Automflight

Question 1

With the bank limit selector on the MCP in AUTO and the heading select mode engaged, bank angle
will vary from ___ to ___ degrees and is a function of true airspeed.

Answer 1

15-25

Question 2

When using Autothrottles during an Autoland, approach speed corrections for wind are not required,
as sufficient gust protection is available with Autothrottle engaged by using Vref +5 kts.

Answer 2

Vref +5

Question 3

Elevator, Aileron and Rudder trim can be used with autopilot engaged.

Answer 3

F

Question 4

With a single autopilot engaged the use of electric pitch trim switches will disengage the autopilot.

Answer 4

T

Question 5

On the ground with no autopilot engaged and FD’s off, the first FD switch turned on activates the FD
in which mode(s)?

Answer 5

Takeoff (TO) mode

Question 6

When are the Autoland Status annunciators normally blank?

Answer 6

All normal autopilot modes except during an ILS approach below 1500 feet

Question 7

After glide-slope capture, which of the following modes should appear on the EICAS Thrust Mode
Display?

Answer 7

Ga

Question 8

During takeoff in the N1 mode, which of the following will cause the auto throttle system to stop
advancing the Thrust Levers?

Answer 8

Either engine reaches the takeoff N1 limit

Question 9

During takeoff, when is the THR HOLD mode engaged?

Answer 9

80kts

Question 10

What is the default pitch mode when an autopilot is selected to Command while in flight, with neither Flight Director on?

Answer 10

V/S

Question 11

What is the default pitch mode when an autopilot is selected to Command while in flight, with
neither Flight Director on?

Answer 11

Climb limit N1, flap placard speeds, and Vmo/Mmo

Question 12

What pitch commands are followed by the AFDS as a result of engaging the VNAV mode?

Answer 12

FMC commands

Question 13

During a crosswind ILS approach, at what approximate altitude does the autopilot enter the runway
alignment mode?

Answer 13

500ft

Question 14

approximately what radio altitude does the autopilot start the landing flare?

Answer 14

50

Question 15

How is the autopilot flare engage mode annunciated to the pilots?

Answer 15

FLARE replacing G/S on the FMA’s

Question 16

What is the FMA annunciation indicating the auto throttle system is retarding the Thrust Levers
during the landing flare?

Answer 16

Idle

Question 17

What annunciation change occurs when the Approach mode is selected?

Answer 17

LOC and G/S armed (white) appear in the FMA

Question 18

How can the crew get the localizer and glideslope deviation scales displayed on the ADI’s?

Answer 18

Select an ILS frequency on the ILS tuning head

Question 19

When go-around mode is engaged, the auto throttle:

Answer 19

Adjusts thrust to maintain 2,000 fpm climb

Question 20

When does the Go-Around mode arm for the AFDS and auto throttle system?

Answer 20

Gs capture

Question 21

In order for LAND 3 to be active, which of the following events must have occurred?

Answer 21

RA must be 1500’ or less and GS and LOC must be captured.

Question 22

When the Go-Around mode is deactivated, which autopilot will remain engaged?

Answer 22

First in command

Question 23

Which controls do the autopilots use to track the localizer in the ROLLOUT Mode?

Answer 23

Rudder and nose wheel steering

Question 24

During an ILS approach, below which approximate altitude is the Go-Around mode inhibited?

Answer 24

5 feet radio altitude for more than 2 seconds

Question 25

After landing, which one of the following is required to disengage the operating AFDS mode?

Answer 25

Disengage all autopilots and turn off both flight directors

Question 26

How can you de-select the Approach Mode AFTER localizer and glide-slope captured

Answer 26

Select GA Switch or Autopilot off and both Flight Directors OFF then ON

Question 27

How can you disarm, LNAV, LOC, VNAV and APP modes when armed and prior to capture?

Answer 27

Push the mode switch a second time

Question 28

What pitch is commanded by the AFDS when GA is selected in a windshear recovery on approach?

Answer 28

15 degrees pitch-up or slightly below the pitch limit, whichever is lower

Question 29

Describe the condition that would cause VNAV ALT to display as the pitch mod

Answer 29

A conflict occurs between the VNAV profile and MCP altitude

Question 30

If in level flight with both flight directors off, which pitch and roll modes will the autopilot engage in if commanded on?

Answer 30

Vertical Speed (V/S) and Heading Hold (HDG HOLD)

Question 31

After takeoff, when may the autopilot be engaged?

Answer 31

After a pitch mode is selected

Question 32

When does the ALT light on each altimeter illuminate?

Answer 32

Between 300’ and 900’ of the MCP Altitude

Question 33

What does the THR HOLD mode indicate?

Answer 33

Power is removed from the auto throttle servo system

Question 34

How is rollout mode engagement annunciated?

Answer 34

Rollout appears on the FMA’s in green