AUTO FLIGHT Flashcards
On takeoff with SRS mode, minimum height for use of autopilot.
100 ft AGL
FMGS logic prevents the autopilot from engaging during the 5 s after liftoff.
Straight-in non precision approach, minimum height for use of autopilot.
Applicable MDA (MDH)
Straight-in LNAV VNAV approach, minimum height for use of autopilot.
Applicable DA
Circling approach, minimum height for use of autopilot.
Applicable circling minimums -100 ft.
ILS approach When
CAT2 or CAT3 is NOT displayed on the FMA, minimum height for use of autopilot.
160 ft AGL
PAR approach (Precision Approach Radar), minimum height for use of autopilot.
250 ft AGL.
Use AP and or FD , with HDG/V S or TRK/FPA.
Go-around (AP or FD engagement), minimum height for use of autopilot.
500 ft AGL
All other phases Not specified in Limitations, minimum height for use of autopilot
500 ft AGL
Use of AP or FD in OPEN DES or DES mode is not permitted in approach, unless …..
FCU altitude is set to, or above, MDA (MDH) or 500 ft, whichever is the highest.
AUTOTHRUST FUNCTION USE
Use of the autothrust is approved with, or without, AP FD in selected or managed mode.
FMGS lateral and vertical navigation has been certified, Except for:
ILS, LOC, LOC-BC, LDA, SDF and MLS
RNP accuracy with GPS PRIMARY, or radio updating, has been demonstrated ENROUTE to be:
With AP ON in NAV …………………….. 1 nm
With AP OFF and FD ON …………….. 1 nm
With AP OFF and FD OFF ……………..1.1 nm
RNP accuracy with GPS PRIMARY, or radio updating, has been demonstrated IN TERMINAL AREA to be:
With AP ON in NAV …………………….. 0.50 nm
With AP OFF and FD ON …………….. 0.51 nm
With AP OFF and FD OFF ……………. 0.51 nm
RNP accuracy with GPS PRIMARY, or radio updating, has been demonstrated IN APPROACH to be:
With AP ON in NAV …………………….. 0.3 nm
With AP OFF and FD ON …………….. 0.3 nm
With AP OFF and FD OFF ……………. Not Authorized
USE OF NAV AND FINAL APP MODES FOR NON-PRECISION APPROACH
VOR, VOR DME, NDB, NDB DME or RNAV (including GPS) approach.
Provided GPS PRIMARY is available.
FINAL APP mode guidance capability with GPS PRIMARY has been demonstrated down to …..
MDH DH (barometric) 250 ft.
NAV mode may be used in the terminal area,
provided:
GPS PRIMARY is available,
or ‐ HIGH accuracy is displayed,
And the appropriate RNP is checked,
or ‐ NAVAID raw data is monitored.
It is NOT permitted to use the autopilot to perform NPAs in the following modes: FINAL APP, NAV V/S, NAV FPA. When…..
One engine is inoperative.
only FD use is permitted.
CATEGORY II
Autopilot use
Minimum decision height………………………. 100 ft AGL
At least one autopilot must be engaged in APPR mode,
and CAT 2, CAT 3 SINGLE or CAT 3 DUAL on the FMA.
If automatic approach without autoland, autopilot
must be disengaged no later than 80 ft AGL.
CATEGORY III FAIL PASSIVE (SINGLE)
Auto Pilot Use
Minimum decision height…………………………50 ft
At least one autopilot must be engaged in APPR mode,
and CAT 3 SINGLE or CAT 3 DUAL displayed on FMA.
A THR must be used in selected or managed speed.
CATEGORY III FAIL OPERATIONAL (DUAL)
Auto Pilot Use
A THR must be used in selected or managed speed.
Alert height………………………………………………. 100 ft
CAT III with DH : Minimum decision height…… 25 ft
Minimum RVR…………………………………………… 75 m
2 autopilots must be engaged in APPR mode.
Engien Out CAT II and CAT III fail passive autoland are only approved…
In configuration (3) and FULL,
and if engine-out procedures
are completed before reaching 1 000 ft.
MAXIMUM WIND CONDITIONS FOR CAT II OR CAT III AUTOMATIC APPROACH LANDING AND ROLL OUT
Headwind……………………… 30 kt
Tailwind…………………………10 kt
Crosswind………………………20 kt
Crosswind MGO……………..15 kt
CAT II and CAT III autoland are approved in FLAP CONF….
CONF 3 and CONF FULL
Automatic landing is demonstrated:
‐ With CAT II and CAT III ILS beam.
‐ With slope angle within (-2.5 °, -3.15 °) range.
‐ At or below the maximum landing weight.
‐ For airport elevation at or below (6 500 ft.) (9 200 ft.)
‐ At approach speed (VAPP) = VLS + wind correction.
- min wind correction 5 kt, max wind correction 15 kt
Automatic rollout performance has been approved on…..
Dry and wet runways,
but performance on snow-covered
or icy runways has NOT been demonstrated.
ILS AUTOLAND
IN CAT I OR BETTER WEATHER CONDITIONS
Is possible on CAT I ILS when:
‐ The airline has checked that the ILS beam,
‐ The crew is aware that LOC or GS beam fluctuations,
‐ At least CAT2 capability is displayed on the FMA,
‐ Visual references at least for performed CAT I approach.
