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Autoflight Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

B uncorrected barometric altitude at which the switch was pressed

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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

A prohibited

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3
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Pushing the LVL CHG button in a climb commands the auto throttles to hold
A idle thrust
B N1 limit thrust
C maximum thrust

A

B N1 limit thrust

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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

A

C eliminated

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5
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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

A

C localizer, or glideslope capture

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6
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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

A

C the auto throttle maintains speed commanded by the FMC

the autothrottle is limited to the N1 value shown on the mode display

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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

A

B for a single A/P ILS approach in annunciates after localizer captured

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8
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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

A

C the thrust lever auto throttle servers are inhibited; the pilot can set the thrust lever manually

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9
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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

A

B both FD switches must be ON

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10
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What mode allows both A/Ps to be engaged at the same time (auto-land)
A APP
B VOR/LOC
C LNAV

A

A APP

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11
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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

A the auto throttle maintains thrust at reduced go round setting

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12
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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

A the auto throttle maintains thrust at reduced go round setting

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13
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Windchill scratching will occur if the windshield wipers are operated on______ windshield
A wet
B icy
C dry

A

C Dry

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14
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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

A no throttle mode, engaged the thrust lever auto throttle servers are inhibited. The pilot can set thrust manually.

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15
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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

A FMC route

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16
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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

A

B idol, but can command FMC SPD mode if ground speed becomes too low to maintain FMC vertical path tracks FMC descent path

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17
Q

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

A

C all answers are correct

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18
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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

A

B V/S

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19
Q

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

A disengaging the a/P and turning the F/Ds off

20
Q

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

A 5 knots

21
Q

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

A

B roll mode, engaged in CWS

22
Q

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

A

C 0 knots

23
Q

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

A auto throttle; FMC CDUs

24
Q

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

A

C displayed while auto throttle move through labors to the aft stop RETARD mode is followed by a ARM mode

25
Q

The vertical speed VRTSPEED display window_______ when the S is________
A blank; active
B displays; not active
C blanks; not active

A

C blanks; not active

26
Q

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

A

B HDG SEL or VOR

27
Q

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 a transition maneuver entered automatically from a V/S, LV CHG, or VNA climb or descent to the selected MCP altitude

28
Q

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

A the AFDS to maintain FMC altitude or decent path with pitch commands

29
Q

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

A

C all answers are correct

30
Q

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

A one or both auto parts are engaged

31
Q

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

A

C the AFDS to maintain the IAS/MACH window airspeed or MACH

32
Q

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

A

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

33
Q

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

A

B with or without the A/P and A/T

34
Q

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

A by the illumination of the respective master MA F/D indicator light

35
Q

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

A

C all answers are correct

36
Q

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

A

C the approach mode

37
Q

Auto land maximum crosswind is
A 20 knots
B 10 knots
C 15 knots

A

B 10 knots

38
Q

Auto land maximum crosswind is
A 20 knots
B 10 knots
C 15 knots

A
39
Q

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

A

C idle

40
Q

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

A the flight Director is on and the auto pilot is either off or engaged in CWS

41
Q

Autoland maximum headwind is
A 15 knots
B 20 knots
C 25 knots

A

C 25 knots

42
Q

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

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

43
Q

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

A

B two

44
Q

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

A

B for a single/ILS approach, annunciates after localizer capture and remains on for the entire approach

45
Q

Initially, pushing the heading select HD GSEL switch commands a turn and the shortest direction toward the heading bug
True
False

A

True

46
Q

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

A the AFDS to follow the ILS glideslope

47
Q

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

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

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