AUTO FLIGHT and FLIGH INSTRUEMENTS Flashcards
The outer BANK LIMIT Selector applies to which roll mode?
- HDG SEL
FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.10
How do you re-engage the autothrottles when the pitch mode is ALT, V/S or G/S?
Push the speed switch
FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.3
How do you re‐engage the autothrottles when the pitch mode is VNAV ___ or FLCH SPD?
Cycle the A/T ARM switch to OFF and back to ARM
FCOM 2 4.10.3
How can you manually select climb thrust after takeoff or a go‐around?
Push the Thrust (THR) Switch
FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.4
What function is reflect if the THR switch light remains extinguished or is illuminated
Extinguished: Thrust Limit function
Illuminated : A/T mode function
FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.4
How can you de‐select the approach mode AFTER localizer and glide‐slope captured?
- Select TO/GA or
- Disengage autopilot and position both F/D switches off.
FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.16
Can the glideslope be captured prior to Localizer intercept?
No, glideslope capture is inhibited until localizer capture and the
intercept angle is within 80 degrees of the localizer course.
What does an amber horizontal line displayed through the
affected ACTIVE pitch or roll mode indicate?
A flight mode fault is detected.
FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.17
Will the autothrottles engage if TO/GA is not selected prior to 50 kts
airspeed during takeoff?
No
When will they operate in that case?
•The autothrottles will automatically engage above 400
feet when VNAV captures.
When will VNAV activate during takeoff?
•VNAV activates at 400 feet above runway elevation
FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.8
Which pitch mode does not provide autothrottle speed protection
with the autothrottles and autopilot engaged?
Vertical Speed (V/S)
FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.16
When is TO/GA mode terminated after takeoff?
By selecting any other pitch and roll mode, or by
activation of LNAV/VNAV modes
FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.10
How can you disarm, LNAV, LOC, VNAV and APP modes when
armed and prior to capture?
Push the mode switch a second time
FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.2
In flight, when is TO/GA armed?
Flaps out of up or Glideslope captured
FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.5
For Autoland, what controls are used by the AFDS to steer the
airplane on the localizer centerline after touchdown?
Rudder and nose wheel steering
FCOM, VOL 2; 2.20.1
On approach, with first push of TO/GA, what active Autothrottle
mode would the FMA display with the A/T armed?
THR
FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.14
What autothrottle mode is activated with the second push
of the TO/GA switch?
THR REF, at full go‐around thrust
FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.14
When does the autothrottle annunciation change to
HOLD during takeoff?
65KTS
FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.9/10
What climb rate is achieved during a goaround with one push of the
TO/GA switches?
2,000 feet per minute of climb
FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.14
With the APP switch selected, what altitude will the
electrical busses isolate allowing multiple autopilot
engagement for Autoland operations?
Below 1,500 feet radio altitude
FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.16/4.20.1
When will the FLARE mode activate during autoland?
At approximately 50’ RA.
FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.7/.12
What pitch is commanded by the AFDS when TO/GA is selected
in a windshear recovery?
15 degrees pitch‐up or slightly below the pitch limit, whichever
is lower
FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.16
Describe the condition that would cause VNAV ALT to display as the pitch mode.
A conflict occurs between the VNAV profile and MCP altitude.
FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.7
What is the maximum intercept angle that the localizer (LOC)
will capture with the Approach (APP) or LOC mode armed?
Less than 120 degrees
FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.11
During autoland, what action normally disconnects the autothrottles?
A reverse thrust lever is raised to reverse idle
FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.12
When does the ROLLOUT mode activate?
•Below 5 feet
FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.12
How are the autothrottle, roll, or pitch mode changes emphasized on the FMAs?
Green box around the mode for 10 seconds.
FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.17
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?
•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
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?
600 feet AGL
FCOM, VOL 2 4.10.17, LCF; 4.10.15, 747-8; 4.10.16
On the 747-8, What does the FAC (armed) as a Roll Mode FMA indicate?
•APP switch selected and AFDS is set for conduct of an
IAN (Integrated Approach Navigation) procedure
FCOM, VOL 2 747-8; 4.10.18
