Glareshield / FCU Flashcards
GLARESHIELD / FCU
Q: What does the red arrow in the SIDE STICK PRIORITY light mean?
Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-27-20-30)
It illuminates in front of the pilot losing authority
GLARESHIELD / FCU
Q: How would you regain control if you had just lost sidestick authority?
Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-27-20-30)
The last pilot to press the pushbutton on the sidestick will have authority. An aural “Priority Left” or “Priority Right” will sound.
GLARESHIELD / FCU
Q: What do flashing green CAPT and F/O SIDESTICK PRIORITY lights indicate?
Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-27-20-30)
Both sidesticks have been moved simultaneously and neither pilot has taken priority.
GLARESHIELD / FCU
Q: What happens when both pilots make an input simultaneously on the sidesticks?
Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-27-20-30)
- The inputs are algebraically summed up to the normal limits
- An aural “Dual Input” will sound
- Green CAPT and F/O lights will illuminate
GLARESHIELD / FCU
Q: What is the function of the Flight Control Unit?
Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-22-10-10)
- Permits short term interface between the pilot and FMGS
- Allows temporary modification of any flight parameter (HDG, SPD, ALT, V/S)
- Used to select operational modes of the autopilots, flight directors, and A/THR system
GLARESHIELD / FCU
Q: What do dashes in the FCU display windows along with the adjacent white dot indicate?
Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-22-10-40-20)
FMGS Managed Guidance is in use
GLARESHIELD / FCU
Q: How is Selected Guidance engaged?
Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-22-10-40-20)
Pull the appropriate selector knob
GLARESHIELD / FCU
Q: How do you confirm all autopilot, FD, and A/THR inputs?
Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-22-30-100)
Confirm all mode inputs by reference to the Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA)
GLARESHIELD / FCU
Q: Will the FCU Altitude window ever display dashes?
Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-22-10-40-20)
No. Pilot selected altitude will always be displayed
