Glareshield / FCU

Question 1

What are some causes for an AUTOLAND light?

Answer 1

•  Excessive LOC or GS deviation or signal failure
•  Radio altimeter difference of greater than 15 feet
•  Both autopilots fail

Question 2

What is an appropriate response to an AUTOLAND warning light illuminating below 200 feet RA?

Answer 2

 Immediate go-around

Question 3

Explain the side stick operation and the associated glare shield SIDE STICK PRIORITY light.

Answer 3

•  Normally only one side stick should be operated at any given time.
•  Should there be dual inputs, an aural “DUAL INPUT” will be annunciated over the speaker and the SIDE STICK PRIORITY green CAPT and F/O lights will flash. Side stick inputs are algebraically summed.
•  Any time a pilot monitoring has to assume control, it MUST be verbally annunciated (“I HAVE CONTROL”). If necessary, the pilot taking over may need to press and hold the takeover pushbutton.
•  If the pilot previously flying does not relinquish control (or if there is a malfunction present), the side stick can be rendered inoperative by holding the takeover push button for 40 seconds. An aural alert “PRIORITY LEFT (RIGHT)” will be annunciated over the speaker and the SIDE STICK PRIORITY red arrow light will illuminate in front of the pilot losing authority.
•  The pilot having lost side stick authority can regain it by momentarily pressing the takeover pushbutton.

Question 4

What should be selected on the EFIS panel during the Cockpit Preparation?

Answer 4

•  ARC or ROSE NAV (more than 70 degree turn after takeoff)
•  Minimum range to display the first fix, and pertinent weather
•  Other selections as appropriate

Question 5

If a HDG is pre-selected (not pulled) to the FCU HDG window prior to takeoff, what lateral mode will be active after liftoff?

Answer 5

 RWY TRACK

Question 6

If MANAGED LATERAL DOT is displayed next to the FCU HDG window prior to takeoff, what lateral mode will be active after liftoff?

Answer 6

 NAV