Autopilot, Flight Management, Navigation

Question 1

Minimum altitude for use of the autopilot after takeoff?

Answer 1

100ft AGL or 5 seconds after lift off

Question 2

Minimum value for use of the autopilot with FINAL APP, V/S or FPA mode?

Answer 2

250ft AGL

Question 3

Minimum altitude for use of the autopilot in a circling approach?

Answer 3

500ft AGL for aircraft category C

Question 4

Minimum altitude for use of the autopilot in an ILS approach when CAT I is displayed on the FMA?

Answer 4

160ft AGL

Question 5

Minimum altitude for use of the autopilot in an ILS approach with CAT II or III displayed on the FMA?

Answer 5

0 if autoland

Question 6

Minimum altitude for use of the autopilot after a Go Around?

Answer 6

100ft AGL

Question 7

Minimum altitude for use of the autopilot in all other phases?

Answer 7

500ft AGL

Question 8

RNP accuracy with GPS Primary: en route with AP on, AP off and FD on, both ap and FD off?

Answer 8

1nm, 1nm, 1.1nm

Question 9

RNP accuracy with GPS Primary: in the terminal area with AP on, AP off and FD on, both ap and FD off?

Answer 9

0.5nm, 0.51nm, 0.51nm

Question 10

RNP accuracy with GPS Primary: in approach with AP on, AP off and FD on, both ap and FD off?

Answer 10

0.3nm, 0.3nm, 0.3nm

Question 11

If GPS Primary Lost is displayed on the ND and MCDU, what do you look for to know that navigation accuracy remains sufficient for RNP operations?

Answer 11

On the MCDU, check that High Accuracy is displayed in the Prog Page

Question 12

Can NAV mode on an RNAV (RNP) approach be performed if GPS in not available?

Answer 12

Yes, it may be performed, provided:

1. High Accuracy is displayed on the Prog Page of the MCDU
2. Verify position with radio navaid coverage to identify which FMGC has the correct position
3. Operational approval is obtained
4. RNAV RNP degradation procedure must have been briefed during the Approach Briefing

Question 13

Can NAV mode be used if GPS Primary is lost with an approach based on Radio Navaids?

Answer 13

Yes. Use NAV Mode while using the reference Navaid and the corresponding radio equipment on the aircraft as a reference

Question 14

Can we use NAV Mode when GPS Primary is available but the reference Navaid is unserviceable or airborne radio equipment is inoperative?

Answer 14

Yes. If airborne radio equipment is inoperative, operational approval is required

Question 15

What are examples of NAV Mode for approaches?

Answer 15

NAV, APP NAV, FINAL APP

Question 16

What is the difference between RNAV (RNP) and RNAV (GNSS) regarding GPS Primary not available?

Answer 16

RNAV (RNP): can continue with conditions (degradation procedure)
RNAV (GNSS): needs at least one GPS Primary available at all times

Question 17

Difference between ILS Cat III Fail Passive (single) and Fail Operational (dual)

Answer 17

Fail Passive (single)

1. Decision Height is 50ft
2. At least one AP engaged in APPR mode with Cat III single or dual on the FMA
3. Must have A/THR (selected or managed)

Fail Operational (dual)

1. Alert height is 100ft
2. CAT III with Minimum DH is 20ft, without DH, the Minimum Runway Visual Range is 250ft (75m)
3. Both AP engaged in the APPR mode, CAT III dual must be on the FMA
4. Must have A/THR (selected or managed)

Question 18

Engine Out in CAT II or CAT III Fail Passive autoland are approved for configuration full only and if the procedures are completed before reaching 1,000ft. Is this correct?

Answer 18

Correct

Question 19

Maximum wind conditions for CAT II/CAT III are?

Answer 19

HW: 30kts, CW: 20kts, TW: 10kts

Question 20

What happens when Tower reports winds are within limits for CAT II or III conditions but on the ND, exceeds the noted autoland conditions?

Answer 20

You may continue with AP engaged

Question 21

What happens when Tower reports winds are beyond limits for CAT II or III and exceeds the noted autoland conditions?

Answer 21

You may continue as CAT I, manual landing

Question 22

Making a manual landing in Cat II or III must be made no later than?

Answer 22

80ft

Question 23

The glideslope range limit of the automatic landing system is?

Answer 23

-2.5 and -3.15deg

Question 24

Elevation limit for the Autoland system is?

Answer 24

between -1,000ft up tp 2,500ft pressure altitude

Question 25

Autoland is approved for what flaps configurations?

Answer 25

Flaps 3 and Full only

Question 26

Can we do an autoland when we are above the maximum landing weight limit?

Answer 26

No

Question 27

What runway conditions is the autoland roll out is approved for?

Answer 27

Dry and wet. Contaminated runways was not demonstrated.

Question 28

During an automatic landing roll out, one engine, can we use the the remaining thrust lever for the automatic rollout?

Answer 28

Yes, provided the wind does not exceed the maximum limits for the automatic roll out

Question 29

Can automatic landing be performed with CAT I ground installations?

Answer 29

Yes. If the following precautions are taken:

1. ILS quality, terrain profile within 300m of the runway has no adverse effect on the AP/FD guidance
2. Crew aware of LOC or G/S fluctuations, ready to take control at any time
3. CAT II or better is displayed on the FMA
4. Visual reference at the MDA, else go around