Automatic Flight

Question 1

Normally, the A/T is controlled automatically by which system to fly an optimized lateral and vertical flight path through climb, cruise and descent?

Answer 1

Left FMC

Question 2

How can the A/P be disengaged?

Answer 2

-Pushing either A/P disengage switch
-Column or wheel force override
-Electric stab trim,
-MCP switch
-AP Disc bar
-Press TOGA W/Single AP engaged below 2000’ or any altitude with flaps extended or GS engaged

Question 3

With both FCC MA lights illuminated, how are the F/Ds being operated?

Answer 3

Independent F/D operation is indicated by illumination of both MA lights.

Question 4

What does an amber CWS R above the attitude indicator mean?

Answer 4

Roll mode engaged is CWS

Question 5

From left to right, what are the three flight mode annunciations displayed above the attitude indicator?

Answer 5

Autothrottle, Roll, Pitch

Question 6

When will LNAV automatically disconnect?

Answer 6

-Reaching end of route
-Discontinuity
-intercepting an approach in APP or VOR/LOC
-selecting HDG

Question 7

What happens when deviating by 200’ or more from the selected altitude?

Answer 7

ALT tone, and ALT box turns amber and flahses

Question 8

If you are outside of 3NM of the active route segment, how will LNAV engage?

Answer 8

Intercept course 90 degrees or less, and you are going to intercept prior to the active waypoint.

Question 9

Which FMA annunciation indicates that power has been removed from the auto throttle servos during takeoff?

Answer 9

THR HOLD

Question 10

What is the initial pitch attitude that the F/D will command after TO/GA is selected on a TWO ENGINE go around?

Answer 10

15 degrees nose up

Question 11

What is the initial pitch attitude that the F/D will command after TO/GA is selected on a SINGLE engine go around?

Answer 11

13 degrees nose up

Question 12

On a go-around with the auto throttle armed, after the second push of either the TO/GA switch, the thrust levers advance to?

Answer 12

Full G/A N1 limit

Question 13

If windshear is encountered during F/D takeoff or go around, the F/D pitch command bar provides commands to maintain________until vertical speed decreases to approximately +600 fpm

Answer 13

“target speed”

than it commands 15 degrees nose up.

Question 14

After the VOR/LOC and G/S are both captured, the APP mode can be exited by:

Answer 14

-Push TO/GA
-Disengaging the Autopilot and turning off both F/D switches
-Retuning the NAV receiver

Question 15

Except for when APP mode is engaged, selecting the non-operating A/P will do what?

Answer 15

Disengages the other AP (cannot have two at once except while APP mode is armed

Question 16

What mode will the A/T be in during a V/S descent?

Answer 16

MCP SPD

Question 17

When is the STAB OUT OF TRIM light armed? What does the STAB OUT OF TRIM (amber) light indicate?

Answer 17

Autopilot is Engaged.

The autopilot is not trimming the stabilizer properly

Question 18

With the pitch mode in MCP SPD, how is aircraft speed controlled?

Answer 18

Via Mach/Speed knob on the MCP

Question 19

The bank angle selector sets maximum bank angle for AFDS operation in which roll modes?

Answer 19

HDG SEL, VOR modes

Question 20

If wind shear is encountered during an ILS approach, what will the FD command?

Answer 20

Glideslope and LOC: no windshear guidance will be provided until TO/GA is pressed.

Question 21

The Speed Trim improves flight characteristics during manual flight operations at ____, _____, _____, and ______.

Answer 21

Low Airspeed, Low Gross Weight, Aft center of gravity, and high thrust.

Question 22

How many degrees of control wheel displacement initiates spoiler deflection?

Answer 22

When the control wheel is displaced more than approximately 10 degrees, spoiler deflection is initiated.

Question 23

What happens when a FLT CONTROL switch is positioned to STBY RUD?

Answer 23

It activates the Standby Hydraulic System and opens the Standby Rudder Shutoff Valve (allowing Standby Hydraulic System pressure to the Standby Rudder PCU).

Question 24

In the MAX, the rudder pressure will return to normal system operation pressure when:

Answer 24

An engine failure is detected or with both engine operating, airspeed is reduced below approximately 132kts

Question 25

In the MAX, a SPOILERS (amber) Light, indicates the Spoiler Control Electronic Unit has discovered what?

Answer 25

A Spoiler System Fault