FCOM AUTOFLIGHT LIMITATIONS Flashcards
When can you intentionally overpower the AP?
Never
AP Min engage height in climb, en route, descent
700’ AGL
AP min use height Precision APR with GPA <=3.5 degrees
80’ AGL
AP min use height with Precision APR with 3.5 degrees < GPA <= 4.5 degrees
160’ AGL
AP min height for non-precision or visual approaches
200’ AGL
For the AP to function, how many flight guidance computers must be operational?
2
Will the AP operate normally in secondary trim?
No
What is the main function of the AFCS?
Provide Flight guidance
Why do the flight directors display flight guidance cues on the attitude indicators?
To assist the flight crew in maintaining a specified flight path
What causes the FD command bars to appear on both PFDs?
Any flight director mode selection
What does the FD automatically default to when NAV mode is being used and the navigation source is lost?
Basic Roll mode
Can the AP be re-engaged after pulling the roll disconnect?
NO
Can the AP be engaged independently from the YD?
NO
Max Alt for AP with Yaw Damper off
31,000’ MSL
When receiving a route clearance via CPDLC …
… the crew must ensure that the FMS is updated with the proposed flight plan and its associated constraints and procedures.
Before executing any flight plan modification received via CPDLC, the crew must …
… ensure that the entire content of the flight plan has been inserted.
Use of the FANS INSERT MOD is prohibited …
… within 5 NM of sequencing a waypoint.
It is prohibited to use the WX DEV TO from …
… the FANS ROUTE REQ 1/2 page.
It is prohibited to use the DIVERT TO from …
… the EMERGENCY MSG 1/2 page using the FANS REQUEST page
FMS must be operated in accordance with …
latest revision of the AFM and the Rockwell Collins Operator’s Guide (AFM takes precedence)
It is prohibited to load pilot routes …
… from the PILOT ROUTE LIST during flight
It is prohibited to upload flight plans …
… from the ROUTE MENU (FPLN RECALL) during flight.
It is prohibited to select FLPL WIND UPDATE …
… from the ROUTE MENU
It is prohibited to tune a localizer on the …
… the TUNE page using the identifier only.