Autoflight

Question 0

When would a takeoff shift be entered into the PERF TO page?

Answer 0

When departing from a runway intersection

Question 1

How does the crew confirm that the data contained in the FMGC database is valid?

Answer 1

Check the database validity period on the aircraft status page

Question 2

If NAV is engaged and the aircraft flies into a flight plan discontinuity, what will occur?

Answer 2

NAV will disengage and the aircraft will revert to HDG/TRK mode

Question 3

Box prompts in the MCDU indicate what?

Answer 3

Data entry is required for minimum FMGS operation

Question 4

Dashes on the MCDU indicate what?

Answer 4

Data is being calculated by the FMGC

Question 5

If inflight we lost both FMGCs due to internal failure, could we still navigate and complete our flight?

Answer 5

Yes, by using the RMP. Lift the guard and depress the NAV switch and you can dial appropriate frequencies

Question 6

What is the difference between OPT vs REC MAX?

Answer 6

OPT is based on present GW, temperature and cost index; best economy based on compromise between fuel and time savings. REC MAX is based on GW and ISA deviation, provides 1.3g load protection.

Question 7

Inflight with the autopilot engaged, will movement of the pitch trim wheel cause the autopilot to disengage?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

What occurs when the altitude knob on the FCU is pulled?

Answer 8

OPEN CLIMB or OPEN DESCENT engages

Question 9

What is the function of the LOC pb?

Answer 9

The autopilot and/or the flight director is armed to capture the localizer

Question 10

Once the APPR is armed but not captured, provide an example of what methods may be used to disarm it

Answer 10

As long as the aircraft is above 400 feet RA, we can disarm the APPR by:

• Pressing the APPR pushbutton second time
• Pressing the LOC pushbutton
• Arm NAV by pressing the HDG/TRK knob on the FCU
• Both A/Ps disengage
• Engage G/A mode

Question 11

If I were hand flying the precision approach without the aid of the FD or AP, would I still push the APPR pushbutton to arm the approach?

Answer 11

No

Question 12

Name some examples when the autopilot will disengage

Answer 12

Takeover switch is pressed; the sidestick is moved beyond the load threshold; the other AP is engaged, except when LOC G/S modes are engaged; to thrust levers are set to TOGA on the ground; at DA -50 feet with APP engaged on a RNAV; moving THS wheel

Question 13

When can the second autopilot be engaged?

Answer 13

After selecting APPR during an ILS approach

Question 14

Do any procedures require the use of the EXPED button?

Answer 14

No

Question 15

What action with the pilot take to use SELECTED SPEED?

Answer 15

Pull the SPD/MACH selector

Question 16

If the pilot desired an immediate level off, what action should be taken?

Answer 16

Push the V/S selector knob

Question 17

Is V/S “0” altitude hold?

Answer 17

No

Question 18

This altitude alerting automatically inhibited with the autopilot on?

Answer 18

Yes

Question 19

Must the flight director be on for the windshear function of the FAC’s to operate normally?

Answer 19

No, the windshear function of the FAC’s is independent of the flight director on/off switch

Question 20

What does the APPR pushbutton do?

Answer 20

This arms the FD and/or AP to capture the glideslope and localizer or non-precision approach guidance