34. PFD

Question 1

How is the crew made aware of mode changes on the FMA?

Answer 1

A white box is temporarily displayed around the new indication.

Question 2

What would the large red arrowheads indicate?

Answer 2

Pitch attitude of +30°, or ‐15°

Question 3

After you input the destination and ILS information into the MCDU, what do you check for?

Answer 3

o After the ILS pb is pressed, green light.
o ILS frequency and course on PFD
o ILS identifier once identified
o LOC and GS scales displayed on PFD

Question 4

What does the MAN PITCH TRIM ONLY in red mean?

Answer 4

You are in Mechanical Backup.

Question 5

What does USE MANUAL PITCH TRIM in amber mean?

Answer 5

You are in Direct Law

Question 6

What are the pitch and roll angle limits indicated by the green = signs?

Answer 6

o Pitch: +30° up/‐15° down

o Roll: +/‐ 67°

Question 7

How can you determine you are in Alternate Law?

Answer 7

o Amber Xs at the pitch (30° UP/15° DN) and bank (67°) limits
o Only VLS and VSW is displayed on the airspeed scale

Question 8

What does the yellow speed trend line on the airspeed display indicate?

Answer 8

The speed the aircraft will reach in 10 seconds if acceleration/deceleration remains constant.