CH04 A330 AUTO FLIGHT & FLT INST Flashcards
AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
An autopilot will not engage unless all of its required systems are operating within limits.
These systems include:
- The associated ____________
- Certain flight control ________
- At least two ____________
- Flight control computers (at least one _________ and one _________)
Additionally, the aircraft must be within the _________ and _________ limits, and between _______ and ______.
VOL. II, 22.2.6.2
AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
An autopilot will not engage unless all of its required systems are operating within limits.
These systems include:
- The associated FMGEC
- Certain flight control surfaces
- At least two ADIRUs
- Flight control computers (at least one PRIM and one SEC)
Additionally, the aircraft must be within the bank and pitch limits, and between VLS and VMAX.
VOL. II, 22.2.6.2
AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
- The autopilots may operate with the flight controls in ________ law, depending on the specific failure.
- The autopilots are inoperative when the flight controls are in _________ law.
VOL. II, 22.2.6.2
AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
- The autopilots may operate with the flight controls in alternate law, depending on the specific failure.
- The autopilots are inoperative when the flight controls are in direct law.
VOL. II, 22.2.6.2
AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
The autopilot(s) are engaged by pushing the AP 1 or AP 2 pb on the FCU.
When an autopilot is engaged:
- The sidesticks are held _________
- The AP pb light illuminates ________
- FMA Column 5 indicates AP engagement status in white as ________, _______, or _______ if both autopilots are engaged.
VOL. II, 22.2.6.3
AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
The autopilot(s) are engaged by pushing the AP 1 or AP 2 pb on the FCU.
When an autopilot is engaged:
- The sidesticks are held centered
- The AP pb light illuminates green
- FMA Column 5 indicates AP engagement status in white as AP 1, AP 2, or AP 1+ 2 if both autopilots are engaged.
VOL. II, 22.2.6.3
AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
Usually only one autopilot may be _________ at a time.
If one AP is engaged and the other AP pb is pressed, the second will _________ and the first AP will _________ (no _________ or messages are displayed).
Engagement of two autopilots is only possible during an _________ approach after the _________ pb has been pushed.
The autopilot may be disengaged _________ or _________ .
VOL. II, 22.2.6.2
AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
Usually only one autopilot may be engaged at a time.
If one AP is engaged and the other AP pb is pressed, the second will engage and the first AP will disengage (no warnings or messages are displayed).
Engagement of two autopilots is only possible during an ILS approach after the APPR pb has been pushed.
The autopilot may be disengaged manually or automatically.
VOL. II, 22.2.6.2
AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
Manual Disengagement
The preferred method for disengaging the autopilot is to push the autopilot __________/__________ pb on a __________.
This results in:
- __________ __________ light,
- momentary red _____ _____ on the right side of the ECAM __________ memo display,
- and a __________ aural warning (cavalry charge).
Note: A __________ push of the disconnect pb immediately stops the __________warning, extinguishes the ________ ________, and clears the __________.
VOL. II, 22.2.6.5
AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
Manual Disengagement
The preferred method for disengaging the autopilot is to push the autopilot disconnect/takeover pb on a sidestick.
This results in:
- MASTER WARN light,
- momentary red AP OFF on the right side of the ECAM E/WD memo display,
- and a momentary aural warning (cavalry charge).
Note: A second push of the disconnect pb immediately stops the aural warning, extinguishes the MASTER WARN, and clears the ECAM.
VOL. II, 22.2.6.5
AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
As an alternate means, the autopilot can also be disengaged by either:
- Significantly moving a _________** or a **________\_ pedal (as may be required for an evasive maneuver)
- Pushing the illuminated ______\_ AP pb
Either of these actions is sensed as:
- an AP ________\_ and results in a master warning,
- a red ________\_ failure message,
- a _________** **_________** **________\_ (CRC),
- and ECAM ________\_ message.
VOL. II, 22.2.6.5
AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
As an alternate means, the autopilot can also be disengaged by either:
- Significantly moving a sidestick or a rudder pedal (as may be required for an evasive maneuver)
- Pushing the illuminated FCU AP pb
Either of these actions is sensed as:
- an AP fault and results in a master warning,
- a red E/WD failure message,
- a continuous repetitive chime (CRC),
- and ECAM status message.
VOL. II, 22.2.6.5
AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
Automatic Disengagement
The autopilot disengages automatically if:
- APPR mode was engaged on a ____ ___ approach and the aircraft descends to ____ ft. below the ______ or at ___ft. RA if no ______ was entered.
- Both thrust levers are set above the ______/______detent with the aircraft on the ground.
- o This prevents a ______ after touchdown with the autopilot engaged.
- Any of the previously listed engagement requirements are ______
VOL. II, 22.2.6.5
AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
Automatic Disengagement
The autopilot disengages automatically if:
- APPR mode was engaged on a non-ILS approach and the aircraft descends to 50 ft. below the MDA, or at 400 ft. RA if no MDA was entered.
- Both thrust levers are set above the FLX/MCT detent with the aircraft on the ground.
- o This prevents a go around after touchdown with the autopilot engaged.
- Any of the previously listed engagement requirements are lost
VOL. II, 22.2.6.5
AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
Automatic Disengagement
In normal law with all protections available, the autopilot disengages automatically if:
- o _____ _____ protection becomes active
- o _____ protection becomes active (speed at or below alpha _____)
- o Pitch or bank limits are _____
VOL. II, 22.2.6.5
AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
Automatic Disengagement
In normal law with all protections available, the autopilot disengages automatically if:
- o High speed protection becomes active
- o Alpha protection becomes active (speed at or below alpha prot)
- o Pitch or bank limits are exceeded
VOL. II, 22.2.6.5
AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
Automatic Disengagement
The autopilot disengages automatically if:
- If both APs are used for an ILS approach, ________ disengages when ________ or ______ ________ disengages.
- No ________or ________ messages are displayed in this case.
- Rudder pedal ________while on the ground.
Automatic disengagement results in:
- a ______ ______,
- a red________ failure message,
- a ______ ______ _____ (CRC),
- and an ECAM________ message.
VOL. II, 22.2.6.5
AUTO_01 Describe the methods of autopilot engagement and disengagement.
Automatic Disengagement
The autopilot disengages automatically if:
- If both APs are used for an ILS approach, AP 2 disengages when SRS or GA TRK disengages.
- No warnings or ECAM messages are displayed in this case.
- Rudder pedal displacement while on the ground.
Automatic disengagement results in:
- a master warning,
- a red E/WD failure message,
- a continuous repetitive chime (CRC),
- and an ECAM status message.
VOL. II, 22.2.6.5
AUTO_02 Discuss the thrust lever “active range”.
- The thrust levers must be in the _________ range and the autothrust system active for autothrust to control thrust.
- When active, the _________ _________ pb is illuminated and A/THR is displayed in _________ in FMA column ______._
VOL. II, 22.2.7.8
AUTO_02 Discuss the thrust lever “active range”.
- The thrust levers must be in the active range and the autothrust system active for autothrust to control thrust.
- When active, the FCU A/THR pb is illuminated and A/THR is displayed in white in FMA column 5.
VOL. II, 22.2.7.8
AUTO_02 Discuss the thrust lever “active range”.
Autothrust can only be active when the thrust levers are within the active range.
- With two engines operating, the active range is from just above__\_ up to and including the _____ detent.
- With one engine operating, the active range is from just above____ up to and including the ______ detent.
VOL. II, 22.2.7.8
AUTO_02 Discuss the thrust lever “active range”.
Autothrust can only be active when the thrust levers are within the active range.
- With two engines operating, the active range is from just above idle up to and including the CL detent.
- With one engine operating, the active range is from just above idle up to and including the MCT detent.
VOL. II, 22.2.7.8
AUTO_02 Discuss the thrust lever “active range”.
- When the autothrust system is active the thrust lever __________ defines the thrust __________.
- The thrust limit is the __________ permissible thrust setting the autothrust system may use.
- After takeoff and initial acceleration the thrust levers are normally placed in the ________ detent.
- This allows the autothrust to use any setting up to__________ thrust to meet autoflight system demands.
- If the thrust levers were retarded to a position below the ________ detent, autothrust would be __________ by that thrust.
VOL. II, 22.2.7.8
AUTO_02 Discuss the thrust lever “active range”.
- When the autothrust system is active the thrust lever position defines the thrust limit.
- The thrust limit is the maximum permissible thrust setting the autothrust system may use.
- After takeoff and initial acceleration the thrust levers are normally placed in the CL detent.
- This allows the autothrust to use any setting up to climb thrust to meet autoflight system demands.
- If the thrust levers were retarded to a position below the CL detent, autothrust would be limited by that thrust.
VOL. II, 22.2.7.8
AUTO_03 Describe the different autothrust status.
Autothrust can be either
- ____________,
- ___________,
- or _________.
VOL. II, 22.2.7.2
AUTO_03 Describe the different autothrust status.
Autothrust can be either
- disconnected,
- armed,
- or active.
VOL. II, 22.2.7.2
AUTO_03 Describe the different autothrust status.
When the autothrust is disconnected:
- it is _______ and _______ operational.
- it is neither _______ nor _______.
- Thrust is controlled _______ using the thrust levers.
VOL. II, 22.2.7.2
AUTO_03 Describe the different autothrust status.
When the autothrust is disconnected:
- it is off and not operational.
- it is neither armed nor active.
- Thrust is controlled manually using the thrust levers.
VOL. II, 22.2.7.2
AUTO_03 Describe the different autothrust status.
- When the autothrust is armed:
- it is ready to become _________.
- It becomes _________as soon as the thrust levers are moved into the _________ range.
- While autothrust is armed, thrust is set _________ using the thrust levers.
VOL. II, 22.2.7.2
AUTO_03 Describe the different autothrust status.
- When the autothrust is armed:
- it is ready to become active.
- It becomes active as soon as the thrust levers are moved into the active range.
- While autothrust is armed, thrust is set manually using the thrust levers.
VOL. II, 22.2.7.2
AUTO_03 Describe the different autothrust status.
When the autothrust is active it is:
- ____________ the thrust.
- The thrust levers are in the __________ range
- autothrust has the authority to control thrust between __________ and the __________ thrust lever setting.
VOL. II, 22.2.7.2
AUTO_03 Describe the different autothrust status.
When the autothrust is active it is:
- controlling the thrust.
- The thrust levers are in the active range
- autothrust has the authority to control thrust between idle and the current thrust lever setting.
VOL. II, 22.2.7.2
AUTO_03 Describe the different autothrust status.
Disarming:
Autothrust status can be changed from armed to disconnected by either:
- Pushing one of the ________ ________ pbs on the thrust levers.
- Pushing the illuminated __________ pb on the FCU.
VOL. II, 22.2.7.2
AUTO_03 Describe the different autothrust status.
Disarming:
Autothrust status can be changed from armed to disconnected by either:
- Pushing one of the instinctive disconnect pbs on the thrust levers.
- Pushing the illuminated A/THR pb on the FCU.
VOL. II, 22.2.7.2
AUTO_04 Understand the difference between fixed and variable autothrust modes.
thrust is FIXED when:
- flight guidance is using ________ to control airspeed (Airspeed is being controlled by _________.)
Examples of Fixed thrust setting:
Examples of Fixed thrust setting:
- __________
- __________
- __________
VOL. II, 22.2.7.4
AUTO_04 Understand the difference between fixed and variable autothrust modes.
thrust is FIXED when:
- flight guidance is using pitch to control airspeed, (Airspeed is being controlled by pitch.)
Examples of Fixed thrust setting:
- THR CLB
- THR IDLE
- THR DES
VOL. II, 22.2.7.4
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AUTO_04 Understand the difference between fixed and variable autothrust modes.
Thrust is variable when:
- Thrust controls _________. (_________ or _________)
- Flight guidance is using _________ to control the flight path
- (e.g., altitude hold or glide slope),
- When flight guidance is off, thrust is _________ to control airspeed.
- SPEED / MACH indicates a variable __________ setting
- ________\_ is being controlled by thrust
VOL. II, 22.2.7.4
AUTO_04 Understand the difference between fixed and variable autothrust modes.
Thrust is variable when:
- Thrust controls airspeed. (SPEED or MACH)
- Flight guidance is using pitch to control the flight path
- (e.g., altitude hold or glide slope),
- When flight guidance is off, thrust is variable to control airspeed.
- SPEED / MACH indicates a variable thurst setting
- Aispeed is being controlled by thrust
VOL. II, 22.2.7.4
AUTO_05 Discuss the Alpha Floor autothrust protection.
- Alpha floor is available in _________ law from ____ ___ until ___ ft. ___ on approach.
- It is not available if the autothrust is ______ or has been ___ by holding either instinctive disconnect pb for ___ seconds.
Alpha floor is a ______ autothrust function activated by the ___s to aid in the recovery from ___ or potentially ___ angle of attack (___) conditions.
Alpha floor’s activation point depends on a ___ of parameters, and is ___ ______ on the airspeed display.
PRIMs {three flight control primary computers}
VOL. II, 22.2.7.11
AUTO_05 Discuss the Alpha Floor autothrust protection.
- Alpha floor is available in normal law from lift off until 100 ft. RA on approach.
- It is not available if the autothrust is inoperative or has been disabled by holding either instinctive disconnect pb for 15 seconds.
Alpha floor is a predictive autothrust function activated by the PRIMs to aid in the recovery from high or potentially high angle of attack (alpha) conditions.
Alpha floor’s activation point depends on a variety of parameters, and is not indicated on the airspeed display.
PRIMs {three flight control primary computers}
VOL. II, 22.2.7.11
AUTO_05 Discuss the Alpha Floor autothrust protection.
Alpha floor is inhibited:
- In case of ______ ______ with either flaps ______ or ______ takeoff
- Below ____ ft. ___ on landing
- Above [.____ M]
VOL. II, 22.2.7.11
AUTO_05 Discuss the Alpha Floor autothrust protection.
Alpha floor is inhibited:
- In case of engine failure with either flaps extended or derated takeoff
- Below 100 ft. RA on landing
- Above [.53 M]
VOL. II, 22.2.7.11
AUTO_05 Discuss the Alpha Floor autothrust protection.
When alpha floor activates, the autothrust commands _______ thrust, regardless of thrust lever position.
The following indications are provided:
- A green __ _____, _____ in amber, is shown in column __ of the FMA
- and __ _____ in amber on the ______ for as long as the alpha floor triggering conditions are present.
VOL. II, 22.2.7.11
AUTO_05 Discuss the Alpha Floor autothrust protection.
When alpha floor activates, the autothrust commands TOGA thrust, regardless of thrust lever position.
The following indications are provided:
- A green A FLOOR, boxed in amber, is shown in column 1 of the FMA
- and A FLOOR in amber on the E/WD for as long as the alpha floor triggering conditions are present.
VOL. II, 22.2.7.11
AUTO_06 Discuss the FMA indications on the PFD.
The FMA is arranged in five columns, left to right displaying:
- ___________ operation
- ___________flight guidance modes
- ___________flight guidance modes
- ___________ capabilities and _______/________
- ___________, ___________, and___________engagement status
VOL. II, 22.2.3.9
AUTO_06 Discuss the FMA indications on the PFD.
The FMA is arranged in five columns, left to right displaying:
- Autothrust operation
- Vertical flight guidance modes
- Lateral flight guidance modes
- Approach capabilities and MDA/DH
- Autopilot, Flight Director, and Autothrust engagement status
VOL. II, 22.2.3.9
AUTO_06 Discuss the FMA indications on the PFD.
- The active modes currently in use by the autopilot, flight directors, and autothrust systems are depicted on the _____ line of columns __, ___, and __.
- Armed modes appear on the ______ line,
- and flight _________, flight _________, and _______ switching messages on the third line.
VOL. II, 22.2.3.9
AUTO_06 Discuss the FMA indications on the PFD.
- The active modes currently in use by the autopilot, flight directors, and autothrust systems are depicted on the first line of columns 1, 2, and 3.
- Armed modes appear on the second line,
- and flight control, flight management, and EFIS switching messages on the third line.
VOL. II, 22.2.3.9
AUTO_06 Discuss the FMA indications on the PFD.
The FMA uses color to further define the meaning of an indications in columns one through three:
- Green - ________ modes
- Blue - ________ modes
- Magenta - ________ ________ constraints
VOL. II, 22.2.3.9
AUTO_06 Discuss the FMA indications on the PFD.
The FMA uses color to further define the meaning of an indications in columns one through three:
- Green - engaged modes
- Blue - armed modes
- Magenta - armed altitude constraints
VOL. II, 22.2.3.9
AUTO_06 Discuss the FMA indications on the PFD.
Each new or changed annunciation is boxed in _______ or _______ for ______ seconds as an attention getter.
Messages may appear in (color)
- _______,
- _______,
- or _______ to indicate _______, _______, or _______ messages.
White Messages indicate:
- Aircraft _______,
- engaged _______ systems,
- flight director _______
A/THR appears in white when autothrust is _______ and in blue when _______.
VOL. II, 22.2.3.9
AUTO_06 Discuss the FMA indications on the PFD.
Each new or changed annunciation is boxed in white or amber for 10 seconds as an attention getter.
Messages may appear in (color)
- red,
- amber,
- or white to indicate warning, caution, or advisory messages.
White Messages indicate:
- Aircraft capabilities,
- engaged autoflight systems,
- flight director status
A/THR appears in white when autothrust is active and in blue when armed.
VOL. II, 22.2.3.9
AUTO_07
Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
1, SPD/MACH Pb
- Switches the value in the Speed/Mach window (if displayed) between _______ and _______.
2. Speed/ Mach Window
- Displays the selected _______ or _______
- When managed speed is active, the window displays _______ unless the Speed/Mach knob has been recently adjusted.
VOL. II, 22.3.1
AUTO_07
Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
1, SPD/MACH Pb
- Switches the value in the Speed/Mach window (if displayed) between IAS and Mach.
2. Speed/ Mach Window
- Displays the selected Speed or Mach.
- When managed speed is active, the window displays dashes unless the Speed/Mach knob has been recently adjusted.
VOL. II, 22.3.1
AUTO_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
3. Managed Speed Dot
- The _______ appears when managed speed is active.
4. Speed/Mach Knob
Turning the knob adjusts the _______ or _______ (as selected with the speed/Mach pb) displayed in the speed/Mach window.
If managed speed remains active the speed/Mach window will revert to _______ within [_____] seconds.
- Pulled - Activates _______ speed.
- Pushed - Activates _______ speed.
VOL. II, 22.3.1
AUTO_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
3. Managed Speed Dot
- The dot appears when managed speed is active.
4. Speed/Mach Knob
Turning the knob adjusts the Speed or Mach (as selected with the speed/Mach pb) displayed in the speed/Mach window.
If managed speed remains active the speed/Mach window will revert to dashes within [45] seconds.
- Pulled - Activates Selected speed.
- Pushed - Activates Managed speed.
VOL. II, 22.3.1
AUTO_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
5. Heading/Track Window
- Displays the ________ heading or track.
- When managed lateral guidance is active the window displays ________ unless the _______/_______ knob has been recently adjusted.
VOL. II, 22.3.1
AUTO_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
5. Heading/Track Window
- Displays the selected heading or track.
- When managed lateral guidance is active the window displays dashes unless the HDG/TRK knob has been recently adjusted.
VOL. II, 22.3.1
AUTO_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
6. Managed Lateral Guidance Dot
The ________ appears when managed lateral guidance is ________ (including ________).
VOL. II, 22.3.1
AUTO_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
6. Managed Lateral Guidance Dot
The dot appears when managed lateral guidance is active (including LOC).
VOL. II, 22.3.1
AUTO_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
7. HDG/TRK Knob
- Turning the knob adjusts the ________ or ________ displayed in the _______/_______ window.
- If managed guidance remains active the window will revert to ________ within ______ seconds, except during_______f_ and ________.
Pulled - Activates _____\_ heading or ______ mode.
- The aircraft will then turn to the _____\_ heading or ______ in the ________ direction.
- If the knob is ________ and then ________, the aircraft will turn to ________ the selection up to 359° from the current heading or track.
Pushed - Arms managed______ guidance.
VOL. II, 22.3.1
AUTO_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
7. HDG/TRK Knob
- Turning the knob adjusts the heading or track displayed in the HDG/TRK window.
- If managed guidance remains active the window will revert to dashes within 45 seconds, except during takeoff and approach.
Pulled - Activates Selected heading or Track mode.
- The aircraft will then turn to the Selected heading or Track in the shortest direction.
- If the knob is pulled and then turned, the aircraft will turn to follow the selection up to 359° from the current heading or track.
Pushed - Arms managed lateral guidance.
VOL. II, 22.3.1
AUTO_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
8. LOC Pb
- Pushing the pb ________ (or ________), or ________ the LOC mode.
- Illuminates ________ when the LOC mode is ________ or ________
VOL. II, 22.3.1
AUTO_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
8. LOC Pb
- Pushing the pb arms (or engages), or disengages the LOC mode.
- Illuminates green when the LOC mode is armed or active.
VOL. II, 22.3.1
AUTO_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
9. HDG - V/S / TRK FPA Mode
- HDG V/S - Heading / vertical speed mode is active for selection of______ and ________ modes.
- HDG/TRK knob selects ________.
- The V/S - FPA knob selects ________ speeds.
TRK FPA -
- Track / flight path ________ mode is active for selection of ________ and ________ modes.
- Movement of the HDG/TRK knob selects ________.
- The V/S - FPA knob selects flight ______ ______.
VOL. II, 22.3.1
AUTO_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
9. HDG - V/S / TRK FPA Mode
- HDG V/S - Heading / vertical speed mode is active for selection of lateral and vertical modes.
- HDG/TRK knob selects headings.
- The V/S - FPA knob selects vertical speeds.
TRK FPA -
- Track / flight path angle mode is active for selection of lateral and vertical modes.
- Movement of the HDG/TRK knob selects tracks.
- The V/S - FPA knob selects flight path angles.
VOL. II, 22.3.1
AUTO_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
10. HDG-V/S/TRK-FPAPb
Pressing the pb alternately switches:
- The flight director display between the HDG / V/S mode (______ ______) and the TRK / FPA mode (____ ____ _____).
- The heading / track window between ________ and ________ values (if displayed)
- The V/S - FPA window between ______ ______ and______ ______ ______ (if displayed)
VOL. II, 22.3.1
AUTO_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
10. HDG-V/S/TRK-FPAPb
Pressing the pb alternately switches:
- The flight director display between the HDG / V/S mode (cross hairs) and the TRK / FPA mode (flight path vector).
- The heading / track window between heading and track values (if displayed)
- The V/S - FPA window between vertical speed and flight path angle (if displayed)
VOL. II, 22.3.1
AUTO_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
11. AP (1/2) Pbs
Pressing the pb turns on the respective ________.
For ILS approaches, both autopilots may be ________ or ________ simultaneously after the ________ pb has been pushed.
Otherwise pressing one pb with the opposite autopilot engaged, ________ the selected autopilot and ________ the first autopilot.
If illuminated, pushing the pb ________ the autopilot.
Illuminates ________ when the respective autopilot is engaged.
Note: The autopilots will not engage on the ________ with ______ ______
VOL. II, 22.3.1
AUTO_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
11. AP (1/2) Pbs
Pressing the pb turns on the respective autopilot.
For ILS approaches, both autopilots may be armed or engaged simultaneously after the APPR pb has been pushed.
Otherwise pressing one pb with the opposite autopilot engaged, engages the selected autopilot and disengages the first autopilot.
If illuminated, pushing the pb disengages the autopilot.
Illuminates green when the respective autopilot is engaged.
Note: The autopilots will not engage on the ground with engines running
VOL. II, 22.3.1
AUTO_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
12. A/THR Pb
- Pressing the pb: ________, ________, or ________ the autothrust.
- Illuminates green when A/THR is ________ or _______._
VOL. II, 22.3.1
AUTO_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
12. A/THR Pb
- Pressing the pb: arms, activates, or disengages the autothrust.
- Illuminates green when A/THR is armed or active.
VOL. II, 22.3.1
AUTO_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
13. Altitude Window
- Displays the selected altitude at all times.
VOL. II, 22.3.1
AUTO_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
13. Altitude Window
- Displays the selected altitude at all times.
VOL. II, 22.3.1
AUTO_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
14. ALT Knob
- 100 / 1000 selector (outer knob) - Determines selection ________of inner knob.
- Inner knob - Selects the value in the altitude window at ________ or ________feet per click as selected with the ________ knob.
- Pulled - Selects an ________ climb or ________ descent toward the selected altitude.
- Pushed - Engages ________ climb or ________ descent toward the selected altitude if engagement criteria are met (e.g., ______ ______is engaged).
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14. ALT Knob
- 100 / 1000 selector (outer knob) - Determines selection increment of inner knob.
- Inner knob - Selects the value in the altitude window at 100 or 1000 feet per click as selected with the outer knob.
- Pulled - Selects an OPEN climb or OPEN descent toward the selected altitude.
- Pushed - Engages MANAGED climb or MANAGED descent toward the selected altitude if engagement criteria are met (e.g., MANAGED lateral is engaged).
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15. ALT Pb
- Pushed - Commands an ______ ______ ____.
- ______ ______ mode will engage at the altitude the aircraft levels off at (not the altitude the pb was ______ ___).
- Illuminates green when altitude hold is ________ (________, ________ ______, or ______ ______).
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15. ALT Pb
- Pushed - Commands an immediate level off.
- Altitude Hold mode will engage at the altitude the aircraft levels off at (not the altitude the pb was pressed at).
- Illuminates green when altitude hold is engaged (ALT, ALT CRZ, or ALT CST).
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Managed Level Change Dot
- The dot appears when ______ ______ guidance is active.
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Managed Level Change Dot
- The dot appears when managed vertical guidance is active.
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17. METRIC ALT Pb
Alternately displays or removes the ________ altitude (or ________ altitude if one exists), and the current altitude in ________ from the PFD altitude display.
The FCU altitude remains displayed in ________.
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17. METRIC ALT Pb
Alternately displays or removes the selected altitude (or constraint altitude if one exists), and the current altitude in meters from the PFD altitude display.
The FCU altitude remains displayed in feet.
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18. V/S FPA Window
Displays the ________ vertical speed or flight path angle.
If managed vertical is active and a vertical speed or FPA is selected (but the knob is not pulled) the window reverts to dashes after [______] seconds.
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AUTO_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
18. V/S FPA Window
Displays the selected vertical speed or flight path angle.
If managed vertical is active and a vertical speed or FPA is selected (but the knob is not pulled) the window reverts to dashes after [45] seconds.
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AUTO_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
19. V/S - FPA Knob
Selects the ______ ______ or ______ _____ _______ in the V/S - FPA window.
- The FCU V/S FPA window may be ________ with a V/S or FPA value for up to [______] seconds before engaging.
- The FCU V/S FPA window ________ if V/S (FPA) is not engaged within this time.
- ________ - Commands an immediate level off.
- When level the aircraft remains in V/S - FPA mode with ______ ______ ______ or ______° flight path angle.
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AUTO_07 Understand the control functions and indications on the FCU panel.
19. V/S - FPA Knob
Selects the vertical speed or flight path angle in the V/S - FPA window.
- The FCU V/S FPA window may be preset with a V/S or FPA value for up to [45] seconds before engaging.
- The FCU V/S FPA window clears if V/S (FPA) is not engaged within this time.
- Pushed - Commands an immediate level off.
- When level the aircraft remains in V/S - FPA mode with 0 vertical speed or 0° flight path angle.
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20. APPR Pb
________, ________, ________, or ________ the approach mode.
Arms ________ and ________ modes if an ILS type approach (ILS, LDA, SDF, etc.) has been selected by:
- Inserting the approach to the destination airport in the ______ ______.
- Tuning approach guidance raw data on the ILS line of the ______ ______ page
- Tuned an ILS in ______ ______ (through an RMP - radio management panel)
Arms approach-nav ________ mode if a non-precision approach is selected in the active flight plan.
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20. APPR Pb
Arms, disarms, engages, or disengages the approach mode.
Arms LOC and G/S modes if an ILS type approach (ILS, LDA, SDF, etc.) has been selected by:
- Inserting the approach to the destination airport in the flight plan.
- Tuning approach guidance raw data on the ILS line of the RAD NAV page
- Tuned an ILS in STBY NAV (through an RMP - radio management panel)
Arms approach-nav FINAL mode if a non-precision approach is selected in the active flight plan.
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AUTO_08 Describe how to engage, disengage, and reset the Flight Directors, as well as the FMA indications during flight director usage.
- Flight directors are engaged by pushing the FD pb on each pilot’s ________ control panel.
- When engaged, the ________ FD pb light illuminates.
Caution: Flight directors should______ be engaged or ________ disengaged.
Display of a FD on only one side (e.g., PM) could result in the PF not satisfying FD guidance commands required to keep the aircraft within ________ limits.
- FMA column _____ indicates which flight directors are on and which______ is controlling each one.
- A number on each side of the letters FD indicates the controlling ________.
- A dash indicates the FD is selected _______._
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AUTO_08 Describe how to engage, disengage, and reset the Flight Directors, as well as the FMA indications during flight director usage.
- Flight directors are engaged by pushing the FD pb on each pilot’s EFIS control panel.
- When engaged, the green FD pb light illuminates.
Caution: Flight directors should both be engaged or both disengaged.
Display of a FD on only one side (e.g., PM) could result in the PF not satisfying FD guidance commands required to keep the aircraft within airspeed limits.
- FMA column 5 indicates which flight directors are on and which FMGEC is controlling each one.
- A number on each side of the letters FD indicates the controlling FMGEC.
- A dash indicates the FD is selected off.
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AUTO_08 Describe how to engage, disengage, and reset the Flight Directors, as well as the FMA indications during flight director usage.
- To reset the flight directors, ________ must be turned off, remain off for a ________ seconds, and reselected on.
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AUTO_08 Describe how to engage, disengage, and reset the Flight Directors, as well as the FMA indications during flight director usage.
- To reset the flight directors, both must be turned off, remain off for a few seconds, and reselected on.
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AUTO_08 Describe how to engage, disengage, and reset the Flight Directors, as well as the FMA indications during flight director usage.
- The normal flight director indication on the both FMAs is ________.
- This indicates that the captain’s FD is displaying commands from ________,
- and the first officer’s FD is displaying commands from ________.
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AUTO_08 Describe how to engage, disengage, and reset the Flight Directors, as well as the FMA indications during flight director usage.
- The normal flight director indication on the both FMAs is 1FD2.
- This indicates that the captain’s FD is displaying commands from FMGEC 1,
- and the first officer’s FD is displaying commands from FMGEC 2.
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AUTO_08 Describe how to engage, disengage, and reset the Flight Directors, as well as the FMA indications during flight director usage.
- If one FMGEC fails, the remaining FMGEC provides ______ ________commands.
- 1FD1 (or 2FD2) indicates that one ________ as failed and the other ________ is providing the FD commands on both ________.
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AUTO_08 Describe how to engage, disengage, and reset the Flight Directors, as well as the FMA indications during flight director usage.
- If one FMGEC fails, the remaining FMGEC provides both FD commands.
- 1FD1 (or 2FD2) indicates that one FMGEC as failed and the other FMGEC is providing the FD commands on both PFDs.
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AUTO_09
Discuss the differences in landing capability shown in FMA Column 4.
- After an ILS app. is armed, the ______ ______ is displayed in FMA column 4.
- The ______ ______ is based on the current ________ of aircraft systems and functions.
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AUTO_09
Discuss the differences in landing capability shown in FMA Column 4.
- After an ILS app. is armed, the landing capability is displayed in FMA column 4.
- The landing capability is based on the current status of aircraft systems and functions.
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AUTO_09 Discuss the differences in landing capability shown in FMA Column 4.
- CAT 3 DUAL indicates a fail ________ autoland capability.
- In a fail ________ system, a ______ ______ still allows an autoland with the remaining components.
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AUTO_09 Discuss the differences in landing capability shown in FMA Column 4.
- CAT 3 DUAL indicates a fail operational autoland capability.
- In a fail operational system, a subsequent failure still allows an autoland with the remaining components.
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AUTO_09 Discuss the differences in landing capability shown in FMA Column 4.
- CAT 3 SINGLE indicates a fail ________ autoland capability.
- A subsequent failure will not leave the aircraft in a significant ____ __ ______ condition, but an ________ may not be possible.
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AUTO_09 Discuss the differences in landing capability shown in FMA Column 4.
- CAT 3 SINGLE indicates a fail passive autoland capability.
- A subsequent failure will not leave the aircraft in a significant out of trim condition, but an autoland may not be possible.
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AUTO_09 Discuss the differences in landing capability shown in FMA Column 4.
- CAT 1 or CAT 2 indicates that the system can track an ILS signal but an _________ is not possible.
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AUTO_09 Discuss the differences in landing capability shown in FMA Column 4.
- CAT 1 or CAT 2 indicates that the system can track an ILS signal but an autoland is not possible.
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AUTO_09 Discuss the differences in landing capability shown in FMA Column 4.
- A downgrade in landing capability is accompanied by a ______ ______.
- Below ________ ft. RA, the landing capability is frozen until the LAND mode is ________ or both autopilots are ________.
- If a failure occurred below ________ ft. RA, the landing capability display will ______ ______.
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AUTO_09 Discuss the differences in landing capability shown in FMA Column 4.
- A downgrade in landing capability is accompanied by a triple click.
- Below 200 ft. RA, the landing capability is frozen until the LAND mode is disengaged or both autopilots are off.
- If a failure occurred below 200 ft. RA, the landing capability display will not change.
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