Autoflight Flashcards
Pushing the altitude hold switch (ALT HLD) command pitch to hold
A corrected barometric altitude to the nearest 1000 feet at which the switch was pressed
B uncorrected barometric altitude at which the switch was pressed
C uncorrected radio altitude to the nearest 1000 feet at which the switch was pressed
B uncorrected barometric altitude at which the switch was pressed
While the auto pilot is engaged, the use of Elec trim is
A prohibited
B allowed above Flight level 250
C allowed below flight level 250
A prohibited
Pushing the LVL CHG button in a climb commands the auto throttles to hold
A idle thrust
B N1 limit thrust
C maximum thrust
B N1 limit thrust
When you are climbing or descending with VNAV engaged, pushing the ALT INTV button will cause the next altitude restriction will be
A increased by 1000 feet
B change to correspond with altitude in the MCP altitude window
C eliminated
C eliminated
Pushing the APP button switches arms, the AFDS for
A LNAV and VNAV capture only if a RNAV approach is selected in the FMC
B Any LNAV or VNAV capture
C localizer, or glideslope capture
C localizer, or glideslope capture
What does FMC SPD indicate in the auto throttle mode FMA
A the auto throttle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit displayed on the thrust mode display
B the auto throttle maintains speed set in the MCP IAS/MACH display
C the auto throttle maintains speed commanded by the FMC
C the auto throttle maintains speed commanded by the FMC
the autothrottle is limited to the N1 value shown on the mode display
What does SINGLE CH indicate in the autopilot status display?
A for a single A/P ILS approach indicates the auto land system has completed all required test
B for a single A/P ILS approach in annunciates after localizer capture
C for a single A/P ILS approach annunciates below 2500 feet
B for a single A/P ILS approach in annunciates after localizer captured
What does THR HLD indicate on the AFDS flight mode annunciations auto throttle mode?
A the auto throttle maintains the thrust at the selected N1 limit display on the thrust mode display
B no auto throttle mode engaged. The thrust lever auto throttle servers are inhibited. The pilot can set thrust manually
C the thrust lever auto throttle servers are inhibited; the pilot can set the thrust levers manually
C the thrust lever auto throttle servers are inhibited; the pilot can set the thrust lever manually
To engage TO/GA mode for takeoff ________. You must press either TO/GA switch and.
A at least one FD switch must be ON
B both FD switches must be ON
C both FD switches must be OFF
B both FD switches must be ON
What mode allows both A/Ps to be engaged at the same time (auto-land)
A APP
B VOR/LOC
C LNAV
A APP
What does GA on the AFDS flight mode annunciations auto throttle mode indicate
A the auto throttle maintains thrust at reduced go round setting
B the throttle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit displayed on the thrust mode display
C the auto throttle maintains speed, commanded by the FMC. The auto throttle is limited to the N1 value shown on the thrust mode display.
A the auto throttle maintains thrust at reduced go round setting
The AFDS flight mode annunciation in the pitch mode VNAV SPD commands_______
A pitch to MCP selected altitude, or uncorrected barometric altitude
B AFDS to maintain altitude or decent path with pitch commands
C AFDS to maintain the FMC speed displayed in the airspeed indicator and or the CDU CLIMB or DESCENT pages
A the auto throttle maintains thrust at reduced go round setting
Windchill scratching will occur if the windshield wipers are operated on______ windshield
A wet
B icy
C dry
C Dry
What does arm on the AFDS flight mode annunciations auto throttle mode indicate
A no throttle mode, engaged the thrust lever auto throttle servers are inhibited. The pilot can set thrust manually.
B the thrust, the lever auto throttle servers are inhibited. The pilot can set the thrust levers manually.
C the auto throttle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit display on the thrust mode display
A no throttle mode, engaged the thrust lever auto throttle servers are inhibited. The pilot can set thrust manually.
On the mode, control panel, pushing the LNAV switch command, the AFDS role to intercept and track the active
A FMC route
B VOR radial
C LOC
A FMC route
In a VNAV PTH decent the auto throttle hold______ and the AFDS_______
A idol holds IAS/MACH window
B idol, but can command FMC SPD mode if ground speed becomes too low to maintain FMC vertical path tracks FMC descent path
C idle holds FMC target speed
B idol, but can command FMC SPD mode if ground speed becomes too low to maintain FMC vertical path tracks FMC descent path
What following indications regards ADS status annunciations are displayed in the a/P status display located above the attitude indicator
A CMD, FD, 1 CH
B CWS P, CWS R
C all answers are correct
C all answers are correct
While in altitude hold, if the altitude selector on the mode, control panel is rotated the____[mode is armed
A VNAV
B V/S
C LVL CHG
B V/S
All auto pilot flight Director systems ADS modes can be disengaged either by selecting another command mode or
A disengaging the a/P and turning the F/Ds off
B turning the F/Ds off
C by disengaging the A/P
A disengaging the a/P and turning the F/Ds off
Auto land - Maximum tailwind for the B737 900 with flaps 30 with filled elevation of 4001–6000 feet_________
A 5 knots
B 10 knots
C 0 knots
A 5 knots
What does CWS R and the auto pilot status display of the AFDS indicate?
A Pitch mode engaged and CWS
B roll mode, engaged in CWS
C the auto pilot is inoperative
B roll mode, engaged in CWS
Auto land - maximum tailwind for the B7 37–900 with flaps 30 with Phil elevation 6001 feet and above is_______
A 10 knots
B 5 knots
C 0 knots
C 0 knots
By engaging VNAV, the FMC command, the AFDS pitch and_________ to fly vertical profile selected on the________
A auto throttle; FMC CDUs
B LNAV; G/S
C auto throttle; G/S
A auto throttle; FMC CDUs
What does RETARD on the AFDS Flight mode annunciations auto throttle mode indicate
A the auto throttle maintains speed, commanded by the FMC. The auto throttle is limited to N1 value shown on the thrust display.
B the auto throttle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit display on the thrust mode display
C displayed while auto throttle move through labors to the aft stop RETARD mode is followed by a ARM mode
C displayed while auto throttle move through labors to the aft stop RETARD mode is followed by a ARM mode
The vertical speed VRTSPEED display window_______ when the S is________
A blank; active
B displays; not active
C blanks; not active
C blanks; not active
The bank angle selector sets the max bank angle for the ADS operation_______ modes
A LNAV
B HDG SEL or VOR
C all answers are correct
B HDG SEL or VOR
The AFDS flight mode, annunciation, in the pitch mode, ALT ACQ commands
A a transition maneuver entered automatically from a V/S, LV CHG, or VNA climb or descent to the selected MCP altitude
B the ADS to maintain the IAS/MACH window airspeed or MACH
C pitch to MCP selected altitude or uncorrected barometric altitude
A a transition maneuver entered automatically from a V/S, LV CHG, or VNA climb or descent to the selected MCP altitude
The AFDS flight mode, annunciation, in the pitch mode, VNAV PTH commands
A the AFDS to maintain FMC altitude or decent path with pitch commands
B the AFDS to maintain FMC speed displayed on the airspeed indicator/or CDUCLIM or DESCENT pages
C pitch to MCP selected altitude, or uncorrected barometric altitude
A the AFDS to maintain FMC altitude or decent path with pitch commands
The A/P automatically disengages when any of the following occurs
A activating either pilot control, trim or loss of respective hydraulic system pressure
B pushing either auto pilot disengage switch or pushing either takeoff/go-around TOGA to switch with a single auto pilot engaged in CWS or CMD below 2000 feet RA
C all answers are correct
C all answers are correct
What does CMD in the auto pilot status display of the AFDS indicate?
A one or both auto parts are engaged
B one or both auto pilots are disengaged
C the flight Director is on and the auto pilot is either off or engaged in CWS
A one or both auto parts are engaged
The AFDS flight mode, annunciation, in the pitch mode, MCP SPD commands_______
A pitch to MCP selected altitude, or uncorrected barometric altitude at which ALT HOLD switch was pushed
B a transition maneuver entered automatically from a V/S, LV CHG, or VNA climb or descent to the selected MCP altitude
C the AFDS to maintain the IAS/MACH window airspeed or MACH
C the AFDS to maintain the IAS/MACH window airspeed or MACH
What does MCP SPD on the AFDS flight mode annunciations auto throttle mode indicate
A the auto throttle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit displayed on the thrust mode display
B the auto throttle maintains speed set in the MCP IAS/MACH display. The autothrottle is limited to the N1 value shown on the thrust mode display
C the auto throttle maintains speed commanded by the FMC. The autothrottle is limited to the N1 value shown on the thrust mode display
B the auto throttle maintains speed set in the MCP IAS/MACH display. The autothrottle is limited to the N1 value shown on the thrust mode display
The F/Ds can be operated_________
A only with the A/P and A/T
B with or without the A/P and A/T
C only with A/T
B with or without the A/P and A/T
How is the master FCC indicated?
A by the illumination of the respective master MA F/D indicator light
B by the illumination of the respective master caution indicator light
C by the illumination of the CMD on respective FMA
A by the illumination of the respective master MA F/D indicator light
To engage TO/GA for go round, press either TO/GA switch when
A not in takeoff mode and either F/D switch on or off
B in flight below 2000 feet altitude
C all answers are correct
C all answers are correct
Which steering command allows both
A/Ps to be engaged at the same time
A both Flight directors on
B VNAV and VOR/LOC
C the approach mode
C the approach mode
Auto land maximum crosswind is
A 20 knots
B 10 knots
C 15 knots
B 10 knots
Auto land maximum crosswind is
A 20 knots
B 10 knots
C 15 knots
Pushing the level change, LVLCHG switch in a decent command, the auto throttle to hold______ thrust and the ADS to hold selected airspeed
A limit
B 1000 feet per minute
C idle
C idle
What does FD in the auto pilot status display of the AFDS indicate
A the flight Director is on and the auto pilot is either off or engaged in CWS
B both directors are disengaged
C all answers are correct
A the flight Director is on and the auto pilot is either off or engaged in CWS
Autoland maximum headwind is
A 15 knots
B 20 knots
C 25 knots
C 25 knots
What does N1 on the AFDS flight mode annunciation auto throttle mode indicate
A the throttle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit display on the thrust mode, display, including full, go around N1 setting
B the auto throttle maintains speed, commanded by the FMC the auto throttle is limited to N1 value shown on the thrust mode dis
C the auto throttle maintains thrust at a reduced go-round setting or full go around N1 limit
A the throttle maintains thrust at the selected N1 limit display on the thrust mode, display, including full, go around N1 setting
The auto pilot flight Director system AFDS is a dual system consisting of _______ individual flight control, computers, FCC and a single mode control panel
A three
B two
C one
B two
What does SINGLE CH and the auto pilot status display of the AFS indicate?
A For a single A/PILS approach, indicates that the auto land system has completed all required test and will function properly
B for a single/ILS approach, annunciates after localizer capture and remains on for the entire approach
C all answers are correct
B for a single/ILS approach, annunciates after localizer capture and remains on for the entire approach
Initially, pushing the heading select HD GSEL switch commands a turn and the shortest direction toward the heading bug
True
False
True
The AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation, in the Pitch Mode. G/S (engaged) commands ______________
A the AFDS to follow the ILS glideslope
B the AFDS to maintain the IAS/MACH window airspeed or Mach
C All answers are correct
A the AFDS to follow the ILS glideslope
Pushing the speed intervention, SPD INT switch on the mode control panel when VA is engaged
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
B is prohibited
C blanks the IAS/MACH display activates the VNAPHTH and disengages the A/T
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
