

Yes

Question 18

How can the LOC/FAC mode be disengaged after final approach course capture?

Answer 18

• selecting a roll mode other than LNAV
• pushing a TO/GA switch
• pushing the APP switch
• disengaging the autopilot and turning both flight director switches off, or
• engaging an autopilot when in flight director only

Question 19

How can APP mode be disengaged?

Answer 19

• disengaging the autopilot and turning both F/D switches OFF.
• by pushing APP when above 1,500 feet radio altitude
• with localiser captured and glideslope armed, by selecting heading select
(HDG/TRK SEL) or heading hold (HDG/TRK HOLD)
• after localizer and glideslope are captured, by selecting TO/GA mode

Question 20

What does a green box around a FMA mode mean?

Answer 20

Mode has been changed within the last 10 secs

Question 21

What is the effect of:

a. First push of A/P disengage switch?
b. Second push?

Answer 21

a. A/Ps disengage with visual and aural warnings. b. Resets visual and aural warnings.

Question 22

Briefly describe the A/T HOLD mode.

Answer 22

A/T servo inhibited. Pilot can set thrust levers manually.

Question 23

The autothrottle can be operated without using the autopilot or F/D. What A/T modes are available in this situation?

Answer 23

THR REF, SPD, HOLD or IDLE modes.

Question 24

If the autothrottle is disconnected but still armed, what happens if
airspeed approaches stick shaker activation speed?

Answer 24

a. The autothrottle engages in SPD mode.

Question 25

If the autothrottle is disconnected but still armed, what happens if airspeed approaches stick shaker activation speed? B-> What speed does the autothrottle command?

Answer 25

b. Minimum maneuvering speed (top of the amber band) or the speed set in the MCP speed window, whichever is greater.

Question 26

If the autothrottle is disconnected but still armed, what happens if airspeed approaches stick shaker activation speed? b. What speed does the autothrottle command? C-> When is this function not available?

Answer 26

c. When the pitch mode is FLCH or TOGA, or the airplane is below 400 feet after takeoff, or below 100 feet radio altitude on approach.

Question 27

If the autothrottle is disconnected but still armed, what happens if airspeed approaches stick shaker activation speed? b. What speed does the autothrottle command? c. When is this function not available? D-> What could happen during a VNAV SPD descent?

Answer 27

d. The autothrottle may activate in HOLD mode and does not support stall protection.

Question 28

List the methods of disconnecting the A/T.

Answer 28

A/T arm switch OFF, pushing either thrust lever disconnect switch, A/T faults or reverse thrust levers to reverse.

Question 29

How can the Master Caution lights and EICAS message be reset after a manual A/T disconnect?

Answer 29

Second push of disconnect switch.

Question 30

What do the FD bars command at: a. Pre-flight? b. Lift-off?

Answer 30

a. 8 degrees up and wings level. | b. V2 + 15 and ground track.

Question 31

Which A/T mode will be engaged when a TO/GA switch is pushed on the ground?

Answer 31

THR REF

Question 32

When does HOLD mode engage during take-off?

Answer 32

80kts.

Question 33

After lift-off, what are the FD pitch commands with an engine failure?

Answer 33

* V2, if airspeed is below V2, or | * existing speed, if airspeed is between V2 and V2 + 15, or • V2+15,ifairspeedisaboveV2+15

Question 34

How can the TO/GA mode be terminated after take-off?

Answer 34

By selecting any other pitch and roll mode or by activation of LNAV/VNAV.

Question 35

What is the active FMA roll mode if a HUD TAKEOFF departure is selected in the FMC?

Answer 35

HUD TO/GA.

Question 36

When does the take-off guidance become available during a HUD take-off?

Answer 36

Once the airplane approaches the runway center line and airplane heading is within 45o of runway heading.

Question 37

On approach, when are changes to the autoland status annunciations (e.g. LAND 2, LAND 3 & NO AUTOLAND) inhibited?

Answer 37

Below 200ft

Question 38

On approach, with LAND 2 or LAND 3 annunciated, which EICAS Caution messages are not inhibited below 200RA?

Answer 38

AUTOPILOT AUTOTHROTTLE DISCONNECT SPEEDBRAKE EXTENDED

Question 39

The AFDS provides autopilot guidance for what type of approaches?

Answer 39

* Instrument Landing System (ILS). * GBAS Landing System (GLS). * Integrated Approach Navigation (IAN)

Question 40

Pushing the LOC/FAC switch arms the AFDS to do what?

Answer 40

To capture and maintain an approach lateral flight path to a runway using an: • ILS localizer beam or • a lateral path provided by the FMC

Question 41

What is the maximum LOC or FAC intercept angle?

Answer 41

120 Degrees

Question 42

What do approaches flown with IAN procedures use for vertical path guidance?

Answer 42

An FMC computed glidepath (G/P)

Question 43

Do IAN approaches support automatic landings?

Answer 43

No, the pilot flying must disengage the autopilot and complete the landing manually.

Question 44

What alert would the pilot receive if the autopilot were not disengaged during the final stages of an IAN approach?

Answer 44

A NO AUTOLAND alert appears on the PFD and HUD if the autopilot remains engaged below 100 feet RA.

Question 45

When is the ALIGN maneuver commenced?

Answer 45

• 500ft AGL for crab angles > 10 degrees. • Initially 500ft AGL and again at 200ft for crab angles between 5 and 10 degrees. • 200ft AGL for crab angles <5 degrees.

Question 46

When is FLARE mode armed?

Answer 46

When LAND 3 or LAND 2 is annunciated on the PFDs and HUDs.

Question 47

When does FLARE mode engage?

Answer 47

Approximately 50ft RA

Question 48

When is ROLLOUT mode armed?

Answer 48

When LAND 3 or LAND 2 is annunciated on the PFDs and HUDs

Question 49

When does ROLLOUT mode engage?

Answer 49

Touchdown with weight on the wheels

Question 50

When does the FLARE mode annunciation disappear?

Answer 50

Touchdown

Question 51

Until what point does ROLLOUT mode provide guidance?

Answer 51

The autopilots are disengaged

Question 52

What roll and pitch annunciations would the PFD display when the APP mode had been selected prior to capture of an: - a. ILS approach? b. IAN approach?

Answer 52

a. Existing roll & pitch modes in green; LOC & G/S in white. b. Existing roll & pitch modes in green; FAC & G/P in white.

Question 53

When will the Go Around function of TO/GA be armed?

Answer 53

When flaps are out of up or glideslope/glidepath is captured

Question 54

How does the A/T respond to selection of TO/GA during the approach?

Answer 54

The A/T activates in thrust (THR) to establish a minimum climb rate of 2,000 FPM

Question 55

What effect does a second push of the TO/GA switch have?

Answer 55

The A/T activates in thrust reference (THR REF) at full go–around thrust

Question 56

During a go-around with an LNAV path available, at what radio altitude will LNAV automatically arm and activate with the: - a- autopilot not engaged? b- autopilot engaged?

Answer 56

a. Above 50ft. | b. Above 200ft.

Question 57

How can TO/GA mode be terminated: a. Below 400 feet RA. b. Above 400 feet RA.

Answer 57

* below 400 feet radio altitude, disengage autopilot and turn off both flight directors, or automatic LNAV activation (after automatic LNAV activation, a different roll mode can be selected). * above 400 feet radio altitude, select a different roll or pitch mode.