Auto Flight and Flight Instruments

Question 1

The outer BANK LIMIT selector applies to which roll mode?

Answer 1

HDG SEL

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Push speed switch

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 (OFF-ARM)

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Push the Thrust (THR) switch

Question 5

What function is operating if the THR light remains extinguished or illuminated?

Answer 5

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

Question 6

How can you deselect approach mode AFTER loc and G/S captured?

Answer 6

TO/GA or Disenage autopilot and position both F/D switches off

Question 7

Can G/S capture prior to LOC intercept?

Answer 7

No, G/S capture inhibited until LOC capture, and intercept angle within 80 degrees of LOC CSE

Question 8

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

Answer 8

A flight mode fault detected

Question 9

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

Answer 9

No, if selected after 50KIAS, A/T automatically engage above 400’ when VNAV captures

Question 10

When will VNAV activate during takeoff?

Answer 10

400’ above runway elevation

Question 11

Which ptich mode does not provide A/T speed protection with the A/T and autopilot engaged?

Answer 11

V/S

Question 12

When is TO/GA terminated after takeoff?

Answer 12

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

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Push the mode switch a second time

Question 14

In flight, when is TO/GA armed?

Answer 14

Flaps out of up, or G/S captured

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 NWS

Question 16

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

Answer 16

THR

Question 17

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

Answer 17

THR REF, at full go-around thrust

Question 18

When does the A/T annunciation change to HOLD during takeoff?

Answer 18

65KIAS

Question 19

What climb rate is achieved during a go-around with ONE push of the TO/GA switches?

Answer 19

2,000FPM

Question 20

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

Answer 20

1500’ RA

Question 21

When will FLARE activate?

Answer 21

50’ RA

Question 22

What ptich is commanded by AFDS when TO/GA selected in windshear recovery?

Answer 22

15 degrees, or slightly below PLI, whichever is lower

Question 23

Describe condition that would cause VNAV ALT as pitch mode?

Answer 23

A confict occurs between VNAV profile and MCP altitude

Question 24

What is maximum intercept angle the LOC will capture with APP or LOC mode armed?

Answer 24

Less than 120 degrees

Question 25

During autoland what action normally disconnects auto throttles

Answer 25

TR raised to reverse idle

Question 26

When does ROLLOUT activate?

Answer 26

below 5’

Question 27

How are A/T, roll or pitch mode changes emphasized on teh FMA?

Answer 27

Green box around mode for 10 seconds

Question 28

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

Answer 28

-Selecting roll mode other than LNAV
-Pushing TO/GA
-Disengaging Autopilot and positioning both F/D OFF

Question 29

On the 400, -8, LCF, NO AUTOLAND displays on PFD if a multichannel approach (MCA) selected but MCA engage status (LAND 2/3) has not been annunciated by ______ ft ?

Answer 29

600’ AGL

Question 30

On the -8 what does FAC (armed) as a roll mode FMA indicate?

Answer 30

APP switch selected and AFDS set to conduct an IAN procedure

Question 31

What minimum maneuver capability is provided at the top of the amber bar on the PFD display?

Answer 31

1.3g

Question 32

If the display selector panel fails, how can you select the synoptic display on the lower EICAS?

Answer 32

Through the respective CDU (MENU - EFIS CP)

Question 33

What indicates you are 1/3 of a dot deviation from the localizer?

Answer 33

Localizer pointer is just touching the rectangle during expanded localizer deviation scale. Low RA w/ Autopilot or FD engaged scale turns amber and flases to indicate LOC deviation

Question 34

How can you control your displays if EFIS control panel fails?

Answer 34

Through related CDU

Question 35

What source selector switch would you likely move in the event of an ALT or SPD flag in view on the PFD?

Answer 35

Air Data Source Selector

Question 36

When is the PLI displayed?

Answer 36

Flaps not up

Question 37

On the -8, how is the airspeed range for acceptable VNAV path indicated on the PFD (flaps up or down)?

Answer 37

VNAV Speed Band

Question 38

-8 ANP bars change color to ____ if the navigation path pointer moves into the bar area for _____ seconds?

Answer 38

-Amber
-5 Seconds

Question 39

-8 When do vertical anticipation cues display?

Answer 39

-Within 25NM of MAP
-With in 60 degrees Final Approach CSE
-Track within 90 degrees FAC
-<6000 feet above field

Question 40

-8 When do IAN scales display?

Answer 40

-LNAV/VNAV not active modes
-Approach is in the active flight plan
-<150NM from destination or
-<50 NM from T/D
-FMC in descent mode

Question 41

On the -8 what will display if the Integrated Standby Flight Display (ISFD) initialization is not complete within 6 minutes?

Answer 41

ATT:RST initialization message

Question 42

On -8 What does the VSD represent?

Answer 42

A profile view of the airplane an its environment along the current track

Question 43

-8 VSD enroute swath is inhibited on takeoff and approach when airplane is within_______NM of the runway and less than _______ft AFE?

Answer 43

-6 NM
-3000 ft

Question 44

-8 Electronic Checklist Open Loop action items require ______?

Answer 44

Flight crew to manually confirm completion with cursor control