Automatic Flight Control System

Question 1

Concerning the Automatic Flight system of the CRJ-700, what would be indicated if only the left green light of a mode button on the FCP (Flight Control Panel) illuminated when that mode was selected?
A). The command was acknowledged by both FCCs

B). The command was acknowledged and the autopilot is not engaged

C). The command was not acknowledged

D). The command was acknowledged by one FCC

Answer 1

The command was acknowledged by one FCC

Question 2

As part of the Integrated Avionics Processing System, the Flight Control Computers (FCCs) provide instructions to the:
Flight directors
Yaw dampers
Autopilot servomotors
all of the above

Answer 2

Flight directors
Yaw dampers
Autopilot servomotors

Question 3

Concerning the overall Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS), there are two green status indicators lights on the Flight Control Panel. These represent:
FCC 1 & FCC 2
FD 1 & FD 2
FCP 1 & FCP 2
Autopilot 1 and autopilot 2

Answer 3

FCC 1 and FCC 2

Question 4

For the CRJ-700 Autopilot system, pressing the TOGA (“Takeoff/Go-Around”) button will disengage the autopilot.
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Answer 4

True

Question 5

For the CRJ-700 Autopilot system, of the following, which will disconnect the autopilot?
Activating the stab trim switches
Pressing the AP ENG button on the FCP
Pressing the YD DISC button
all of the above

Answer 5

Activating the stab trim switches
Pressing the AP ENG button on the FCP
Pressing the YD DISC button

Question 6

For the CRJ-700 Autopilot system, the autopilot servomotors control:
aileron
elevator
rudder
a and b are correct

Answer 6

Aileron and elevator

Question 7

In order to engage the autopilot, which of the following conditions must exist?
At least one yaw damper must be engaged
Both FCCs must be operational
At least one ADC must be available
all of the above

Answer 7

At least one yaw damper must be engaged
Both FCCs must be operational
At least one ADC must be available

Question 8

For the CRJ-700 Flight Director modes, above what altitude will Half Bank (1/2BNK) mode be selected automatically?
15,000
31,000
31,600
42,000

Answer 8

31,600

Question 9

For the Automatic Flight system on the CRJ-700, the altitude alert system will provide an aural alert if the aircraft deviates from the selected altitude by:
200
100
50
300

Answer 9

200 feet

Question 10

On the Flight Control Panel, each click on the vertical speed wheel equates to approximately:
100
200
500
1,000

Answer 10

100 fpm

Question 11

If a new flight director mode becomes active, the annunciation in the FMA will
Flash green for 5 seconds then remain steady
flash white 10x then remain steady
flash yellow then green
flash red then green

Answer 11

Flash green for 5 seconds then remain steady

Question 12

Which statement is true regarding the FMA?
The active/captured field is located to the left of the cyan vertical line
The active/captured modes are indicated in green
Modes that are capturing will flash green for 5 seconds
all of the above

Answer 12

The active/captured field is located to the left of the cyan vertical line
The active/captured modes are indicated in green
Modes that are capturing will flash green for 5 seconds

Question 13

Illumination of the lights on both sides of a mode push button indicate
A). That the mode has captured

B). That the FCC 1 and FCC 2 have acknowledged that input

C). The mode is armed

D). The autopilot is on

Answer 13

That the FCC 1 and FCC 2 have acknowledged that input

Question 14

Pressing the FD Sync button on the control yoke will disengage the autopilot
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Answer 14

False

Question 15

Which of the following will NOT disconnect the autopilot?
ws caution
ws warning
stall warning
the loss of both stab trim channels

Answer 15

Windshear caution

Question 16

A windshear warning or a stall will disengage the autopilot.
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Answer 16

True

Question 17

Half bank is activated manually by pressing the 1/2 bank button on the FCP and automatically when climbing through 31,600 ft.
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Answer 17

True

Question 18

If ROLL mode is selected, the aircraft will maintain the bank angle present at the time of selection if it was ________

Answer 18

Greater than 5 degrees

Question 19

Which mode on the FCP will have no annunciation in the FMA when selected?
1/2 bank
turb
b/c
alt

Answer 19

TURB

Question 20

If an overspeed were to occur in a VS descent:
The overspeed clacker will sound.
The FCC will synch the speed bug to Vmo/Mmo -5kts.
The command bars will pitch up to slow the aircraft
all of the above

Answer 20

The overspeed clacker will sound.
The FCC will synch the speed bug to Vmo/Mmo -5kts.
The command bars will pitch up to slow the aircraft

Question 21

Auto changeover from IAS to Mach occurs at 31,600 ft.
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Answer 21

True

Question 22

When an active vertical or lateral mode becomes invalid it:

A). Flashes red on the FMA

B). Generates an EICAS status message

C). Gets a red line through its annunciation on the FMA

D). Disappears from the FMA

Answer 22

Gets a red line through its annunciation on the FMA

Question 23

During flight with the autopilot on, pressing the onside FD button will
A). Will remove the FD from the offside PFD only

B). Will remove the FD from both PFDs

C). Will remove the FD from the onside PFD only

D). Have no effect on the coupled FD or autopilot

Answer 23

Have no effect on the coupled FD or autopilot

Question 24

After takeoff, the lateral takeoff mode will generate a heading hold command with a _____ degree bank limit
5
10
15
30

Answer 24

5

Question 25

Intentional selection of the ROLL mode should be avoided.
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Answer 25

True

Question 26

Both flight directors operate together in the approach mode.
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Answer 26

False

Question 27

An autopilot warning generated by pushing the TOGA switches can be cancelled by:

A). Pushing the autopilot disconnect switch on the control wheel.

B). Pushing the TOGA switches again

C). Pressing the synchronization switch

D). A and B

Answer 27

Pushing the autopilot disconnect switch on the control wheel.
Pushing the TOGA switches again

Question 28

Altitude preselected mode generate a command to maintain the altitude where the ALT button was pressed.
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Answer 28

False

Question 29

The vertical go-around mode generate an _____ degree pitch-up
6
8
10
12

Answer 29

8

Question 30

If in the ALT or ALTS mode and an overspeed occurs, the aircraft will not leave its selected altitude.
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Answer 30

True

Question 31

When the autopilot is engaged, a significantly out of trim elevator is indicated by:
A). An amber boxed “E” on the PDF

B). An EICAS caution message

C). The autopilot disconnecting with the aircraft pitching violently

D). A and B

Answer 31

An amber boxed “E” on the PDF
An EICAS caution message

Question 32

If a takeoff is attempted with the autopilot on, a takeoff configuration message is sounded once the throttles are advanced past 70% N1.
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Answer 32

True