Automatic Flight

Question 1

How many FCCs?

Answer 1

3

Question 2

What powers the L and C autopilot?

Answer 2

L main AC Bus

Question 3

what powers the R autpilot?

Answer 3

R main AC Bus

Question 4

During approach what powers the Center AP

Answer 4

Standby/batt system

Question 5

How many autopilots can be used at a time?

Answer 5

1, during approach autopilots that are operable will automatically engage

Question 6

if both FDs are off or the aircraft is in TO or GA mode what happens when selecting AP on?

Answer 6

Roll mode: HDG Hold

Pitch mode: VS

Question 7

If either FD is on what lateral and vert mode will the aircraft fly?

Answer 7

the one previously selected

Question 8

What does AT EPR mode mean?

Answer 8

The AT will control to the selected EPR thrust reference set by the TMC

Question 9

What does SPD mode mean for AT selection?

Answer 9

AT controls thrust to maintain speed selected in IAS/Mach

VNAV is engaged, the speed as programmed by the FMC

Question 10

If changing bank angle limit, will it make a difference in LNAV mode?

Answer 10

No, only if in HDG SEL

Question 11

Can you fly VS away from selected MCP altitude?

Answer 11

Yes

Question 12

When does Land 3 display?

Answer 12

THe a/c is below 1500 RA, App mode is active, and the asa shows the aircraft systems are accpetable for cat III ops

Question 13

When does land 2 display?

Answer 13

the same as land 3 except the a/c is acceptable for cat II ops. Redundancy is such that a single fault cannot cause a significant deviation from the flight path.

Question 14

How many APs required for autoland?

Answer 14

At least 2

Question 15

When does LNAV activate?

Answer 15

In position to turn onto an active route leg. In flight, selection causes immediate activation if within 2/5 NM of active leg

Question 16

HDG HOLD will go back to hdg when originally pushed?

Answer 16

No, it will hold hdg at wings level

Question 17

When will the a/c capture the localizer?

Answer 17

When within range and a/c heading is within 120 degrees of loc front course

Question 18

After localizer and glideslope capture how do you deactivate the modes?

Answer 18

Must disengage AP and turn off both FDs or by selecting Go around mode

Question 19

How do you arm T/O mode?

Answer 19

Turn on one of the Flight Directors. lateral mode is ground track

Question 20

When is GA mode armed?

Answer 20

Flaps are out of the up position and at G/S Capture. Roll mode is constant ground track

Question 21

When can you select a new pitch or roll mode in GA?

Answer 21

After 400 feet RA

Question 22

Describe the pitch mode for TO.

Answer 22

Initial pitch is 8 degrees, after takeoff pitch attitude to the greater of v2+15 or liftoff speed +15. If current airspeed remains above the target speed for 5 seconds, it resets up to v2+25. The AFDS uses the speed set in the IAS/Mach window prior to takeoff for v2 (important for loss of engine)

Question 23

How many degrees must the a/c be within the loc for G/S capture ?

Answer 23

80 degrees

Question 24

What FPM climb rate will go around mode set?

Answer 24

2,000 fpm

Question 25

What is the ‘2 min rule’

Answer 25

FLCH will not use full power or idle to make altitude changes that can be completed in less than 2 min or 125sec

Question 26

If the flap setting is 20 or less can another mode be selected other than GA?

Answer 26

Yes

Question 27

Why do some 767-300 and ER models have N1 instead of EPR?

Answer 27

GE engines. Same procedure