Flight Controls And Auto Flight

Question 1

AUTOMATIC FLIGHT

When control wheel pressure is released in CWS ROLL, the aircraft will roll wings level when the aircraft bank angle is less than:

Answer 1

AUTO FLIGHT

6 degrees or less

Question 2

AUTO FLIGHT

At lift off what commands can you expect from the flight directors? All engines and with engine failure

Answer 2

AUTO FLIGHT

All engines

• 15° nose up until sufficient climb rate is acquired
• then MCP speed (normally v2) plus 20kts

One engine inop
- commands v2 or airspeed at lift-off, whichever is greater up to v2 +20

Question 3

FLIGHT CONTROLS

During landing when does the auto speed brake system operate?

Answer 3

FLIGHT CONTROLS

• SPEED BRAKE lever in ARMED position
• SPEED BRAKE ARMED light illuminated
• Radio alt less than 10ft
• Both thrust levers IDLE
• Main wheels spin up 60kts
• Landing gear strut compresses after touchdown
  —— compression of any landing gear strut causes flight spoilers to deploy. Compression of right main gear strut deploys ground spoilers

Question 4

FLIGHT CONTROLS:

At what flap settings is flap load relief active?

Answer 4

FLIGHT CONTROLS:

30 & 40

SFP - 10, 15, 25, 30 & 40

Question 5

AUTO FLIGHT

Until when is THR HLD engaged during take-off?

Answer 5

AUTO FLIGHT

Until 800ft AAL, then engages in ARM until thrust reduction

Question 6

AUTO FLIGHT

A/P disengages if flare mode is not armed below what height?

Answer 6

AUTO FLIGHT

350ft RA