Autoflight and FMC

Question 1

In the FLCH mode what are the autothrottle and pitch mode annunciations in the climb

Answer 1

THR and FLCH SPD

Question 2

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

Answer 2

To capture and track inbound on the front course, or IAN final approach course

Question 3

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

Answer 3

It is blank

Question 4

To which AFDS modes does the bank Limited selector apply

Answer 4

HDG SEL or TRK SEL only

Question 5

In-flight with the autopilot engaged and both flight director switches OFF, the first flight director switch positioned on activates which roll and pitch modes

Answer 5

Activates the FD in the currently selected autopilot modes

Question 6

During a Go-around with LNAV path available, at what RA will LNAV automatically arm and activate with the autopilot not engaged?

Answer 6

50’

Question 7

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

Answer 7

FMC computed glidepath

Question 8

How can the LOC/FAC mode be disarmed before capture

Answer 8

Push the LOC/FAC switch a second time

Question 9

Before takeoff, what is the ACTIVE, FMA roll mode if a HUD take off is selected in the FMC

Answer 9

HUD TOGA (LNAV is not active yet)

Question 10

How does the aircraft transition from the air “sideslip” mode to the ground “yaw control “mode after landing

Answer 10

On landing, automatic and manual rudder trim inputs are zeroed

Question 11

What is the minimum autopilot disengage height for an approach to a status B runway

Answer 11

100 foot radio

Question 12

With LOC and G/S green, can you deselect them

Answer 12

Yes by pressing the APP button, but only above 1500’ RA

Question 13

What are the available autothrottle modes in manual flight

Answer 13

THR REF, IDLE, HOLD, SPD

Question 14

What are the heights where you get automatic LNAV activation

Answer 14

50’ manual flight and 200’ autoflight

Question 15

On takeoff, what happens if you hit TOGA again above 80kts?

Answer 15

You disarm LNAV VNAV, nothing else happens

Question 16

What happens if you press TOGA straight after takeoff?

Answer 16

You disarm LNAV VNAV and get full power (THR REF)

Question 17

By what speed do you need to have pressed TOGA by on takeoff?

Answer 17

50kts, else it is too late

Question 18

What happens to the autothrust mode at 80kts during takeoff

Answer 18

you get HOLD

Question 19

Does TOGA give you heading or track keeping on takeoff?

Answer 19

Track - select HDG at 400’ if US ATC requires runway heading

Question 20

What are liftoff speed ranges for all engines and OEI?

Answer 20

V2 +15 to 20 and V2 to V2+15kts

Question 21

On approach, when is TOGA armed?

Answer 21

Flaps out of up or G/S engagement

Question 22

What is the target pitch on TOGA during a go-around?

Answer 22

15°

Question 23

What is the difference when you hit the TOGA switches during a windshear alert

Answer 23

You get the same but with no LNAV engagement

Question 24

What do you need to remember to do if capturing the MAA and not in VNAV

Answer 24

If you only have ALT, the power rating stays in TOGA, to you need to select CLB using the MCP button

Question 25

If you capture the target altitude in TOGA, what will the target speed be when the autothrottle changes to SPD?

Answer 25

5 kts under flap limiting speed

Question 26

On an autoland, with less than 5° drift, when will you get alignment of the a/c

Answer 26

200'

Question 27

5° to 10° of crab, when do you get alignment

Answer 27

500' reduces crab to 5° and 200' further alignment to reduce crab.

Question 28

If you have more than 10° crab, when do you get alignment

Answer 28

500' only, you get 5° of sideslip and a/c lands with a minimum crab of 5°