Automatic Flight Atlas

Question 1

With the bank limit selector on the MCP in AUTO and the heading select mode engaged, bank angle will vary from _____ to _____ degrees and is a function of true airspeed

Answer 1

15 - 25

Question 2

How many flight control computers does the B-767 have?

Answer 2

Three (3)

Question 3

When using the auto throttles during an auto land, approach speed corrections for wind are not required, as sufficient gust protection is available with auto throttle engaged by using Vref +5 kts?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

With the APP switch pushed on the MCP prior to LOC and GS capture, what will be indicated on the FMA?

Answer 4

LOC and GS will be indicated in white underneath the respective Lateral and Vertical FMA modes

Question 5

What kind of trim is prohibited with the autopilot engaged?

Answer 5

Use of Aileron trim is prohibited with the autopilot engaged.

Question 6

On the ground with no autopilot engaged and the FD off, the first FD switch turned on activates the FD in which mode?

What will be indicated on the FMA’s?

Answer 6

/TO/TO/FD

Question 7

The bank limit selector affects which mode(s)?

Answer 7

Only HDG SEL mode

Question 8

When are the Autoland Status annunciators normally blank?

Answer 8

All normal autopilot modes except approach mode below 1500 feet

Question 9

When does GA thrust mode annunciation on the EICAS?

Answer 9

Any time flaps are out of up

Question 10

During take-off in the N1 mode, which of the following will cause the auto throttle system to stop advancing the Thrust Levers?

Answer 10

Either engine reaches the takeoff N1 limit or 80kts, whichever occurs first

Question 11

During takeoff, when is the THR HOLD mode engaged?

Answer 11

At 80kts

Question 12

What factors limit thrust when the auto throttle is in EPR/N1 mode and climb thrust is selected on the thrust select panel?

Answer 12

Climb limit N1
Flap placard speeds
Vomit/Mmo

Question 13

In VNAV, what does the AFDS use to het its commands with regards to the vertical mode and speed?

Answer 13

The FMC.

Intervention by the pilot can be accomplished through changes on the MCP or changing the constraints in the FMC

Question 14

During an ILS Autoland approach, at what approximate altitude does the autopilot enter the runway alignment mode?

Answer 14

500 feet

Question 15

At approximately what radio altitude does the autopilot start the landing flare?

Answer 15

50 feet

Question 16

How is autopilot flare active mode annunciation to the pilots?

Answer 16

FLARE replacing G/S on the FMA’s

Question 17

What is the FMA annunciation indicating the auto throttle system is retarding the Thrust Levers during the landing flare?

Answer 17

IDLE

Question 18

How can the crew get the localiser and glide slope deviation scales displayed on the ADI’s?

Answer 18

Select an ILS frequency on the ILS tuning head

Question 19

When go-around mode is engaged, the auto throttle does what?

Answer 19

Controls thrust to maintain 2000 fpm climb

Question 20

In order for LAND 3 to be active, which of the following events must have occurred?

Answer 20

RA must be 1500’ or less and the GS or LOC must be captured

Question 21

Which controls do the autopilots use to track the localiser centreline in the ROLLOUT Mode?

Answer 21

Rudder and nose wheel steering

Question 22

During an ILS approach, what will occur if the GA switch is pushed after the aircraft has been below 5 feet RA for more than 2 seconds?

Answer 22

The autopilot pitch middle will remain in FLARE, and the auto throttle GA mode will engage

Question 23

After an autoland landing, what is required to disengage the operating AFDS mode?

Answer 23

Disengage all autopilots and turn off both flight directors.

Question 24

How is the auto throttle normally disengaged after am automatic landing?

Answer 24

By selecting reverse thrust

Question 25

How can you de-select the Approach mode AFTER LOC and GS capture?

Answer 25

Select GA switch Autopilot OFF and simultaneously selecting both FD’s OFF then ON

Question 26

On a non GPS aircraft, how is the runway position updated prior to take off?

Answer 26

Pushing the THR/N1/EPR switch

Question 27

How can you disarm LNAV, VNAV, LOC, and APP modes when armed and prior to capture?

Answer 27

Push the mode select switch a second time

Question 28

What pitch is commanded by the AFDS when GA is selected in a wind shear recovery on approach?

Answer 28

15 degrees pitch up or slightly below the pitch limit, whichever is lower

Question 29

What would cause VNAV ALT to display as the pitch mode?

Answer 29

A conflict between the VNAV profile and MCP altitude (intermediate level off)

Question 30

If in level flight with both FD’s off, which pitch and roll modes will the autopilot engage in when commanded on?

Answer 30

Vertical Speed and Heading Hold

Question 31

After take off when may the autopilot be engaged?

Answer 31

250 feet AGL and vertical mode selected (typically 1000’)

Question 32

When does the ALT light on each altimeter illuminate?

Answer 32

At 900’ prior to the MCP selected altitude

Question 33

What occurs when the AutoThrottle switch is moved OFF?

Answer 33

Power is removed from the auto throttle servo system

Question 34

At the start of the take off roll, the N1 switch is pushed after manually spooling up the engines to approximately what N1?

Answer 34

Both engines stable at 70%

Question 35

What does THR HOLD mode accomplish?

Answer 35

Removes power from the auto throttle servo system