CBT - Automatic Flight

Question 1

Autothrottle Operation

The autothrottle system has the following modes:

Answer 1

• Speed Control Mode - Speed on Thrust (SPDT)
• Flight Level Change - Thrust Control Mode – Speed on Elevator (SPDE)
• Takeoff Thrust Control Mode (TO)
• Go-Around Thrust Control Mode (GA)
• Takeoff Thrust Hold Mode (HOLD)
• Retard Mode (RETD)
• Limited Thrust (LIM), and Override (OVRD).

Question 2

Thrust Control Modes

The vertical modes related to SPDE mode are:

Answer 2

• Flight Level Change (FLCH)
• Overspeed (OVSP)

Question 3

Thrust Control Modes

The vertical modes related to SPDT mode are:

Answer 3

• Flight Path Angle (FPA) - basic vertical mode
• Vertical Speed (VS)
• Glide Slope (GS)
• Altitude Hold (ALT)
• Altitude Select (ASEL)
• The FMS function.