Auto Flight/Navigation (Climb)

Question 1

Action if ATC commands immediate level off

Answer 1

Select ALT HOLD to maintain barometric altitude at time of selection

Question 2

Two reduced thrust climb options on N1 LIMIT page

Answer 2

• CLB 1 = ~10% derate
• CLB 2 = ~20% derate

Question 3

Suggested pitch mode when DP includes altitude constraints

Answer 3

VNAV SPD

Question 4

FMA thrust mode with V/S selected

Answer 4

MCP SPD

Question 5

FMA thrust mode with LVL CHG selected

Answer 5

N1

Question 6

FMA thrust mode with VNAV selected for a climb

Answer 6

N1

Question 7

What happens if excessive V/S is selected during climb

Answer 7

AFDS reverts to LVL CHG to protect speed

Question 8

How is the T/C point shown on the map?

Answer 8

As a green circle with T/C label

Question 9

Normal FMS target speed after accel altitude, before 10,000 ft

Answer 9

250 knots (or from nav database)

Question 10

How can climb constraints be entered in a route?

Answer 10

• Automatically via procedure selection

• Manually via MCDU

Question 11

How to set climb constraints (non-VNAV pitch modes)

Answer 11

Set MCP altitude to lower of clearance or constraint
(For “at or above” — set clearance altitude)