Limitations Auto Flight

Question 1

The autopilot can be used with the following minimum values:

At takeoff :

Answer 1

The autopilot can be used with the following minimum values:
At takeoff : 100 ft AGL and at least 5 s after liftoff

Question 2

The autopilot can be used with the following minimum values:

NPA :

Answer 2

NPA : 250ft AGL

Question 3

The autopilot can be used with the following minimum values:

Circling :

Answer 3

Circling : 500ft AGL

Question 4

The autopilot can be used with the following minimum values:

ILS CAT I :

Answer 4

ILS CAT I : 160ft AGL

Question 5

The autopilot can be used with the following minimum values:

Manual Go-around :

Answer 5

Manual Go-around : 100ft AGL

Question 6

The autopilot can be used with the following minimum values:

All others :

Answer 6

All others : 500f AGL

Question 7

• *If one engine is inoperative, it is not permitted to use the autopilot to perform NPAs in the following**
• *modes: FINAL APP, NAV V/S, NAV/FPA.**

Answer 7

• *If one engine is inoperative, it is not permitted to use the autopilot to perform NPAs in the following**
• *modes: FINAL APP, NAV V/S, NAV/FPA.**

Question 8

Navigation Performance
The navigation accuracy depends on:
‐ IRS drift, or
‐ One of the following:
• Radio navaid availability, or
• Elapsed time since last computation of radio navaid position.

Answer 8

Navigation Performance
The navigation accuracy depends on:
‐ IRS drift, or
‐ One of the following:
• Radio navaid availability, or
• Elapsed time since last computation of radio navaid position.

Question 9

RNP Accuracy with GPS Primary
En Route : __ nm
In terminal area : __ nm
In approach: ___ nm

Answer 9

RNP Accuracy with GPS Primary
En Route : 1 nm
In terminal area : 0.5 nm
In approach : 0.3 nm

Question 10

Degraded situation

If GPS PRIMARY LOST is displayed on the ND and MCDU, the navigation accuracy remains
sufficient for RNP operations provided that, the RNP value is checked or entered on the MCDU
and HIGH ACCURACY is displayed.

Answer 10

Degraded situation

If GPS PRIMARY LOST is displayed on the ND and MCDU, the navigation accuracy remains
sufficient for RNP operations provided that, the RNP value is checked or entered on the MCDU
and HIGH ACCURACY is displayed.

Question 11

Use of NAV mode after takeoff
NAV mode may be used after takeoff provided that:
‐ GPS PRIMARY is available, or
‐ The flight crew checked the FMGS takeoff updating.
and HIGH ACCURACY is displayed.

Answer 11

Use of NAV mode after takeoff
NAV mode may be used after takeoff provided that:
‐ GPS PRIMARY is available, or
‐ The flight crew checked the FMGS takeoff updating.

Question 12

Use of NAV mode in terminal area
NAV mode may be used in terminal area provided that:
‐ GPS PRIMARY is available, or
‐ the appropriate RNP is checked or entered on the MCDU, and HIGH accuracy is displayed, or
‐ FMS navigation is crosschecked with navaid raw data.

Answer 12

Use of NAV mode in terminal area
NAV mode may be used in terminal area provided that:
‐ GPS PRIMARY is available, or
‐ the appropriate RNP is checked or entered on the MCDU, and HIGH accuracy is displayed, or
‐ FMS navigation is crosschecked with navaid raw data.

Question 13

Approach based on Radio Navaids
A navaids approach may be performed in NAV, APP NAV or FINAL APP, with AP or FD engaged,
provided that:
‐ If GPS PRIMARY  is available, the reference navaid may be unserviceable, or the airborne
radio equipment may be inoperative, or not installed, provided that an operational approval is
obtained
‐ If GPS PRIMARY is not available, the reference navaid and the corresponding airborne radio
equipment must be serviceable, tuned and monitored during the approach.

Answer 13

Approach based on Radio Navaids
A navaids approach may be performed in NAV, APP NAV or FINAL APP, with AP or FD engaged,
provided that:
‐ If GPS PRIMARY  is available, the reference navaid may be unserviceable, or the airborne
radio equipment may be inoperative, or not installed, provided that an operational approval is
obtained
‐ If GPS PRIMARY is not available, the reference navaid and the corresponding airborne radio
equipment must be serviceable, tuned and monitored during the approach.

Question 14

RNAV Approach

An RNAV(RNP) approach may be performed, with GPS PRIMARY not available, only if the radio
navaid coverage supports the RNP value and HIGH accuracy is displayed on the MCDU with the
specified RNP, and an operational approval is obtained.
An RNAV(GNSS) approach may be performed provided that GPS PRIMARY  is available.

Answer 14

RNAV Approach

An RNAV(RNP) approach may be performed, with GPS PRIMARY not available, only if the radio
navaid coverage supports the RNP value and HIGH accuracy is displayed on the MCDU with the
specified RNP, and an operational approval is obtained.
An RNAV(GNSS) approach may be performed provided that GPS PRIMARY  is available.

Question 15

Non-precision approaches with engine - out

If one engine is inoperative, it is not permitted to use the autopilot to perform NPAs in the following
modes: FINAL APP, NAV V/S, NAV/FPA.
Only FD use is permitted.

Answer 15

Non-precision approaches with engine - out

If one engine is inoperative, it is not permitted to use the autopilot to perform NPAs in the following
modes: FINAL APP, NAV V/S, NAV/FPA.
Only FD use is permitted.

Question 16

ILS Category II
Minimum Decision Height : ___ ft
At least one autopilot must be engaged in APPR mode, and CAT 2 or CAT 3 SINGLE or CAT 3
DUAL must be displayed on the FMA.
For manual landing, AP should be disconnected no later than 80 ft AGL.

Answer 16

ILS Category II
Minimum Decision Height : 100 ft
At least one autopilot must be engaged in APPR mode, and CAT 2 or CAT 3 SINGLE or CAT 3
DUAL must be displayed on the FMA.
For manual landing, AP should be disconnected no later than 80 ft AGL.

Question 17

ILS Category III
Minimum decision height : __ ft
A/THR must be used in selected or managed speed.
At least one autopilot must be engaged in APPR mode, and CAT 3 SINGLE or CAT 3 DUAL must be
displayed on the FMA.

Answer 17

ILS Category III
Minimum decision height : 50 ft
A/THR must be used in selected or managed speed.
At least one autopilot must be engaged in APPR mode, and CAT 3 SINGLE or CAT 3 DUAL must be
displayed on the FMA.