CBT - Automatic Flight Flashcards

Learn about the automatic flight sytem on the E-jet series

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Autothrottle Operation

The autothrottle system has the following modes:

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  • Speed Control Mode - Speed on Thrust (SPDT)
  • Flight Level Change - Thrust Control Mode – Speed on Elevator (SPDE)
  • Takeoff Thrust Control Mode (TO)
  • Go-Around Thrust Control Mode (GA)
  • Takeoff Thrust Hold Mode (HOLD)
  • Retard Mode (RETD)
  • Limited Thrust (LIM), and Override (OVRD).
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Thrust Control Modes

The vertical modes related to SPDE mode are:

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  • Flight Level Change (FLCH)
  • Overspeed (OVSP)
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Thrust Control Modes

The vertical modes related to SPDT mode are:

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  • Flight Path Angle (FPA) - basic vertical mode
  • Vertical Speed (VS)
  • Glide Slope (GS)
  • Altitude Hold (ALT)
  • Altitude Select (ASEL)
  • The FMS function.
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