Autoflight (Automatic FC System) Flashcards
When is IAS MODE prohibited?
During Approach
When is DES MODE (F/D or A/P coupled) prohibited?
During Approach
When is APPR MODE prohibited?
Prohibited for VOR Approaches
Minimum Altitude for AP use on Takeoff
600 ft. AGL
Glidepath Angle on a Precision Approach
Less than or equal to 3.5 degrees
-Operations with an ILS glidepath angle that exceeds 3.5 degrees are prohibited
Altitude that the autopilot must be engaged at
Above FL200 unless otherwise permitted by the MEL
Glide path for Precision Approach using AP?
Less than or equal to 3.5 degrees
Minimum Altitude use for AP for Precision Approach?
80 ft. AGL
What is the lowest altitude the autopilot may be used on a non-precision approach?
400 AGL or no less than 50ft lower than the MDA, whichever is higher
1. The autopilot may not be used at an altitude above the terrain that is less than 50ft below the MDA for the approach procedure or 400ft AGL, whichever is higher
What is the lowest altitude the AP may be used for a visual approach?
400AGL