Auto Flight

Question 1

Min engage height for AP

Answer 1

200 ft

Question 2

Min disengage height for AP

Answer 2

80 ft

Question 3

When may the ASEL be changed to next ALT?

Answer 3

When ASEL flashes or anytime there is a hart ALT displayed.

Question 4

When the AP is disengaged there is a warning tone. How is this cancelled?

Answer 4

Press AP disconnect a 2nd time.

Question 5

What happens when you change BARO to STD?

Answer 5

Changes ASEL window to FL.

Question 6

How can the AP be disconnected?

Answer 6

Button on yoke, AP on/off on FCP, Man trim, AFCS DISCON.

Question 7

How can you display Mach in the speed window?

Answer 7

Press in on the speed knob.

Question 8

When should APPR mode be used?

Answer 8

When cleared for Precision Approach and within 60º of final approach course.

Question 9

What causes N1 limit?

Answer 9

AT has reached limit of thrust they can command. Airplane cannot control speed with current AP settings.

Question 10

What is the difference between VPATH and VGP?

Answer 10

VPATH is used en route and while outside FAF. VGP is used inside the FAF and only when APPR has been selected. VPATH will level at any ASEL. VGP will descend through ASEL on GP.

Question 11

How can the AT be disengaged?

Answer 11

Forward or aft buttons on either thrust lever or by manually applying enough force on levers to disengage the clutch.