AFCS Flashcards

1
Q

Where can the pilot verify LNAV?

A

FMA

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2
Q

What are pilot selectable lateral FMS modes?

A

LNAV

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3
Q

What are pilot selectable lateral non FMS modes?

A

ROLL
HDG
TRACK
LOC

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4
Q

What does BANK do on the GP?

A

Limits bank to 15 degrees

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5
Q

What does APP mode do on the FMA?

A

Arms LNAV and VNAV

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6
Q

What are pilot selectable vertical FMS modes?

A

ALT
GP
FLCH

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7
Q

What are pilot selectable vertical non FMS modes?

A
VS
ALT
FPA
GS
FLCH
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8
Q

What speed modes are available on the FMA?

A

SPDt
SPDe
LIM
OVSPD

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9
Q

When is TRACK active on the FMA?

A

Activates at 100 KIAS

Deactivated at 200’

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10
Q

What could cause AT to disconnect?

A

A thrust lever split more than 8 degrees

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11
Q

SPDe can use what vertical modes?

A

FLCH (green and pink) / OVSPD

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12
Q

If we loose the F BUG, when should we retract flaps?

A

Green Dot + 10

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13
Q

If assigned CLIMB VIA SID which mode will ensure complying with all altitude restrictions?

A

FMS FLCH

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14
Q

What does the bank button do?

A

Limits bank to 15° when in heading mode

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15
Q

What AT modes can be displayed on the FMA?

A
SPDt
SPDe
TO
GA
HOLD
LIM
OVRD
RETD
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16
Q

What color is AT engaged?

A

Green

17
Q

If AT is amber what does that indicate?

A

Auto throttle failed

18
Q

What color is AP on the FMA when the autopilot is failed?

A

Red

19
Q

What is displayed on the FMA when the TCS button is pressed?

A

Green TCS

20
Q

What does EO AUTO indicate on the FMA?

A

Engine Out Automation

21
Q

When is LNAV armed?

A

200ft during climb

22
Q

What is the logic when the GA button is pressed?

A

Set pitch to 8° until airspeed is reached

23
Q

When is APPR 2 mode used?

A

When doing CAT II approaches

24
Q

What is needed to get APPR 2 mode?

A
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
25
Q

What pitch guidance do the takeoff crossbars give the pilot during takeoff?

A

Pitch based on flaps
(Flap1 = 11° / Flap2 = 10° / Flap4 = 12°)

Airborne V2 + 10 KTS

26
Q

What do the BANK button do on the guidance panel?

A

Limits the bank to 15 degrees (does not work in LNAV)

27
Q

What does the APP button do on the guidance panel?

A

Arms the vertical and lateral modes for the approach
Lateral - LNAV or LOC
Vertical - GS or GP

28
Q

What is required for green needles to activate on an ILS after the approach is armed?

A

Flying a ILS requires preview needs to activate the green needle approach

29
Q

Will GS respect fix step downs on an ILS approach?

A

GP will respect step downs GS will not