Navigation Flashcards
In the roll mode, VOR/LOC (engaged) commands _______.
AFDS to track selected VOR course or track selected localizer course along the inbound front course bearing
For a successful dual autopilot approach, tune the second VHF NAV receiver to the ILS frequency and engage the second A/P in CMD prior to _______.
800 feet RA
Without FLARE armed by approximately 350 feet RA, _______________.
both A/Ps automatically disengage
A single channel autopilot approach _________.
does not provide an A/P go-around
During an autopilot go-around, the first push of either TO/GA switch commands the thrust to advance towards the reduced go-around N1 to producing 1000 to 2000 fpm rate of climb. The second push of either TO/GA switch after A/T reaches reduced goaround thrust ______________.
commands the A/T to advance to the full go-around N1 limit
AFS provides speed, pitch and thrust commands that will prevent exceeding the following limit speeds:
Vmo/Mmo, wing flap placards, landing gear placard and minimum speed
A flashing “A” in the IAS/MACH Display represents _______.
an underspeed
Pushing the N1 switch with the N1 light illuminated on the Mode Control Panel _______.
Deselects N1 mode and extinguishes switch light
If the Autopilot Disengage (DISENGAGE) bar is pulled down, it _______.
disengages both A/Ps
The Stabilizer Out Of Trim (STAB OUT OF TRIM) light operates ________.
only with the autopilot engaged
An annunciation of “- - - “ on the Thrust Mode Display would indicate ________.
the FMC is not computing thrust limit
An illuminated Autothrottle Limit (A/T LIM) Indication indicates:
The A/T is using a degraded N1 thrust limit from the related EEC.
CDU’s and autothrottles are controlled by the _____ FMC with the FMC Source Select Switch in the NORMAL position.
left
Placing the FMC Source Select Switch to BOTH ON R selects the______ for all FMC operations. The ______ map will annunciate _______.
right FMC; Left; “FMC R”
Do not engage autopilot below _____ on takeoff or missed approach:
400 feet AGL
The ______ key on the CDU displays the page to input or change origin, destination, or route.
RTE
The ______ key on the CDU displays the page to input or change departure and arrival procedures.
DEP ARR
The ______ key on the CDU displays the page to evaluate or modify lateral and vertical route data.
LEGS
The ______ key on the CDU displays the page to view dynamic flight and navigation data, including waypoint and destination ETAs, fuel remaining, and arrival estimates.
PROG
The ______ key on the CDU confirms data modification(s) to active status, and extinguishes the light.
EXEC
The aircraft’s sole source of attitude and heading information are the ______ , except for the standby attitude indicator and standby magnetic compass.
IRSs
The IRS has begun the alignment process when the ______ light extinguishes and the ______ light illuminates.
ON DC; ALIGN
The navigation mode (including present position and ground speed outputs) is ________________ if IRS alignment is lost in flight.
inoperative for the remainder of the flight
Backup power to the _____ IRS is automatically terminated if ___ power is not restored within 5 minutes.
right; AC
Selecting the TK/GS position of the display selector on the IRS Display Unit displays present true track course in the left window and ___________ in the right window.
present ground speed
The aircraft must be ________ when placing the IRS mode selector to ALIGN for initial alignment.
stationary
After selecting the IRS mode selector to _________, the IRS provides attitude and heading only.
ATT
If an ALIGN Light on the Aft Overhead Panel flashes, it indicates that alignment cannot be completed due to IRS detection of __________.
- a significant difference between previous and entered positions or an unreasonable present position entry
- no present position being entered
When the _______ light illuminates, a system fault affecting the related IRS ATT and/or NAV modes has been detected.
FAULT
When the _______ light illuminates the DC power for the respective IRS is not normal.
DC FAIL
An amber illuminated GPS light indicates ______________.
failure of both GPS sensor units
A displayed magenta color on the radar indicates ___________ .
heavy turbulence
A displayed red color on the radar indicates ___________ .
strong returns, areas of heaviest rainfall
A displayed yellow color on the radar indicates ___________ .
medium returns, moderate rainfall
A displayed green color on the radar indicates ___________ .
light returns, light rainfall
If you push the WX/T (turbulence) switch on the weather radar, this display __________.
weather radar returns and turbulence
If you push the TEST switch on the weather radar, __________.
- tests weather radar system operation without transmitting
* if on the ground with and the thrusts levers are not advanced for takeoff, tests the predictive windshear system
