Automatic Flight

Question 1

What components comprise the AFCS?

Answer 1

FD, Emergency Descent Mode, AP, AFCS Vertical Mode, YD and turn coordinator, AFCS lateral modes, Ventral Rudder Control

Question 2

Default lateral and vertical mode for the AFCS?

Answer 2

Roll and Pitch mode

Question 3

What occurs when the TOGA button is pressed?

Answer 3

Flight plan cycles to missed approach, AP disconnects, FD commands ROL and GA pitch, CDI changes source to FMS

Question 4

Criteria for selected altitude capture mode to activate after pushing the TOGA buttons.

Answer 4

Must be 400 ft below the altitude selected.

Question 5

What will disengage the AP?

Answer 5

AP button, Quick Disconnect, TOGA, MAN trim, fault or failure, Input on the control wheel or rudder pedals

Question 6

What is the Emergency Descent Mode?

Answer 6

Descends AC. Armed when higher than 25000 ft with AP engaged.
Activated when CAB HI ALT warning CAS is displayed.