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Chapter 11 - Flight Management, Navigation Flashcards

1
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Magnetic variation stored in each IRS memory is between:

A

82 degrees N and 82 degrees S.

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LNAV will engage if:

(2x)

A
  1. The airplane is within 3 nm of the LNAV course and/or
  2. If the airplane is on an intercept heading of 90 degrees or less and the intercept will occur before the active waypoint.
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3
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An acceptable required time of arrival entry found on the ACT RTA PROGRESS page 2/3 is:

A

103045B.

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4
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If an engine fails during flight selecting the MOD ENGINE OUT CRZ page provides:

A

Information only. The execute light does not illuminate

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5
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Which data is available by line selecting the RTE DATA prompt on the ACT RTE LEGS page?

A

ETA and forecast wind data for each cruise waypoint.

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6
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When an active database expires in flight:

A

The expired database continues to be used until the active date is changed after landing.

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7
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The FMC supplies a default required navigation performance (RNP) value that:

A

is used for takeoff, enroute, oceanic, terminal, and approach phases of flight

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8
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What does the DES NOW prompt on the PATH DES page provide?

A

Execution allows early initiation of a PATH descent at 1000 FPM until intercepting the computed path.

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9
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During an IRS alignment a flashing white ALIGN light indicates alignment cannot be completed due to IRS detection of:

A

a. entered Lat/Long is not within 4nm of origin airport.
b. no present position has been entered.
c. entered Lat / Long does not pass the IRS internal comparison test.
d. all of the answers are correct

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10
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The transition altitude of the PERF INIT page:

A

can change if a different departure is selected with a different transition altitude.

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11
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Zero fuel weight is

A

Automatically displayed if airplane gross weight is entered first and fuel on board is valid.

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12
Q

After completing the FMC CDU pre-flight actions, you look at the POS INIT page again.

The SET IRS POS line is missing. What is required?

A

Nothing. This is a normal indication once both IRSs have transitioned to the navigation mode.

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13
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A company route (CO ROUTE):

A

Is called up from the navigation database by entering the route identifier.

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14
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Which factor is not considered in the TRIP/CRZ computation?

A

RESERVES

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15
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What does MOD on the RTE LEGS page indicate?

A

The route has been altered.

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16
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Bypass notification occurs on the RTE LEGS page when:

A

it is impossible for the airplane to turn and fly the course to the next waypoint.

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17
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The SELECT DESIRED waypoint page

A

is automatically displayed when the FMC encounters more than one location for the
same waypoint name

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18
Q

On the RTE page invalid VIA entries are:

A

Airways or company routes which do not contain the TO waypoint of the previous line

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19
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On the DEP/ARR INDEX page:

A

DEP/ARR information on the OTHER line will be displayed for the airport entered in the scratchpad.

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20
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Standard Instrument Departures (SIDS):

A

are displayed on the DEPARTURE page for all airport runways.

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21
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The FIX INFO page:

A

will display an ETA and DTG when a distance entered intersects the active route.

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22
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When aligning the IRS between 78 degrees 15 minutes North and South latitude:

A

Alignment time will vary from 5 minutes to 17 minutes depending on the airplane latitude.

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23
Q

The fuel quantity displayed on the PROGRESS page 1/3 is

A

total fuel quantity remaining direct from the airplane fuel quantity indication system.

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24
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Waypoints on the RIE LEGS page can be entered and moved. This includes:

A

a. adding new waypoints.
b. deleting existing waypoints.
c. re-sequencing existing waypoints.
d. All of the answers are correct.

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25
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The purpose of the FIX INFO page is to:

A

a. identify waypoint fixes for display on the navigation display.
b. copy fix information into the route, if desired.
c. determine ETA and DTG where a radial or distance intersects the active route.
d. All the answers are correct

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26
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Descend now (DES NOW)

A

on the PATH DES page, execution allows early initiation of a PATH descent at 1000 fpm until intercepting the computed path.

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27
Q

To climb in the shortest horizontal distance, MAX ANGLE should be selected on this FMC page:

A

CLB

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28
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On the FMC CDU, how is the MOD CRZ CLB page automatically displayed?

A

Entering a higher cruise altitude on the CRZ page.

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29
Q

On the CRZ page, the Turbulence N1 (TURB N1)

A

displays proper N1 for turbulence penetration. The value is for reference only. It is not commanded to the A/T.

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30
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LNAV modifications include

A

a. Adding and deleting waypoints.
b. linking discontinuities.
c. intercepting a course.
d. All of the answers are correct

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31
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In the FMC, a lateral offset may be specified up to 99.9 miles.

Some legs are invalid for offset. One of these is:

A

route discontinuity.

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32
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During cruise, the primary FMC pages are:

A

RTE LEGS, PROGRESS and CRZ

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33
Q

The Vref speeds displayed on the APPROACH REF page:

A

once selected, will not be updated unless deleted or different speed is entered

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34
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The HOLD page:

A

a. is used to enter a holding pattern into the route.
b. entries make route modifications, which can be erased or executed.
c. has two versions possible.
d. all the answers are correct.

35
Q

The FMC Advisory Message BUFFET ALERT indicates:

A

current conditions result in a manoeuvre margin less than specified

36
Q

The FMC Alerting Message SELECT MODE AFTER RTA means:

A

the RTA mode has been discontinued due to sequencing of the RTA waypoint.

37
Q

After RTA waypoint entry, the displayed ETA is based on:

A

performance parameters at the time of waypoint entry.

38
Q

Speed restriction (SPD REST) displays the most restrictive of the following speeds:

A

minimum flaps up manoeuvring speed.

39
Q

Which of the following parameters related to the present vertical path do the Vertical Path
Parameters (FPA, V/B, V/S) display?

A

V/B-vertical bearing direct from the present position on the WPT/ALT line

40
Q

When airplane gross weight is not available from the FMC, the Approach Ref page display will be:

A

box prompts

41
Q

What information is available with the IRS mode selector in ATT?

A

Only attitude and heading information.

42
Q

Normal IRS alignment is initiated by rotating the MSU switch from OFF to:

A

NAV.

43
Q

When the IRSs are operating in the normal navigation mode they provide:

A

a. attitude and true and magnetic heading.
b. acceleration, vertical speed, and ground speed.
c. track, present position, and wind data.
d. All of the answers are correct.

44
Q

A fast realignment should be complete in:

A

30 seconds

45
Q

When does an IRS enter the NAV mode?

A

The mode selector is in NAV, present position entered, and the alignment cycle is
complete.

46
Q

Which of the following is not a major component of the inertial system?

A

Instrument Display Unit (IDU) transfer switch

47
Q

If the FAULT light on the IRS Mode Selector Unit illuminates, it indicates:

A

a system fault affecting the related IRS ATT and/or NAV mode has been detected.

48
Q

Flashing ALIGN lights on the IRS MSU indicate:

A

alignment cannot be complete until the present position is entered.

49
Q

On which CDU page is the FMC and IRS ground speed displayed?

A

POS REF page 2/3.

50
Q

An entry of 0.720 for descent into the TGT SPD line on the ACT ECON SPD DES page will:

A

change the page title to display ACT M 0.720 SPD DES.

51
Q

Valid entries in the Via column on the RTE page include:

A

DIRECT

52
Q

When the FMC is not receiving the required fuel data from the fuel quantity indication system dashes are displayed and a manual entry is possible.

A

true

53
Q

On the RTE page, the origin airport must be entered if the company route is entered

A

false

54
Q

Pushing the ACTIVATE key arms the route for execution as the active route.

A

true

55
Q

Selection of an approach or runway from an ARRIVALS page will automatically delete a
previously selected approach or runway.

A

true

56
Q

Arrivals can be selected on the FMC for either the origin or destination airport

A

true

57
Q

On the FIX INFO page, RADI DIS FR, displays the radial and distance from the fix to the
airplane. This information is continually updated as the airplane position changes.

A

true

58
Q

The RTE LEGS page is used to monitor route progress and modify the route.

A

true

59
Q

During a VNAV path descent, the FMC uses idle thrust and pitch to fly a vertical path, which
complies with altitude and speed restrictions in the flight path.

A

true

60
Q

If the FMC receives invalid fuel data:

A

the scratchpad message “VERIFY GW AND FUEL” may be displayed and periodic
entry of fuel weight is required in order to keep gross weight value current.

61
Q

The FMC Advisory Message DRAG REQUIRED indicates:

A

the airplane is 10 knots or more above the FMC target speed or within 5 knots of Vmo/ Mmo.

62
Q

The centre of the CDU screen is called:

A

The data block area.

63
Q

Parallel offsets can be used up to ___ miles left or right of course.

A

99.9nm

64
Q

Conditional waypoints are identified by:

A

parenthesis on the CDU.

65
Q

If the aircraft is more than 3nm from the active route when LNAV is selected, LNAV will not engage until:

A

The aircraft heading is within 90 degrees of the active course AND

the aircraft will intercept the waypoint prior to the active waypoint.

66
Q

If an AP is engaged in CMD when LNAV disengages:

A

The AP roll mode will change to CWS R.

67
Q

In order for VNAV to be engaged:

A

One FD or one AP must be in CMD

68
Q

VNAV will not fly through:

A

The MCP altitude or the altitude of an active waypoint.

69
Q

Constraints can either be deleted:

A

On the legs page of the appropriate phase of flight page.

70
Q

VNAV disengages when:

A
  1. airspeed exceeds FMC speed restriction of more than 15kts
  2. GS capture
  3. Cross track greater than 2x the RNP while the active leg has a vertical angle
  4. Limit speed exceedance
  5. TO/GA is pressed during a VNAV approach or when the MaP point is crossed
  6. Electrical power to the FMC is interrupted or lost
  7. Another pitch mode is selected
  8. A new MCP altitude is selected with ALT HOLD engaged.

6.

71
Q

If both GPS receivers fail:

A

the GPS light and MASTER CAUTION lights will illuminate.

72
Q

If one GPS receiver fails:

A

The GPS light illuminates upon recall only

73
Q

The FMC position =

A

The sum of all position inputs

74
Q

The GPS light is located:

A

On the IRS panel

75
Q

All four IRS lights except the ____ light will cause:

A

ALIGN, illumination of the IRS system annunciator light and the MASTER CAUTION lights.

76
Q

The ON DC light indicates that the IRU is:

A

powered by the switched hot battery bus.

77
Q

The DC FAIL light indicates that:

A

the back up power source to the IRS is not available.

78
Q

The left IRU is powered by ___ and the right IRU is powered by the ___.

A

the AC Standby Bus, #2 Transfer Bus

79
Q

The right IRU will only operate from the ____ for a period of ____.

A

Switched hot battery bus, 5 minutes

80
Q

Each IRU feeds the respective FCC ___ and the ____ FCC ___.

A

pitch, opposite, roll

81
Q

The difference between the L and R IRS on backup power is:

A

The left will continue to operate until the battery is drained, whereas the right will operate for 5 minutes only.

82
Q

The only way to restore both IRS’s after both turned to ATT is:

A

A full realignment

83
Q

Turbulence detection occurs when:

A

the horizontal flow of precipitation moves away from the radar antenna at a rate of more than 5m/s

84
Q

Which weather radar mode can be used to pick up ground returns?

A

MAP

REX - 737 Systems (17 decks)

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