AUTO Flashcards
What must be insured when turning the FDs off
That both are turned off. PF should clearly say “flight directors off”
What scenario would allow only one FD to remain on
There are NONE
What should be done if they are not to be followed
BOTH should be turned off
What mode does the auto thrust operate when both FDs and APs are OFF
Speed or Mach in Column 1. (Green)
Recommended method to disconnect autothrust
- Match thrust levers to actual thrust value
2. Press instinctive disconnects on thrust levers
What is in Column 3 when the FCU HDG/TRK knob is pushed during flight
- If on or near flight plan course the NAV in green
2. If on an intercept heading then HDG green with NAV in blue
What’s the difference between a blue and magenta target airspeed symbol on the airspeed tape
- Blue triangle - manually selected speed
2. Magenta triangle - managed speed
What’s the normal FMA indications in Column 5 after a preflight is done
1FD2 if both are on and both FMGCs are working
Color convention in the MCDU regarding pilot data entry
- Blue - modifiable by pilot
- Green - not modifiable by pilot
- Amber - required data entry
What data is entered in the FINAL field on the INIT page B
RESERVE fuel value the Flight Plan Fuel Block on the paperwork
What value is manually entered in the ALTN field on the INIT Page B
ALTN fuel value from Flight Plan Fuel block off the paperwork. If 2 alternates than the furthest one
What should be armed in Column 2 - CLB or ALT
CLB (anticipates CLB detention before reaching altitude. ALT is armed once in CLB detention)
What’s in Column 3 before Takeoff
- With no heading preselected - NAV (blue)
2. With a heading preselected - blank
Which V speeds are visible on PFD during taxi out
V1 (blue) and V2 (magenta).
Vr not seen on taxi
