Autopilot Flashcards

1
Q

If the autopilot and flight directors are off, which FMAs will be active if the autopilot is engaged?

A

Pitch and Roll will become the active mode and the flight directors will appear.

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2
Q

In vertical speed mode, is there structural speed protection?

A

Yes.

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3
Q

Why are there two lights next to the APPR switch?

A

Each light represents one of the two FCCs.

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4
Q

At what altitude will half bank be engaged?

A

31,600 feet.

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5
Q

At what altitude will mach mode replace IAS mode?

A

31,600 feet.

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6
Q

What does the SYNC button on the back of the yoke do?

A

The SYNC button synchronizes the flight director to the present flight attitude.

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7
Q

Will the SYNC button work with the autopilto engaged?

A

No.

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8
Q

What do the TOGA switches on the thrust levers do for a normal takeoff?

A
  • Commands TO/TO mode as the active vertical and lateral FMAs.
  • Disengages the autopilot.
  • Moves the flight directors up to an optimized pitch of between 11-18º.
  • Updates runway position data in the FMS.
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9
Q

What primary conditions must be satisfied for the TO/TO FMAs to activate?

A
  • Parking Brake off.
  • Flaps set for takeoff (8-20)
  • V-Speeds set
  • Stabilizer trim in takeoff range
  • Both engines running

If above conditions are not met a red line will be through TO/TO.

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10
Q

What do the TOGA switches on the thrust levers do during a go-around?

A
  • Command GA/GA mode as the active vertical and lateral FMAs.
  • Disengages the autopilot
  • Moves the flight director up to 10º
  • Inhibits the half bank switch
  • Holds present heading with 5º bank limit
  • Sequences the FMS missed approach waypoints into the active flightplan.
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11
Q

When is half bank inhibited?

A

It is inhibited during takeoff (TO/TO) mode or go around mode, or when the approach localizer has been armed.

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12
Q

Will a yaw damper failure cause the autopilot to disconnect?

A

Yes.

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13
Q

How can the autopilot be disengaged?

A

It can be disengaged by the AP DISC switchbar, the AP/SP switch on the yoke, or the TOGA switches.

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14
Q

What is the minimum altitude for autopilot engagement?

A

600 feet.

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15
Q

What is the minimum altitude for autopilot disconnect on an ILS?

A

80’ for glideslopes < 3.5º.

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16
Q

What is the minimum altitude for autopilot disconnect on a non precision approach?

A

400 feet.

17
Q

What is indicated by an amber boxed A on the PFD?

A

The ailerons are mistrimmed. An AP TRIM IS LWD or RWD caution message will follow shortly thereafter.

18
Q

What is indicated by an amber boxed E on the PFD?

A

The elevator is mistrimmed. An AP TRIM NU or ND caution message will follow shortly thereafter.