Autoflight Mode Control Panel

Question 1

How do we know the FMC is managing speed?

Answer 1

IAS/Mach window closed

Question 2

What angles does the boeing logic bank limit operate in?

Answer 2

15-25

Question 3

What is the maximum intercept for the LOC?

Answer 3

120 degrees

Question 4

What’s the maximum intercept for the G/S?

Answer 4

80 degrees

Question 5

What should you see when pushing the APP button?

Answer 5

White GS/LOC armed
3 autopilots working – powered by independent electrical sources
FMA display on EADI

Question 6

Pushing the APP button does what to the C autopilot?

Answer 6

Still powered by the C AC bus
Centre AC bus is now powered by the DC system through a static inverted

Question 7

When selecting FD on what do you see?

Answer 7

FD on on EADI – powered by selected by the Flight Control Computer
First indication is 8 degrees nose up

Question 8

On take off, two engines running, what does the FD pitch to?

Answer 8

V2 +15 in current dynamic state
If a speed which maintains a lower angle for more than 5 seconds boeing logic reconfigures FD to a max of V2 +25

Question 9

On take off, with engine failure, what does the FD pitch to?

Answer 9

V2 +10

Question 10

When is THR set?

Answer 10

70% N1

Question 11

What does the SPD button do?

Answer 11

Allows A/T to maintain speed

Question 12

When does the LNAV/VNAV button work?

Answer 12

VNAV from 400’ Atlas selects 1000’ if possible
LNAV from 50’ within 2.5nm of an active leg

Question 13

When does IAS change to Mach?

Answer 13

FL300
Mach .4

Question 14

How does FLC work?

Answer 14

Boeing logic controls FLC to try for altitude change to be completed in 2 minutes
Speed protection active

Question 15

In FLC how is ROD pilot managed?

Answer 15

Thrust application
IAS/Mach window

Question 16

How does boeing give you control of thrust levers in THR?

Answer 16

Disconnecting the Auto throttle servos

Question 17

Selecting V/S opens what windows?

Answer 17

IAS/Mach
Vert Speed
No speed protection

Question 18

What is the maximum climb/descent rate in V/S?

Answer 18

6000’ climb
8000’ descent

Question 19

When HDG hold is selected, what HDG will it maintain?

Answer 19

The HDG being flown when the aircraft levels the wings

Question 20

What does selecting Go Around on the back of the Thrust Levers do?

Answer 20

Pitch – pitches for 2000fpm climb

Power – Power Required to mainted speed commaned

Speed – maintains higher of speed indicated when buttons pushed or MCP Speed window speed

Track – maintains track that aircraft is on when button is pushed

Question 21

When does Go Around work on the Thrust Levers?

Answer 21

Flaps out of up
Intercepted Glide Slope

Question 22

What should you see on a go around on the FMA’s?

Answer 22

GA / GA / GA / CMD or FD

Question 23

What will you see on the Reference Thrust Limit during a Go Around?

Answer 23

GA above indications

Question 24

When can a no land 3 annunciation appear?

Answer 24

Any time. Boeing logic is constantly checking status

Question 25

When does ROLLOUT transition from Armed to Active on the FMA?

Answer 25

5’ RA

Question 26

When does flare transition from Armed to Active?

Answer 26

Armed at 1500’ Active at 50’

Question 27

When does the SPD transition to IDLE on the FMA?

Answer 27

15’

Question 28

How does ROLLOUT track the centreline?

Answer 28

Rudder and Nosewheel steer the track of LOC

Question 29

When are Go Around buttons active?

Answer 29

Flaps out of Up/Intercepted Glide slope to 2 seconds after passing 5’ RA

Question 30

What is the only way to disconnect GA / GA / GA / CMD below 400’?

Answer 30

Disconnect the Auto Throttles
Both FD’s turned off and on

Question 31

When should you expect to see the Pitch and Roll FMA’s change on a go around?

Answer 31

Pitch 1000’
Roll 400’

Question 32

Level flight, With no FMA’s, <5 degree AoB, engaging a single AP or FD, what happens to the Pitch and Roll mode?

Answer 32

VS / HDG / Wings Level & HDG Hold

Question 33

Level flight, With no FMA’s, 5-30 degree AoB, degree AoB, engaging a single AP or FD, what happens to the Pitch and Roll mode?

Answer 33

VS / ATT / Aircraft maintains 5-30 AoB

Question 34

Level flight, With no FMA’s, >30 degree AoB, engaging a single AP or FD, what happens to the Pitch and Roll mode?

Answer 34

VS / ATT / Roll you to 30 degree AoB