Automatic Flight Control System

Question 1

Which mode is not displayed on the PFDs Flight Mode Annunciator

Answer 1

TURB

Question 2

What is meant by a yellow “boxed” “A” on the PFD mean

PSM 03-30-6

Answer 2

Indicates there is a mist rim condition when the autopilot is engaged

Question 3

What is the AFCS

Answer 3

Automatic Flight Control System: provides integration between flight director and autopilot

Question 4

What is IAPS

Answer 4

Integrated Avionics Processing System: provides interface between various avionics systems

Question 5

What control surfaces does the autopilot control

Answer 5

Elevators and aileron

Question 6

When will the autopilot automatically disconnect

Answer 6

Failure of both yaw dampeners
Wind Shear warning
Unusual attitude
Stall warning
Failure detected by the FCC

Question 7

How many yaw damps must be engaged for the auto pilot to function

Answer 7

1

Question 8

What do the two green lights on the FCP indicate

Answer 8

The FCC has acknowledged the signal and conditions are within limits

Question 9

What conditions must be met to engage the autopilot

Answer 9

Both FCC
One yaw damper
Both AHRS
One ADC

Question 10

What happens after pressing your FD push button

Answer 10

Removes flight director bar from onside flight display