Navigation

Question 1

In the roll mode, VOR/LOC (engaged) commands _______.

Answer 1

AFDS to track selected VOR course or track selected localizer course along the inbound front course bearing

Question 2

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 _______.

Answer 2

800 feet RA

Question 3

Without FLARE armed by approximately 350 feet RA, _______________.

Answer 3

both A/Ps automatically disengage

Question 4

A single channel autopilot approach _________.

Answer 4

does not provide an A/P go-around

Question 5

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 ______________.

Answer 5

commands the A/T to advance to the full go-around N1 limit

Question 6

AFS provides speed, pitch and thrust commands that will prevent exceeding the following limit speeds:

Answer 6

Vmo/Mmo, wing flap placards, landing gear placard and minimum speed

Question 7

A flashing “A” in the IAS/MACH Display represents _______.

Answer 7

an underspeed

Question 8

Pushing the N1 switch with the N1 light illuminated on the Mode Control Panel _______.

Answer 8

Deselects N1 mode and extinguishes switch light

Question 9

If the Autopilot Disengage (DISENGAGE) bar is pulled down, it _______.

Answer 9

disengages both A/Ps

Question 10

The Stabilizer Out Of Trim (STAB OUT OF TRIM) light operates ________.

Answer 10

only with the autopilot engaged

Question 11

An annunciation of “- - - “ on the Thrust Mode Display would indicate ________.

Answer 11

the FMC is not computing thrust limit

Question 12

An illuminated Autothrottle Limit (A/T LIM) Indication indicates:

Answer 12

The A/T is using a degraded N1 thrust limit from the related EEC.

Question 13

CDU’s and autothrottles are controlled by the _____ FMC with the FMC Source Select Switch in the NORMAL position.

Answer 13

left

Question 14

Placing the FMC Source Select Switch to BOTH ON R selects the______ for all FMC operations. The ______ map will annunciate _______.

Answer 14

right FMC; Left; “FMC R”

Question 15

Do not engage autopilot below _____ on takeoff or missed approach:

Answer 15

400 feet AGL

Question 16

The ______ key on the CDU displays the page to input or change origin, destination, or route.

Answer 16

RTE

Question 17

The ______ key on the CDU displays the page to input or change departure and arrival procedures.

Answer 17

DEP ARR

Question 18

The ______ key on the CDU displays the page to evaluate or modify lateral and vertical route data.

Answer 18

LEGS

Question 19

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.

Answer 19

PROG

Question 20

The ______ key on the CDU confirms data modification(s) to active status, and extinguishes the light.

Answer 20

EXEC

Question 21

The aircraft’s sole source of attitude and heading information are the ______ , except for the standby attitude indicator and standby magnetic compass.

Answer 21

IRSs

Question 22

The IRS has begun the alignment process when the ______ light extinguishes and the ______ light illuminates.

Answer 22

ON DC; ALIGN

Question 23

The navigation mode (including present position and ground speed outputs) is ________________ if IRS alignment is lost in flight.

Answer 23

inoperative for the remainder of the flight

Question 24

Backup power to the _____ IRS is automatically terminated if ___ power is not restored within 5 minutes.

Answer 24

right; AC

Question 25

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.

Answer 25

present ground speed

Question 26

The aircraft must be ________ when placing the IRS mode selector to ALIGN for initial alignment.

Answer 26

stationary

Question 27

After selecting the IRS mode selector to _________, the IRS provides attitude and heading only.

Answer 27

ATT

Question 28

If an ALIGN Light on the Aft Overhead Panel flashes, it indicates that alignment cannot be completed due to IRS detection of __________.

Answer 28

• a significant difference between previous and entered positions or an unreasonable present position entry
• no present position being entered

Question 29

When the _______ light illuminates, a system fault affecting the related IRS ATT and/or NAV modes has been detected.

Answer 29

FAULT

Question 30

When the _______ light illuminates the DC power for the respective IRS is not normal.

Answer 30

DC FAIL

Question 31

An amber illuminated GPS light indicates ______________.

Answer 31

failure of both GPS sensor units

Question 32

A displayed magenta color on the radar indicates ___________ .

Answer 32

heavy turbulence

Question 33

A displayed red color on the radar indicates ___________ .

Answer 33

strong returns, areas of heaviest rainfall

Question 34

A displayed yellow color on the radar indicates ___________ .

Answer 34

medium returns, moderate rainfall

Question 35

A displayed green color on the radar indicates ___________ .

Answer 35

light returns, light rainfall

Question 36

If you push the WX/T (turbulence) switch on the weather radar, this display __________.

Answer 36

weather radar returns and turbulence

Question 37

If you push the TEST switch on the weather radar, __________.

Answer 37

• 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