Navigation / Autoflight 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 go around 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
When active data is modified but not executed, the ________ is illuminated white.
- execute light
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
