A300 Classic SKV Autoflight Flashcards
LOC mode provides the crew with what type of guidance?
Lateral Only
When profile is selected and engaged, it couples the Flight Management System (FMS) to what other system in order to provide vertical guidance?
Autoflight
After takeoff, at what altitude can an autopilot be engaged?
500 AFE
The aircraft heading must be within how many degrees of the selected LOC course for runway (RWY) mode to activate?
10 Degrees
LAND mode provides the crew with what type of guidance?
Lateral and Vertical
What conditions are required for alpha floor to activate?
ATS Lever On and altitude > 100 RA
When is the autopilot yaw actuator active?
Autopilot in Command (CMD) and slats extended
In what phase of flight is runway (RWY) mode active?
Takeoff
Selecting the V/L tile while the V/N/I switch is in ILS will activate what mode?
LOC
The GO AROUND mode is a combined mode that provides both vertical and lateral guidance. When GO AROUND is displayed on the FMA the active Vertical and Lateral modes are ________.
SRS & HDG
The autoland warning will only activate below ______ feet RA.
200
If ALT* is active and an altitude change is made, a mode reversion to ____ occurs.
V/S
During takeoff, the autothrottles will declutch once takeoff power is set or aircraft speed exceeds 100 knots. This is indicated on the FMA by THR in green changing to _____.
THR in blue
SRS will command a pitch attitude to maintain _____ speed following an engine failure at V1.
V2
SRS will command a pitch attitude to maintain ____ speed during a go-around until another mode change is selected with both engines operating.
VAPP +10
SRS will command a pitch attitude to maintain ____ speed after takeoff until acceleration altitude with both engines operating.
V2 +10
Autopilot supervisory override mode allows the pilot to assist the aircraft during the tracking of a navigational signal. Of the modes listed below, which one allows autopilot supervisory override mode to activate?
LOC*
What does the color blue indicate on the FMA?
Armed
What does the color of magenta indicate on the FMA?
Landing Category
If both ILS receivers fail while operating in LAND mode, the AP/FD revert to what modes?
HDG and V/S
When using the SPD/MACH preset, what mode change causes it to become active?
Next vertical mode change
Which of the components below are considered to be part of the Autoflight System?
Autothrottle System
The Flight Control Computer (FCC) is a single computer that incorporates what two functions?
Autopilots and flight directors
What does column three indicate on the FMA?
Lateral Modes
What does column one indicate on the FMA?
ATS Modes
What does the color green indicate on the FMA?
Engaged
What does the column two indicate on the FMA?
Vertical Modes
What does the color white indicate on the FMA?
Active AFDS
What does column four indicate on the FMA?
Landing Category
What does column five indicate on the FMA?
AP and FD Engage Modes
What is the interface between the flight crew and the autothrottle system?
Thrust Rating Panel (TRP)
Thrust latch activates when the crew selects TOGA, and the aircraft is in what configuration?
Slats Retracted
What computer is responsible for most speed limits (Slat Speed, Flap Speed, and Green Dot)?
Flight Augmentation Computer (FAC)
