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AutoFlight Flashcards

1
Q

While the Autopilot is engaged, the use of Aileron Trim is _______.

A
  • prohibited
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2
Q

The AFDS (Autopilot Flight Director System ) is a dual system consisting of _____individual FCCs ( flight
control computers ) and a single mode control panel.

A
  • two
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3
Q

All AFDS (Autopilot Flight Director System) modes can be disengaged when you select another command
mode or _______________.

A
  • by disengaging the A/P and turning the F/Ds off
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4
Q

Unless ________, Autopilot engagement in CMD or CWS is inhibited.

A
  • No force is being applied to the control wheel.
  • The STAB TRIM AUTOPILOT cutout switch is at NORMAL
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5
Q

When you are in a single A/P operation, full automatic flare and touchdown capability and A/P
go-around capability are ______.

A
  • not available
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6
Q

When you are in a single A/P operation, full automatic flare and touchdown capability and A/P
go-around capability are ______.

A
  • not available
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7
Q

What steering command allows both of the A/Ps to be engaged at the same time?

A
  • the Approach mode
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8
Q

The A/P automatically disengages when __________:

A
  • 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
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9
Q

On the 737, the F/Ds can be operated __________.

A
  • with or without the A/P and A/T
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10
Q

How do you know which FCC is the master?

A
  • by illumination of the respective master (MA) F/D indicator light
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11
Q

What following indications are displayed in the A/P status display located above the attitude indicator?

A
  • CMD, FD, 1 CH
  • CWS P, CWS R
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12
Q

What does “CMD” indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS?

A

one or both autopilots are engaged

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13
Q

What does CWS P indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS?

A
  • pitch mode engaged in CWS
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14
Q

What does CWS R indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS?

A
  • roll mode engaged in CWS
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15
Q

What does SINGLE CH indicate in the autopilot status display of the AFDS?

A
  • for a single A/P ILS approach, annunciates after localizer capture and remains on for entire approach
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16
Q

What does N1 indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?

A
  • The autothrottle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit displayed on the thrust mode display, including
    full go-around N1 setting.
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17
Q

What does GA indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?

A
  • The autothrottle maintains thrust at reduced go-around setting.
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18
Q

What does FMC SPD indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?

A
  • The autothrottle maintains speed commanded by the FMC. The autothrottle is limited to the N1 value
    shown on the thrust mode display.
19
Q

What does MCP SPD indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?

A
  • 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.
20
Q

What does THR HLD indicate on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode?

A
  • The thrust lever autothrottle servos are inhibited; the pilot can set the thrust levers manually.
21
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
22
Q

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

A
  • Inflight below 2000 feet radio altitude
  • not in takeoff mode and either F/D switch ON or OFF
23
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
    DESCENT pages
24
Q

In the pitch mode, the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation VNAV PTH commands _______.

A
  • the AFDS to maintain FMC altitude or descent path with pitch commands
25
Q

In the pitch mode, the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation V/S (engaged) commands _______.

A
  • pitch to hold selected vertical speed
26
Q

In the pitch mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation ALT ACQ commands _______.

A
  • a transition maneuver entered automatically from a V/S, LVL CHG, or VNAV climb or descent to the
    selected MCP altitude.
27
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
28
Q

In the pitch mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation MCP SPD commands _______.

A
  • the AFDS to maintain the IAS/MACH window airspeed or Mach
29
Q

In the pitch mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation G/S (engaged) commands _______.

A
  • the AFDS to follow the ILS glideslope
30
Q

In the pitch mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation FLARE (engaged) commands _______.

A
  • During a dual A/P ILS approach, flare engages at 50 feet radio altitude. FLARE accomplishes the autoland
    flare maneuver.
31
Q

In the roll mode the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation LNAV commands _______.

A
  • the AFDS to intercept and track the active FMC route
32
Q

In the roll 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
33
Q

Looking at the Mode Control Panel, Speed mode engages automatically when:

A
  • ALT ACQ engages or ALT HOLD engages
  • V/S engages or G/S capture occurs
34
Q

If you push the Speed Intervention (SPD INTV) Switch on the Mode 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
35
Q

If you engage VNAV, the FMC command the AFDS pitch and ______________ to fly vertical profile selected
on the ____________.

A
  • autothrottle; FMC CDUs
36
Q

While you are in a VNAV SPD descent, the autothrottle holds ______ and the AFDS _________.

A
  • idle; holds FMC target speed
37
Q

While you are in a VNAV PTH descent, the autothrottle holds ______ and the AFDS _________.

A
  • idle but can command FMC SPD mode if ground speed becomes too low to maintain FMC vertical path;
    tracks FMC descent path
38
Q

If you push the Level Change (LVL CHG) switch in a climb, this commands the autothrottles to hold ______
thrust and the AFDS to hold selected airspeed.

A
  • limit
39
Q

If you push the Level Change (LVL CHG) switch in a descent, this commands the autothrottles to hold ______
thrust and the AFDS to hold selected airspeed.

A
  • idle
40
Q

While in 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
41
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
42
Q

Pushing the LNAV Switch commands the AFDS roll to intercept and track the active _______ on the Mode
Control Panel.

A
  • FMC route
43
Q

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

A
  • True

SV STUDY GUIDE 737 (15 decks)

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