Helisas Autopilot And Stability Augmentation System

Question 1

Safety monitors in the flight control computer (FCC) automatically disengage both servo actuators if a system malfunction is detected.

a) True.

b) False.

Answer 1

A) True.

Question 2

The autopilot can be engaged anytime the airspeed is above __________.

a) 20 KIAS.

b) 35 KIAS.

c) 44 KIAS.

Answer 2

C) 44 KIAS.

Question 3

Two servo actuators;

a) One for pitch and one for roll.

b) One for collective and one for cyclic.

c) One for pitch and one for yaw.

Answer 3

A) One for pitch and one for roll.

Question 4

What indication will the pilot receive any time the SAS is disengaged?

a) The aural warning “SAS uncoupled.”

b) Four beeps.

c) Amber caution light on the caution/warning/advisory panel.

Answer 4

B) Four beeps.

Question 5

It is recommended that the pilot avoid holding the FTR button down while trying to establish a trimmed attitude.

a) True.

b) False.

Answer 5

A) True.

Question 6

It is recommended that the pilot use cyclic friction with the SAS or autopilot engaged.

a) True.

b) False.

Answer 6

B) False.

Question 7

It is acceptable to accomplish autorotations from any flight condition to touchdown with the SAS engaged.

a) True.

b) False.

Answer 7

A) True.

Question 8

In the event of a hydraulic system failure, SAS must be ENGAGED.

a) True.

b) False.

Answer 8

B) False.

Question 9

In the event of a hydraulic system failure, disengage the SAS.

a) True.

b) False.

Answer 9

A) True.

Question 10

If the SAS/autopilot does not disengage when pressing the AP DISC or SAS button on the HCP, then

a) Pull the circuit breaker.

b) Press and hold the AP DISC button while flying the aircraft.

c) Press and hold the SAS button on the HCP for ten seconds.

Answer 10

A) Pull the circuit breaker.

Question 11

With SAS engaged, the system will not trim to attitudes greater than

a) 5° bank, 5° pitch up or down.

b) 20 ° bank, 15° pitch down, 5° pitch up.

c) 5 ° bank, 6° pitch down, 11° pitch up.

Answer 11

C) 5 ° bank, 6° pitch down, 11° pitch up.

Question 12

There are two ways to engage the SAS; they are

a) Press the SAS button on the HCP or press the autopilot disconnect button.

b) Press the SAS button on the HCP or double click the trigger on the cyclic.

c) Press the SAS button on the HCP or press and hold the FTR button for 1.25 seconds.

Answer 12

C) Press the SAS button on the HCP or press and hold the FTR button for 1.25 seconds.

Question 13

All maneuvers and emergency procedures can and should be accomplished with the SAS engaged, except for

a) Autorotation.

b) Hydraulic failure.

c) Stuck pedal.

Answer 13

B) Hydraulic failure.

Question 14

With SAS engaged and no autopilot modes engaged, what will happen if the autopilot disconnect button is depressed one time?

a) Nothing; AP disconnect is only for autopilot modes.

b) The pilot will hear a single beep and the SAS will disengage.

c) SAS will disengage and the pilot will hear 4 beeps.

Answer 14

C) SAS will disengage and the pilot will hear 4 beeps.

Question 15

The autopilot uses __________ to maintain altitude so airspeed will vary with power setting.

a) Pitch attitude.

b) Collective.

c) A combination of cyclic and collective inputs.

Answer 15

A) Pitch attitude.

Question 16

Selecting ALT while VRT is armed will cause VRT to __________.

a) Engage.

b) Couple.

c) Disarm.

Answer 16

C) Disarm.

Question 17

When conducting an approach with vertical guidance (LPV, LNAV+V), which autopilot mode must be armed prior to intercepting the glidepath?

a) APP GS

b) VRT

c) VERT G

Answer 17

B) VRT

Question 18

With autopilot modes disengaged, the SAS will still maintain a level attitude.

a) True.

b) False.

Answer 18

A) True.

Question 19

VRT will not go into “standby” mode unless which mode is either in standby or activated?

a) NAV.

b) HDG.

c) ALT.

Answer 19

A) NAV.

Question 20

Upon reaching your DA on a precision approach, you engage altitude hold to stop your descent. You then decide to execute the missed approach procedure. With NAV and ALT engaged, you increase your torque setting to initiate a climb; how will the aircraft respond?

a) It will begin a climb to MSA and track the missed approach course on the GPS.

b) The aircraft will do nothing – you need to disengage all autopilot modes and start over.

c) The aircraft will track the selected course on the GPS and maintain current altitude while rapidly increasing airspeed.

Answer 20

C) The aircraft will track the selected course on the GPS and maintain current altitude while rapidly increasing airspeed.