Autoflight Flashcards
How many FMGCs are there?
Two
Does managed or selected guidance have priority?
Always selected guidance
What are the two parts of the FMGC?
Flight management and Flight guidance
What is the pilots main interface with the FMGS?
The MCDU
What are the three modes of operation for the FMGC?
- Dual
- Independent
- Single
What causes independent mode of operation?
Mismatch in database validity or program compatibility.
What is the indication of independent mode of operation?
Amber “Independent Operation” on MCDU scratchpad.
What is the indication of single mode of operation of the FMGC?
“OPP FMGC IN PROCESS” on MCDU scratchpad
What causes single mode of operation of the FMGC?
Failure of one FMGC
Which FMGC is master with one autopilot engaged?
Onside FMGC
Which FMGC controls the FMAs?
Master FMGC controls both FMA 1 and 2
How is managed guidance indicated on the FCU?
Associated display window has dashes with a white managed dot next to it.
How is selected guidance of a mode engaged?
Turning control knob to set desired value, then pulling it out.
How is managed NAV mode armed indicated?
By blue NAV on second line of lateral FMA
Will the display in altitude window show dashes in a managed climb or descend?
No
Is it possible to be in a managed vertical mode and a selected lateral mode?
No
What is the meaning of an ALT indication in magenta on the second line of the vertical FMA?
Target altitude for level off is a constraint
What is the meaning of an ALT indication in blue on the second line of the vertical FMA?
Target altitude for level off is the FCU armed altitude
What is the meaning of a FMA “FINAL APP NAV” in blue?
Managed non-precision approach is armed
When can two autopilots be engaged?
ILS mode armed or engaged
What is the indication of A/THR armed?
A/THR displayed in blue in the fifth column of the FMA
How is the FM position calculated?
Each FMGC computes FM position from MIX IRS position and radio or GPS position.
What is GPIRS position?
Hybrid MIX IRS/GPS position calculated by each IRS
What is the bias in navigation?
Vector calculated from MIX IRS to GPIRS or Radio position. Applied to MIX IRS position to calculate FM position.
What is the significance of the Navigation Accuracy high or low?
High - Estimated Position Uncertainty (EPU) within RNP.
Low - Estimated Position Uncertainty (EPU) outside RNP.
What is meant by the message “GPS PRIMARY”
- Accuracy HIGH
- Integrity criterion met (FDE RAIM)
When is the ILS autotuned?
- Departure runway has an associated ILS, or
- Arrival in flight plan has an ILS