Auto Flight Flashcards

1
Q

Autopilot engage switch push will engage

A

HDG hold or ATT (in bank) and V/S

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

On a go around the first push of the TOGA button will give a

A

THR and 2000ft/min

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

During a CFIT recovery maneuver the flight director will give good recovery guidance with TOGA engaged. True or False

A

FALSE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

THR switch is operable from the ground to landing. True or False

A

False (from 400’)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

SPD switch is operable from

A

400ft after T/O until landing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

The bank limit selector limits all roll modes to 5, 10,15, 20, 25 degree regardless of airspeed. True or False

A

FALSE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Vertical Speed Window has a range from to feet per minute.

A

-8000 ft/min to +6000ft/min

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Mode Control Panel Window is in_____foot increments. (Altitude window)

A

100ft

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Mode Control Panel Window range is feet in Altitude

A

V/S 14000ft (-8000 to +6000) ALT 50000 (0 to 50000)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

LOC button when pushed displays

A

displays LOC in white (Armed) on PFD Roll FMA before localizer capture, current roll mode remains active until LOC capture. ()

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Flare Mode becomes armed below____and activates between ____ and ____ feet

A

armed below 1500 ft and active between 60 and 40 ft. ()

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

In wings-level flight with both flight directors off, which roll mode is engaged by engaging the first autopilot in command?

A

HDG HOLD

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

When can the command bars be displayed on the PFD during preflight?

A

when the first F/D switch positioned ON

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

In VNAV, pushing the THR switch will not change the A/T mode. True or False

A

TRUE ()

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What pitch mode is engaged by selecting an autopilot in command with both flight director switches off while in flight?

A

V/S Vertical Speed ()

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What indicates a pitch or roll mode fault?

A

an amber line is drawn through the mode annunciation

17
Q

What is the FMA modes annunciation for a go-around?

A

THR / TOGA / TOGA ()

18
Q

What do the flight control computers (FCC) use to command level-off when engaged in a VNAV pitch mode?

A

MCP or FMC ()

19
Q

When are flare and rollout modes available?

A

Autoland ()

20
Q

A white LNAV annunciation on the PFD indicates

A

LNAV mode is armed ()

21
Q

What is accomplished by lifting up the autopilot disengage bar?

A

enable A/P engagement, cancels amber stripe ()

22
Q

What do the autopilots control to track the localizer while in the rollout mode?

A

A/P uses Localize signal , Rudder and Nosewheel to maintain center line () ***

23
Q

A go-around can be accomplished with:

A

Single A/P, Multi A/P or F/D ()

24
Q

Pushing the SPD switch while in FLCH will engage the A/T mode to the current airspeed or the FMC speed, whichever is higher. True or False

A

FALSE ()

25
Q

When does the go-around function of the TO/GA mode arm for the AFDS and autothrottle system?

A

during approach, Flap out of up or, G/S capture ()

26
Q

Which modes are affected by the bank limit selector?

A

active only in HDG select ()

27
Q

At what radio altitude does the autopilot start the landing flare?

A

40’ to 60’

28
Q

What is the target vertical speed for a single push of the TO/GA switch for go- around?

A

2000 ft/min ()

29
Q

What is the indication of LNAV or VNAV mode engagement?

A

LNAV/VNAV green on PFD ()

30
Q

In FLCH mode, where is the commanded airspeed displayed? PFD & MCP

A

IAS/MACH window and PFD speed scale

31
Q

How is the autothrottle normally disengage after an automatic landing?

A

when a reverse thrust lever is raised to reverse idle ()

32
Q

How is the autopilot normally disengage after an automatic landing?

A

A/P disengage switch

33
Q

After an automatic landing, rollout guidance continues until

A

until A/P disengaged

34
Q

During an approach, when is the go-around mode inhibited?

A

below 5’ + 2 sec

35
Q

During a crosswind autoland, the autopilot starts runway alignment at approximately:

A

500ft (all engines)

36
Q

During takeoff, above which speed will the autothrottle enter the A/T hold mode?

A

65 kt

37
Q

What does the A/T hold mode accomplish?

A

disconnect the servos