Automatic Flight

Question 1

The flight director is automatically displayed on the PFDs when:

Answer 1

1. The TOGA button is pressed
2. Any vertical or lateral mode is selected
3. The AP is engaged and Windshear is detected

Question 2

The normal method of disengaging the autopilot is by _____.

Answer 2

Pressing the AP/TRIM DISC button on the control wheel.

Question 3

If the autopilot is on, can the yaw damper be deactivated?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

______ indicates an FMS command engaged mode on the FMA.

Answer 4

Magenta

Question 5

_____ indicates a non-FMS command engaged mode on the FMA.

Answer 5

Green

Question 6

What vertical modes are related to Speed on Elevator (SPDE)?

Answer 6

1. Flight level change (FLCH)
2. Overspeed (OVSP)
3. VNAV flight level change (FLCH magenta)

Question 7

The changeover point of the selected speed displayed on top of the airspeed tape from IAS to Mach occurs at approximately ______ feet.

Answer 7

29,000’

Question 8

The requirements to engage APPR 2 are:

Answer 8

1. Both RA/BARO selectors knobs set to RA
2. Radio altitude between 800’ and 1500’
3. Minimums displayed on both PFDs are valid
4. NAV 1 and NAV 2 set to correct LOC in MCDU
5. Both PFDs set to correct LOC IB course (V/L or PREVIEW)
6. SLAT/FLAP 5

Question 9

What are the ways to disengage the autothrottle?

Answer 9

1. Pressing either A/T DISC button on the thrust levers.

2. Pressing the AT button on the Guidance Panel.

Question 10

What FD vertical modes are related to Speed on Thrust (SPDT)?

Answer 10

• Flight path angle (FPA)
• Vertical speed (VS)
• Glideslope (GS)
• VNAV path (PTH)
• VGP (GP)
• Altitude hold (ALT)
• Altitude select (ASEL)

Question 11

The Heading Select mode provides lateral guidance through the use of which control?

Answer 11

HDG knob

Question 12

In Takeoff mode, what is the minimum and maximum limits for pitch?

Answer 12

Minimum 8º, maximum 18º

Question 13

What has to occur regarding ALT SEL selection to get the Altitude Hold mode to change to the Glide Slope or VNAV Glide Path mode?

Answer 13

Nothing.

Question 14

GA mode does not transition to ASEL/ALT modes if the selected altitude is within a ____ ft window from the altitude of the TOGA activation.

Answer 14

400’

Question 15

WSHR activates when:

Answer 15

1. Windshear warning or caution condition is detected and TOGA button is pressed.
2. Windshear Warning condition is detected and thrust lever is set to TOGA position.
3. Automatically when windshear warning condition is detected and the FD mode is in TO
   or GA.

Question 16

Will the autopilot remain engaged in the event of an engine failure?

Answer 16

Yes

Question 17

During a climb, the VNAV sub mode will always be FLCH.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

VNAV approach temperature compensation (TEMP COMP) adjusts the FMS waypoint altitude constraints for non-standard temperatures for:

Answer 18

The approach
Approach transitions
Missed approach segments

Question 19

Windshear detection is available at what altitudes?

Answer 19

10’ to 1,500’ AGL

Question 20

What is the function of the red AP/TRIM DISC button on the yoke?

Answer 20

Autopilot/Trim system disengagement