AFCS Flashcards
0
Q
If the active FD fails, what will you see?
A
- red boxed FD flag on the PFD
- white FD 1(2) FAIL EICAS status message
1
Q
What provides the interface between various avionics systems?
A
Integrated avionics processing system (IAPS)
2
Q
When do both FDs become active and supply guidance to their associated PFDs?
A
- takeoff (TOTO) mode
- approach (APPR) mode
- go around (GOGO) mode
3
Q
When will the autopilot automatically disconnect?
A
- stall warning
- windshear
- failure of the yaw damper system
4
Q
What parameters for the autopilot to engage?
A
- at least one yaw dampener is engaged
- both FCCs serviceable (flight control computers)
- one channel of the horizontal stabilizer is engaged
- no significant stability of the aircraft exists
5
Q
When is half bank mode automatically selected?
A
31,600 feet
6
Q
What does the FD default too?
A
Pitch and roll modes
7
Q
When do the flight director sync switches work?
A
Only with the autopilot off
8
Q
Are the FD pushbuttons active with the autopilot on?
A
No
