Autopilot

Question 1

When using the Autopilot pitch knobs, the pilot can select from ____ degrees pitch nose up to _____ degrees pitch nose down.

Answer 1

20, 20

Question 2

When the Autopilot disengage button is depressed on either of the pilot’s control wheels, _____ will move to off, and the servos will disengage.

Answer 2

All switches on the Autopilot control panel except the power switch

Question 3

When the Autopilot turn knob is turned out of the center detent, the ____ switches will automatically disengage, if engaged.

Answer 3

HDG SEL or NAV/LOC (After radio Beam Capture)

Question 4

When the roll axis is initially engaged with the airplane wings level, the Autopilot will hold the heading ____.

Answer 4

That existed when the roll axis was engaged

Question 5

When engaging the Autopilot at altitudes below _____ AGL, monitor and engage each axis separately and follow through manually on the control wheel and rudder as applicable

Answer 5

2000’

Question 6

During air refueling, the ________ modes of the Autopilot will not be used

Answer 6

HDG SEL or NAV/LOC

Question 7

When flying an autopilot ILS approach, disengage the autopilot at an altitude not lower than _______ because of the large control forces required to overcome the autopilot

Answer 7

The published ILS minimums

Question 8

Do not operate the speed brakes for an extended period at a setting of less than ________ degrees with the autopilot engaged in the ____ axis

Answer 8

40, Roll

Question 9

The inbound course of the ILS localizer must be set ______ to give the autopilot a directional reference during an automatic approach

Answer 9

On the MFD control panel

Question 10

The ______ and ______ switches cannot be engaged at the same time. (2 sets)

Answer 10

Mach hold, Altitude hold (or Nav/Loc and Hdg)

Question 11

An autopilot pitch up malfunction could cause a stall within _____ seconds and therefore, is considered the most serious autopilot malfunction

Answer 11

3

Question 12

When the autopilot turn knob is out of detent position, the _____ switches cannot be engaged

Answer 12

Roll and HDG SEL

Question 13

If external power is not available, turn the autopilot switch off a minimum of _____ minute (s) prior to throttle CUT-OFF and de-powering the main AC power

Answer 13

1

Question 14

After an engine failure, the _____ may be trimmed without disengaging the autopilot

Answer 14

Rudder

Question 15

After the ground test of the autopilot, if the _____ light comes on, follow the procedures in the flight manual before calling maintenance

Answer 15

INVAL

Question 16

How many minutes warmup time must be allowed before the autopilot can be engaged?

Answer 16

5 minutes

Question 17

Which autopilot axes will disengage if the autopilot disengage button is depressed on either of the pilot’s control wheels?

Answer 17

Pitch and Roll axes

Question 18

The autopilot holds at a designated point in response to which type of signal?

Answer 18

FMS

Question 19

Once your aircraft is airborne, before engaging the autopilot, you must verify the turn knob is in what position?

Answer 19

turn knob is in the detent position

Question 20

According to the warning in your Dash 1, if there is unscheduled control movement when the ROLL and PITCH switches are turned on at the autopilot control panel, you must

Answer 20

immediately disengage the autopilot

Question 21

According to the warning in your Dash 1, approximately how far aft of the tanker should the receiver be before the pilot reengages the autopilot?

Answer 21

100 feet

Question 22

_______________________, do not engage or disengage any axis or mode of the autopilot while the receiver is in the contact position, as unscheduled attitude changes can occur about all axes

Answer 22

Except in an emergency

Question 23

The turn knob commands up to how many degrees of bank?

Answer 23

35