PHI GOM AFCS EP's

Question 0

AFCS DGRD and FD DGRD
Rapid un-commanded movement in one axis
(Pressing trim release does not correct)

Answer 0

FLY…set speed below 120 knots (SERVO BOOST OFF if you can’t control ACFT)
ID-BOOST HARDOVER
CHECKLIST- TAB 19

Question 1

Uncommand attitude change without flight control movement
AFCS DGRD

(or PSAS, AUTOPILOT FAIL or FD DGRD)

Answer 1

FLY…set speed below 120 knots
ID- SAS HARDOVER
CHECKLIST-TAB 19

[Checklist- hold the AFCS RESET for 5 sec to clear.]

Question 2

AFCS DGRD
“DECOUPLED”
un-commanded movement in one axis
(pressing TRIM stops movement)

Answer 2

FLY…set speed below 120 knots. Turn off the offending axis if needed to maintain control.
ID- TRIM HARDOVER
CHECKLIST- TAB 20

Question 3

AFCS DGRD and FD DGRD

Binding in the flight controls

Answer 3

FLY…set speed below 120 knots
ID- JAMMED OR RESTRICTED FLIGHT CONTROLS
CHECKLIST- TAB19

Question 4

What speed should be set for AFCS malfunctions?

Answer 4

120 knots or below

Question 5

After takeoff ATT mode will not engage

Weather RADAR and TCAS remain in standby. Is this an AFCS malfunction?

Answer 5

No.

failure of the WOW system.

Question 6

Autopilot 1 FAIL

Answer 6

Fly set 120 if both AP fail
ID-AP Fail
Checklist- Tab 20

[Checklist- hold the AFCS RESET for 5 sec to clear.]