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Autoflight Flashcards

1
Q

While the auto pilot is engaged, The use of aileron trim is

A

Prohibited

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2
Q

The AFDS is a dual system consisting of how many individual FCC‘s and a single mode control panel

A

Two

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3
Q

All AFDS modes can be disengaged when you select another command mode or

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By disengaging the AP and turning the FD’s off

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4
Q

Auto pilot engagement in CMD or CWS is inhibited unless

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  • No force is being applied to the control wheel

- The stab trim auto pilot cut out switch is at normal

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5
Q

When you are in a single AP operation full automatic flair and touchdown capability and AP go around capability are

A

Not available

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6
Q

What steering command allows both of the APs to be engaged at the same time

A

Approach mode

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7
Q

The AP automatically disengages when

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  • activating either pilots control wheel trim switch or loss of respective hydraulic system pressure
  • Pushing either AP disengage switch or pushing either TOGA switch with a single AP engaged in CWS or CMD below 2000 feet RA
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8
Q

On the 737 the FD’s can be operated

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With or without the AP and AT

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9
Q

How do you know which FCC is the master

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By illumination of the respective master (MA)FD indicator light

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10
Q

What following indications are displayed in the AP status display located above the attitude indicator

A
  • CMD, FD, 1CH

- CWSP, CWSR

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11
Q

What does CMD indicate in the auto pilot status display of the AFDS

A

One or both auto pilots are engaged

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12
Q

What does CWS P indicate in the auto pilot status display of the AFDS

A

Pitch mode engaged in CWS

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13
Q

What does CWSR indicate in the auto pilot status display of the AFDS

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Roll mode engaged in CWS

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14
Q

What does single CH indicate in the auto pilot status display of the AFDS

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For a single AP ILS approach annunciates after localizer capture and remains on for entire approach

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15
Q

What does in one indicate on the AFDS flight mode annunciations autothrottle mode

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The auto throttle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit displayed on the thrust mode display, including full go around N1 setting

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16
Q

What does GA indicate on the AFDS flight mode annunciations autothrottle mode

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The autothrottle maintains thrust at reduced go around setting

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17
Q

What does FMC SPD indicate on the AFDS flight mode annunciations auto throttle mode

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The autothrottle maintains speed commanded by the FMC. The autothrottle is limited to the N1 value shown on the thrust mode display

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18
Q

What does MCP SPD indicate on the AFDS flight mode annunciation autothrottle mode

A

The autothrottle maintained speed set in the MCP IAS/MACH display. The autothrottle is limited to the N1 value shown on the thrust mode display

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19
Q

What does THR HLD indicate on the AFDS flight mode annunciations auto throttle mode

A

The thrust lever autothrottle servos are inhibited. The Pilot concert the thrust levers manually

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20
Q

To engage a TO/GA mode for takeoff _____ and you have to press either TO/GA switch

A

Both FD switches must be on

21
Q

To engage a TO/GA mode for go around, press either TO/GA switch when

A
  • in-flight below 2000 feet radio altitude

- Not in takeoff mode and either FD switch on or off

22
Q

While you are in the pitch mode, VNAV SPD commands

A

The AFDS to maintain the FMC speed displayed on the airspeed indicator and/or the CDU climb or decent pages

23
Q

In the pitch mode, the a FDS flight mode annunciation VNAV PTH commands

A

The a FDS to maintain FMC altitude or decent path with pitch commands

24
Q

In the pitch mode the AFDS flight mode annunciation V/S engaged commands

A

Pitch to hold selected vertical speed

25
Q

In the pitch mode the AFDS flight mode annunciation ALT ACQ commands

A

A transition maneuver entered automatically from a V/S, LVLCHG, or VNAV climb or dissent to the selected MCP altitude

26
Q

In the pitch mode the AFDS flight mode annunciation ALT hold commands

A

Pitch to hold MCP selected altitude or uncorrected barometric altitude at which ALT hold switch was pushed

27
Q

In the pitch mode the AFDS flight mode annunciation MCP SPD commands

A

The AFDS to maintain the IAS/MACH window air speed or mach

28
Q

In the pitch mode the AFDS flight mode annunciation G/S engaged commands

A

The AFDS to follow the ILS glideslope

29
Q

In the pitch mode the AFDS flight mode annunciation flare engaged commands

A

During a dual AP ILS approach, flare engages at 50 feet radio altitude. Flare accomplishes the auto land flare maneuver

30
Q

In the role mode the AFDS flight mode annunciation LNAV commands

A

The AFDS to intercept and track the active FMC route

31
Q

In the role mode the AFDS flight mode annunciation HDG SEL commands

A

The aircraft to turn to, or remain on the heading selected in the MCP heading display

32
Q

Looking at the mode control panel speed mode engages automatically when

A
  • ALT ACQ engages or ALT hold engages

- VS engages or GS capture occurs

33
Q

If you push the speed intervention (SPD INTV) switch on the moat control panel when VNAV is engaged this

A

Reveals the IAS/MACH display, activates FMC speed intervention, displays the FMC target speed, and allows the IAS/MACH selector to be used to set the desired speed

34
Q

If you engage VNAV, the FMC commands the AFDS pitch and _____ to fly vertical profile selected on the _____

A
  • autothrottle

- FMC CDUs

35
Q

While you are in a VNAV SPD decent, the autothrottle holds _____ and the AFDS _____

A

Idle; holds FMC target speed

36
Q

While you are in a VNAV PTH decent, the autothrottle holds ____ and the AFDS _____

A

Idol but can command FMCSPD mode if ground speed becomes too low to maintain FMC vertical path; Tracks FMC descent path

37
Q

If you push the level change (LVL CHG) switch in a climb this commands the auto throttles to hold _____ thrust and the AFDS to hold selected airspeed

A

Limit

38
Q

If you push the level change (LVL CHG) switch in a decent, this commands the autothrottles to hold ____ thrust and the AFDS to hold selected airspeed

A

Idle

39
Q

While you are in altitude hold, if the altitude selector on the mode control panel is rotated in any direction, the ___ mode is armed

A

V/S

40
Q

When you are actively descending or climbing with VNAV engaged, if the ALT INTV switch is pushed, the next altitude restriction in the FMC will be

A

Eliminated

41
Q

Pushing the LNAV switch commands the AFDS roll to intercept and track the active _____ on the mode control panel

A

FMC route

42
Q

Initially, pushing HDG SEL (heading select) switch commands a turn in the shortest direction towards the heading bug

A

True

43
Q

Pushing the approach (APP) switch arms the AFDS for what

A

Localizer and glideslope capture

44
Q

Minimum altitude for use of auto pilot on an approach: non-precision approaches

A

50’ below MDA/DA

45
Q

The minimum altitude for use of the auto pilot on an ILS approach is

A

50 feet AGL

46
Q

Auto land maximum tailwind for B737 with flaps 30 and field elevation of 4000 to 6000

A

5 kts

47
Q

Auto land maximum tailwind for B737 with flaps 30 and field elevation 4000 feet or less

A

10 kts

48
Q

What does ARM on the AFDS flight mode annunciations auto throttle mode indicate

A

No autothrottle mode engaged. The thrust lever autothrottle servos are inhibited; the pilot can set the thrust levers manually

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