Auto Flight Systems

Question 1

The STAB OUT OF TRIM (amber light) is armed when?
Illuminated when?

Answer 1

A/P engaged.
A/P is not trimming the stabilizer properly.

Question 2

If windshear is encountered during an ILS approach, what will the FD command?

Answer 2

Glideslope and LOC;
NO windshear guidance will be provided until TO/GA is pressed.

Question 3

After the VOR/LOC and G/S are both captured,
the APP mode can be exited by ?

Answer 3

Pushing a TO/GA switch,
Disengaging A/P and turning off both F/D switches, Retuning a VHF NAV receiver.

Question 4

The Bank Angle Selector (rotate) sets mximum bank angle for AFDS operation in what modes?

Answer 4

HDG SEL or VOR modes

Question 5

The Speed Trim improves flight characteristics during manual flight operations at,___,___,___and___.?

Answer 5

Low Airspeed,
Low Gross Weight,
Aft Center of Gravity,
High Thrust.