Autoflight

Question 1

How are Autothrottle N1 limits determined during normal ops?

Answer 1

Computed by the Flight Management Computer

Question 2

Which A/T modes allow the thrust levers to remain in the position manually selected by the pilot?

Answer 2

Thr Hold & Arm

Question 3

Which statement is correct regarding A/T and Power Management Control (PMC) during takeoff?

Answer 3

The A/T functions with the PMC on or off

Question 4

Which modes are exclusive A/T modes?

Answer 4

N1 & SPEED

Question 5

How is the A/T disengaged after an autoland touchdown?

Answer 5

A/T automatically trips to OFF two seconds after touchdown

Question 6

Which statement is correct regarding the A/T P/RST (PUSH/RESET) lights when the A/T is automatically disengaged after touchdown?

Answer 6

A/T P/RST lights do not come on when the A/T trips off automatically after touchdown

Question 7

When does the autothrottle FMC SPD MODE engage?

Answer 7

When LVL CHG is selected

Question 8

During a dusl autopilot autoland, which statement regarding the A/T RETARD MODE is correct?

Answer 8

Engages at 27 feet RA

Question 9

When is the A/T armed for the go-around mode?

Answer 9

Autothrottle switch armed and Radio Altitude 2000 feet or less

Question 10

How much thrust is generated when the TO/GA switch is pushed once during a go-around?

Answer 10

Thrust for a 1000-2000 feet/ minute climb

Question 11

The autoflight system (does not include VNAV) provides speed, pitch, and thrust commands to avoid exceeding:

Answer 11

All answers are correct

Question 12

The Captain’s flight director with VOR/LOC selected and autopilot A engaged, uses signals from

Answer 12

1 VHF NAV radio

Question 13

What is indicated in the MCP IAS/MACH display window when VNAV is engaged

Answer 13

Nothing

Question 14

What occurs when Vertical Speed is selected with the Autothrottles engaged?

Answer 14

V/S engages and the A/T engage in the MCP SPEED mode

Question 15

Autothrottle operation is available with Flight Directors___ or with the Autopilot engaged or not engaged

Answer 15

ON or OFF

Question 16

What does the ON light in a MCP mode selector switch indicate?

Answer 16

Mode can be deselected by pushing respective seitch again

Question 17

Which statement is correct when an A/P is engaged in CMD and pressure is applied to the control wheel or column

Answer 17

Autopilot paddle switch remains in CMD; CWS P or CWS R is displayed on the FMA

Question 18

What occurs when an A/P is engaged in CMD and pressure is applied to the control wheel or column

Answer 18

Pitch and/ or roll modes revert to CWS

Question 19

What will cause a single AP to disengage

Answer 19

All answers are correct

Question 20

During cruise flight in VNAV, only one autopilot may be engaged.

Answer 20

YES

Question 21

Which statement is correct regarding A/P operation with the paddle switch in CWS

Answer 21

A/P maneuvers airplane in response to control pressures applied by either pilot

Question 22

With the autopilot in CWS ROLL and ALT HOLD, the pilot rolls the aircraft into 15 degrees of bank and releases the controls. The aircraft will

Answer 22

Maintain 15 degrees of bank and hold altitude

Question 23

With the A/P engage paddle in CZmD mode, how can CWS pitch mode be engaged

Answer 23

CMD mode may be overridden to CWS pitch by forward or aft pressure on the flight controls

Question 24

Which mode is only a Flight Director mode and not an autopilot mode

Answer 24

Takeoff

Question 25

Which are roll modes only

Answer 25

VOR/LOC, LNAV, HDG SEL

Question 26

Which are pitch modes

Answer 26

LVL CHG, VNAV, ALT HOLD

Question 27

How is the ALT ACQ mode engaged

Answer 27

Automatically when climbing or descending in VS or LVL CHG modes

Question 28

What mode engages automatically when ALT ACQ is engaged and a new MCP altitude is selected

Answer 28

VS engages if selected altitude differs by more than 100 feet from previous selected altitude

Question 29

How is the LVL/CHG mode selected

Answer 29

Select new MCP altitude , push the LVL CHG sw

Question 30

What speed will be displayed in the IAS/MACH speed window when LVL CHG is selected from VNAV

Answer 30

IAS/MACH display and airspeed cursors synchronize to existing speed

Question 31

Which statement is correct regarding capture of a selected VOR course

Answer 31

Capture point depends on intercept angle & closure rate

Question 32

Which statement regarding capture of the LOC &GS is correct when operating in the APP mode

Answer 32

LOC must be captured first, then GS may be captured

Question 33

What is the N1 limit annunciation on the Thrust Mode Annunciator after G/S capture

Answer 33

GA

Question 34

On a single autopilot approach, what causes an automatic disengagement of the APP mode

Answer 34

Changing the frequency of the master VHF NAV unit

Question 35

What is the minimum altitude for disengaging an autopilot after a single autopilot ILS approach

Answer 35

50 ft AGL

Question 36

Before engaging the autopilot, either aileron or rudder trim may be used to trim the aircraft. After autopilot engagement, ONLY rudder trim should be used to level the wings

Answer 36

True

Question 37

What is the minimum altitude for engagement of the autopilot after takeoff

Answer 37

1000 ft agl

Question 38

For a non - precision approach, the autopilot must be disengaged before descending

Answer 38

More than 50 ft below minimums

Question 39

The maximum crosswind for Autoland approaches is

Answer 39

15 kts

Question 40

The autoland system should not be used for overweight landings

Answer 40

True

Question 41

The B737 meets the requirements for Autoland with which type of Automatic Flight Control System

Answer 41

Fail Passive

Question 42

When can a second autopilot be engaged without causing the first autopilot to disengage

Answer 42

After arming the APP mode until descending below 800 ft agl

Question 43

Two autopilots are installed. Under what conditions can both autopilots be engaged

Answer 43

Approach mode armed above 800 agl