Buttonology For Approaches

Question 1

ILS Approach

Answer 1

Both FDs
Both LSs
APPR - once cleared for Approach
AP 1 & AP 2 - once cleared for Approach

At G/S* set missed approach altitude

Question 2

VOR Approach - Fully Managed

Answer 2

Both FDs

AP 1 or AP 2 (Pilot Flying)

APPR - once cleared

Lowest Selectable Alt and PUSH - once cleared
- Verify Altitude Constraints

FINAL APPR - Set Missed Approach Altitude

Question 3

GPS or RNAV RNP

Answer 3

Both FDs

AP 1 or AP 2 (Pilot Flying)

APPR - when cleared

Lowest Selectable Alt and PUSH

FINAL APPROACH - Set missed Approach Alt
(In Sim - Don’t forget to Exit Hold for RNP)

Question 4

LOC

Answer 4

Both FDs

Both LS

LOC and FPA - when cleared for Approach

At ALT - next lowest altitude selected

        - .3 prior to step down, FPA -4.5
        - .3 prior to FAF, FPA -3.0, set missed Approach alititude

Question 5

Engine out at Cruise - Obstacle Strategy & Standard

Answer 5

Set MCT

A/THR Off

Set and Pull HDG (as needed)

Determine cruise alt

Notify ATC

Green Dot (Obstacle) or .77/270 NEO/.78/300 CEO (Standard)