CBT Exam Revision Questions Flashcards
Flight Guidance (FG) and Auto throttle (AT) software are hosted by
AFCS Automatic Flight Control System in the Data Concentrator Unit (DCU) Module Cabinet
What activates the windshear escape guidance mode
Pushing the TOGA buttons
Pressing the PUSH FINE on the Altitude knob while turning allows:
The altitude is adjusted in increments of 100’.
What is the purpose of the right section on the Flight Control Panel (FCP)?
Vertical Modes VS, FPA also the Flight Director switch
Where is the flight mode annunciator (FMA) located?
At the top of the PFD.
When will rudder pedal movements disengage the autopilot?
The Tiller or Rudder Pedals are moved more the 0.8 inches during Autoland ground roll.
During Autoland ILS approach, which of the following occurs when the main landing gear
touch down?
ROLLOUT mode starts 2 seconds after Weight On Wheels
ILS CAT IIIA approaches may be conducted with
Either fail passive or fail operational systems
What information displays on the flight mode annunciator (FMA)?
Autothrottle mode/Lateral Mode/AP,AT and data source/Vertical Mode/Alternate source selection
What are the vertical guidance modes?
FPA, VS, ALTS, ALT, FLC, TO, GA, APR
The autopilot can be engaged when the AP pushbutton is pressed and _________.
Side stick neutral, bank within +|- 45, roll rate <15\sec, pitch change<10*\sec, load factor within limits.
What displays on the approach status annunciator (ASA) when the required onboard equipment and the localizer signal quality meets the ILS CAT II approach criteria?
APPR 2
APU Fault messages would be displayed on:
EICAS + Status Synoptic
When starting the APU, for how long should the APU switch be held in the start position?
At least 3 seconds
Where do APU oil quantity, pressure, and temperature values display?
STATUS Page
During APU start from a cold ship (no external power available)
Requires both batteries for starting + fuel is suction fed.
The APU is limited to ______start attempts within____hour, and ____minutes between each start. The ECU prevents restart until RPM decreases to less than____%
3 starts, 1 hour, 2minutes, 7%
When the APU is switched off, the ECU will start a cool down period of:
60 Seconds
What APU information will be displayed on the Status page:
RPM, EGT, Door Status, Oil Temp, Oil pressure, Oil Quantity
When the aircraft is on the ground or in flight and a critical ECU fault occurs, the APU will
Shutdown
The APU controls are found in the following places:
On the overhead panel, External Service Panel and an APU shutoff in the APU compartment
When AC power is powering the aircraft electrical system, the ECU uses the following source of power to start the APU
TRU 3 when external AC power is available.
What happens when the APU rotary switch is positioned to OFF
The APU shuts down after a 60 second cooldown period.
What controls the APU inlet door position?
The ECU