FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Flashcards
When do the ILS receivers tune and the frequency and course display after you select an ILS while inbound to the landing airport?
- When the airplane is within 150 nm of the destination airport.
- When within 50 nm of T/D
- When in FMC descentFCOM, 11.20.5
How long is ILS autotuning inhibited after takeoff?
• 10 minutes (prevents clutter on the PFD)
FCOM, VOL 2; 11.20.5
How could you autotune a new approach frequency during the 10-minute autotune inhibit period?
• Select and execute a new approach in the active flight plan.
FCOM, VOL 2; 11.20.5
If the tuned frequency of a navigation station, or an incorrect identifier displays, instead of the correct Morse code identifier, what should you do?
• Verify the identity of the tuned navigation station from
the audio Morse code from the radio tuning panel.
FCOM, VOL 2; 11.20.6
In what transponder modes will the transponder activate beacon and altitude reporting to ATC, when in flight?
- XPNDR
- TA ONLY or TA/RA.FCOM, VOL 2; 11.20.7
Can ATC monitor airplane position on the ground when the transponder is in STBY or OFF?
• No
FCOM, VOL 2; 11.20.7
Can clear air turbulence be sensed by weather radar?
• No, turbulence can only be sensed when there is sufficient
precipitation.
FCOM, VOL 2; 11.20.8
How many FMS’s and how many FMCs are provided?
- One FMS (flight management system)
- Two FMCs (flight management computers L and R)FCOM, VOL 2; 11.30.1
How many hours could you meet the requirements for navigation if you had two IRUs, one FMC, and two CDUs as the sole means of navigation?
• 18 hours
FCOM, VOL 2; 11.30.2
When does the approach phase of the FMS start?
- When the first waypoint of the of the procedure sequences, and
- the runway is the active waypoint and the distance to go is less than 25nm.FCOM, VOL 2; 11.31.2
When will the FMC fail to sequence the active waypoint?
• When more than 21 nm off the active route and not on an
offset route.
FCOM, VOL 2; 11.31.3
What factor determines “Econ” speed?
• Cost index
FCOM, VOL 2; 11.31.4
Explain the concept of cost index?
• Cost index is the relationship of fuel versus time.
• A low cost index causes a minimum fuel, lower cruise speed,
and maximizes range.
• High cost index causes a minimum time speed schedule within
the flight envelope.
FCOM, VOL 2; 11.31.4
What is a conditional waypoint?
• A conditional waypoint is based on a time or altitude
requirement, and not based on a land reference.
• ie., “when reaching 4,000 feet.”
FCOM, VOL 2; 11.31.5; 11.31.5
What determines present position of the airplane, and where on the ND is it displayed?
- Calculated from the IRS with updates from NAV radios.
- Apex of the white triangle on the ND.FCOM, VOL 2; 11.31.7/10.40.14
How is FMC position updated?
• On the ground, IRS and/or GPS data.
• In flight, IRS is updated by GPS or Nav radio radio source data
to compensate for inertial reference errors.
• Priority is based on the availability of valid data
from these sources.
FCOM, VOL 2; 11.31.7
How is the FMC updated during an ILS/LOC approach?
• Localizer signals (LOC, LOC DD, LOC VD, LOC GPS.)
FCOM, VOL 2; 11.31.7
What does a “VD” FMC radio position update status indicate and where is it displayed?
- VOR and its collocated DME update the FMC.
- Lower right hand corner of the ND, in green.FCOM, VOL 2; 11.31.7/10.10.34/45
When does the FMS enter polar operation conditions?
• When the FMC calculated airplane position passes north of 84
north or south of 84 south. (FMCs revert to split IRS.)
FCOM VOL 2 11.31.9
When would you ever select the “TRUE” position on the Heading Reference switch?
• For autopilot operations in high latitudes using a roll mode other than LNAV.
FCOM, VOL 2; 11.31.9
When does the heading reference for PFDs, NDs, and RMI change to true north?
- At 82N (or north of 73N between 80W and 170W)
- At 82S (or south of 60S between 120E and 160 E)
- Provides no reference for RMI and AFDS roll modes other than LNAV.FCOM VOL 2 10.10.59
When armed for takeoff, when does VNAV activate?
• 400 feet
FCOM, VOL 2; 11.31.23
What VNAV climb profiles are used by VNAV and displayed in the pitch mode FMA during climb?
- VNAV SPD
- VNAV PTHVCOM, VOL 2; 11.31.24
What VNAV climb mode would display on the FMA during departure waypoint constraints?
• VNAV PTH
FCOM, VOL 2; 11.31.24