AUTO FLIGHT and FLIGH INSTRUEMENTS

Question 1

The outer BANK LIMIT Selector applies to which roll mode?

Answer 1

• HDG SEL

FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.10

Question 2

How do you re-engage the autothrottles when the pitch mode is ALT, V/S or G/S?

Answer 2

Push the speed switch

FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.3

Question 3

How do you re‐engage the autothrottles when the pitch mode is VNAV ___ or FLCH SPD?

Answer 3

Cycle the A/T ARM switch to OFF and back to ARM

FCOM 2 4.10.3

Question 4

How can you manually select climb thrust after takeoff or a go‐around?

Answer 4

Push the Thrust (THR) Switch

FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.4

Question 5

What function is reflect if the THR switch light remains extinguished or is illuminated

Answer 5

Extinguished: Thrust Limit function
Illuminated : A/T mode function

FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.4

Question 6

How can you de‐select the approach mode AFTER localizer and glide‐slope captured?

Answer 6

• Select TO/GA or
• Disengage autopilot and position both F/D switches off.

FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.16

Question 7

Can the glideslope be captured prior to Localizer intercept?

Answer 7

No, glideslope capture is inhibited until localizer capture and the
intercept angle is within 80 degrees of the localizer course.

Question 8

What does an amber horizontal line displayed through the
affected ACTIVE pitch or roll mode indicate?

Answer 8

A flight mode fault is detected.

FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.17

Question 9

Will the autothrottles engage if TO/GA is not selected prior to 50 kts
airspeed during takeoff?

Answer 9

No
When will they operate in that case?
•The autothrottles will automatically engage above 400
feet when VNAV captures.

Question 10

When will VNAV activate during takeoff?

Answer 10

•VNAV activates at 400 feet above runway elevation

FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.8

Question 11

Which pitch mode does not provide autothrottle speed protection
with the autothrottles and autopilot engaged?

Answer 11

Vertical Speed (V/S)

FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.16

Question 12

When is TO/GA mode terminated after takeoff?

Answer 12

By selecting any other pitch and roll mode, or by
activation of LNAV/VNAV modes

FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.10

Question 13

How can you disarm, LNAV, LOC, VNAV and APP modes when
armed and prior to capture?

Answer 13

Push the mode switch a second time

FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.2

Question 14

In flight, when is TO/GA armed?

Answer 14

Flaps out of up or Glideslope captured

FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.5

Question 15

For Autoland, what controls are used by the AFDS to steer the
airplane on the localizer centerline after touchdown?

Answer 15

Rudder and nose wheel steering

FCOM, VOL 2; 2.20.1

Question 16

On approach, with first push of TO/GA, what active Autothrottle
mode would the FMA display with the A/T armed?

Answer 16

THR

FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.14

Question 17

What autothrottle mode is activated with the second push
of the TO/GA switch?

Answer 17

THR REF, at full go‐around thrust

FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.14

Question 18

When does the autothrottle annunciation change to
HOLD during takeoff?

Answer 18

65KTS

FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.9/10

Question 19

What climb rate is achieved during a goaround with one push of the
TO/GA switches?

Answer 19

2,000 feet per minute of climb

FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.14

Question 20

With the APP switch selected, what altitude will the
electrical busses isolate allowing multiple autopilot
engagement for Autoland operations?

Answer 20

Below 1,500 feet radio altitude

FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.16/4.20.1

Question 21

When will the FLARE mode activate during autoland?

Answer 21

At approximately 50’ RA.

FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.7/.12

Question 22

What pitch is commanded by the AFDS when TO/GA is selected
in a windshear recovery?

Answer 22

15 degrees pitch‐up or slightly below the pitch limit, whichever
is lower

FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.16

Question 23

Describe the condition that would cause VNAV ALT to display as the pitch mode.

Answer 23

A conflict occurs between the VNAV profile and MCP altitude.

FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.7

Question 24

What is the maximum intercept angle that the localizer (LOC)
will capture with the Approach (APP) or LOC mode armed?

Answer 24

Less than 120 degrees

FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.11

Question 25

During autoland, what action normally disconnects the autothrottles?

Answer 25

A reverse thrust lever is raised to reverse idle

FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.12

Question 26

When does the ROLLOUT mode activate?

Answer 26

•Below 5 feet

FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.12

Question 27

How are the autothrottle, roll, or pitch mode changes emphasized on the FMAs?

Answer 27

Green box around the mode for 10 seconds.

FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.17

Question 28

On the 747-8, how would you deactivate LOC or FAC mode once they
have captured? On the 747-8, how would you deactivate LOC or FAC
mode once they have captured?

Answer 28

•Selecting a roll mode other than LNAV
•Pushing TOGA
•Disengaging the autopilot and positioning both
F/D switches to OFF

FCOM, VOL 2 747-8; 4.10.14

Question 29

On the 744,LCF, -8, NO AUTOLAND displays on PFD if a multichannel
approach (MCA) is selected but MCA engage status (LAND 2/3)
has not been annunciated by __ feet?

Answer 29

600 feet AGL

FCOM, VOL 2 4.10.17, LCF; 4.10.15, 747-8; 4.10.16

Question 30

On the 747-8, What does the FAC (armed) as a Roll Mode FMA indicate?

Answer 30

•APP switch selected and AFDS is set for conduct of an
IAN (Integrated Approach Navigation) procedure

FCOM, VOL 2 747-8; 4.10.18