Auto Flight Flashcards
How many flight guidance modules are there in the AFCS?
2
Where is the Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA) located?
Top of PFD
Which of the following would you not see on the Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA) display?
«_space;Active flight guidance modes: VOR, APP, VS, IAS, ALT, ALT SEL VNAV, etc.»_space;
True or False: FGM 1 is the Master Channel.
True
True or False: FGM 2 is the Slave Channel.
True
True or False: The flight guidance modules operate independently and act as the “brains” of the AFCS.
True
The autopilot and the yaw damper functions require _____ FGMs to be operational
Both
The Flight director displays _____ and _____ visual guidance for the crew on the PFD
Lateral and Vertical
True or False: Primary controls of FD modes and selections are provided by the Flight Guidance Control Panel.
True
When flight guidance modes are active, what color are they displayed in on the PFD?
Green
When flight guidance modes are armed, what color are they displayed in on the PFD?
White
When do flight guidance modes that are armed become active?
When certain conditions are met.
When an armed flight guidance mode changes to active, it is annunciated by the display changing to reverse green video for _____ seconds.
5
True or False: Dual FD mode is a sub mode of the ILS approach mode.
True
If pilots activate the AP with no AFCS commands set and are in a bank greater than 6 degrees, what does the system default to?
Roll hold
Which of the following is a basic lateral mode?
Roll Hold
Wings Level
Heading Hold
headiNG?
True or False: When pilots switch to HDG mode, the AP flies the heading the aircraft is currently on.
False
True or False: When pilots enter HDG mode, the AP flies the heading the heading bug is set to even if it is not the current heading.
True
True or False: When in VOR mode, the FD tracks VOR radials.
True
When in VOR mode and flying over a VOR, what does the sub mode do to keep on course?
Maintains the heading of the selected VOR course until the signal is reliable again then it recaptures it
When is LOC mode used?
Localizer based instrument approaches
True or False: The aircraft has a localizer back course mode.
True
When climbing or descending, pilots will get an aural tone how far from the altitude set in the altitude alerter.
1,000 from target altitude.
True or False: In IAS mode, the pitch is adjusted to maintain desired airspeed.
True
In VS mode pitch is adjusted to maintain _____.
A selected vertical speed
How is the GA mode activated?
Pushed button on power levers
True or False: If the yaw damper is inoperative and on MEL, the autopilot will still engage.
False
True or False: The yaw damper can be on without the AP but the AP cannot be on without the YD.
True
When does the autopilot automatically disengage?
- If any engagement logic is no longer met,
- YD fails,
- FGM fails
The Tactile Control Steering (TCS) allows the pilot to accomplish what?
To momentarily assume manual control over the flight controls without disengaging the autopilot
If one Flight Guidance Module fails, which system will remain operative with the remaining FGM?
Flight Director
When the HSI SEL is pressed with flight guidance modes and FD present, what happens?
Clears all FMA modes and removes FD’s from view
What does the VOR OS lateral mode indicate?
The aircraft is transitioning over a tuned VOR is and the AFCS will maintain a constant heading
Which button on the AFCS panel is pressed to arm the LOC mode?
NAV & APPR
What must be done to ensure the AFCS captures a selected altitude during climb or descent?
Select the ALT SEL switch
True or False: The aircraft must be airborne to engage the autopilot
True
What switch must be selected to cancel the disconnect warning after an automatic autopilot disengagement?
A/P Disc.
