Glareshield / FCU - Rev 04

Question 1

What does the red arrow in the SIDE STICK PRIORITY light mean?

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Answer 1

It illuminates in front of the pilot losing authority

Question 2

How would you regain control if you had just lost sidestick authority?

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Answer 2

The last pilot to press the pushbutton on the sidestick will have authority. An aural “Priority Left” or “Priority Right” will sound.

Question 3

What do flashing green CAPT and F/O SIDESTICK PRIORITY lights indicate?

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Answer 3

Both sidesticks have been moved simultaneously and neither pilot has taken priority

Question 4

What happens when both pilots make an input simultaneously on the sidesticks?

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Answer 4

a. The inputs are algebraically summed up to the normal limits

b. An aural “Dual Input” will sound

c. Green CAPT and F/O lights will illuminate

Question 5

What is the function of the Flight Control Unit?

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Answer 5

a. Permits short term interface between the pilot and FMGS

b. Allows temporary modification of any flight parameter (HDG, SPD, ALT, V/S)

c. Used to select operational modes of the autopilots, flight directors, and A/THR system

Question 6

What do dashes in the FCU display windows along with the adjacent white dot indicate?

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Answer 6

FMGS Managed Guidance is in use

Question 7

How is Selected Guidance engaged?

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Answer 7

Pull the appropriate selector knob

Question 8

How do you confirm all autopilot, FD, and A/THR inputs?

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Answer 8

Confirm all mode inputs by reference to the Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA)

Question 9

Will the FCU Altitude window ever display dashes?

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Answer 9

No. Pilot selected altitude will always be displayed