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Automatic Flight Flashcards

1
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Explain the meaning of a green light illuminated in any MCP Mode Selector Switch

A

The switch illuminated to indicate mode selection and that the mode can be deselected by pushing the switch again

Note: Green light = what you selected and what the airplane is doing. You can deselect or hit a different mode to remove the green light.

VOL 2 / 4.2.2.1

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Explain the meaning of a Master (MA) F/D indicator light

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The Master FCC is indicated by illuminated of the respective master (MA) F/D indicator light. The master FCC is determined as follows:

  • with neither A/P engaged in CMD (command mode = autopilot ON), the FCC for the first F/D turned on is the master
  • With one or both A/Ps engaged in CMD, the FCC for the first A/P in CMD is the master FCC, regardless of which F/D is turned on first

Note: Independent F/D operation is indicated by illumination of both MA lights

Vol 2 / 4.1.5 & 4.2.2.5

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Explain which roll modes are affected by the bank angle selector

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  • HDG SEL (Heading Select)
  • VOR

Note: Airplane DGAF about bank angle if you’re in LNAV or APP mode. It will roll the fuck on over to get that final approach course.

Vol 2 / 4.1.4

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Describe the manual methods for Autothrottle engagement and disengagement

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Autothrottle Engagement

Moving the magnetically held A/T ARM switch to ARM, arms the A/T for engagement while in the following pitch modes:
- LVL CHG
- ALT ACQ
- V/S
- VNAV
- ALT HLD
- G/S Capture
- TO/GA

Autothrottle Disengagment

Any of the following actions will manually disengage the A/T

  • Moving the A/T ARM Switch to OFF
  • Pushing either A/T Disengage switch

Note: A/T disengagement is followed by A/T Arm switch releasing to OFF and flashing RED (RED not amber) A/T Disengage lights on the forward panel. The A/T Disengage lights do not illuminate when the A/T automatically disengages after landing touchdown.

Note: A/T may automatically disengage when:
- two seconds have elapsed since landing touchdown
- thrust levers become separated more than 10 degrees, except during takeoff
- significant thrust difference along with control wheel roll input of 10˚ or more throughout the entire flight envelope

VOL 2 / 4.2.1 & 4.2.3 & 4.2.3.1 & 4.2.3.2

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Explain what the color green represents in the FMA

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Engaged or Captured mode

Note: the active mode

VOL 2 / 4.1.9

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Explain what a green box represents in the FMA

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A mode change highlight symbol (rectangle) is drawn around each pitch, roll, CWS, A/P status, and thrust engaged annunciation for a period of 10 seconds after each engagement

VOL 2 / 4.1.9

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Explain what the color white represents in the FMA

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Armed modes are shown in smaller white letters at the bottom of the FMA (flight mote annunciation boxes)

VOL 2 / 4.1.9

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Explain the different meanings of the AFDS Autopilot Status Annunciations:

CMD, FD, CWS P, CWS R, SINGLE CH (amber), SINGLE CH (green), and AUTPILOT

A

The following AFDS status annunciations are displayed in the A/P status display located above the attitude indicator:

CMD - one or both autopilots are engaged

FD - the fight director is ON and the autopilot is either OFF or engaged in CWS

CWS P - pitch mode engaged in CWS (control wheel steering)

CWS R - roll mode engaged in CWS (control wheel steering)

SINGLE CH (amber) - For single A/P ILS approach, annunciates after localizer capture and remains on for entire approach. For dual A/P ILS approach, annunciates after localizer capture and extinguishes after pitch monitor confidence test is successfully completed (then goes to green CMD)

SINGLE CH (green) - for an IAN approach, annunciates after FAC capture and remains on until AP disengaged or 100ft RA

AUTOPILOT (flashing amber) - Autopilot remains engaged below 100 ft RA for an IAN approach

Note:
IAN - Integrated Approach Navigation

VOL 2 / 4.1.9 & 4.2.2.6

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Explain what conditions must be met before a second autopilot can be engaged

A
  • Both VHF NAV received tuned to the ILS frequency (ok no shit)
  • Approach Mode (APP) selected
  • Second A/P engaged in CMD prior to 800ft RA
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10
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Explain the function of the A/P DISENGAGE bar

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Pull Down:
- Exposes yellow background
- Disengages both A/Ps
- Prevents A/P engagement

Lift Up:
- Conceals yellow background
- Enables A/P engagement

Note: no one uses this

VOL 2 / 4.1.5

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Explain the meaning of an illuminated Amber A/P Autopilot Disengage light on the forward panel

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A/P Illuminated (amber) and flashing: autopilot reverted to CWS Pitch or Roll mode while in CMD

Reset by P/RST (push to reset) either light or selecting another mode

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12
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Explain the meaning of an illuminated Red A/P Autopilot Disengage light on the forward panel

A

A/P Illuminated (red) and flashing:
- Flashes and tone sounds when autopilot has disengaged

A/P illuminated (red) and steady:
- stabilizer out of trim below 800ft RA on dual channel approach OR;
- ALT ACQ mode inhibited during A/P go-around if stabilizer not trimmed for since A/P operation OR;
- automatic ground system tests fail

  • Reset by pushing R/RST (push to reset) either light or either A/P disengage switch

VOL 2 / 4.1.7

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13
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Explain the indications of a disengaged Autothrottle

A

Flashing red A/T P/RST Light on the forward Panel

VOL 2 / 4.1.7

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14
Q

Explain the meaning of the amber STAB OUT OF TRIM light on the left forward panel

A

Autopilot not trimming stabilizer properly

Note: Operates only with A/P engaged

VOL 2 / 4.1.7

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15
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Explain what will happen on approach when TO/GA is selected below 2000ft RA

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  • No A/P or single A/P engaged: Disconnects autopilot (if engaged) and requires manual F/D go around
  • Both A/Ps engaged (with FLARE armed on the FMA): A/P go-around mode is activated. A/Ps remain engaged

VOL 2 / 4.2.4.6 & 4.2.4.6.1 & 4.2.6.2

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16
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Know the difference in command thrust when selecting TO/GA once versus twice during a go-around

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First push: A/T provides reduced go-around N1 to produce 1000 to 2000 fpm rate of climb (GA on FMA)

Second push: A/T advances to the full go around N1 limit (N1 on FMA)

VOL 2 / 4.2.4.6.2

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17
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Specify the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations and their location

A

The Flight Mode Annunciations (FMA) are displayed just above the attitude indicator on the PFD. The mode annunciations from left to right are:

  • Autothrottle
  • Roll
  • Pitch

VOL 2 / 4.1.9

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18
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Explain the meaning of the AFDS FMA Autothrottle Modes

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

GA - the autothrottle maintains thrust at reduced go-around setting

RETARD - displayed while autothrottle moves thrust levers to the aft stop

FMC SPD - the autothrottle maintains speed set in the MCP IAS/MACH display (window)

THR HLD - the thrust lever autothrottle servos are inhibited; the pilot can set the thrust levers manually

ARM (white) - no autothrottle mode engaged. The thrust lever autothrottle servos are inhibited; the pilot can set thrust levers manually. Minimum speed protection is provided

VOL 2 / 4.1.9 & 4.2.2.7.1

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Explain the meaning of the AFDS FMA Pitch Modes

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TO/GA - (takeoff) engaged for takeoff by turning both F/D switches ON and pushing either TO/GA switch

TO/GA - (go-around) engaged for go-around by pushing the TO/GA switch under the following conditions:
- in flight below 2000ft RA altitude OR
- in flight above 2000ft RA with flaps not up or G/S captured
- not in takeoff mode
- either F/D ON or OFF

VNAV SPD - the AFDS maintains the FMC speed displayed on the airspeed indicator and/or the CDU CLIMB or DESCENT pages

VNAV PTH - the AFDS maintains FMC altitude or descent path with pitch commands

V/S (engaged, green) - commands pitch to hold selected vertical speed

V/S (armed, white) - V/S mode can be engaged by moving Vertical Speed thumbwheel

ALT ACQ - transition maneuver entered automatically from V/S, LVL CHG, or VNAV climb or descent to selected MCP altitude. Engages but does not annunciate during VNAV transition.

ALT HOLD - commands pitch to hold MCP selected altitude or uncorrected barometric altitude at which ALT HOLD switch was pushed

MCP SPD - pitch commands maintain IAS/MACH window airspeed or mach

G/S (armed, white) - the AFDS is armed for G/S capture

G/S (engaged, green) - the AFDS follows the ILS glideslope

FLARE (armed, white) - during a dual A/P ILS approach, FLARE is displayed after LOC and G/S capture and below 1500ft RA. The second A/P couples with the flight controls and A/P go-around mode arms

FLARE (engaged, green) - during a dual A/P ILD approach, flare engages at 50ft RA. FLARE accomplished the autoland flare maneuver

G/P (armed, white) - the AFDS is armed for G/P capture

G/P (engaged, green) - the AFDS follows the IAN glide path

VOL 2 / 4.2.2.7.2

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Explain the meanings of the AFDS FMA Roll Modes

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LNAV (engaged, green) - the AFDS intercepts and tracks the active FMA route

LNAV (armed, white) - the AFDS is armed (prior to takeoff) to engage LNAV at 50ft RA

LNAV (armed, white) - in the approach phase and a missed approach exists in the flight plan

HDG SEL - the airplane is turning to, or is on the heading selected in the MCP Heading Display

VOR/LOC (armed, white) - AFDS is armed to capture selected VOR or LOC course

VOR/LOC (engaged, green) - AFDS tracks selected VOR course or tracks selected localizer course along the inbound front course bearing

FAC (armed, white) - the AFDS is armed to capture the IAN final approach course

FAC (engaged, green) - the AFDS tracks the IAN final approach course along the inbound course bearing

B/CRS (armed, white) - the AFDS is armed to capture the localizer final approach back course

B/CRS (engaged, green) - the AFDS tracks the localizer final approach course along the inbound back course bearing.

Note: Delta does not use back course approaches in the 737

VOL 2 / 4.2.2.7.3

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Explain how the arm/engage the Integrated Approach Navigation (IAN) modes and their meaning

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The Integrated Approach Navigation (IAN) modes are armed/engaged by selecting the APP button on the AFDS Mode Control Panel (MCP). Once armed, the autopilot/flight director will capture and track the localizer/final approach course and glide slope or glide path.

The following roll and pitch mode control annunciations of the FMA will be displayed for each type of approach:

  • ILS - VOR/LOC & G/S
  • FMC IAN - FAC & G/P
  • ILS with G/S selected off or a localizer only approach - VOR/LOC and G/P

VOL 2 / 4.2.4.11

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Describe go-around roll mode- LNAV in lieu of track hold

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  • When a missed approach exists in the flight plan and the FCCs are capable of entering go-around, LNAV armed will be annunciated on the FMA. Track hold will automatically transition to LNAV during a missed approach
  • During autoland operations with FLARE armed or FLARE engage displayed, if TO/GA is pressed, LNAV will engage when the airplane is above 400ft. Below that altitude the roll mode will be track hold.
  • During an approach without FLARE arm or FLARE engage, if TO/GA is pressed, LNAV will engage when the airplane is above 50ft. Below that altitude the roll mode will be track hold

VOL 2 / 4.2.4.6.4

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Explain the function of the SPEED switch on the MCP

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Push - (when the light is NOT already illuminated)
- engages A/T in SPEED mode if compatible with engaged AFDS modes
- illuminates SPEED switch light
- Maintains speed in MCP IAS/MACH display

Push - (when the light already is illuminated)
- deselects speed mode and extinguished the light
- engages A/T in ARM mode

Note: normally autothrottle SPEED modes are automatically engaged with the selection of compatible pitch modes without making separate selection with this switch. It is also possible to use this switch to deselect the SPEED mode while the light is illuminated to temporarily put the A/T system in ARM

VOL 2 / 4.1.2

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Explain the function of the Speed Intervention (SPD INTV) switch on the MCP

A

Push (only when VNAV engaged)
- IAS/MACH display alternately shows selected IAS/MACH and blanks
- when IAS/MACH display is unblanked, FMC speed intervention is active, FMC target speed is displayed, and IAS/MACH selector may be used to set desired speed
- when IAS/MACH display is blank, FMC computed target speed is active and displayed on the airspeed indicator

VOL 2 / 4.1.2

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Explain the function of the VNAV Switch on the MCP

A

Push:
- VNAV switch light illuminates
- Pitch mode annunciates VNAV SPD, VNAV PTH
- A/T mode annunciates: FMC SPD, N1, RETARD or ARM (white)
- IAS/MACH display blanks and airspeed cursors positioned to FMC command airspeed

VOL 2 / 4.1.3

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Explain the function of the Level Change (LVL CHG) Switch on the MCP

A

Push:
- LVL CHG switch light illuminates
- pitch mode annunciates MCP SPD for climb or descent
- autothrottle mode annunciates N1 for climb or RETARD followed by ARM (white) for descent
- IAS/MACH display and airspeed cursors display target speed

VOL 2 / 4.1.3

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Explain the function of the Altitude Hold (ALT HLD) Switch on the MCP

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Push:
- engages ALT HOLD command mode
- Commands pitch to hold uncorrected barometric altitude at which switch was pressed
- annunciates ALT HOLD pitch mode and illuminates ALT HLD switch light

VOL 2 / 4.1.3

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Explain the function of the Vertical Speed (V/S) Switch on the MCP

A

Push:
- arms or engages V/S command mode
- commands pitch to hold vertical speed
- engages A/T in speed mode to hold selected airspeed (opens speed window)
- annunciates V/S pitch mode and illuminates V/S Switch light

VOL 2 / 4.1.3

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Explain the function of the Altitude Intervention (ALT INTV) Switch on the MCP

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Allows manual deletion of next FMC altitude constraint via altitude SEL and ALT INTV switch.

Push: (during VNAV climb)
- lowest FMC altitude constraint below selected MCP altitude is deleted
- if airplane is currently at an FMC altitude constraint, deletion allows airplane to resume climb. MCP altitude must be set above current altitude
- for each press of switch, one deletion occurs
- if MCP altitude is set above current FMC altitude, FMC cruise altitude resets MCP altitude. FMC cruise altitude cannot be decreased using ALT INTV switch

Push: (during VNAV cruise)
- if MCP altitude is set above current FMC cruise altitude, FMC resets cruise altitude to MCP altitude and initiates a cruise climb
- if MCP altitude is set below current FMC cruise altitude, an early descent is initiated. Lower FMC cruise altitude cannot be entered using ALT INTV switch

Push: (during VNAV descent)
- the highest FMC altitude constraint above MCP altitude is deleted
- if airplane is currently at an FMC altitude constraint, deletion allows airplane to continue descent. MCP altitude must be set below current altitude
- if all FMC altitude constaints are deleted during VNAV path descent, an automatic transition to a VNAV speed descent is made.

VOL 2 / 4.1.3

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Explain the function of the LNAV switch on the MCP

A

Push:
- commands AFDS roll to intercept and track the active FMC route
- annunciates LNAV as roll mode and illuminates the LNAV switch

VOL 2 / 4.1.4

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Explain the function of the VOR Localizer (LOC) Switch on the MCP

A

Push:
- commands AFDS roll to capture and track selected VOR or LOC course
- annunciates VOR/LOC armed or engaged as roll mode
- illuminates VOR LOC switch light

VOL 2 / 4.1.4

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Explain the function of the Heading Select (HDG SEL) Switch on the MCP

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Push:
- engages HDG SEL commands mode
- commands roll to follow selected heading
- annunciates HDG SEL as FMA roll mode
- illuminates HDG SEL switch light

VOL 2 / 4.1.4

33
Q

Explain the function of the Command Engage (CMD ENGAGE) Switch (A or B) on the MCP

A

Push:
- engages A/P
- enables all command modes
- displays CMD in A/P status display
- pushing and engage switch for second A/P, while not in approach mode, engages selected A/P and disengages first A/P

VOL 2 / 4.1.5

34
Q

Explain the function of the Control Wheel Steering Engage (CWS ENGAGE) Switch (A or B) on the MCP

A

Push:
- engages A/P
- engages pitch and roll modes in CWS. Other pitch and roll modes not enabled
- displays CWS P and CWS R in A/P status display
- A/P pitch and roll controlled by pilot with control wheel pressure

VOL 2 / 4.1.5

35
Q

Explain the function of the Altitude Selector (SEL) on the MCP

A

Rotate:
- sets altitude in ALTITUDE display in 100ft increments
- arms V/S (white) mode if rotated while in ALT HOLD

VOL 2 / 4.1.3

36
Q

Explain the meaning of the Speed Condition Symbols on the MCP

A

Overspeed or Underspeed Limiting Symbol appears when commanded speed cannot be reached

Underspeed Limiting (flashing character “A”)
- minimum speed

Overspeed Limiting (flashing character “8”)
- Vmo or Mmo limit
- landing gear limit
- flap limit

VOL 2 / 4.1.2

37
Q

Explain the function of the Changeover (C/O) switch on the MCP

A

Push:
- changes IAS/MACH display between IAS and MACH
- automatic changeover occurs at approximately FL260

VOL 2 / 4.1.1

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Q

Explain the function of the N1 Switch on the MCP

A

Push: (when light is not illuminated)
- engages A/T in N1 mode if compatible with AFDS modes already engaged
- illuminates N1 switch light

Push: (when light is illuminated)
- deselects N1 mode and extinguishes switch light
- engages autothrottles in ARM mode

Note: Normally N1 mode is automatically engaged with the selection of compatible pitch modes without making a separate selection with this switch. However, it is possible to use this switch to delect the N1 mode while the light is illuminated to temporarily put the A/T system in ARM

VOL 2 / 4.1.2

39
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With VNAV as the pitch mode in a descent, what will the FMA pitch mode(s) annunciation be?

A

Select all that applies:
- VNAV SPD
- VNAV PATH

NOT
- V/S (green mode, outside of VNAV)
- LVL CHG (green mode, outside of VNAV)

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40
Q

LNAV AFDS FMA roll mode…

A

Intercepts and tracks the active FMC Route

It’s asking for ROLL mode, not PITCH mode.

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41
Q

The bank angle selector controls angle of bank in which roll modes?

A

VOR and HDG SEL

(It DGAF if you are in LNAV or APP mode, intercepting the final approach course, it will ROLL the fuck on over to get it. Honey badger DGAF)

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Q

A disengage autothrottle is indicated by

A

A flashing RED (not amber) A/T P/RST light on the forward panel.

disengaged A/T = bad, bad = RED.

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43
Q

What does CWS P mean on the PFD?

A

Pitch mode engaged in control wheel steering

Autopilot disconnect (amber) light should be on and the pilot controls the aircraft with control wheel pressure

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44
Q

With LNAV as the active roll mode, what will the FMA roll mode annunciation be?

A

It gives you the answer in the question… LNAV is the roll mode when you’re in LNAV lol

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45
Q

Selecting the SPEED Switch on the MCP engages the autothrottle in what mode?

A

SPEED mode.

It’s asking for an autothrottle mode so our only options are:
- N1
- GA
- RETARD
- FMC SPD
- THR HLD
- ARM (white)

Wrong answers:
- LVL CHG is a pitch mode
- N1 - you could be hitting SPEED switch to take it out of N1 mode but the N1 switch on the MCP is what puts it into N1 mode
- TO/GA mode is a pitch mode

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46
Q

What happens when the SPD INTV Switch is pressed while in VNAV?

A

The IAS/MACH display is unblanked, and IAS/MACH Selector may be used to set desired speed aka “you open up the speed window.”

Can be used in VNAV, just used if ATC asks for a slower or faster speed than what’s in the box.

  • LVL CHG is a green mode, takes you out of VNAV
  • V/S is a green mode, takes you out of VNAV

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47
Q

What color are engaged items on the FMA?

A

GREEN = engaged

White = armed

I don’t believe FMA can have CYAN or AMBER colors on it?

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48
Q

What is indicated by an illuminated Amber (flashing) A/P Disengage light on the forward panel?

A

Autopilot has reverted to CWS pitch or roll mode while in CMD.

Amber = not a full A/P disconnect, just a halvsies

Red = full A/P disconnect, pay attention

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49
Q

Modes that may be selected on the MCP by pushing the selector switch are indicated by:

A

a green light.

Green light = the engaged/selected mode. You can DESELECT the selected mode.

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50
Q

Which of the following commands full go-around N1 limit thrust during a go-around?

A

Pressing TO/GA twice.

It’s the “are you sure? I need you to confirm, oh shit button”

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51
Q

The master FCC is indicated by the illumination of the respective master (MA) F/D indicator light.

A

TRUE.

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52
Q

What will happen if ALT INTV is selected during a VNAV Climb?

A

The lowest FMC altitude constraint below the selected MCP altitude is deleted

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53
Q

What is the effect of selecting the ALT HLD switch in a climb or descent?

A

Commands pitch to hold the barometric altitude at which the switch was pressed.

If you’re in a steep climb/descent and press ALT HLD, it will dip above or below then come back up to it ha.

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54
Q

What is indicated by an illuminated Red (steady) A/P disengage light on the forward panel?

A

ALT ACQ mode is inhibited during an autopilot go-around if stabilizer not trimmed for single autopilot operation.

FLASHING RED A/P = A/P disconnected

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55
Q

Selecting TO/GA when flying a single A/P approach (below 2000ft RA):

A

Disengages the A/P

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56
Q

What mode is engaged by selecting CMD A on the MCP?

A

Selects autopilot A in the current pitch and roll modes

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57
Q

Selecting the autopilot to CWS A or B, engages pitch and roll modes in CWS. Other pitch and roll modes are not enabled.

A

TRUE

You can only be in CWS P and CWS R modes, no others

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58
Q

With the selection of V/S during a climb or descent, what vertical speed will the aircraft maintain?

A

Will maintain the current aircraft vertical speed

It’s not smart enough to do anything else.

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59
Q

What is the indication on the forward panel if the autopilot is not trimming properly?

A

STAB OUT OF TRIM light illuminated

That light doesn’t flash.

Flashing red A/P P/RST light = the A/P disconnected

There is no A/P P/RST AMBER light. That’s the A/T light.

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60
Q

Which roll and pitch mode is associated with FMC IAN APP Mode?

A

FAC and G/P

wtf does FAC stand for?

It’s a glide PATH not a glide slope since only ILS have glideslopes (outside nav versus inside built in nav)

ESV- VA: Automatic Flight

61
Q

With VOR LOC as the active roll mode, the FMA roll mode annunciation will be VOR/LOC.

A

TRUE

Easy.

ESV- VA: Automatic Flight

62
Q

During autoland operations with FLARE arm displayed, if TO/GA is pressed with LNAV annunciated on the FMA, LNAV will engage when the airplane is above____ft.

A

400 ft

If you have FLARE armed, you’re doing an autoland aka the weather is crap and you’re in hard IMC. In instrument conditions, you can’t turn on a missed approach until 400ft. Is this from the AIM ODPs? Maybe ha. Or is it the A/P limitations? Not sure.

In VMC conditions, you can turn at 50ft. Second guessing that or if it’s A/P limitations.

ESV- VA: Automatic Flight

63
Q

Pulling down on the A/P DISENGAGE bar does which of the following?

A
  • Exposes yellow background
  • Disengages both A/Ps
  • Prevents A/P engagement

It can’t engage CWS because the A/Ps are disengaged.

ESV- VA: Automatic Flight

64
Q

VOR/LOC (armed) AFDS FMA roll mode captures selected VOR or LOC course

A

TRUE

You’re usually in heading or LNAV with VOR/LOC armed and then it engages and pops up to green in the FMA as it captures the course

ESV- VA: Automatic Flight

65
Q

HDG SEL AFDS FMA roll mode indicates that aircraft is turning to or is on the heading selected in the MCP heading display

A

TRUE

ESV- VA: Automatic Flight

66
Q

Which roll and pitch mode is associated with ILS (G/S out) APP mode?

A

VOR/LOC and G/P

Clearly can’t be G/S since the glideslope is out of service.

  • ILS with G/S selected off or a localizer only approach - VOR/LOC and G/P

ESV- VA: Automatic Flight

67
Q

Small white letters at the bottom of he FMA boxes indicate:

A

Armed modes

ESV- VA: Automatic Flight

68
Q

With HDG SEL as the active roll mode, the FMA roll mode annunciation will be VOR/LOC

A

FALSE

It will be HDG.

ESV- VA: Automatic Flight

69
Q

What is indicated by a flashing “A” in the IAS/MACH airspeed window of the MCP?

A

Underspeed Limiting- minimum speed

Flashing “8” is the overspeed limiting.

ESV- VA: Automatic Flight

70
Q

Selecting the N1 switch on the MCP engages the autothrottle in what mode?

A

N1 mode.

ESV- VA: Automatic Flight

71
Q

ILS APP mode if associated with VOR/LOC and G/S roll and pitch mode

A

True

ESV- VA: Automatic Flight

72
Q

Which of the following flight mode(s) is/are annunciated on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciator Panel (FMA)

A
  • Autothrottle
  • Roll
  • Pitch

ESV- VA: Automatic Flight

73
Q

With LVL CHG as the active pitch mode for climb and descent, the FMA will annunciate MCP SPD.

A

TRUE

MCP SPD will be A/T Mode
LVL CHG will be pitch mode
Roll mode can vary

74
Q

To engage a second autopilot:

A

All of the above:
- both VHF NAV receivers must be tuned to the ILS frequency
- the Approach mode (APP) must be selected
- the second A/P must be engaged in CMD prior to 800ft RA

ESV- VA: Automatic Flight

75
Q

After mode engagement, the mode change highlight symbol (rectangle) reaminds on the FMA for:

A

10 seconds

ESV- VA: Automatic Flight

76
Q

How can the autothrottles be manually disengaged?

A

By pushing either autothrottle disengage switch

Turning off the F/Ds or the A/Ps or pressing TO/GA doesn’t disengage the Autothrottles.

ESV- VA: Automatic Flight

77
Q

Rotating the Altitude SEL on the MCP will set the altitude display in 50-foot increments

A

FALSE

In 100ft increments

ESV- VA: Automatic Flight

78
Q

What is the function of the Changeover (C/O) switch on the MCP Panel?

A

Changes IAS/MACH display between IAS and MACH (on the airspeed indicator)

ESV- VA: Automatic Flight

79
Q

What does an illuminated RED STEADY A/P Disengage Light on the forward panel mean?

What does an illuminated AMBER FLASHING A/P Disengage light on the forward panel mean?

A

A/P illuminated (RED) and STEADY:
- stabilizer out of trim below 800ft RA on dual channel approach OR;
- ALT ACQ mode inhibited during A/P go-around if stabilizer not trimmed for since A/P operation OR;
- automatic ground system tests fail

A/P illuminated (AMBER) and FLASHING:
- Autopilot has reverted to CWS pitch or roll while in CMD.

DAL 737 S-LOD (15 decks)

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