Autopilot Flashcards
What vertical speed does FLC give you in descent mode above 12,000’
2000 FPM
When pressing the TOGA button on the ground
flight director will move to 14° pitch up
13° if flaps 18
On non-XR aircraft above 12,000 in FLC the aircraft climbs at what speed?
270 KIAS until MACH 0.56
Which DCP button should be pressed to display FMS course data on the PFD?
FMS
The aircraft heading must be within____° of the final approach course (front course) prior to selecting the APR or NAV mode
90°
What actions will disconnect the autopilot
Pilot actuation of any pitch trim switch (main or back-up), pressing the ‘AP’ or ‘YD’ on the FGCP or pressing the Quick Disconnect Button
During climb, FLC works just like
IAS/Mach hold mode but with preset speeds
Ture/False: The yaw damper is automatically turned on when the autopilot is engaged
True
What pitch attitude does the GA flight guidance mode present immediately after being armed
10°
The flight-guidance DES mode is programmed to function like:
VS mode but with preset vertical speeds
Crews must verify the autopilot is coupled to the PF by looking at the ____
Arrow on the Flight Mode Annunciator
What is the default vertical flight guidance mode?
PIT (Pitch)
Describe the Go around Sub mode
When below 2,500'RA (or 15,000 PA) When the GA button is is pressed: ROL/GA will be active 10° pitch up IAS vertical mode will transition when the speed is ≤ 1.23 VS 20 sec after GA the speed is higher than 170 KIAS 20 sec after GA the speed is within 5kts of bugged speed is maintained
What happens to the active FD odes and/or Autopilot as a result of oppressing the couple button?
If the flight director is switched the AP will revert to basic mode (PIT and ROL)
During a Resolution Advisory with the AP engaged what should be the pilots initial response
Turn the AP off
