Automatic Flight

Question 1

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

Answer 1

SEL HDG is displayed on the mini map

Question 2

What is the effect of:

• First push of A/P disengage switch?
• Second push?

Answer 2

First push will:

• disengage the autopilot
• illuminate the master warning lights
• display EICAS warning AUTOPILOT DISC
• sound an aural warning
• in case of automatic disconnect, reset master warning lights, EICAS warning msg and aural warning

Second push will reset:

• master warning lights
• EICAS warning msg
• aural warning

Question 3

List the methods for disconnecting the A/T

Answer 3

Pushing either A/T disconnect switch

Positioning the A/T ARM switch to OFF

Question 4

When does HOLD mode engage during takeoff?

Answer 4

At 80 knots

Question 5

To which AFDS mode does the bank limit selector apply?

Answer 5

Heading select or Track select

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Yes, by pressing the IAS/MACH selector

Question 7

When are FLARE and ROLLOUT engaged?

Answer 7

FLARE at 47’ RA

ROLLOUT at touchdown with weight on wheels

Question 8

Until what point does ROLLOUT mode provide guidance?

Answer 8

Autopilot disengaged

Question 9

How can APP mode be disengaged before LOC or G/S capture?

Answer 9

By pressing APP again

Question 10

How can APP mode be disengaged with LOC captured and G/S armed?

Answer 10

By selecting HDG/TRK SEL or HDG/TRK HOLD

Question 11

How can APP mode be disengaged with G/S captured and LOC armed?

Answer 11

By selecting any other pitch mode except VNAV

Question 12

How can APP mode be disengaged with LOC and G/S captured?

Answer 12

By selecting TO/GA or by disengaging autopilot and turning both flight director switches OFF.

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Whichever altitude is reached first, i.e. the most limiting.

Question 14

If armed, at what height will VNAV engage during takeoff?

Answer 14

400’

Question 15

During a VNAV climb, the aircraft levels off at an intermediate altitude which has been selected on the MCP. What will be the FMA pitch mode annunciation?

Answer 15

VNAV ALT

Question 16

What is the maximum localizer intercept angle?

Answer 16

120 degrees

Question 17

What does a green box around an FMA mode mean?

Answer 17

Mode is engaged/activated. Shown for 10sec.

Question 18

What do the F/D bars command at:

• Takeoff prior to 80kts
• Lift-off

Answer 18

• Initial pitch up of 8 degrees

- Pitch attitude to maintain target speed V2+15 or airspeed on rotation +15.

Question 19

How are F/D pitch commands during takeoff affected by an engine failure?

Answer 19

Pitch command will be for target speed of V2 or speed at lift-off, whichever is greater.

Question 20

What is the range of the V/S selector?

Answer 20

-8000 to +6000

Question 21

How is a cruise climb initiated?

Answer 21

Select new altitude on MCP, then press altitude selector to update cruise altitude in FMC cruise page.

Question 22

When is the ALIGN maneuver commenced?

Answer 22

500’ RA

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Heading select - The selected heading in the MCP window

Heading hold - Present heading

Question 24

What indication does Altitude Alert provide:

• Approaching the selected altitude
• Deviation from the selected altitude

Answer 24

Approaching: -At 900’ prior a white highlighted box displayed around current and selected altitude.
Deviating: -At 200’ away an amber box displayed around the current altitude and EICAS “ALTITUDE ALERT” displayed.

Question 25

When is altitude alerting inhibited?

Answer 25

Glideslope captured or

Landing flaps selected and Ldg gear down and locked

Question 26

What is the difference between THR and THR REF autothrottle modes?

Answer 26

THR - A/T commands thrust as required by the pitch mode

THR REF - A/T sets the reference thrust displayed on EICAS

Question 27

When the FMC(VNAV) controls the speed, what does the IAS/MACH window display?

Answer 27

IAS/MACH window is blank