Automatic flight / AP

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, elec stab trim, MCP sw, AP Disc
bar, Press TOGA W/ Single AP engaged below 2,000 or any alt 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

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Roll mode engaged in 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 200ft or more from the selected altitude?

Answer 7

ALT tone Alt box turns amber and flashes

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Intercept course of 90 or less, Going to intercept the route PRIOR to 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

. Single-engine go-around

Answer 11

13 degrees

Question 12

On a go-around with the auto throttle armed, after the second push of either 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 decreases to approximately +600 rpm,

Answer 13

”target speed” ; then it commands 15 degrees nose up.

Question 14

After localizer and glideslope capture, what will exit the APP mode?

Answer 14

Push TO/GA, or A/P off AND F/D’s off or Retuning the ILS freq

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 unless in APP mode)

Question 16

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

Answer 16

MCP SPD

Question 17

. What does the STAB OUT OF TRIM (amber) light indicate?

Answer 17

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 MCP

Question 19

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

Answer 19

HDG SEL, VOR/LOC modes