AFCS Flashcards
Where can the pilot verify LNAV?
FMA
What are pilot selectable lateral FMS modes?
LNAV
What are pilot selectable lateral non FMS modes?
ROLL
HDG
TRACK
LOC
What does BANK do on the GP?
Limits bank to 15 degrees
What does APP mode do on the FMA?
Arms LNAV and VNAV
What are pilot selectable vertical FMS modes?
ALT
GP
FLCH
What are pilot selectable vertical non FMS modes?
VS ALT FPA GS FLCH
What speed modes are available on the FMA?
SPDt
SPDe
LIM
OVSPD
When is TRACK active on the FMA?
Activates at 100 KIAS
Deactivated at 200’
What could cause AT to disconnect?
A thrust lever split more than 8 degrees
SPDe can use what vertical modes?
FLCH (green and pink) / OVSPD
If we loose the F BUG, when should we retract flaps?
Green Dot + 10
If assigned CLIMB VIA SID which mode will ensure complying with all altitude restrictions?
FMS FLCH
What does the bank button do?
Limits bank to 15° when in heading mode
What AT modes can be displayed on the FMA?
SPDt SPDe TO GA HOLD LIM OVRD RETD
What color is AT engaged?
Green
If AT is amber what does that indicate?
Auto throttle failed
What color is AP on the FMA when the autopilot is failed?
Red
What is displayed on the FMA when the TCS button is pressed?
Green TCS
What does EO AUTO indicate on the FMA?
Engine Out Automation
When is LNAV armed?
200ft during climb
What is the logic when the GA button is pressed?
Set pitch to 8° until airspeed is reached
When is APPR 2 mode used?
When doing CAT II approaches
What is needed to get APPR 2 mode?
Both minimums set RA RALT between 800-1500ft Minimums on both PFDs Both NAV frequencies set to LOC Both PDF courses set Slats/flaps 5
What pitch guidance do the takeoff crossbars give the pilot during takeoff?
Pitch based on flaps
(Flap1 = 11° / Flap2 = 10° / Flap4 = 12°)
Airborne V2 + 10 KTS
What do the BANK button do on the guidance panel?
Limits the bank to 15 degrees (does not work in LNAV)
What does the APP button do on the guidance panel?
Arms the vertical and lateral modes for the approach
Lateral - LNAV or LOC
Vertical - GS or GP
What is required for green needles to activate on an ILS after the approach is armed?
Flying a ILS requires preview needs to activate the green needle approach
Will GS respect fix step downs on an ILS approach?
GP will respect step downs GS will not