AFCS Flashcards
The Bank Button reverts all bank angles to how many degrees
15 degrees. Auto activates at FL250
What is FPA
Pilot Input to descent or climb at a certain angle, the FGCS will adjust thrust and pitch to achieve this angle
What does the TOGA Button do
On Ground - Activates takeoff guidance cross bars
In the Air - Activates Go Around
What do the Takeoff Guidance Cross bars do?
Maintain extended center line and maintain pitch guidance according to Slats/Flaps Settings
When is the TOGA mode deactivated
- If you select any other Vertical Mode.
- Autopilot is engaged.
- TCS Button pressed
When will the FD display
- Autopilot Engaged.
- Pressing TOGA
- Windshear
What is the function of the TCS Button
Allows manual over ride of the AutoPilot
What will disengage the AutoPilot
- AP Button is Pressed of Glare Shield.
- Manual input of pitch Trim
- Pressing AP/TRIM DISC on control culm
- Stick Shaker
- Overpower the Yoke
- Failures.
Can the Yaw Damper be deactivate while AutoPilot is on
Yes
When do the Auto Throttles Engage
Ground - AT is selected, Throttles 50 degrees
Air - Greater than 400AGL and AT is Armed
Will the Auto throttles compensate for Gusty conditions
Yes up to 5kts
What will dis engage the auto throttles
- Pressing the AT button.
- TLA greater than 8 degrees
- TL at idle and wait on wheals.
What is SPDe
Thrust is fixed and the elevator is used to maintain Airspeed.
FLCH uses SPDe on climbs and descents.
What is SPDt
Thrust is used to maintain airspeed.
Normally used for FPA, VS, GS
What are the AT Modes
SPDe, SPDt, TO, GA, HOLD, RETARD at 30 feet.
