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1
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On takeoff or missed approach, do not engage autopilot below:.
() 1000 feet AGL
() 400 feet AGL
() 200 feet AGL

A

() 400 feet AGL (Boeing Limitation)

Note: Company Go-Around profile recommends no engagement below 800ft

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Autoland - Maximum Headwind is ______.
() 25 knots
() 20 knots
() 15 knots

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() 25 knots

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Autoland - Maximum Tailwind for the B737-900 with flaps 40 is ______.
() 10 knots
() 12 knots
() 15 knots

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() 10 knots

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Autoland - Maximum Tailwind for the B737-900 with flaps 30 with field elevation of 4001-6000 feet is ______.
() 0 knots
() 5 knots
() 10 knots

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() 5 knots

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Autoland - Maximum Tailwind for the B737-900 with flaps 30 with field elevation 4000 feet or less is ______.
() 0 knots
() 5 knots
() 10 knots

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() 10 knots

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Autoland - Maximum Tailwind for the B737-900 with flaps 30 with field elevation 6001 feet and above is ______.
() 0 knots
() 5 knots
() 10 knots

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() 0 knots

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7
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Minimum altitude for use of autopilot on approach:
ILS/GLS Coupled Approaches (no autoland)?
() 200 feet AGL
() 100 feet AGL
() 50 feet AGL

A

() 50 feet AGL

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The Autopilot Flight Director System (AFDS) is a dual system consisting of _____individual flight control computers (FCCs) and a single mode control panel.
() one
() two
() three

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() two

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9
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All Autopilot Flight Director System (AFDS) modes can be disengaged either by selecting another command mode or _______________.
() by disengaging the A/P and turning the F/Ds off
() by disengaging the A/P
() by turning the F/Ds off

A

() by disengaging the A/P and turning the F/Ds off

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10
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What allows both A/Ps to be engaged at the same time?
() the Approach mode
() VNAV and VOR/LOC
() both flight directors on

A

() the Approach mode

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11
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The A/P automatically disengages when any of the following occurs:
() Pushing either A/P disengage switch or pushing either Takeoff / Go-around (TO/GA) switch with a single A/P engaged in CWS or CMD below 2000 feet RA
() Activating either pilot’s control wheel trim switch or loss of respective hydraulic system pressure
() all answers are correct

A

() all answers are correct

() Pushing either A/P disengage switch or pushing either Takeoff / Go-around (TO/GA) switch with a single A/P engaged in CWS or CMD below 2000 feet RA
() Activating either pilot’s control wheel trim switch or loss of respective hydraulic system pressure

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12
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The F/Ds can be operated __________. () only with the A/T
() only with the A/P and A/T
() with or without the A/P and A/T

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() with or without the A/P and A/T

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13
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How is the master FCC indicated?
() by illumination of the respective master (MA) F/D indicator light
() by illumination of the respective master caution indicator light
() by illumination of CMD on respective FMA

A

() by illumination of the respective master (MA) F/D indicator light

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14
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What following indications regarding AFDS status annunciations are displayed in the A/P status display located above the attitude indicator?
() CMD, FD, 1 CH
() CWS P, CWS R
() all answers are correct

A

() all answers are correct

() CMD, FD, 1 CH
() CWS P, CWS R

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15
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What does CMD in the autopilot status display of the AFDS indicate?
() one or both autopilots are engaged
() one or both autopilots are disengaged
() the flight director is ON and the autopilot is either OFF or engaged in CWS

A

() one or both autopilots are engaged

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16
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What does FD in the autopilot status display of the AFDS indicate?
() the flight director is ON and the autopilot is either OFF or engaged in CWS
() both flight directors are disengaged
() all answers are correct

A

() the flight director is ON and the autopilot is either OFF or engaged in CWS

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17
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What does CWS P in the autopilot status display of the AFDS indicate?
() the autopilot is inoperative
() pitch mode engaged in CWS
() roll mode engaged in CWS

A

() pitch mode engaged in CWS

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18
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What does CWS R in the autopilot status display of the AFDS indicate?
() the autopilot is inoperative
() pitch mode engaged in CWS
() roll mode engaged in CWS

A

() roll mode engaged in CWS

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19
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What does 1CH in the autopilot status display of the AFDS indicate?
() for a single A/P ILS approach, annunciates after localizer capture and remains on for entire approach
() for a single A/P ILS approach, indicates that the autoland system has completed all required test, and will function properly
() all answers are correct

A

() for a single A/P ILS approach, annunciates after localizer capture and remains on for entire approach

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20
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What does GA on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode indicate?
() The autothrottle maintains thrust at reduced go-around setting.
() The autothrottle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit displayed on the thrust mode display.
() The autothrottle maintains speed commanded by the FMC. The autothrottle is limited to the N1 value shown on the thrust mode display.

A

() The autothrottle maintains thrust at reduced go-around setting.

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21
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What does RETARD on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode indicate?
() The autothrottle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit displayed on the thrust mode display.
() The autothrottle maintains speed commanded by the FMC. The autothrottle is limited to the N1 value shown on the thrust mode display.
() Displayed while autothrottle moves thrust levers to the aft stop. RETARD mode is followed by ARM mode.

A

() Displayed while autothrottle moves thrust levers to the aft stop. RETARD mode is followed by ARM mode.

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What does MCP SPD on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode indicate?
() The autothrottle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit displayed on the thrust mode display.
() The autothrottle maintains speed commanded by the FMC. The autothrottle is limited to the N1 value shown on the thrust mode display.
() The autothrottle maintains speed set in the MCP IAS/MACH display. The autothrottle is limited to the N1 value shown on the thrust mode display.

A

() The autothrottle maintains speed set in the MCP IAS/MACH display. The autothrottle is limited to the N1 value shown on the thrust mode display.

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23
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What does THR HLD on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode indicate?
() No autothrottle mode engaged. The thrust lever autothrottle servos are inhibited; the pilot can set thrust levers manually.
() The thrust lever autothrottle servos are inhibited; the pilot can set the thrust levers manually.
() The autothrottle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit displayed on the thrust mode display.

A

() The thrust lever autothrottle servos are inhibited; the pilot can set the thrust levers manually.

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What does ARM on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode indicate?
() No autothrottle mode engaged. The thrust lever autothrottle servos are inhibited; the pilot can set thrust levers manually.
() The thrust lever autothrottle servos are inhibited; the pilot can set the thrust levers manually.
() The autothrottle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit displayed on the thrust mode display.

A

() No autothrottle mode engaged. The thrust lever autothrottle servos are inhibited; the pilot can set thrust levers manually.

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25
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To engage TO/GA for takeoff ______________ and press either TO/GA switch
() one FD switch must be ON
() both FD switches must be ON
() either FD switch ON or OFF

A

() both FD switches must be ON

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26
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To engage TO/GA for go-around, press either TO/GA switch when _______

() Inflight below 2000 feet radio altitude
() not in takeoff mode and either F/D switch ON or OFF
() all answers are correct

A

() all answers are correct

() Inflight below 2000 feet radio altitude
() not in takeoff mode and either F/D switch ON or OFF

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27
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The AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation, in the pitch mode, VNAV SPD commands _______.

() pitch to hold MCP selected altitude or uncorrected barometric altitude
() the AFDS to maintain FMC altitude or descent path with pitch commands
() the AFDS to maintain the FMC speed displayed on the airspeed indicator and/or the CDU CLIMB or DESCENT pages

A

() the AFDS to maintain the FMC speed displayed on the airspeed indicator and/or the CDU CLIMB or DESCENT pages

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28
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The AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation, in the pitch mode, V/S (engaged) commands _______.

() the AFDS to maintain the FMC speed displayed on the airspeed indicator and/or the CDU CLIMB or DESCENT pages
() pitch to hold selected vertical speed
() pitch to hold MCP selected altitude or uncorrected barometric altitude

A

() pitch to hold selected vertical speed

29
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The AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation, in the pitch mode, ALT ACQ commands _______.

() the AFDS to maintain the IAS/MACH window airspeed or Mach
() pitch to hold MCP selected altitude or uncorrected barometric altitude
() a transition maneuver entered automatically from a V/S, LVL CHG, or VNAV climb or descent to the selected MCP altitude.

A

() a transition maneuver entered automatically from a V/S, LVL CHG, or VNAV climb or descent to the selected MCP altitude.

30
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The AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation, in the pitch mode, ALT HOLD commands _______.

() the AFDS to maintain the IAS/MACH window airspeed or Mach
() pitch to hold MCP selected altitude or uncorrected barometric altitude at which ALT HOLD switch was pushed
() a transition maneuver entered automatically from a V/S, LVL CHG, or VNAV climb or descent to the selected MCP altitude.

A

() pitch to hold MCP selected altitude or uncorrected barometric altitude at which ALT HOLD switch was pushed

31
Q

The AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation, in the pitch mode, MCP SPD commands _______.

() the AFDS to maintain the IAS/MACH window airspeed or Mach
() pitch to hold MCP selected altitude or uncorrected barometric altitude at which ALT HOLD switch was pushed
() a transition maneuver entered automatically from a V/S, LVL CHG, or VNAV climb or descent to the selected MCP altitude.

A

() the AFDS to maintain the IAS/MACH window airspeed or Mach

32
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The AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation, in the pitch mode, G/S (engaged) commands _______.
() the AFDS to follow the ILS glideslope
() the AFDS to maintain the IAS/MACH window airspeed or Mach
() all answers are correct

A

() the AFDS to follow the ILS glideslope

33
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The AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation, in the pitch mode, FLARE (engaged) commands _______.
() During a dual A/P ILS approach, flare engages at 50 feet radio altitude. FLARE accomplishes the autoland flare maneuver.
() the AFDS to maintain the IAS/MACH window airspeed or Mach
() all answers are correct

A

() During a dual A/P ILS approach, flare engages at 50 feet radio altitude. FLARE accomplishes the autoland flare maneuver.

34
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The AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation, in the roll mode, LNAV commands _______.
() the AFDS to intercept and track the active VOR radial
() the AFDS to intercept and track the active FMC route
() all answers are correct

A

() the AFDS to intercept and track the active FMC route

35
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The AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation, in the roll mode, HDG SEL commands _______.
() AFDS to track selected VOR course or track selected localizer course along the inbound front course bearing.
() the aircraft to turn to, or remain on the heading selected in the MCP Heading Display
() all answers are correct

A

() the aircraft to turn to, or remain on the heading selected in the MCP Heading Display

36
Q

Which of the following actions or conditions will disengage the autothrottles?
() Thrust levers become separated more than 25 degrees during a dual channel approach after FLARE armed is annunciated
() Moving the A/T Arm switch to OFF, pushing either A/T Disengage switch, or two seconds have elapsed since landing touchdown
() Moving the A/T Arm switch to OFF, pushing either A/T Disengage switch, or a significant thrust difference along with control wheel roll input of 25 degrees or more, and flap position up through 15

A

() Moving the A/T Arm switch to OFF, pushing either A/T Disengage switch, or two seconds have elapsed since landing touchdown

37
Q

If FLARE is not armed by approximately 350 feet RA, _______________.
() the master caution illuminates
() both A/Ps automatically disengage
() a go-around is automatically initiated

A

() both A/Ps automatically disengage

38
Q

During a single channel A/P approach operation, _________ .
() the autothrottles must be turned off by 500 feet AGL
() an A/P go-around is not available
() all answers are correct

A

() an A/P go-around is not available

39
Q

The AFS provides speed, pitch and thrust commands to avoid exceeding the
following limit speeds:
() Vmo/Mmo, and minimum speed only
() Vmo/Mmo, wing flap placards, landing gear placard only
() Vmo/Mmo, wing flap placards, landing gear placard and minimum speed

A

() Vmo/Mmo, wing flap placards, landing gear placard and minimum speed

40
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On the Mode Control Panel, pressing the Changeover (C/O) Switch _______.
() changes FMC speed to minimum safe speed
() changes FMC speed to maximum safe speed
() changes IAS/MACH display between IAS and MACH

A

() changes IAS/MACH display between IAS and MACH

41
Q

The IAS/MACH Display is blank when __________.
() V/S is engaged
() VNAV mode is engaged
() LVL CHG is engaged

A

() VNAV mode is engaged

42
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On the Mode Control Panel, Speed mode engages automatically when:
() ALT ACQ engages or ALT HOLD engages
() V/S engages or G/S capture occurs
() all answers are correct

A

() all answers are correct

() ALT ACQ engages or ALT HOLD engages
() V/S engages or G/S capture occurs

43
Q

Rotating the speed selector knob on the Mode Control Panel _______.
() sets the speed in IAS/MACH display and positions airspeed cursor
() sets the speed in IAS/MACH display and does not position airspeed cursor
() does not set the speed in the IAS/MACH display but positions the airspeed cursor

A

() sets the speed in IAS/MACH display and positions airspeed cursor

44
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Pushing the Speed Intervention (SPD INTV) Switch on the Mode Control Panel when VNAV is engaged __________________.
() reveals the IAS/MACH display, activates FMC speed intervention, displays the FMC target speed, and allows the IAS/MACH selector to be used to set the desired speed
() blanks the IAS/MACH display, activates VNAV PATH, and disengages the A/Ts
() is prohibited

A

() reveals the IAS/MACH display, activates FMC speed intervention, displays the FMC target speed, and allows the IAS/MACH selector to be used to set the desired speed

45
Q

In a VNAV SPD descent, the autothrottle holds ______ and the AFDS _________.
() idle; holds IAS/MACH window
() idle; holds FMC target speed
() idle but can command FMC SPD mode if ground speed becomes too low to maintain FMC vertical path; tracks FMC descent path

A

() idle; holds FMC target speed

46
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In a VNAV PTH descent, the autothrottle holds ______ and the AFDS _________.
() idle; holds IAS/MACH window
() idle; holds FMC target speed
() idle but can command FMC SPD mode if ground speed becomes too low to maintain FMC vertical path; tracks FMC descent path

A

() idle but can command FMC SPD mode if ground speed becomes too low to maintain FMC vertical path; tracks FMC descent path

47
Q

The ALTITUDE Display on the Mode Control Panel is set by the Altitude Selector and displays selected altitude from 0 to 50,000 feet in ______ foot increments.
() 100
() 50
() 25

A

() 100

48
Q

The Vertical Speed (VERT SPEED) Display window _____ when V/S is ______.
() blanks; not active
() displays; not active
() blanks; active

A

() blanks; not active

49
Q

The Vertical Speed Thumbwheel sets ___________.
() vertical speed in VERT SPEED display
() vertical speed on the FMC
() all answers are correct

A

() vertical speed in VERT SPEED display

50
Q

Pushing the Level Change (LVL CHG) switch in a descent commands the autothrottles to hold ______ thrust and the AFDS to hold selected airspeed.
() limit
() idle
() 1,000 feet per minute

A

Idle

51
Q

While in Altitude Hold, if the Altitude Selector on the Mode Control Panel is rotated the ______ mode is armed.
() V/S
() VNAV
() LVL CHG

A

V/S

52
Q

Pushing the Altitude Hold (ALT HLD) switch commands pitch to hold ___________________.
() uncorrected barometric altitude at which the switch was pressed
() corrected barometric altitude to the nearest 1,000 feet at which the switch was pressed
() uncorrected barometric altitude to the nearest 1,000 feet at which the switch was pressed

A

uncorrected barometric altitude at which the switch was pressed

53
Q

On the Mode Control Panel, the COURSE display shows the course set by the _______.
() FMC
() ADF
() course selector

A

course selector

54
Q

On the Mode Control Panel, rotating the heading selector sets the heading in the_______.
() FMC
() heading display
() course display

A

heading display

55
Q

On the Mode Control Panel, pushing the LNAV Switch commands the AFDS roll to intercept and track the active _______.
() VOR radial
() LOC
() FMC route

A

FMC route

56
Q

On the Mode Control Panel, pushing the VOR localizer (LOC) Switch commands the AFDS roll to capture and track the selective _______.
() VOR
() LOC
() all answers are correct

A

() VOR
() LOC
() all answers are correct

57
Q

The bank angle selector sets the maximum bank angle for the AFDS operation in _______ mode(s).
() LNAV
() HDG SEL or VOR
() all answers are correct

A

HDG SEL or VOR

58
Q

Initially, pushing the Heading Select (HDG SEL) switch commands a turn in the shortest direction towards the heading bug.
() True
() False

A

True

59
Q

Pushing the Approach (APP) Switch arms the AFDS for ___________.
() localizer and glideslope capture
() any LNAV and VNAV capture
() LNAV and VNAV capture only if an RNAV approach is selected in the FMC

A

localizer and glideslope capture

60
Q

The Command Engage (CMD ENGAGE) switch (A or B) ________.
() engages the A/P, and displays CMD in the A/P status display
() enables all command modes
() all answers are correct

A

() all answers are correct
() engages the A/P, and displays CMD in the A/P status display
() enables all command modes

61
Q

The Control Wheel Steering Engage (CWS ENGAGE) switch (A or B) ________.
() engages the A/P, and displays CWS P and CWS R in the A/P status display
() engages pitch and roll modes in CWS
() all answers are correct

A

() engages the A/P, and displays CWS P and CWS R in the A/P status display
() engages pitch and roll modes in CWS
() all answers are correct

62
Q

Pulling down on the Autopilot Disengage (DISENGAGE) bar_______.
() disengages the CMD mode and reverts to CWS
() disengages both A/Ps
() disengages the A/Ts and the A/Ps

A

disengages both A/Ps

63
Q

The Autopilot Disengage Switch on the Control Wheel, ________.
() disengages the A/P, and a warning tone sounds
() illuminates the flashing A/P disengage lights
() all answers are correct

A

disengages the A/P, and a warning tone sounds
() illuminates the flashing A/P disengage lights
() all answers are correct

64
Q

The Autothrottle Disengage Switch on the Control Stand, ________.
() disengages the autothrottle, and trips the A/T ARM switch to OFF
() illuminates the flashing A/T disengage lights
() all answers are correct

A

disengages the autothrottle, and trips the A/T ARM switch to OFF
() illuminates the flashing A/T disengage lights
() all answers are correct

65
Q

The Stabilizer Out Of Trim (STAB OUT OF TRIM) light operates ________.
() only with the autopilot engaged
() only with the autopilot disengaged
() all answers are correct

A

only with the autopilot engaged

66
Q

On the UPPER DISPLAY, N1 limit is shown, this number is normally calculated by the________.
() First Officer
() Captain
() FMC

A

FMC

67
Q

On the Thrust Mode Display, an annunciation of - - - would indicate ________.
() TO/GA is active
() the FMC is not computing thrust limit
() the EEC is inoperative

A

the FMC is not computing thrust limit

68
Q

What does an illuminated Autothrottle Limit (A/T LIM) Indication mean?
() The A/T is using a degraded N1 thrust limit from the related EEC.
() The A/T is using a degraded N1 thrust limit from the related FMC.
() The A/T system is inoperative.

A

The A/T is using a degraded N1 thrust limit from the related EEC.

69
Q

The A/T system operates properly with the EECs_____.
A) ON
B) ALTN
C) all answers are correct

A

C) all answers are correct

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