Avionics: AFCS, Flight Instruments, Pitot Static System, Flight Envelope Protection Flashcards
What unit within the avionics system controls the following?
-FD 1:
-FD 2:
- Integrated Avionics Unit (GIA 1)
-Integrated Avionics Unit (GIA 2)
Can the active flight director be removed with the autopilot engaged?
No
What pilot actions disengage the autopilot?
-A/P Button
-Quick Disconnect Button
-Manual Trim Activation
-TO/GO button (with software version 3305.00 & later depressing the TO/GA Button does not disengage the autopilot).
What items are disabled when the Quick Disconnect Button is depressed and held?
-Autopilot
-Yaw Damper
-Trim
-Stick Pusher
What items remain disabled when the Quick Disconnect Button is depressed and released?
-Autopilot
-Yaw Damper
Describe the function of the Ventral Rudder under the following conditions:
Weight On Wheels below 60 KIAS:
Above 60 KIAS, YD Off:
YD Engaged:
-Centered
-YD mode
-Steamlining mode
What actions occur when the TO/GA button is pressed?
-Autopilot disengaged
-AFCS lateral and Vertical modes activated:
-ROL/TO Weight on Wheels
-ROL/GA Weight off Wheels
-Navigation leg sequencing past runway fix activated
-Navigation source changed from GPS/FMS
What are some conditions that induce AP/YD failure?
-Integrated Avionics Unit (GIA) 1 or 2 failure
-AHRS 1 or 2 failure/ miscompare
-Air Data System (ADS) 1 or 2 failure /miscompare
-Flight Controls Electronics (FCE) 2 failure
-Stall Warning
How are pitch trim commands issued when the autopilot is engaged?
The autopilot commands Flight Controls Electronics (FCE) 2 which in turn commands the pitch trim actuator.
How is climb or descent controlled in FLC mode?
Using the thrust levers
Does the AFCS allow climb or descent away from the selected altitude while in FLC mode?
NO
In which vertical modes will the AFCS capture a selected lower altitude?
-PIT
-VS
-VPATH/PATH
-ALTV
-FLC
In which vertical modes will the AFCS not capture a selected lower altitude?
-GS
-GP
Does GP capture when SUSP is annunciated on the HSI?
No
Does Gp capture if the CDI is not centered?
No