220, Autoflight Flashcards

1
Q

Referencing this FMA, which Autopilot(s) are in use?

A

Both CA and FO

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2
Q

When either Autopilot is engaged, the Autothrust also automatically engages.

T/F?

A

False

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3
Q

You are hand flying with the Autopilot OFF. If you are not going to follow the Flight Director guidance, you should turn the Flight Directors OFF.

T/F?

A

True

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4
Q

FMGC 1 normally controls the autothrust system, regardless of which autopilot is engaged.

T/F?

A

False

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5
Q

A/THR in white on the FMA indicates that:

A

the autothrust is active.

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6
Q

During flight, with the autothrust engaged, pulling the thrust levers out of the CLB detent and positioning them at the midway point will,

A

Limit the amount of thrust available, autothrust will remain engaged.

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7
Q

During flight, if the thrust levers are positioned to the idle detent, the autothrust is

A

Disconnected.

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8
Q

The difference between TOGA Lock and Thrust Lock is:

A

TOGA Lock provides maximum thrust and Thrust Lock maintains the current thrust being used.

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9
Q

The pilot pushed the speed, heading, and altitude knobs. Which type of guidance are the speed, vertical, and lateral modes now?

A

Managed

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10
Q

What color shows managed speed and managed altitude targets?

A

Magenta

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11
Q

Which color indicates an engaged mode of the FMA?

A

Green

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12
Q

What effect on the autothrust system does setting the thrust levers below the CL detent have?

A

The autothrust active range is now limited to the thrust lever position.

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13
Q

Which of these vertical modes will respect any altitude constraints in the FMGS?

CLB

OP CLB

EXP CLB

V/S

A

CLB

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14
Q

What is the preferred method of disengaging the autothrust?

A

Match the TLA’s to current thrust and then press the instinctive disconnect pb on the thrust levers.

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15
Q

It is important that pilots fly with both flight directors ON or both flight directors OFF.

T/F?

A

True

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16
Q

An autopilot may be engaged as soon as:

A

100’ on takeoff