CH04 A330 AUTO FLIGHT & FLT INST Flashcards
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AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
An autopilot will not engage unless all of its required systems are operating within limits.
These systems include:
- The associated ____________
- Certain flight control ________
- At least two ____________
- Flight control computers (at least one _________ and one _________)
Additionally, the aircraft must be within the _________ and _________ limits, and between _______ and ______.
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AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
An autopilot will not engage unless all of its required systems are operating within limits.
These systems include:
- The associated FMGEC
- Certain flight control surfaces
- At least two ADIRUs
- Flight control computers (at least one PRIM and one SEC)
Additionally, the aircraft must be within the bank and pitch limits, and between VLS and VMAX.
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AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
- The autopilots may operate with the flight controls in ________ law, depending on the specific failure.
- The autopilots are inoperative when the flight controls are in _________ law.
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AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
- The autopilots may operate with the flight controls in alternate law, depending on the specific failure.
- The autopilots are inoperative when the flight controls are in direct law.
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AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
The autopilot(s) are engaged by pushing the AP 1 or AP 2 pb on the FCU.
When an autopilot is engaged:
- The sidesticks are held _________
- The AP pb light illuminates ________
- FMA Column 5 indicates AP engagement status in white as ________, _______, or _______ if both autopilots are engaged.
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AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
The autopilot(s) are engaged by pushing the AP 1 or AP 2 pb on the FCU.
When an autopilot is engaged:
- The sidesticks are held centered
- The AP pb light illuminates green
- FMA Column 5 indicates AP engagement status in white as AP 1, AP 2, or AP 1+ 2 if both autopilots are engaged.
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AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
Usually only one autopilot may be _________ at a time.
If one AP is engaged and the other AP pb is pressed, the second will _________ and the first AP will _________ (no _________ or messages are displayed).
Engagement of two autopilots is only possible during an _________ approach after the _________ pb has been pushed.
The autopilot may be disengaged _________ or _________ .
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AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
Usually only one autopilot may be engaged at a time.
If one AP is engaged and the other AP pb is pressed, the second will engage and the first AP will disengage (no warnings or messages are displayed).
Engagement of two autopilots is only possible during an ILS approach after the APPR pb has been pushed.
The autopilot may be disengaged manually or automatically.
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AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
Manual Disengagement
The preferred method for disengaging the autopilot is to push the autopilot __________/__________ pb on a __________.
This results in:
- __________ __________ light,
- momentary red _____ _____ on the right side of the ECAM __________ memo display,
- and a __________ aural warning (cavalry charge).
Note: A __________ push of the disconnect pb immediately stops the __________warning, extinguishes the ________ ________, and clears the __________.
VOL. II, 22.2.6.5
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AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
Manual Disengagement
The preferred method for disengaging the autopilot is to push the autopilot disconnect/takeover pb on a sidestick.
This results in:
- MASTER WARN light,
- momentary red AP OFF on the right side of the ECAM E/WD memo display,
- and a momentary aural warning (cavalry charge).
Note: A second push of the disconnect pb immediately stops the aural warning, extinguishes the MASTER WARN, and clears the ECAM.
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AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
As an alternate means, the autopilot can also be disengaged by either:
- Significantly moving a _________** or a **________\_ pedal (as may be required for an evasive maneuver)
- Pushing the illuminated ______\_ AP pb
Either of these actions is sensed as:
- an AP ________\_ and results in a master warning,
- a red ________\_ failure message,
- a _________** **_________** **________\_ (CRC),
- and ECAM ________\_ message.
VOL. II, 22.2.6.5
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AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
As an alternate means, the autopilot can also be disengaged by either:
- Significantly moving a sidestick or a rudder pedal (as may be required for an evasive maneuver)
- Pushing the illuminated FCU AP pb
Either of these actions is sensed as:
- an AP fault and results in a master warning,
- a red E/WD failure message,
- a continuous repetitive chime (CRC),
- and ECAM status message.
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AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
Automatic Disengagement
The autopilot disengages automatically if:
- APPR mode was engaged on a ____ ___ approach and the aircraft descends to ____ ft. below the ______ or at ___ft. RA if no ______ was entered.
- Both thrust levers are set above the ______/______detent with the aircraft on the ground.
- o This prevents a ______ after touchdown with the autopilot engaged.
- Any of the previously listed engagement requirements are ______
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AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
Automatic Disengagement
The autopilot disengages automatically if:
- APPR mode was engaged on a non-ILS approach and the aircraft descends to 50 ft. below the MDA, or at 400 ft. RA if no MDA was entered.
- Both thrust levers are set above the FLX/MCT detent with the aircraft on the ground.
- o This prevents a go around after touchdown with the autopilot engaged.
- Any of the previously listed engagement requirements are lost
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AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
Automatic Disengagement
In normal law with all protections available, the autopilot disengages automatically if:
- o _____ _____ protection becomes active
- o _____ protection becomes active (speed at or below alpha _____)
- o Pitch or bank limits are _____
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AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
Automatic Disengagement
In normal law with all protections available, the autopilot disengages automatically if:
- o High speed protection becomes active
- o Alpha protection becomes active (speed at or below alpha prot)
- o Pitch or bank limits are exceeded
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AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
Automatic Disengagement
The autopilot disengages automatically if:
- If both APs are used for an ILS approach, ________ disengages when ________ or ______ ________ disengages.
- No ________or ________ messages are displayed in this case.
- Rudder pedal ________while on the ground.
Automatic disengagement results in:
- a ______ ______,
- a red________ failure message,
- a ______ ______ _____ (CRC),
- and an ECAM________ message.
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AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
Automatic Disengagement
The autopilot disengages automatically if:
- If both APs are used for an ILS approach, AP 2 disengages when SRS or GA TRK disengages.
- No warnings or ECAM messages are displayed in this case.
- Rudder pedal displacement while on the ground.
Automatic disengagement results in:
- a master warning,
- a red E/WD failure message,
- a continuous repetitive chime (CRC),
- and an ECAM status message.
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AUTO_02 Discuss the thrust lever “active range”.
- The thrust levers must be in the _________ range and the autothrust system active for autothrust to control thrust.
- When active, the _________ _________ pb is illuminated and A/THR is displayed in _________ in FMA column ______._
VOL. II, 22.2.7.8
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AUTO_02 Discuss the thrust lever “active range”.
- The thrust levers must be in the active range and the autothrust system active for autothrust to control thrust.
- When active, the FCU A/THR pb is illuminated and A/THR is displayed in white in FMA column 5.
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AUTO_02 Discuss the thrust lever “active range”.
Autothrust can only be active when the thrust levers are within the active range.
- With two engines operating, the active range is from just above__\_ up to and including the _____ detent.
- With one engine operating, the active range is from just above____ up to and including the ______ detent.
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AUTO_02 Discuss the thrust lever “active range”.
Autothrust can only be active when the thrust levers are within the active range.
- With two engines operating, the active range is from just above idle up to and including the CL detent.
- With one engine operating, the active range is from just above idle up to and including the MCT detent.
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AUTO_02 Discuss the thrust lever “active range”.
- When the autothrust system is active the thrust lever __________ defines the thrust __________.
- The thrust limit is the __________ permissible thrust setting the autothrust system may use.
- After takeoff and initial acceleration the thrust levers are normally placed in the ________ detent.
- This allows the autothrust to use any setting up to__________ thrust to meet autoflight system demands.
- If the thrust levers were retarded to a position below the ________ detent, autothrust would be __________ by that thrust.
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AUTO_02 Discuss the thrust lever “active range”.
- When the autothrust system is active the thrust lever position defines the thrust limit.
- The thrust limit is the maximum permissible thrust setting the autothrust system may use.
- After takeoff and initial acceleration the thrust levers are normally placed in the CL detent.
- This allows the autothrust to use any setting up to climb thrust to meet autoflight system demands.
- If the thrust levers were retarded to a position below the CL detent, autothrust would be limited by that thrust.
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AUTO_03 Describe the different autothrust status.
Autothrust can be either
- ____________,
- ___________,
- or _________.
VOL. II, 22.2.7.2
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AUTO_03 Describe the different autothrust status.
Autothrust can be either
- disconnected,
- armed,
- or active.
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AUTO_03 Describe the different autothrust status.
When the autothrust is disconnected:
- it is _______ and _______ operational.
- it is neither _______ nor _______.
- Thrust is controlled _______ using the thrust levers.
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AUTO_03 Describe the different autothrust status.
When the autothrust is disconnected:
- it is off and not operational.
- it is neither armed nor active.
- Thrust is controlled manually using the thrust levers.
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AUTO_03 Describe the different autothrust status.
- When the autothrust is armed:
- it is ready to become _________.
- It becomes _________as soon as the thrust levers are moved into the _________ range.
- While autothrust is armed, thrust is set _________ using the thrust levers.
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AUTO_03 Describe the different autothrust status.
- When the autothrust is armed:
- it is ready to become active.
- It becomes active as soon as the thrust levers are moved into the active range.
- While autothrust is armed, thrust is set manually using the thrust levers.
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AUTO_03 Describe the different autothrust status.
When the autothrust is active it is:
- ____________ the thrust.
- The thrust levers are in the __________ range
- autothrust has the authority to control thrust between __________ and the __________ thrust lever setting.
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AUTO_03 Describe the different autothrust status.
When the autothrust is active it is:
- controlling the thrust.
- The thrust levers are in the active range
- autothrust has the authority to control thrust between idle and the current thrust lever setting.
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AUTO_03 Describe the different autothrust status.
Disarming:
Autothrust status can be changed from armed to disconnected by either:
- Pushing one of the ________ ________ pbs on the thrust levers.
- Pushing the illuminated __________ pb on the FCU.
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AUTO_03 Describe the different autothrust status.
Disarming:
Autothrust status can be changed from armed to disconnected by either:
- Pushing one of the instinctive disconnect pbs on the thrust levers.
- Pushing the illuminated A/THR pb on the FCU.
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AUTO_04 Understand the difference between fixed and variable autothrust modes.
thrust is FIXED when:
- flight guidance is using ________ to control airspeed (Airspeed is being controlled by _________.)
Examples of Fixed thrust setting:
Examples of Fixed thrust setting:
- __________
- __________
- __________
VOL. II, 22.2.7.4
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AUTO_04 Understand the difference between fixed and variable autothrust modes.
thrust is FIXED when:
- flight guidance is using pitch to control airspeed, (Airspeed is being controlled by pitch.)
Examples of Fixed thrust setting:
- THR CLB
- THR IDLE
- THR DES
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AUTO_04 Understand the difference between fixed and variable autothrust modes.
Thrust is variable when:
- Thrust controls _________. (_________ or _________)
- Flight guidance is using _________ to control the flight path
- (e.g., altitude hold or glide slope),
- When flight guidance is off, thrust is _________ to control airspeed.
- SPEED / MACH indicates a variable __________ setting
- ________\_ is being controlled by thrust
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AUTO_04 Understand the difference between fixed and variable autothrust modes.
Thrust is variable when:
- Thrust controls airspeed. (SPEED or MACH)
- Flight guidance is using pitch to control the flight path
- (e.g., altitude hold or glide slope),
- When flight guidance is off, thrust is variable to control airspeed.
- SPEED / MACH indicates a variable thurst setting
- Aispeed is being controlled by thrust
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AUTO_05 Discuss the Alpha Floor autothrust protection.
- Alpha floor is available in _________ law from ____ ___ until ___ ft. ___ on approach.
- It is not available if the autothrust is ______ or has been ___ by holding either instinctive disconnect pb for ___ seconds.
Alpha floor is a ______ autothrust function activated by the ___s to aid in the recovery from ___ or potentially ___ angle of attack (___) conditions.
Alpha floor’s activation point depends on a ___ of parameters, and is ___ ______ on the airspeed display.
PRIMs {three flight control primary computers}
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AUTO_05 Discuss the Alpha Floor autothrust protection.
- Alpha floor is available in normal law from lift off until 100 ft. RA on approach.
- It is not available if the autothrust is inoperative or has been disabled by holding either instinctive disconnect pb for 15 seconds.
Alpha floor is a predictive autothrust function activated by the PRIMs to aid in the recovery from high or potentially high angle of attack (alpha) conditions.
Alpha floor’s activation point depends on a variety of parameters, and is not indicated on the airspeed display.
PRIMs {three flight control primary computers}
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AUTO_05 Discuss the Alpha Floor autothrust protection.
Alpha floor is inhibited:
- In case of ______ ______ with either flaps ______ or ______ takeoff
- Below ____ ft. ___ on landing
- Above [.____ M]
VOL. II, 22.2.7.11
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AUTO_05 Discuss the Alpha Floor autothrust protection.
Alpha floor is inhibited:
- In case of engine failure with either flaps extended or derated takeoff
- Below 100 ft. RA on landing
- Above [.53 M]
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AUTO_05 Discuss the Alpha Floor autothrust protection.
When alpha floor activates, the autothrust commands _______ thrust, regardless of thrust lever position.
The following indications are provided:
- A green __ _____, _____ in amber, is shown in column __ of the FMA
- and __ _____ in amber on the ______ for as long as the alpha floor triggering conditions are present.
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AUTO_05 Discuss the Alpha Floor autothrust protection.
When alpha floor activates, the autothrust commands TOGA thrust, regardless of thrust lever position.
The following indications are provided:
- A green A FLOOR, boxed in amber, is shown in column 1 of the FMA
- and A FLOOR in amber on the E/WD for as long as the alpha floor triggering conditions are present.
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AUTO_06 Discuss the FMA indications on the PFD.
The FMA is arranged in five columns, left to right displaying:
- ___________ operation
- ___________flight guidance modes
- ___________flight guidance modes
- ___________ capabilities and _______/________
- ___________, ___________, and___________engagement status
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AUTO_06 Discuss the FMA indications on the PFD.
The FMA is arranged in five columns, left to right displaying:
- Autothrust operation
- Vertical flight guidance modes
- Lateral flight guidance modes
- Approach capabilities and MDA/DH
- Autopilot, Flight Director, and Autothrust engagement status
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AUTO_06 Discuss the FMA indications on the PFD.
- The active modes currently in use by the autopilot, flight directors, and autothrust systems are depicted on the _____ line of columns __, ___, and __.
- Armed modes appear on the ______ line,
- and flight _________, flight _________, and _______ switching messages on the third line.
VOL. II, 22.2.3.9
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AUTO_06 Discuss the FMA indications on the PFD.
- The active modes currently in use by the autopilot, flight directors, and autothrust systems are depicted on the first line of columns 1, 2, and 3.
- Armed modes appear on the second line,
- and flight control, flight management, and EFIS switching messages on the third line.
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AUTO\_06 Discuss the FMA indications on the PFD.
The FMA uses color to further define the meaning of an indications in columns one through three:
* Green - _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ modes
* Blue - _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ modes
* Magenta - **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** constraints
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AUTO\_06 Discuss the FMA indications on the PFD.
The FMA uses color to further define the meaning of an indications in columns one through three:
* Green - **_engaged_** modes
* Blue - **_armed_** modes
* Magenta - **_armed altitud_**e constraints
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AUTO\_06 Discuss the FMA indications on the PFD.
Each new or changed annunciation is boxed in _**\_\_\_\_\_**_ or _**\_\_\_\_\_**_ for _**\_\_\_\_**_ seconds as an attention getter.
Messages may appear in (color)
* _**\_\_\_\_\_**_,
* _**\_\_\_\_\_**_,
* or _**\_\_\_\_\_**_ to indicate _**\_\_\_\_\_**_, _**\_\_\_\_\_**_, or _**\_\_\_\_\_**_ messages.
White Messages indicate:
* Aircraft _**\_\_\_\_\_**_,
* engaged _**\_\_\_\_\_**_ systems,
* flight director _**\_\_\_\_\_**_
A/THR appears in white when autothrust is _**\_\_\_\_\_**_ and in blue when _**\_\_\_\_\_**_.
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AUTO\_06 Discuss the FMA indications on the PFD.
Each new or changed annunciation is boxed in **_white_** or **_amber_** for **_10_** seconds as an attention getter.
Messages may appear in (color)
* **_red_**,
* **_amber_**,
* or **_white_** to indicate **_warning_**, **_caution_**, or **_advisory_** messages.
White Messages indicate:
* Aircraft **_capabilities_**,
* engaged **_autoflight_** systems,
* flight director **_status_**
A/THR appears in white when autothrust is **_active_** and in blue when **_armed_**.
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AUTO\_07
Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
**1, SPD/MACH Pb**
* Switches the value in the Speed/Mach window (if displayed) between _**\_\_\_\_\_**_ and _**\_\_\_\_\_**_.
**2. Speed/ Mach Window**
* Displays the selected _**\_\_\_\_\_**_ or _**\_\_\_\_\_**_
* When managed speed is active, the window displays _**\_\_\_\_\_**_ unless the Speed/Mach knob has been recently adjusted.
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AUTO\_07
Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
**1, SPD/MACH Pb**
* Switches the value in the Speed/Mach window (if displayed) between **_IAS_** and **_Mach_**.
**2. Speed/ Mach Window**
* Displays the selected S**_peed_** or **_Mach_**.
* When managed speed is active, the window displays **_dashes_** unless the Speed/Mach knob has been recently adjusted.
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AUTO\_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
**3. Managed Speed Dot**
* The _**\_\_\_\_\_**_ appears when managed speed is active.
**4. Speed/Mach Knob**
Turning the knob adjusts the _**\_\_\_\_\_**_ or _**\_\_\_\_\_**_ (as selected with the speed/Mach pb) displayed in the speed/Mach window.
If managed speed remains active the speed/Mach window will revert to _**\_\_\_\_\_**_ within [_**\_\_\_**_] seconds.
* Pulled - Activates _**\_\_\_\_\_**_ speed.
* Pushed - Activates _**\_\_\_\_\_**_ speed.
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AUTO\_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
**3. Managed Speed Dot**
* The **_dot_** appears when managed speed is active.
**4. Speed/Mach Knob**
Turning the knob adjusts the **_Speed_** or **_Mach_** (as selected with the speed/Mach pb) displayed in the speed/Mach window.
If managed speed remains active the speed/Mach window will revert to **_dashes_** within [**_45_**] seconds.
* Pulled - Activates S**_elected_** speed.
* Pushed - Activates **_Managed_** speed.
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AUTO\_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
**5. Heading/Track Window**
* Displays the _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ heading or track.
* When managed lateral guidance is active the window displays _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ unless the _**\_\_\_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ knob has been recently adjusted.
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AUTO\_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
**5. Heading/Track Window**
* Displays the **_selected_** heading or track.
* When managed lateral guidance is active the window displays **_dashes_** unless the **_HDG/TRK_** knob has been recently adjusted.
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AUTO\_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
**6. Managed Lateral Guidance Dot**
The _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ appears when managed lateral guidance is _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ (including _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_).
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AUTO\_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
**6. Managed Lateral Guidance Dot**
The **_dot_** appears when managed lateral guidance is **_active_** (including **_LOC_**).
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AUTO\_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
**7. HDG/TRK Knob**
* Turning the knob adjusts the _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ or _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ displayed in the _**\_\_\_\_\_\_/\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ window.
* If managed guidance remains active the window will revert to _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ within _**\_\_\_\_**_ seconds, except during_**\_\_\_\_\_\_f**_ and _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_.
Pulled - Activates _\_\_\_\_\_\__ heading or ______ mode.
* The aircraft will then turn to the _\_\_\_\_\_\__ heading or ______ in the _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ direction.
* If the knob is _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ and then _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_, the aircraft will turn to _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ the selection up to 359° from the current heading or track.
Pushed - Arms **_managed_**\_\_\_\_\_\_ guidance.
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AUTO\_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
**7. HDG/TRK Knob**
* Turning the knob adjusts the **_heading_** or **_track_** displayed in the **_HDG/TRK_** window.
* If managed guidance remains active the window will revert to **_dashes_** within **_45_** seconds, except during **_takeoff_** and **_approach_**.
Pulled - Activates _S**elected**_ heading or T**_rack_** mode.
* The aircraft will then turn to the _S**elected**_ heading or T**_rack_** in the **_shortest_** direction.
* If the knob is **_pulled_** and then **_turned_**, the aircraft will turn to **_follow_** the selection up to 359° from the current heading or track.
Pushed - Arms **_managed_** **_lateral_** guidance.
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AUTO\_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
**8. LOC Pb**
* Pushing the pb _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ (or _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_), or _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ the LOC mode.
* Illuminates _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ when the LOC mode is _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ or _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_
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AUTO\_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
**8. LOC Pb**
* Pushing the pb **_arm_**s (or **_engage_**s), or **_disengages_** the LOC mode.
* Illuminates **_green_** when the LOC mode is **_armed_** or **_active_**.
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AUTO\_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
**9. HDG - V/S / TRK FPA Mode**
* HDG V/S - Heading / vertical speed mode is active for selection of\_\_\_\_\_\_ and _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ modes.
* HDG/TRK knob selects _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_.
* The V/S - FPA knob selects _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ speeds.
TRK FPA -
* Track / flight path _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ mode is active for selection of _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ and _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ modes.
* Movement of the HDG/TRK knob selects _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_.
* The V/S - FPA knob selects flight **\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_**.
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AUTO\_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
**9. HDG - V/S / TRK FPA Mode**
* HDG V/S - Heading / vertical speed mode is active for selection of **_lateral_** and **_vertical_** modes.
* HDG/TRK knob selects **_headings_**.
* The V/S - FPA knob selects **_vertical_** speeds.
TRK FPA -
* Track / flight path **_angle_** mode is active for selection of **_lateral_** and **_vertical_** modes.
* Movement of the HDG/TRK knob selects **_tracks_**.
* The V/S - FPA knob selects flight **_path angles_**.
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AUTO\_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
**10. HDG-V/S/TRK-FPAPb**
Pressing the pb alternately switches:
* The flight director display between the HDG / V/S mode (**\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_**) and the TRK / FPA mode (**\_\_\_\_ ____ \_\_\_\_\_**).
* The heading / track window between _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ and _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ values (if displayed)
* The V/S - FPA window between **\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_** and\_\_\_\_\_\_ ______ \_\_\_\_\_\_ (if displayed)
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**10. HDG-V/S/TRK-FPAPb**
Pressing the pb alternately switches:
* The flight director display between the HDG / V/S mode (**_cross hairs_**) and the TRK / FPA mode (**_flight path vector_**).
* The heading / track window between **_headin_**g and **_track_** values (if displayed)
* The V/S - FPA window between **_vertical speed_** and **_flight path angle_** (if displayed)
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**11. AP (1/2) Pbs**
Pressing the pb turns on the respective _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_.
For ILS approaches, both autopilots may be _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ or _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ simultaneously after the _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ pb has been pushed.
Otherwise pressing one pb with the opposite autopilot engaged, _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ the selected autopilot and _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ the first autopilot.
If illuminated, pushing the pb _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ the autopilot.
Illuminates _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ when the respective autopilot is engaged.
Note: The autopilots will not engage on the _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ with **\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_**
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**11. AP (1/2) Pbs**
Pressing the pb turns on the respective **_autopilot_**.
For ILS approaches, both autopilots may be **_armed_** or **_engaged_** simultaneously after the **_APPR_** pb has been pushed.
Otherwise pressing one pb with the opposite autopilot engaged, **_engages_** the selected autopilot and **_disengages_** the first autopilot.
If illuminated, pushing the pb **_disengages_** the autopilot.
Illuminates **_green_** when the respective autopilot is engaged.
Note: The autopilots will not engage on the **_ground_** with **_engines running_**
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**12. A/THR Pb**
* Pressing the pb: _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_, _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_, or _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ the autothrust.
* Illuminates green when A/THR is _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ or _**\_\_\_\_\_\_.**_
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**12. A/THR Pb**
* Pressing the pb: **_arms_**, **_activates_**, or **_disengages_** the autothrust.
* Illuminates green when A/THR is **_armed_** or **_active._**
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**13. Altitude Window**
* Displays the **_selected_** altitude at all times.
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**13. Altitude Window**
* Displays the **_selected_** altitude at all times.
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**14. ALT Knob**
* 100 / 1000 selector (outer knob) - Determines selection _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_of inner knob.
* Inner knob - Selects the value in the altitude window at _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ or _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_feet per click as selected with the _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ knob.
* Pulled - Selects an _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ climb or _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ descent toward the selected altitude.
* Pushed - Engages _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ climb or _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ descent toward the selected altitude if engagement criteria are met (e.g., **\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_**is engaged).
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**14. ALT Knob**
* 100 / 1000 selector (outer knob) - Determines selection **_increment_** of inner knob.
* Inner knob - Selects the value in the altitude window at **_100_** or **_1000_** feet per click as selected with the **_outer_** knob.
* Pulled - Selects an **_OPEN_** climb or **_OPEN_** descent toward the selected altitude.
* Pushed - Engages **_MANAGED_** climb or **_MANAGED_** descent toward the selected altitude if engagement criteria are met (e.g., **_MANAGED lateral_** is engaged).
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**15. ALT Pb**
* Pushed - Commands an **\_\_\_\_\_\_ ______ \_\_\_\_**.
* **\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_** mode will engage at the altitude the aircraft levels off at (not the altitude the pb was **\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_**).
* Illuminates green when altitude hold is _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ (_**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_, _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ **\_\_\_\_\_\_**, or **\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_**).
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**15. ALT Pb**
* Pushed - Commands an **_immediate level off_**.
* **_Altitude Hold_** mode will engage at the altitude the aircraft levels off at (not the altitude the pb was **_pressed at_**).
* Illuminates green when altitude hold is **_engaged_** (**_ALT_**, **_ALT CRZ_**, or **_ALT CST_**).
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**Managed Level Change Dot**
* The dot appears when **\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_** guidance is active.
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**Managed Level Change Dot**
* The dot appears when **_managed vertical_** guidance is active.
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**17. METRIC ALT Pb**
Alternately displays or removes the _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ altitude (or _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ altitude if one exists), and the current altitude in _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ from the PFD altitude display.
The FCU altitude remains displayed in _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_.
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**17. METRIC ALT Pb**
Alternately displays or removes the **_selected_** altitude (or **_constraint_** altitude if one exists), and the current altitude in **_meters_** from the PFD altitude display.
The FCU altitude remains displayed in **_feet_**.
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**18. V/S FPA Window**
Displays the _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ vertical speed or flight path angle.
If managed vertical is active and a vertical speed or FPA is selected (but the knob is not pulled) the window reverts to dashes after [_**\_\_\_\_**_] seconds.
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**18. V/S FPA Window**
Displays the **_selected_** vertical speed or flight path angle.
If managed vertical is active and a vertical speed or FPA is selected (but the knob is not pulled) the window reverts to dashes after [**_45_**] seconds.
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**19. V/S - FPA Knob**
Selects the **\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_** or **\_\_\_\_\_\_ _____ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_** in the V/S - FPA window.
* The FCU V/S FPA window may be _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ with a V/S or FPA value for up to [_**\_\_\_\_**_] seconds before engaging.
* The FCU V/S FPA window _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ if V/S (FPA) is not engaged within this time.
* _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ - Commands an immediate level off.
* When level the aircraft remains in V/S - FPA mode with **\_\_\_\_\_\_ ______ \_\_\_\_\_\_** or **\_\_\_\_\_\_****_°_** flight path angle.
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**19. V/S - FPA Knob**
Selects the **_vertical speed_** or **_flight path angle_** in the V/S - FPA window.
* The FCU V/S FPA window may be **_preset_** with a V/S or FPA value for up to [**_45_**] seconds before engaging.
* The FCU V/S FPA window **_clears_** if V/S (FPA) is not engaged within this time.
* **_Pushed_** - Commands an immediate level off.
* When level the aircraft remains in V/S - FPA mode with **_0 vertical speed_** or **_0°_** flight path angle.
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**20. APPR Pb**
_**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_, _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_, _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_, or _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ the approach mode.
Arms _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ and _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ modes if an ILS type approach (ILS, LDA, SDF, etc.) has been selected by:
* Inserting the approach to the destination airport in the **\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_.**
* Tuning approach guidance raw data on the ILS line of the **\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_** page
* Tuned an ILS in **\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_** (through an RMP - radio management panel)
Arms approach-nav _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ mode if a non-precision approach is selected in the active flight plan.
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**20. APPR Pb**
**_Arms_**, **_disarms_**, **_engages_**, or **_disengages_** the approach mode.
Arms **_LOC_** and **_G/S_** modes if an ILS type approach (ILS, LDA, SDF, etc.) has been selected by:
* Inserting the approach to the destination airport in the **_flight plan._**
* Tuning approach guidance raw data on the ILS line of the **_RAD NAV_** page
* Tuned an ILS in **_STBY NAV_** (through an RMP - radio management panel)
Arms approach-nav **_FINAL_** mode if a non-precision approach is selected in the active flight plan.
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AUTO\_08 Describe how to engage, disengage, and reset the Flight Directors, as well as the FMA indications during flight director usage.
* Flight directors are engaged by pushing the FD pb on each pilot’s _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ control panel.
* When engaged, the _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ FD pb light illuminates.
Caution: Flight directors should\_\_\_\_\_\_ be engaged or _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ disengaged.
Display of a FD on only one side (e.g., PM) could result in the PF not satisfying FD guidance commands required to keep the aircraft within _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ limits.
* FMA column _**\_\_\_**_ indicates which flight directors are on and which\_\_\_\_\_\_ is controlling each one.
* A number on each side of the letters FD indicates the controlling _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_.
* A dash indicates the FD is selected _**\_\_\_\_\_\_.**_
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AUTO\_08 Describe how to engage, disengage, and reset the Flight Directors, as well as the FMA indications during flight director usage.
* Flight directors are engaged by pushing the FD pb on each pilot’s **_EFIS_** control panel.
* When engaged, the **_green_** FD pb light illuminates.
Caution: Flight directors should **_both_** be engaged or **_both_** disengaged.
Display of a FD on only one side (e.g., PM) could result in the PF not satisfying FD guidance commands required to keep the aircraft within **_airspeed_** limits.
* FMA column **_5_** indicates which flight directors are on and which **_FMGEC_** is controlling each one.
* A number on each side of the letters FD indicates the controlling **_FMGEC_**.
* A dash indicates the FD is selected **_off._**
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AUTO\_08 Describe how to engage, disengage, and reset the Flight Directors, as well as the FMA indications during flight director usage.
* To reset the flight directors, _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ must be turned off, remain off for a _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ seconds, and reselected on.
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* To reset the flight directors, **_both_** must be turned off, remain off for a **_few_** seconds, and reselected on.
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AUTO\_08 Describe how to engage, disengage, and reset the Flight Directors, as well as the FMA indications during flight director usage.
* The normal flight director indication on the both FMAs is _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_.
* This indicates that the captain’s FD is displaying commands from _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_,
* and the first officer’s FD is displaying commands from _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_.
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AUTO\_08 Describe how to engage, disengage, and reset the Flight Directors, as well as the FMA indications during flight director usage.
* The normal flight director indication on the both FMAs is **_1FD2_**.
* This indicates that the captain’s FD is displaying commands from **_FMGEC 1_**,
* and the first officer’s FD is displaying commands from **_FMGEC 2_**.
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AUTO\_08 Describe how to engage, disengage, and reset the Flight Directors, as well as the FMA indications during flight director usage.
* If one FMGEC fails, the remaining FMGEC provides **\_\_\_\_\_\_** _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_commands.
* 1FD1 (or 2FD2) indicates that one _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ as failed and the other _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ is providing the FD commands on both _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_.
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AUTO\_08 Describe how to engage, disengage, and reset the Flight Directors, as well as the FMA indications during flight director usage.
* If one FMGEC fails, the remaining FMGEC provides **_both FD_** commands.
* 1FD1 (or 2FD2) indicates that one **_FMGEC_** as failed and the other **_FMGEC_** is providing the FD commands on both **_PFDs_**.
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Discuss the differences in landing capability shown in FMA Column 4.
* After an ILS app. is armed, the ______ **\_\_\_\_\_\_** is displayed in FMA column 4.
* The **\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_** is based on the current _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ of aircraft systems and functions.
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Discuss the differences in landing capability shown in FMA Column 4.
* After an ILS app. is armed, the l**_anding capability_** is displayed in FMA column 4.
* The **_landing capability_** is based on the current **_status_** of aircraft systems and functions.
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AUTO\_09 Discuss the differences in landing capability shown in FMA Column 4.
* CAT 3 DUAL indicates a fail _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ autoland capability.
* In a fail _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ system, a **\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_** still allows an autoland with the remaining components.
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AUTO\_09 Discuss the differences in landing capability shown in FMA Column 4.
* CAT 3 DUAL indicates a fail **_operational_** autoland capability.
* In a fail **_operational_** system, a **_subsequent failure_** still allows an autoland with the remaining components.
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AUTO\_09 Discuss the differences in landing capability shown in FMA Column 4.
* CAT 3 SINGLE indicates a fail _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ autoland capability.
* A subsequent failure will not leave the aircraft in a significant **\_\_\_\_ __ \_\_\_\_\_\_** condition, but an _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ may not be possible.
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AUTO\_09 Discuss the differences in landing capability shown in FMA Column 4.
* CAT 3 SINGLE indicates a fail **_passive_** autoland capability.
* A subsequent failure will not leave the aircraft in a significant **_out of trim_** condition, but an **_autoland_** may not be possible.
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AUTO\_09 Discuss the differences in landing capability shown in FMA Column 4.
* CAT 1 or CAT 2 indicates that the system can track an ILS signal but an _**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ is not possible.
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AUTO\_09 Discuss the differences in landing capability shown in FMA Column 4.
* CAT 1 or CAT 2 indicates that the system can track an ILS signal but an **_autoland_** is not possible.
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AUTO\_09 Discuss the differences in landing capability shown in FMA Column 4.
* A downgrade in landing capability is accompanied by a **\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_.**
* Below _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ ft. RA, the landing capability is frozen until the LAND mode is _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ or both autopilots are _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_.
* If a failure occurred below _**\_\_\_\_\_\_**_ ft. RA, the landing capability display will **\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_**.
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AUTO\_09 Discuss the differences in landing capability shown in FMA Column 4.
* A downgrade in landing capability is accompanied by a **_triple click._**
* Below **_200_** ft. RA, the landing capability is frozen until the LAND mode is **_disengaged_** or both autopilots are **_off_**.
* If a failure occurred below **_200_** ft. RA, the landing capability display will **_not change_**.
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