Navigation / Autoflight

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 go around 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

When active data is modified but not executed, the ________ is illuminated white.

Answer 21

• execute light

Question 22

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

Answer 22

• IRSs

Question 23

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

Answer 23

• ON DC; ALIGN

Question 24

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

Answer 24

• inoperative for the remainder of the flight

Question 25

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

Answer 25

• right; AC

Question 26

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 26

• present ground speed

Question 27

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

Answer 27

• stationary

Question 28

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

Answer 28

• ATT

Question 29

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

Answer 29

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

Question 30

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

Answer 30

• FAULT

Question 31

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

Answer 31

• DC FAIL

Question 32

An amber illuminated GPS light indicates ______________.

Answer 32

• failure of both GPS sensor units

Question 33

A displayed magenta color on the radar indicates ___________

Answer 33

• heavy turbulence

Question 34

A displayed red color on the radar indicates ___________ .

Answer 34

• strong returns, areas of heaviest rainfall

Question 35

A displayed yellow color on the radar indicates ___________ .

Answer 35

• medium returns, moderate rainfall

Question 36

A displayed green color on the radar indicates ___________

Answer 36

• light returns, light rainfall

Question 37

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

Answer 37

• weather radar returns and turbulence