Autoflight Flashcards
What are the power sources for the fcc?
Left ac system powers the left and center fcc normally. The right fcc gets power from the right ac system. After isolation happens the center fcc get power from the hot battery bus and inverter.
If you loose the left ac system, can you engage an autopilot?
No because you need at least two fcc functioning to turn on an autopilot.
How many fcc are required to be operational for you to be able to turn on an autopilot?
2
What is the only way to turn off approach mode once the gs is captured?
Disconnect the autopilot and turn off both flight directors
What happens if the ils station fails while you are on the glide slope?
the ILS station fails or goes off the air, the airplane continues on an inertial track. After a short delay, an amber line is drawn through the affected ADI mode annunciation (G/S or LOC) and the affected flight director commands are removed from view.
When do you get an altitude alert?
When you depart your mcp altitude by 300 ft. It will stop beeping once you go more than 900 ft
When do you get an altitude alert as you are capturing your mcp altitude?
Once you are within 900 ft. It stops beeping once you are within 300 ft.
What kind of climb rate will go around mode give you?
2000 ft per min
When does the automatic disengagement of auto throttle happen on an autoland?
When you pull the reverser
When does the plane get into rollout mode on autoland?
5ft ra
When does the airplane add nose up trim on approach?
330 ft ra
When does the plane start flare manuver on autoland?
45 ft ra
When is go around mode armed?
Flaps out of zero or glide slope captured
Whats the only indication you can get below 200 ft on your ASA?
No autoland
