AUTO FLIGHT

Question 1

On takeoff with SRS mode, minimum height for use of autopilot.

Answer 1

100 ft AGL

FMGS logic prevents the autopilot from engaging during the 5 s after liftoff.

Question 2

Straight-in non precision approach, minimum height for use of autopilot.

Answer 2

Applicable MDA (MDH)

Question 3

Straight-in LNAV VNAV approach, minimum height for use of autopilot.

Answer 3

Applicable DA

Question 4

Circling approach, minimum height for use of autopilot.

Answer 4

Applicable circling minimums -100 ft.

Question 5

ILS approach When

CAT2 or CAT3 is NOT displayed on the FMA, minimum height for use of autopilot.

Answer 5

160 ft AGL

Question 6

PAR approach (Precision Approach Radar), minimum height for use of autopilot.

Answer 6

250 ft AGL.

Use AP and or FD , with HDG/V S or TRK/FPA.

Question 7

Go-around (AP or FD engagement), minimum height for use of autopilot.

Answer 7

500 ft AGL

Question 8

All other phases Not specified in Limitations, minimum height for use of autopilot

Answer 8

500 ft AGL

Question 9

Use of AP or FD in OPEN DES or DES mode is not permitted in approach, unless …..

Answer 9

FCU altitude is set to, or above, MDA (MDH) or 500 ft, whichever is the highest.

Question 10

AUTOTHRUST FUNCTION USE

Answer 10

Use of the autothrust is approved with, or without, AP FD in selected or managed mode.

Question 11

FMGS lateral and vertical navigation has been certified, Except for:

Answer 11

ILS, LOC, LOC-BC, LDA, SDF and MLS

Question 12

RNP accuracy with GPS PRIMARY, or radio updating, has been demonstrated ENROUTE to be:

Answer 12

With AP ON in NAV …………………….. 1 nm
With AP OFF and FD ON …………….. 1 nm
With AP OFF and FD OFF ……………..1.1 nm

Question 13

RNP accuracy with GPS PRIMARY, or radio updating, has been demonstrated IN TERMINAL AREA to be:

Answer 13

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

Question 14

RNP accuracy with GPS PRIMARY, or radio updating, has been demonstrated IN APPROACH to be:

Answer 14

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

Question 15

USE OF NAV AND FINAL APP MODES FOR NON-PRECISION APPROACH

Answer 15

VOR, VOR DME, NDB, NDB DME or RNAV (including GPS) approach.

Provided GPS PRIMARY is available.

Question 16

FINAL APP mode guidance capability with GPS PRIMARY has been demonstrated down to …..

Answer 16

MDH DH (barometric) 250 ft.

Question 17

NAV mode may be used in the terminal area,

provided:

Answer 17

GPS PRIMARY is available,
or ‐ HIGH accuracy is displayed,
And the appropriate RNP is checked,
or ‐ NAVAID raw data is monitored.

Question 18

It is NOT permitted to use the autopilot to perform NPAs in the following modes: FINAL APP, NAV V/S, NAV FPA. When…..

Answer 18

One engine is inoperative.

only FD use is permitted.

Question 19

CATEGORY II

Autopilot use

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

CATEGORY III FAIL PASSIVE (SINGLE)

Auto Pilot Use

Answer 20

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.

Question 21

CATEGORY III FAIL OPERATIONAL (DUAL)

Auto Pilot Use

Answer 21

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.

Question 22

Engien Out CAT II and CAT III fail passive autoland are only approved…

Answer 22

In configuration (3) and FULL,
and if engine-out procedures
are completed before reaching 1 000 ft.

Question 23

MAXIMUM WIND CONDITIONS FOR CAT II OR CAT III AUTOMATIC APPROACH LANDING AND ROLL OUT

Answer 23

Headwind……………………… 30 kt
Tailwind…………………………10 kt
Crosswind………………………20 kt
Crosswind MGO……………..15 kt

Question 24

CAT II and CAT III autoland are approved in FLAP CONF….

Answer 24

CONF 3 and CONF FULL

Question 25

Automatic landing is demonstrated:

Answer 25

‐ 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

Question 26

Automatic rollout performance has been approved on…..

Answer 26

Dry and wet runways,
but performance on snow-covered
or icy runways has NOT been demonstrated.

Question 27

ILS AUTOLAND
IN CAT I OR BETTER WEATHER CONDITIONS
Is possible on CAT I ILS when:

Answer 27

‐ 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.