Autoflight Flashcards
While the Autopilot is engaged, the use of Aileron Trim is _______.
prohibited
The AFDS (Autopilot Flight Director System ) is a dual system consisting of _____individual FCCs ( flight control computers ) and a single mode control panel.
two
All AFDS (Autopilot Flight Director System) modes can be disengaged when you select another command mode or _______________.
by disengaging the A/P and turning the F/Ds off
Unless ________, Autopilot engagement in CMD or CWS is inhibited.
- No force is being applied to the control wheel.
* The STAB TRIM AUTOPILOT cutout switch is at NORMAL
When you are in a single A/P operation, full automatic flare and touchdown capability and A/P
go-around capability are ______.
not available
What steering command allows both of the A/Ps to be engaged at the same time?
the Approach mode
The A/P automatically disengages when __________:
- Activating either pilot’s control wheel trim switch or loss of respective hydraulic system pressure
- Pushing either A/P disengage switch or pushing either Takeoff / Go-around (TO/GA) switch with a single A/P engaged in CWS or CMD below 2000 feet RA
On the 737, the F/Ds can be operated __________.
with or without the A/P and A/T
How do you know which FCC is the master?
by illumination of the respective master (MA) F/D indicator light
What following indications are displayed in the A/P status display located above the attitude indicator?
- CMD, FD, 1 CH
* CWS P, CWS R
What does “CMD” indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS?
one or both autopilots are engaged
What does CWS P indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS?
pitch mode engaged in CWS
What does CWS R indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS?
roll mode engaged in CWS
What does SINGLE CH indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS?
for a single A/P ILS approach, annunciates after localizer capture and remains on for entire approach
What does N1 indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?
The autothrottle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit displayed on the thrust mode display, including full go-around N1 setting.
What does GA indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?
The autothrottle maintains thrust at reduced go-around setting.
What does FMC SPD indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?
The autothrottle maintains speed commanded by the FMC. The autothrottle is limited to the N1 value shown on the thrust mode display.
What does MCP SPD indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?
The autothrottle maintains speed set in the MCP IAS/MACH display. The autothrottle is limited to the N1 value shown on the thrust mode display.
What does THR HLD indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?
The thrust lever autothrottle servos are inhibited; the pilot can set the thrust levers manually.
To engage a TO/GA mode for takeoff ______________ and you have to press either TO/GA switch
both FD switches must be ON
To engage a TO/GA mode for go-around, press either TO/GA switch when _______
- Inflight below 2000 feet radio altitude
* not in takeoff mode and either F/D switch ON or OFF
While you are in the pitch mode, VNAV SPD commands _______
the AFDS to maintain the FMC speed displayed on the airspeed indicator and/or the CDU CLIMB or DESCENT pages
In the pitch mode, the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation VNAV PTH commands _______.
the AFDS to maintain FMC altitude or descent path with pitch commands
In the pitch mode, the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation V/S (engaged) commands _______.
pitch to hold selected vertical speed
