Chapter 4 - Automatic Flight

Question 1

The AFDS consists of:

Answer 1

3 FCC’s and the MCP.

Question 2

Rudder and nosewheel steering through the AP is applied during:

Answer 2

an autoland.

Question 3

FD’s are OFF and G/A button is pushed. FD’s will only appear if:

Answer 3

The flaps are extended.

Question 4

When the A/T is reducing thrust to idle, the thrust mode is:

Answer 4

IDLE.

Question 5

The G/A thrust mode results in:

Answer 5

thrust giving at least 2000fpm.

Question 6

When pressing HDG HOLD, the AP rolls out on ?

Answer 6

The heading after wing-level.

Question 7

The TO pitch mode results in:

Answer 7

Pitch to maintain V2+15-25.

Question 8

GA thrust mode is armed when:

Answer 8

GS is captured or flaps are extended.

Question 9

When pressing GA, the commanded speed is:

Answer 9

MCP airspeed or current airspeed, whichever higher.

Question 10

The normal lateral mode during T/O is:

Answer 10

TO (ground track).

Question 11

The commanded airspeed in TO pitch mode following an engine failure is:

Answer 11

V2 or lift-of speed, whichever higher.

Question 12

Is the ALIGN mode announced ? At which altitude does it occur ?

Answer 12

At 500ft. A light slip can be initiated.

Question 13

At 100ft RA during a LAND 2 autoland:

Answer 13

Pitch up trim is added.

Question 14

The WS recovery guidance is armed when … and commands….

Answer 14

GA is armed, 15deg pitch up or just below PLI.

Question 15

ALPHA thrust mode results in:

Answer 15

A commanded speed that limits the max AOA.