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Autoflight Flashcards

1
Q

On takeoff or missed approach, do not engage autopilot below:.

A

800 feet AGL

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2
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Autoland - Maximum Headwind is ______.

A

25 knots

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Autoland - Maximum Crosswind is ______.

A

15 knots

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Autoland - Maximum Tailwind for the B737-800 with flaps 30 or 40 is ______.

A

10 knots

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Autoland - Maximum Tailwind for the B737-900 with flaps 40 is ______.

A

10 knots

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Autoland - Maximum Tailwind for the B737-900 with flaps 30 with field elevation of 4001-6000 feet is ______.

A

5 knots

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Q

Autoland - Maximum Tailwind for the B737-900 with flaps 30 with field elevation 4000 feet or less is ______.

A

10 knots

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8
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Autoland - Maximum Tailwind for the B737-900 with flaps 30 with field elevation 6001 feet and above is ______.

A

0 knots

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9
Q

Minimum altitude for use of autopilot on approach:

ILS/GLS Coupled Approaches (no autoland)?

A

50 feet AGL

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10
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Minimum altitude for use of autopilot on approach:

Non-precision approaches?

A

50 feet below MDA/DA

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11
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The use of Aileron Trim with the Autopilot engaged is _______.

A

prohibited

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12
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The Autopilot Flight Director System (AFDS) is a dual system consisting of _____individual flight control computers (FCCs) and a single mode control panel.

A

two

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13
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All Autopilot Flight Director System (AFDS) modes can be disengaged either by selecting another command mode or _______________.

A

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

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14
Q

Autopilot engagement in CMD or CWS is inhibited unless ________.

A

() all answers are correct
() No force is being applied to the control wheel.
() The STAB TRIM AUTOPILOT cutout switch is at NORMAL

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15
Q

In single A/P operation, full automatic flare and touchdown capability and A/P
go-around capability are ______.

A

not available

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16
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What allows both A/Ps to be engaged at the same time?

A

the Approach mode

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17
Q

The A/P automatically disengages when any of the following occurs:

A

() all answers are correct
() 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
() Activating either pilot’s control wheel trim switch or loss of respective hydraulic system pressure

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18
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The F/Ds can be operated __________.

A

with or without the A/P and A/T

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19
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How is the master FCC indicated?

A

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

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20
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What following indications regarding AFDS status annunciations are displayed in the A/P status display located above the attitude indicator?

A

() all answers are correct
() CMD, FD, 1 CH
() CWS P, CWS R

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21
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What does CMD in the autopilot status display of the AFDS indicate?

A

one or both autopilots are engaged

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22
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What does FD in the autopilot status display of the AFDS indicate?

A

the flight director is ON and the autopilot is either OFF or engaged in CWS

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23
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What does CWS P in the autopilot status display of the AFDS indicate?

A

pitch mode engaged in CWS

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24
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What does CWS R in the autopilot status display of the AFDS indicate?

A

roll mode engaged in CWS

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25
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What does 1CH in the autopilot status display of the AFDS indicate?

A

() for a single A/P ILS approach, annunciates after localizer capture and remains on for entire approach

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26
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What does N1 on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode indicate?

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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27
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What does GA on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode indicate?

A

The autothrottle maintains thrust at reduced go-around setting

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28
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What does RETARD on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode indicate?

A

Displayed while autothrottle moves thrust levers to the aft stop. RETARD mode is followed by ARM mode

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29
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What does FMC SPD on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode indicate?

A

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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30
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What does MCP SPD on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode indicate?

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

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31
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What does THR HLD on the AFDS Flight Mode Annunciations Autothrottle Mode indicate?

A

The thrust lever autothrottle servos are inhibited; the pilot can set the thrust levers manually.

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32
Q

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

A

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

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33
Q

To engage TO/GA for takeoff ______________ and press either TO/GA switch

A

both FD switches must be ON

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34
Q

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

A

() all answers are correct
() Inflight below 2000 feet radio altitude
() not in takeoff mode and either F/D switch ON or OFF

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35
Q

The AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation, 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

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36
Q

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

A

the AFDS to maintain FMC altitude or descent path with pitch commands

37
Q

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

A

pitch to hold selected vertical speed

38
Q

The AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation, in the pitch mode, 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

39
Q

The AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation, in the pitch mode, ALT HOLD commands _______.

A

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

40
Q

The AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation, in the pitch mode, MCP SPD commands _______.

A

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

41
Q

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

A

the AFDS to follow the ILS glideslope

42
Q

The AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation, in the pitch mode, FLARE (engaged) commands _______.

A

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

43
Q

The AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation, in the roll mode, LNAV commands _______.

A

the AFDS to intercept and track the active FMC route

44
Q

The AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation, in the roll mode, HDG SEL commands _______.

A

the aircraft to turn to, or remain on the heading selected in the MCP Heading Display

45
Q

The AFDS Flight Mode Annunciation, in the roll mode, VOR/LOC (engaged) commands _______.

A

AFDS to track selected VOR course or track selected localizer course along the inbound front course bearing

46
Q

The A/T system operates properly with the EECs ______.

A

() all answers are correct
() ON
() ALTN

47
Q

Which of the following actions or conditions will disengage the autothrottles?

A

Moving the A/T Arm switch to OFF, pushing either A/T Disengage switch, or two seconds have elapsed since landing touchdown

48
Q

For a dual A/P approach, the second VHF NAV receiver must be tuned to the ILS frequency and the corresponding A/P engaged in CMD prior to _______.

A

800 feet RA

49
Q

If FLARE is not armed by approximately 350 feet RA, _______________.

A

both A/Ps automatically disengage

50
Q

During a single channel A/P approach operation, _________.

A

an A/P go-around is not available

51
Q

During an A/P go-around, the first push of either TO/GA switch commands the thrust to advance towards the reduced go-around N1 to producing 1000 to
2000 fpm rate of climb. The second push of either TO/GA switch after A/T reaches reduced goaround thrust ______________.

A

commands the A/T to advance to the full go-around N1 limit

52
Q

The AFS provides speed, pitch and thrust commands to avoid exceeding the
following limit speeds

A

Vmo/Mmo, wing flap placards, landing gear placard and minimum speed

53
Q

The flashing character A on the IAS/MACH Display represents _______.

A

an underspeed

54
Q

On the Mode Control Panel, pressing the Changeover (C/O) Switch _______.

A

changes IAS/MACH display between IAS and MACH

55
Q

The IAS/MACH Display is blank when __________.

A

VNAV mode is engaged

56
Q

With the N1 light illuminated, pushing the N1 switch on the Mode Control Panel _______.

A

Deselects N1 mode and extinguishes switch light

57
Q

On the Mode Control Panel, Speed mode engages automatically when:

A

() all answers are correct
() ALT ACQ engages or ALT HOLD engages
() V/S engages or G/S capture occurs

58
Q

Rotating the speed selector knob on the Mode Control Panel _______.

A

sets the speed in IAS/MACH display and positions airspeed cursor

59
Q

Pushing the Speed Intervention (SPD INTV) Switch on the Mode Control Panel when VNAV 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

60
Q

By engaging VNAV, the FMC command the AFDS pitch and ______________ to fly vertical profile selected on the ____________.

A

autothrottle; FMC CDUs

61
Q

In a VNAV SPD descent, the autothrottle holds ______ and the AFDS _________.

A

idle; holds FMC target speed

62
Q

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

63
Q

The ALTITUDE Display on the Mode Control Panel is set by the Altitude Selector and displays selected altitude from 0 to 50,000 feet in ______ foot increments.

A

100

64
Q

The Vertical Speed (VERT SPEED) Display window _____ when V/S is ______.

A

blanks; not active

65
Q

The Vertical Speed Thumbwheel sets ___________.

A

vertical speed in VERT SPEED display

66
Q

Pushing the Level Change (LVL CHG) switch in a climb commands the autothrottles to hold ______ thrust and the AFDS to hold selected airspeed

A

limit

67
Q

Pushing the Level Change (LVL CHG) switch in a descent commands the autothrottles to hold ______ thrust and the AFDS to hold selected airspeed.

A

idle

68
Q

While in Altitude Hold, if the Altitude Selector on the Mode Control Panel is rotated the ______ mode is armed.

A

V/S

69
Q

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

A

eliminated

70
Q

Pushing the Altitude Hold (ALT HLD) switch commands pitch to hold ___________________.

A

uncorrected barometric altitude at which the switch was pressed

71
Q

On the Mode Control Panel, the COURSE display shows the course set by the _______.

A

course selector

72
Q

On the Mode Control Panel, rotating the heading selector sets the heading in the_______.

A

heading display

73
Q

On the Mode Control Panel, pushing the LNAV Switch commands the AFDS roll to intercept and track the active _______.

A

FMC route

74
Q

On the Mode Control Panel, pushing the VOR localizer (LOC) Switch commands the AFDS roll to capture and track the selective _______.

A

() all answers are correct
() VOR
() LOC

75
Q

The bank angle selector sets the maximum bank angle for the AFDS operation in _______ mode(s).

A

HDG SEL or VOR

76
Q

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

A

True

77
Q

Pushing the Approach (APP) Switch arms the AFDS for ___________.

A

localizer and glideslope capture

78
Q

The Command Engage (CMD ENGAGE) switch (A or B) ________.

A

() all answers are correct
() engages the A/P, and displays CMD in the A/P status display
() enables all command modes

79
Q

The Control Wheel Steering Engage (CWS ENGAGE) switch (A or B) ________.

A

() all answers are correct
() engages the A/P, and displays CWS P and CWS R in the A/P status display
() engages pitch and roll modes in CWS

80
Q

Pulling down on the Autopilot Disengage (DISENGAGE) bar_______.

A

disengages both A/Ps

81
Q

The Autopilot Disengage Switch on the Control Wheel, ________.

A

() all answers are correct
() disengages the A/P, and a warning tone sounds
() illuminates the flashing A/P disengage lights

82
Q

The Autothrottle Disengage Switch on the Control Stand, ________.

A

() all answers are correct
() disengages the autothrottle, and trips the A/T ARM switch to OFF
() illuminates the flashing A/T disengage lights

83
Q

The Stabilizer Out Of Trim (STAB OUT OF TRIM) light operates ________.

A

only with the autopilot engaged

84
Q

On the UPPER DISPLAY, N1 limit is shown, this number is normally calculated by the________.

A

FMC

85
Q

On the Thrust Mode Display, an annunciation of - - - would indicate ________.

A

the FMC is not computing thrust limit

86
Q

What does an illuminated Autothrottle Limit (A/T LIM) Indication mean?

A

The A/T is using a degraded N1 thrust limit from the related EEC.

87
Q

The Stabilizer Out of Trim (STAB OUT OF TRIM) light operates _____________.

A

only with the autopilot engaged

88
Q

When TO/GA is engaged, TO/GA is displayed __________________.

A

above the left corner of ADI

UAL 737 NG Systems (15 decks)

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