AW139 PTS - Autoflight

Question 1

How many linear actuators are associated with the autopilots?

Answer 1

3 sets of dual linear actuators

Pitch / Roll / Yaw

Question 2

How many trim actuators are there?

Answer 2

4

P/R/Y/C

Question 3

Can we turn force trim off?

Answer 3

YES

on the misc panel - but not permitted to IAW the FCOM

Question 4

Can we fly IFR with the force trims off?

Answer 4

NO

FCOM says that we should fly in ATT mode - which needs the Force Trim to be on

Question 5

What are the limitations with one AP off?

Answer 5

Max airspeed = VNE - 27kt
Max airspeed climb - 100kts
Max rate of climb - 1000fpm

Question 6

What is the minimum airspeed to engage an upper mode (no SAR)

Answer 6

0 - ALT, RHT
41 - GA
50 - DECEL, RNAV APP
60 - IAS, HDG, NAV, VS, APP, BC, ALTA

Question 7

How slow can you beep back with IAS engaged?

Answer 7

50kts

Question 8

What does the GA function do?

Answer 8

Selects 1000’ ROC, rolls wings level, 80kts (or higher if at that speed)
Sequences the next waypoint and engages LNAV (Phase 7)

Question 9

What triggers the auto-level?

Answer 9

Radar height

Question 10

When will auto-level engage when on an approach and en-route?

Answer 10

Approach - 150ft AGL down to 50ft

En-Route - GS or VGP caption on the PFD will be replaced by ALVL if you have a collective mode engaged