4.Autoflight

Question 1

Which statement concerning the use of the Autopilot system is correct ?

Answer 1

Without Land 2 or Land 3 annunciated the autopilot must be disengaged below 100’

Question 2

What are the FIVE Autothrottle modes ?

Answer 2

SPD
THR
THR REF
IDLE
HOLD

Question 3

AT Mode SPD ?

Answer 3

AT applies thrust to maintain window speed or FMC speed within the limits of the current Ref Thrust

Question 4

AT Mode THR ?

Answer 4

AT applies thrust to maintain Climb/ Descent commanded by the Pitch Mode

Question 5

AT mode THR REF

Answer 5

AT applies thrust to maintain Ref thrust displayed on EICAS

Question 6

AT mode HOLD

Answer 6

AT servos no longer operating. Thrust can be manually set

Question 7

AT mode IDLE

Answer 7

Displays as AT moves TLs to idle. IDLE mode is followed by HOLD

Question 8

Name the 9 ROLL MODES

Answer 8

LNAV
HDG
TRK
ATT
LOC
FAC
B/CRS
ROLLOUT
(TOGA)

Question 9

How is LNAV disengaged ?

Answer 9

LNAV is deactivated by selecting any other roll mode or by disengaging the autopilot and turning both flight directors off

Question 10

Describe the Roll Mode ATT

Answer 10

ATT – (active) – When the autopilot is first engaged or the flight director is first turned on in flight, the AFDS holds a bank angle between 5º and 30º and does not roll to wings level. When the bank angle is less than 5º, the AFDS returns to wings level (HDG HOLD or TRK HOLD). When the bank angle is greater than 30º, the AFDS returns to 30º of bank.

Question 11

When is the Roll mode ROLL OUT activated

Answer 11

ROLLOUT (armed) – Displayed below 1500 feet radio altitude and activates at touchdown with weight on the wheels

Question 12

Describe the Roll Mode FAC

Answer 12

FAC (armed) – AFDS captures the IAN final approach course

FAC (active) – AFDS tracks the IAN final approach course along the inbound bearing

Question 13

Name the nine PITCH MODES

Answer 13

TOGA
VNAV - VNAV SPD / VNAV PTH / VNAV ALT
V/S
FPA
FLCH SPD
ALT
GS
GP
FLARE

Question 14

For what functions does the Altitude displayed in the MCP window provide a reference ?

Answer 14

ALTITUDE ALERT AND LEVEL OFF

Question 15

State FIVE ways that LOC/FAC can be deselected after Final Approach intercept/capture

Answer 15

Disengage AP and switch off FDS
Select another roll mode except LNAV
Press TOGA
Press APP
Engage an AP when flying manually (FD only)

Question 16

How can APP mode be disengaged ?

Answer 16

1. Disengage AP and deselect FDS
2. If only LOC is captured (before GS cap), select HDG/TRK sel
3. Press APP when above 1500 Rad Alt
   4 After Loc/GS capture by pressing TOGA

Question 17

The AT can be operated without using the AP or FD. What AT Modes are available in this situation ?

Answer 17

THR REF
SPD
IDLE
HOLD

Question 18

Which AT mode engages if TOGA switch is pushed on the ground ?

Answer 18

THR REF

Question 19

What are the FD commands after TO with an engine failure?

Answer 19

V2 if current speed is less than V2
Current speed V2 to V2+15 = current speed
Current speed above V2+15 = V2+15

Question 20

The AFDS provides Autopilot guidance for what type of approaches ?

Answer 20

ILS
GLS (GBAS)
IAN

Question 21

During an AUTOLAND when does the ALIGN manoeuvre commence ?

Answer 21

500’ RAD ALT for crab Angles> 10 degrees
Initially 500’ and then 200’. For angles between 5 - 10 degrees
200’ for crab angles less than 5 degrees

Question 22

How does the AT respond to TOGA on Approach?

Answer 22

Activates in THR to give 2000’/ min climb.