Avionics and Auto-Flight Flashcards
Can AOA be used for primary reference?
No. AOA may be used for reference, but does not replace airspeed as primary reference.
Where must the AOA band be showing on the takeoff roll?
AOA indication must be within white band once forward airspeed is attained during T/O roll.
Min. A/P engagement?
200 feet
Min. A/P disengagement?
50 feet
Min. altitude for autopilot coupled IMC VNAV operations is:
300 feet AGL or 50 feet below MDA, whichever is higher.
Use of auto-throttles is prohibited:
- below 50 feet
- and for T/O or GA with wing anti-ice on
Is FMS approved for localizer based approaches?
No.
How does OEI ops affect TCAS?
TA only mode
Can the terrain display be used for navigation?
No.
Can you make evasive maneuvers based on TCAS traffic advisory only?
No.
How far from fueling stations when operating radar?
300 feet min.
How far from a person when operating radar?
- 49 feet (24 inch antenna)
- 33 feet (18 inch antenna)
What is minimum FMS sensor requirements for RNAV or RNP operations?
- BRNAV or RNAV 5 - VOR / DME
- Remote Oceanic RNP4 - VOR / DME
- P-RNAV / RNAV 2 / RNAV 1 - DME / DME
- RNP 0.3 RNAV - GPS
What is a requirement of an RNP 0.3 RNAV approach?
The FMS APRCH annunciator must be illuminated & flight director must be coupled to the LNAV mode
Requirements for VNAV minimums?
If VNAV mins are used for an approach, the VNAV mode (autopilot coupled or not) must be used.
