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Automatic Flight / MCP Flashcards

1
Q

How do you re-engage the autothrottles when the pitch mode is VNAV ___ or FLCH SPD, when the A/T flight mode annunciation is blank?

A

• Cycle the A/T ARM switch to OFF and back to ARM.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.3

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How do you re-engage the autothrottles when the pitch mode is ALT, V/S or G/S?

A

• Push the speed switch.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.3

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3
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How could you select climb thrust after takeoff or go-around with all engines running?

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• Push the Thrust (THR) Switch

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.3

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4
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What speed is set in the IAS/Mach window and PFD when power is first applied to the airplane?

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• 200 knots

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.4

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5
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The outer BANK LIMIT Selector applies to which roll mode?

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• HDG SEL

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.9

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When the Localizer (LOC) is captured, what is displayed in the Heading (HDG) Window?

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• The ILS front course

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.9

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7
Q

How can you de-select the approach mode AFTER localizer and glide-slope captured?

A
  • Select TO/GA
  • Disengage autopilot and position both F/D switches off.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.13

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8
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With the Approach (APP) Switch pushed, at what intercept track angle does the AFDS capture the Localizer?

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• 120 degrees of the localizer course

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.13

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9
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At what altitude are the autopilot systems powered by separate sources with three autopilots engaged?

A

• Below 1,500 feet radio altitude

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.13

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10
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Can the glideslope be captured prior to Localizer intercept?

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• No, glideslope capture is inhibited until localizer capture and the intercept angle is within 80 degrees of the localizer course.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.13; 4.20.13

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11
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What does an amber horizontal line displayed through the affected ACTIVE pitch or roll mode indicate?

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• A flight mode fault is detected

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.14

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12
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How many pushes of the autopilot disengage switches on the control column would you make to disengage all autopilots?

A
  • Two pushes
  • First push disengages, second push resets the master warning lights, EICAS warning message, and aural warning.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.16

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13
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When TO/GA is pushed for go-around on approach, what autothrottle mode would be displayed on the flight mode annunciation, if the A/T is armed?

A

• THR mode

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.18; 4.20.14

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14
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What climb rate is achieved during a go-around with TO/GA pushed?

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• 2,000 feet per minute of climb.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.18; 4.20.14

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15
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What autothrottle mode is activated with the second push of the TO/GA switch?

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• THR REF, at full go-around thrust

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.18; 4.20.15

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16
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What AFDS status annunciation displays above the attitude display on the PFD when the autopilot is engaged?

A

• CMD

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.3

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17
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When does VNAV activate?

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• VNAV activates at 400 feet above runway elevation.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.7

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18
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When is VNAV deactivated?

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  • When selecting TO/GA, FLCH SPD, V/S, ALT, or G/S pitch mode.
  • Dual FMC failure.
  • Disengaging autopilot and selecting both FD’s off.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.7

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19
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What Autothrottle flight mode annunciations would you have when using FLCH SPD in a descent, to include subsequent altitude capture?

A
  • THR, followed by HOLD.
  • A/T mode changes to SPD when altitude captured.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.8

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20
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When power is first applied to the airplane, what altitude is displayed in the MCP altitude window and PFD?

A

• 10,000 feet

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.11

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21
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How are autothrottle, roll, or pitch mode changes emphasized on the FMAs?

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• Green box around the mode for 10 seconds.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.14

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22
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Will the autothrottles operate if you don’t push TO/GA for takeoff by 50 knots? If not, when will they operate in that case?

A
  • No
  • Reaching 400 feet. (autothrottles inhibited until 400 feet)

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.10.17; 4.20.8

23
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How can you disarm VNAV, LNAV, LOC, and APP modes when armed?

A

• Push the mode switch a second time

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.2

24
Q

Which PFD annunciation is associated with a fail operational automatic landing, and which one is associated with a fail passive automatic landing?

A
  • LAND 3 for fail operational
  • LAND 2 for fail passive

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.4

25
Q

Which pitch mode does not provide autothrottle speed protection?

A

• Vertical Speed (V/S).

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.4

26
Q

When does LNAV activate when armed?

A
  • Above 50 feet and in position to turn onto the active route leg.
  • In flight, when within 2 ½ miles of the active leg.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.5

27
Q

When does the ROLLOUT mode activate?

A

• Below 5 feet

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.5

28
Q

What controls are used by the AFDS to steer the airplane on the localizer centerline after touchdown?

A

• Rudder and nosewheel steering

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.5

29
Q

What initial pitch attitude is commanded by the flight director when the flight director is turned on, while on the ground?

A

• 8 degrees nose up

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.8

30
Q

In flight, when is TO/GA armed?

A
  • Flaps out of up, or
  • Glideslope captured

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.6

31
Q

If a VNAV descent is initiated prior to top of descent (T/D), what is the pitch mode?

A

• VNAV SPD

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.6

32
Q

Describe the condition that would cause VNAV ALT to display as the pitch mode.

A

• A conflict occurs between the VNAV profile and MCP altitude.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.7

33
Q

When does the FLARE mode activate during autoland?

A

• Between 60 and 40 feet RA.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.7

34
Q

When do the autopilots start the flare maneuver?

A

• Approximately 50 feet radio altitude

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.11

35
Q

When do the autothrottles retard to idle during autoland?

A

• At 25 feet radio altitude

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.12

36
Q

When does the FLARE annunciation no longer display?

A
  • At touchdown
  • Nosewheel smoothly lowers to the runway.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.12

37
Q

During autoland, what action disconnects the autothrottles?

A

• A reverse thrust lever is raised to reverse idle.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.8; 4.20.12

38
Q

What conditions would cause the autothrottles to disconnect and subsequently cannot be re-connected?

A
  • Both FMCs fail
  • Two or more engines are shut down.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.8

39
Q

Can the autothrottles be reactivated if the FMC Master switch is switched?

A

• Yes

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.8

40
Q

During takeoff, when TO/GA is selected, what autothrottle mode is active?

A

• THR REF (thrust reference)

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.8

41
Q

When does the autothrottle annunciation change to HOLD during takeoff?

A

• 65 knots

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.8

42
Q

When is barometric altitude recorded by the FMC during takeoff?

A

• 100 knots

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.8

43
Q

At liftoff, with TO/GA as the roll mode, what roll command is maintained?

A

• Ground track

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.9

44
Q

If an engine failure occurs on the ground, what is the pitch command target Speed at liftoff?

A

• V2, or airspeed at liftoff, whichever is greater.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.9

45
Q

At acceleration height, what speed commands are established by pitch as the flaps are retracted?

A

• 5 knots below the placard speed of the commanded flap position.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.9

46
Q

When is TO/GA mode terminated after takeoff?

A
  • By selecting any other pitch and roll mode, or
  • By activation of LNAV/VNAV modes.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.9

47
Q

When does the autopilot control the rudder during multi A/P approaches?

A

• When LAND 2 or LAND 3 annunciated.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.11

48
Q

At what two altitudes will runway alignment occur during multi A/P approaches during crosswinds, with all engines?

A

• 500 feet and 200 feet, depending on crab angle.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.11

49
Q

How does the A/P maintain runway alignment if an engine failure occurs prior to the approach, during multi A/P approaches? If during approach?

A
  • AFDS introduces a sideslip at 1300 AGL.
  • Establishes a wings level configuration.
  • If an engine fails during the approach, wings level is established when the engine failure is detected.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.11

50
Q

What pitch is commanded by the AFDS when TO/GA is pushed in a windshear recovery on approach?

A

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

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.15

51
Q

How does the automatic flight control system provide stall protection?

A

• Prevents speed reduction below the minimum maneuvering speed.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.16

52
Q

Describe flight envelope speed protection.

A
  • Overspeed protection prevents exceeding the maximum operating,
  • Gear extended, or
  • Flap placard speeds.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.16

53
Q

What speed protection margin is used by the AFDS in max operating, flap placard speed, and gear extended speeds?

A

• 5 knots

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.16

54
Q

What two conditions prevent the AFDS and autothrottle from providing speed protection?

A
  • V/S pitch mode
  • Engine failure above maximum engine-out altitude.

Note:FCOM, VOL 2; 4.20.16

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